Paint correction
Automatic car washes and dry towels leave clear coat full of swirls. Correction levels those scratches out, one measured pass at a time, so the gloss is real and it lasts.
- Paint depth logged
- 1, 2 or 3 stage
- No filler glazes
What paint correction is, and what it is not.
Paint correction is the controlled removal of a very thin layer of clear coat to level out swirl marks, random scratches, water spot etching and oxidation. It is not a glaze or a wax that fills defects for a few weeks.
We measure paint depth before and during the job, test a section to find the least aggressive pad and polish that gets the result, then work the car panel by panel. Remaining clear coat is always the priority.
What changes the price
- Paint hardness, which varies by manufacturer
- Depth of scratches and etching
- Number of stages
- Vehicle size
- Previous resprays or thin clear coat
Before and after
Two-stage paint correction
Mercedes-AMG G 63, Obsidian Black
Years of automatic car washes left the black paint hazy under sunlight. Two measured stages removed about 85 percent of the swirls.
| Bay time | 22 bay hours |
|---|---|
| Products | Microfiber cut pad, medium compound, fine polish |
| Protection | Pro ceramic coating, 5 years |
Before state simulated for this demo.
More before and after workIncluded on every paint correction job.
No surprise line items. If something on your car needs more than this list, we tell you at inspection, before work starts.
- Paint depth readings logged per panel
- Full decontamination wash and clay
- Test spot to set pad and polish combination
- Compounding and refining passes by stage
- Tape-off of trim, badges and seams
- Panel wipe inspection between stages
- Before and after photos under swirl light
- 12-month sealant if no coating is booked
The process, step by step.
Measure
Paint depth and defect mapping tell us how much correction the clear coat can safely take.
Test spot
We polish a small section with the gentlest combination first and step up only if needed.
Compound
A cutting pass removes deeper scratches and etching on the panels that need it.
Refine
A finishing polish removes haze and brings the gloss and clarity back up.
Protect
Corrected paint is sealed immediately with a sealant, a ceramic coating or film.
Why owners book it.
Real gloss
Scratches are removed rather than filled, so the finish does not fade after a few washes.
Better resale photos
Swirl-free paint photographs sharply for private sale and trade-in appraisals.
Right base for protection
Coatings and film lock in the finish, so correcting first is the only way to protect a flawless surface.
Pricing by vehicle size.
Final price is confirmed after a free paint inspection. Figures below are sample pricing for this demo.
Often booked together.
Ceramic coatingA hard, glass-like layer that bonds to clear coat, repels water and makes every wash faster.From $695 
Paint protection filmOptically clear, self-healing urethane film that takes the rock chips so your paint does not.From $1,195 
Full detailInterior and exterior reset: decontaminated paint, steamed and extracted cabin, sealed and dressed.From $345 No. If a fingernail catches in it, the scratch is usually through the clear coat. We will tell you during the test spot and never polish past a safe paint depth.
A careful correction removes only a few microns. Protected with a coating or film, most cars never need a heavy correction again.
For newer cars with light wash marring, often yes. Daily drivers with years of automatic car washes usually need two stages.
