Welcome To Astonishing Detail

Professional Paint Correction in Richmond & Henrico, VA

Restoring Automotive Finishes the Right Way — Without Guesswork.

Automotive paint has evolved tremendously over the last 80 years. Today’s clear coats are engineered for durability, depth, and UV protection. Yet no paint system—no matter how advanced—is immune to time, neglect, or Virginia’s environmental conditions.

At Astonishing Detail, we specialize in professional paint correction and surface restoration for vehicles throughout Richmond and Henrico County. Before you commit to an unnecessary repaint, understand this: the majority of paint defects can be corrected, not replaced, when handled by experienced professionals. We’ve restored thousands of vehicles over more than three decades in the industry. We don’t experiment. We don’t “try something and see.” We diagnose the paint properly and apply proven correction systems that protect originality, preserve value, and save our clients substantial money.

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Why Richmond & Henrico Vehicles Require Professional Paint Correction

Central Virginia presents unique challenges for automotive finishes

Left untreated, these conditions etch, stain, and prematurely age automotive paint, even on newer luxury vehicles.

Common Paint Problems We Correct

Water Spot & Mineral Etching Removal

Water spots from sprinklers, well water, or improper drying contain minerals that bond to paint and glass. These are not surface dirt—they are etched deposits.

Acid Rain & Environmental Fallout Damage

Acid rain forms when industrial emissions and natural gases react in the atmosphere, then settle on vehicles
as rain, mist, fog, or dust. This damage—often called environmental fallout—etches into horizontal surfaces
like hoods, roofs, and trunks.
Despite what you may have been told, acid rain damage is not always permanent. With proper polishing
and controlled correction, it can often be removed or dramatically improved

Swirl Marks & Improper Buffing Damage

Swirls are usually caused by automated car washes, poor hand-washing habits, or aggressive buffing by
untrained technicians using wool pads

Clear-Coat Scratches Correction

Clear coat is extremely thin—often thinner than plastic wrap. It contains UV inhibitors and provides depth
and gloss, but its transparency magnifies defects.
Improper correction permanently damages clear coat. Our process is controlled, measured, and
preservation-focused.

Oxidation & Paint Fading

When clear coat is neglected, oxidation causes paint to appear dull, chalky, or lifeless. Many owners assume repainting is required. In most cases, it is not. Over 90% of oxidized finishes we inspect can be restored through multi-stage paint correction and proper protection.

Tree Sap Removal

Tree sap hardens quickly and can etch through clear coat. Scraping or harsh chemicals often make it worse. We use paint-safe solvents and precision tools designed specifically for sap removal

Artillery Fungus (Shotgun Fungus)

Often misidentified as sap, artillery fungus bonds aggressively to paint and stains surfaces if left untreated. Scraping usually causes damage.

Stone Chips, Paint Transfer & Minor Dents

For stone chips, paint transfer, and light dents, please see our Paint Touch-Up and Paintless Dent Repair
(PDR) services.

Overspray Removal

Airborne paint from nearby construction or bodywork bonds to vehicle surfaces and requires specialized removal techniques.
We remove overspray without abrasives that damage paint.

Asphalt, Road Tar, Cement & Line Paint

Fresh pavement throws tar, asphalt, wet cement, and reflective road paint onto lower panels, wheels, and tires. Improper removal can permanently scar paint. We remove bonded contaminants safely, methodically, and without shortcuts.

Graffiti Removal

Graffiti requires careful removal to avoid dulling or staining paint, trim, chrome, or glass. Our process removes graffiti while preserving the original finish.

Why Astonishing Detail l Is Different

We approach paint correction the way it should be done—methodically, conservatively, and with respect
for the vehicle’s original finish

Schedule a Professional Paint Evaluation

Every vehicle is different. Paint type, age, condition, and history matter.
Before quoting, we inspect the paint in person, measure defects, and determine the safest path forward. If your vehicle deserves more than a quick polish and a sales pitch, you’re in the right place.

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Astonishing Detail delivers premium vehicle care in Henrico & Richmond, VA, bringing expert shine, interior restoration, and long-lasting protection to every ride.

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Phone: 804-288-1515

Email: info@astonishingdetail.com

Address: 2501 Grenoble Road, Henrico, Virginia 23294