Paint corrections

What is a paint correction?

Paint correction is the process of restoring and enhancing a vehicle’s paintwork by removing imperfections such as swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, and holograms. This is achieved through a series of steps involving machine polishing with specialized compounds and pads to level the surface and bring out a flawless, high-gloss finish. Paint correction is essential for achieving a smooth, mirror-like appearance and is often done before applying a ceramic coating to ensure the best results.

Paint correction includes

  • Thorough Wash and Decontamination: The vehicle is washed to remove dirt, grime, and contaminants. A clay bar treatment is used to remove any embedded particles from the paint surface.

  • Paint Inspection: The paint is carefully inspected under a bright light to identify imperfections such as swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, or water spots.

  • Polishing: Using a machine polisher and cutting compounds, the detailer works the paint to remove imperfections, restoring a smooth and even surface. This may be done in multiple stages for deeper corrections.

  • Finishing Polish: A finer polish is applied to refine the paintwork, removing any haze or micro-marring, leaving a glossy and smooth finish.

  • Paint Protection: After correction, a protective layer (such as a wax or ceramic coating) is applied to seal the paint and maintain its shine, providing long-lasting protection.

Paint corrections

A one-step paint correction is a process that uses a single polishing stage to remove minor imperfections like light scratches, swirls, and oxidation from a vehicle's paint. It restores gloss and clarity to the surface, providing a noticeable improvement in appearance without the more intensive, multi-stage corrections.

One step paint correction

  • Removes 60% of defects or more

  • increases clarity of paint and gloss

  • Best for newer cars with light scratches.

one step Paint correction Includes

  • Safe hand wash

  • Paint decontamination: bug and tar removal, iron fallout treatment, and a clay bar application.

  • A light to medium polish combined with a one-step pad, applied using a dual-action (DA) polishing machine

  • 6-8 month Hand wax

Questions & answers

  • Along with removing 60% or more scratches, a one step correction will leave your cars paint looking like glass.

  • Depending on the size of your vehicle it can take 6+ hours.

  • You may want a one-step paint correction if your car has light scratches or swirl marks and you want to restore shine quickly.

Paint corrections

A two-step paint correction involves using two polishing stages to remove deeper scratches, swirl marks, and imperfections from your car’s paint. The first step uses a more aggressive polish to cut through defects, while the second step refines the finish, leaving the surface smooth and glossy. It’s a more thorough process than a one-step correction, providing near-perfect results.

two step paint correction

  • Removes 80% of defects or more

  • increases clarity of paint and gloss

  • Best for cars with old paint that have not received proper care.

Paint correction Includes

  • Safe hand wash

  • Paint decontamination: bug and tar removal, iron fallout treatment, and a clay bar application.

  • A heavy cutting compound combined with a pad, applied using a dual-action (DA) polishing machine

  • A light to medium polish combined with a one-step pad, applied using a dual-action (DA) polishing machine

  • Hand wax or paint protection of choice

    — If you are interested in a two step paint correction we HIGHLY recommend a ceramic coating to ensure the best protection of your investment.

Questions & answers

  • A two-step paint correction provides a deeper restoration by removing moderate to heavy imperfections and significantly enhancing the gloss and clarity of your vehicle’s paint. It delivers more refined, longer-lasting results compared to a one-step correction.

  • Depending on the size of your vehicle it can take 1+ days.

  • You may want a two-step paint correction if your vehicle has more noticeable scratches, swirl marks, or oxidation that a one-step process can't fully remove. It's ideal if you're looking for a more thorough restoration and a near-perfect finish.

Paint correction price list

Compact/small cars

  • For a vehicle of this size a one step paint correction would be $275+.

  • For a vehicle of this size a two step paint correction would be $550+.

Midsize cars

  • For a vehicle of this size a one step paint correction would be $350+.

  • For a vehicle of this size a two step paint correction would be $675+.

Full sized cars/trucks

  • For a vehicle of this size a one step paint correction would be $400+.

  • For a vehicle of this size a two step paint correction would be $750+.