P&S Takes 2nd Place in MTE 2026 Paint Correction Competition

The Ultimate Paint Correction Challenge

The MTE Paint Correction Competition is held in an independent, dedicated area built specifically for the event. Each competitor is tasked with correcting an 11x17 painted panel that has been evenly sanded by hand with 1500 grit, creating a uniform but highly challenging surface.

The competition format is intense:

• Each competitor receives a 30-minute time slot
• Time is provided to set up tools, pads, and unopened product
• Once the clock starts, competitors have only 5 minutes to complete the correction process

After completion, the panel is wiped down and judged using a DetailOMeter, measuring:

• Haze
• Gloss
• DOI (Distinctness of Image)
• RIQ

This is true performance testing under pressure.

The Competition Process

The correction strategy was simple, efficient, and highly effective:

Step #1 – Intervention - Twisted wool pad, rotary correction for 2 minutes, even cadence passes and no wipe down between steps

Step #2 – REHAB - Blueberry Freeride pad, 15mm DA polisher for 2 minutes, even cadence passes and no wipe down between steps

Step #3 – Therapy - Grey Freeride pad, 15mm DA polisher for 45 seconds and final wipe with a soft microfiber towel

A Team Result to Be Proud Of

The setting created an incredible sense of unity among competitors, and the experience was unforgettable. Most importantly, the P&S Paint Recovery Series delivered exactly as expected.

TEAM P&S placed 2nd overall out of 40 competitors at the 2026 MTE Paint Correction Competition.