What RestorFX does

RestorFX International, Inc. is a privately held automotive surface restoration and protection company headquartered in Blaine, Washington. It develops and licenses a proprietary Paintless Clearcoat Repair (PCR) system based on a Polymimetic Surface Regeneration process that chemically bonds to original vehicle paint to permanently restore scuffs, fading, swirls, and clear-coat damage without repainting, supported by independent ASTM, JIS, SGS, and Touchstone Research Laboratory certifications.

The company's product platform spans four lines: RestorFX Restoration (the core PCR service), ClearFX Protection (graphene-infused attogenetic surface engineering for exterior, interior, wheels, glass, and trim), Numbers Maintenance (a 14-product car care line, 01-14), and the FX Paint System for chip and scratch touch-up. ClearFX has been approved and adopted by Boeing for aerospace surface protection, providing third-party validation of the underlying chemistry. Underlying technology operates at attogenetic (~10^-18) scale, with claims of molecular interlocking into the paint substrate rather than surface-only coating.

RestorFX operates a primarily franchise and licensee distribution model with hundreds of independently owned Centers across 44-55+ countries, supplemented by direct-to-consumer service at Centers, wholesale B2B relationships with used-car dealerships, and e-commerce through store.restorfx.com. Revenue streams include franchise/license fees, professional restoration services, proprietary product sales, and B2B transaction fees. The company is led by CEO Nicholas Vaandering and Sales Director Tony Dowsett, with no disclosed institutional investment, M&A activity, or revenue figures.

Name

RestorFX

Legal name

RestorFX International, Inc.

Website

https://restorfx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

RestorFX develops proprietary Paintless Clearcoat Repair and ClearFX attogenetic surface protection chemistries, licensed and operated through a global franchise and licensee network of automotive restoration Centers serving individual vehicle owners, used-car dealerships, and aerospace customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Paint Restoration

NAICS

Paint and Coating Manufacturing (32551), Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities (33281)

SIC

Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods (2851), Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842)

akta.pro primary industry

Paint & Refinishing Services (Spray, Color-Match, Clearcoat) (TLAKAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Passenger Vehicle Paint, Coatings & Surface Finishing (ICE) (IMACAAAD)

Keywords

• Automotive paint restoration
• Clear coat repair
• Vehicle surface protection
• Automotive refinishing
• Paint chip repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Blaine

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Professional Restoration Services: RestorFX Centers provide paintless clear coat restoration services directly to vehicle owners. Services are priced per vehicle with 24-hour turnaround. Revenue generated from labor and application of proprietary products.
2. Product Sales (ClearFX, Numbers): Sale of proprietary chemical products including ClearFX protection solutions and Numbers car care product line (01-14 products). Products sold at RestorFX Centers and through store.restorfx.com online.
3. Franchise/License Fees: Revenue from granting licenses and franchises to operate RestorFX Centers. Includes startup fees, ongoing royalties, and support services for franchisees. Franchise opportunity with lower barrier to entry than typical brick-and-mortar franchises, potential 3-4 month setup.
4. Wholesale/B2B Services: Bulk restoration services sold to used-car dealerships and automotive businesses who use RestorFX to recondition vehicles for resale, adding value to their inventory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RestorFX develops and licenses proprietary Paintless Clearcoat Repair (PCR) chemistry, branded as Fluxcoat and Polymimetic Surface Regeneration, used to restore oxidized, scratched, or sun-faded automotive clearcoats without traditional repainting. Its product and service portfolio includes in-center professional restoration, the ClearFX graphene-based surface protection system, the Numbers consumer car care line, and the FX Paint System for paint chip repair, delivered through licensed centers, an in-house e-commerce storefront, and B2B wholesale channels.

Product overview

RestorFX offers a comprehensive automotive refinishing and protection platform centered around three main product lines: RestorFX Restoration (Paintless Clearcoat Repair using polymimetic surface regeneration technology), ClearFX Protection (graphene-infused attogenetic surface engineering for paint, wheels, glass, interior, and trim), and Numbers Maintenance (a 14-product car care line for ongoing detailing). The RestorFX system provides permanent paint restoration without repainting, while ClearFX delivers durable protective coatings that bond at the molecular level. The FX Paint System complements the restoration by addressing paint chips and deep scratches. Together, these products enable vehicle restoration, protection, and ongoing maintenance through a global network of RestorFX Centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ClearFX: Attogenetic Surface Engineering solutions for automotive surface protection. Includes ClearFX Exterior, Interior, Wheels, Glass, Trim, and Refine products. Uses graphene-infused attogenetic technology for permanent surface protection.
• Numbers
• FX Paint System
• ClearFX Royal

Products and services

• RestorFX Restoration (Paintless Clearcoat Repair service) Professional in-center automotive paint restoration service that uses RestorFX's proprietary Paintless Clearcoat Repair (PCR / Fluxcoat) chemistry to fix oxidized, sun-damaged, scratched, or faded factory clearcoats in as little as 24 hours without the need for repainting or color matching. Targeted at vehicle owners whose cars have factory clearcoat failure and at dealerships reconditioning used inventory.
• ClearFX Protection System Clear-coat protection product line built on RestorFX's Attogenetic Surface Engineering technology, applying graphene-infused crystalline coatings to vehicle surfaces for long-term UV, scratch, and contaminant resistance. Sold to both end consumers and applied by RestorFX center operators.
• Numbers by RestorFX (14-product car care line) A complete 14-product car-care consumable line sold via the RestorFX online store covering wash, wax, seal, and quick-detail categories (including 01 Polish, 02 Finish, 03 Wash, 04 Wax, 05 Seal, 08 Quick Detail, and others). Designed for vehicle owners who want to maintain RestorFX-restored or ClearFX-protected finishes using the brand's chemistry.
• FX Paint System Paint chip repair system that combines RestorFX chemistry and a color-tuned application process to repair paint chips and small paint damage. Distributed across 86+ countries via the company's online presence and licensed channels.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% of clear coat scratches, paint deterioration and imperfections are repaired and restored
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Beijing Zhongheshiyan Trading Co., LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChina Partners responsible for RestorFX expansion in China. Participated in auto shows including 10th China International Automotive Aftermarket Industry and Tuning Trade Fair. Established distribution networks with distributors committing to carry RestorFX product lines. Represents major international growth strategy.
• The Entrepreneur Authority (TEA)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBroker network referral partner that brings prospective franchise candidates to RestorFX. TEA broker Charlie Bever referred franchisee Oliver Northcott. RestorFX values strategic relationships with industry consultants to provide franchise candidates with assistance in important areas like site selection and financing.
• IFPG (International Franchise Professionals Group) Consultant MemberssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranchise broker network with skilled consultants who understand the potential of RestorFX Center opportunity and cultivate client relationships for prospective franchise candidates.
• Top International Real Estate CompanysupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStrategic real estate partner that works with new franchisees to accomplish strategic site selection and build-out for RestorFX Center locations.
• BoeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClearFX attogenetic surface engineering technology is approved and used by Boeing on military and commercial aircraft for extreme protection and surface performance. Represents significant validation of technology quality and durability.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ceramic Pro: Ceramic Pro is a global ceramic coating and paint protection brand sold and applied through an authorized dealer/installer network. It competes head-to-head with RestorFX/ClearFX in automotive surface protection and shares the franchise-style distribution model across many of the same geographies.
• XPEL: XPEL is a leading manufacturer and installer of paint protection film (PPF) and window tint, with a global dealer network. It is directly comparable to RestorFX in serving dealerships and consumers seeking durable automotive surface protection and appearance restoration.
• Gtechniq: Gtechniq produces advanced ceramic coatings and car care chemistry sold through professional detailers and its own accredited applicator network. It overlaps with ClearFX and Numbers in protective coatings, surface prep, and maintenance product categories.
• Ziebart: Ziebart is a long-running vehicle appearance and protection franchise offering rustproofing, paint protection, tint, and detailing. It mirrors RestorFX's franchise-driven model for automotive appearance services and shares the dealership and consumer customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Maaco: Maaco is the largest franchised auto body and paint network in North America. It addresses the same end-customer need (cosmetic vehicle repair) as RestorFX but through conventional repainting rather than paintless restoration, making it the closest traditional incumbent peer.
• 3M Automotive Aftermarket: 3M's Automotive Aftermarket division supplies a broad portfolio of detailing, compounding, polishing, and surface finishing products used by body shops and detailers. It competes with RestorFX at the consumables level across the global refinish supply chain.
• Meguiar's: Meguiar's is a globally recognized car care brand offering polishes, waxes, sealants, and coatings for both enthusiasts and professionals. Its product catalog overlaps with the Numbers line and competes for the same detailing-channel shelf space and consumer mindshare.

Emerging players

• Chemical Guys: Chemical Guys is a fast-growing car care brand with a wide catalog of detailing chemicals, polishes, and coatings sold direct-to-consumer and to detailers. It overlaps with RestorFX's Numbers line in the maintenance and detailing chemistry category.
• Dr. Beasley's: Dr. Beasley's is a specialty car care company focused on professional-grade coatings, polishes, and interior care products. It targets the same high-end detailer and enthusiast customer as ClearFX and Numbers with comparable coating chemistry.

Regional players

• CARSTAR: CARSTAR is a North American franchised collision repair network that addresses the same vehicle appearance and damage repair demand as RestorFX, though through conventional bodywork rather than paintless chemistry. It is comparable as a competing franchise distribution model in the same end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RestorFX
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/RestorFX
• Facebookfacebook.com/RestorFXInternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/restorfx
• Instagraminstagram.com/restorfx

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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