Australia’s Detailing Group

You just paid for a full detail. The car was washed, polished, vacuumed, and dressed. But when you step back and look at it in the sunlight, something feels off. It’s clean, but it doesn’t shine . It still looks dull. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many car owners face this issue, even after professional or Mobile Car Detailing services. Let’s break down the real reasons why your car may still lack that deep, glossy finish. 1. Swirl Marks and Micro Scratches Are Still There One of the biggest reasons your car looks dull is swirl marks. These are tiny scratches in the clear coat that scatter light instead of reflecting it evenly. A basic detail may include polishing, but not true paint correction. If the surface wasn’t properly corrected with machine polishing, those swirls remain, and your paint won’t have that mirror-like gloss. Even with Mobile Car Detailing, not all packages include multi-stage paint correction . Always check what level of polishing is included. 2...