The 2005 Acura NSX finished in Berlina Black presented moderate swirl marks, surface scratching, and loss of clarity typical of dark performance finishes. Black paint systems reveal even minor surface defects, making proper correction technique essential for achieving uniform gloss and reflection.
A multi-stage Paint Correction process was performed to refine the clear coat, improve depth, and restore optical clarity while preserving the integrity of the original finish. Careful pad and polish selection allowed controlled defect removal without unnecessary clear coat reduction.
After correction, the Berlina Black finish regained strong reflectivity and improved surface uniformity, allowing the distinctive body lines of the NSX to present with greater visual contrast and depth. High-gloss black finishes require precise methodology to avoid holograms or micro-marring, particularly on performance vehicles with complex panel shapes.
This work was completed as part of our mobile detailing service in Marin County, delivering professional results directly at the client’s location in Corte Madera.
The process focused on restoring clarity, improving surface uniformity, and enhancing the overall depth and reflection of the finish.
The process focused on restoring clarity, improving surface uniformity, and enhancing the overall depth and reflection of the finish.
The Berlina Black finish on this 2005 Acura NSX shows visible swirl marks and light surface scratching under direct lighting prior to paint correction. Dark finishes reveal micro-defects easily, reducing depth and clarity. Proper exterior detailing and paint refinement restores reflectivity and enhances the visual sharpness of the original factory paint.
This was an advanced paint correction process – swirl removal situation. It’s not the only vehicle I’ve corrected that has this issue but it’s a bit rare. 20 years of paint curing didn’t matter at all, it did NOT harden in that time.
All finished and several layers of CS-II Titanium ceramic base and many layers of CS-II Titanium ceramic Top Coat and used it all.
Additional examples of swirl removal and defect refinement can be seen in the paint correction portfolio.
Products used:
TLC+ polish & compound
Mequiars M101 compound
Menzerna compounds/polishes
Meguiars polish
SO MANY TRIALS to find a method that would finish this deep black down on each panel, which acted up on each panel.
However, I did find the method after discussing with two polish manufacturers.