One step
Corrects and Refines
$425
- ✓Wheels and tires cleaned
- ✓Foam wash and iron removal
- ✓Clay bar and alcohol wipe
- ✓Single-stage machine polish
- ✓6-month ceramic sealant and tire dressing
Swirl and scratch removal
Machine polishing that removes swirl marks, scratches, oxidation and water spots and brings back a deep, showroom-level shine. One-step correction from $425, with a 6-month ceramic sealant included.
What it is
Paint correction is a multi-stage machine polish that levels the clear coat to remove swirl marks, scratches, oxidation and water spots. It is the difference between a car that is clean and a car that actually looks new.
It is also the step most shops rush. We measure paint thickness first so we remove only what is needed, and it is the right base before any ceramic coating or film.
Every package includes a full wash, iron removal, clay bar, paint depth inspection and masking of sensitive trim.
Correction packages
We measure and test a section of your paint at the walkaround, then recommend the level that gets the result you want. Correction runs $85 an hour plus tax, and starting prices are based on the typical hours for each level. Every job includes a ceramic sealant that lasts about 6 months, and we recommend a ceramic coating to protect the finish long term.
One step
$425
Maximum correction
Two step
$850
Also available
The process
Clear coat is thin and you only get so much of it. Every step is about taking off exactly enough and not a micron more.
01
We assess the paint under light with you and plan the correction before anything starts.
02
Wash, decon and clay, then paint thickness readings to set the safest approach.
03
Machine compounding and polishing removes swirls, scratches and haze panel by panel.
04
Panel wipe to reveal the true finish, final inspection, then a 6-month ceramic sealant or a full ceramic coating.
Lock it in. Pair correction with a ceramic coating and it is quoted as one job.
See ceramic coatingPaint correction FAQ
It is a professional machine polishing process that removes surface defects like swirl marks, scratches, oxidation and water spots to restore a flawless, glossy finish.
Depending on the vehicle size and paint condition, it takes anywhere from a few hours to a full day or more. You get a timeline at your walkaround.
Polishing removes or greatly reduces light to moderate scratches. Deeper scratches can often be leveled out with wet sanding, which we also offer. If a scratch has gone through the clear coat, it may need touch-up or body work, and we will tell you that up front.
Most cars benefit every 1 to 2 years depending on how they are washed and stored. Adding a ceramic coating after correction stretches that out a lot.
Yes, when it is done by someone who measures the paint and uses the right pads and compounds. That is why we take readings before we ever touch a machine to the car.
Ready when you are
Book online in a couple minutes or give Gavin a call. Walkaround and price confirmed before we touch a thing.