Machine polishing that removes the swirl marks, scratches, buffer trails and water-spot etching that dull your paint. Not a filler glaze that washes off in a month: the defects are gone. Two levels, published prices, and the foundation under every coating and film we install.
Your clear coat is about as thick as a sheet of printer paper. Automatic brush washes, dirty wash mitts, dealer prep and years of salt and bird droppings leave millions of fine scratches in it. In sunlight they show up as the spider-web haze that makes black cars look gray. Paint correction uses microabrasive compounds and machine polishers to level the clear coat just past the depth of those defects, leaving a flat, mirror-clear surface. Anything deeper than the clear coat, like a scratch you can catch a fingernail in, is a body-shop repair and we will tell you so before you spend a dollar.
← Level 1← Level 2
Two levels, published pricing
Paint correction prices in Buffalo.
Paint Enhancement
Level 1 Correction
Single-stage machine polish that removes the everyday defects dulling your finish. Typically removes 60 to 80% of visible defects.
Removes swirl marks, micro-marring and buffer trails
Restores depth, gloss and clarity
Includes full decontamination wash
The right choice before a ceramic coating or PPF
from$599.99
Heavy Defect Removal
Level 2 Correction
Multi-stage compound and polish for the deeper damage Level 1 leaves behind. Typically 85 to 95% defect removal.
Removes light scuffs, scratches and water-spot etching
Corrected paint should be protected. Without a coating or film the same swirls come back with the next bad wash. See ceramic coating and PPF.
How we do it
Measured, not guessed.
01
Inspection
Paint-depth readings and inspection lighting tell us how much clear coat there is to work with and which level the paint needs. Repainted or thin panels are flagged.
02
Decontamination wash
Foam, hand wash, iron remover and clay. Polishing over bonded contamination grinds it into the paint.
03
Tape and mask
Trim, badges, edges and rubber are taped so the polisher never touches them.
04
Compound (Level 2)
A cutting compound and pad level the deeper scratches and etching. Test spots first, then the car.
05
Polish
A finishing polish refines the surface to full clarity. On Level 1 this is the single stage.
06
Panel wipe and protect
Polishing oils are stripped so you see the true result, then the paint is sealed or coated so it stays that way.
Straight answers
Questions we get every week.
How much does paint correction cost in Buffalo, NY?
Level 1 paint correction at Immaculate Detailing starts at $599.99 for a Small vehicle and Level 2 at $999.99, stepping up by size class to $749.99 and $1,299.99 for a Large vehicle. Both include the decontamination wash. Bundles with a ceramic coating are published on this page and on the pricing page.
What is the difference between Level 1 and Level 2 paint correction?
Level 1 is a single-stage polish that removes swirl marks, micro-marring and buffer trails, usually 60 to 80% of visible defects. Level 2 adds a heavy compounding stage before the polish and removes light scratches, scuffs and water-spot etching, usually 85 to 95%. We tell you which one the paint needs at inspection; many well-kept cars only need Level 1.
Will paint correction remove scratches?
It removes scratches that are within the clear coat, which is most swirls, wash marring, light key marks and scuffs. A scratch you can catch a fingernail in has gone through the clear coat into the color and needs touch-up or a body shop. We check with a depth gauge and will not polish a panel thin.
Is paint correction the same as a buff or a detail?
No. A detail cleans and protects the car; a quick buff or glaze fills defects with oils that wash off in a few weeks. Paint correction physically levels the clear coat so the defects are gone. The Speed Polish and Wax is our one-step refresh for light swirls; Level 1 and Level 2 are true corrections.
How long does it take?
Level 1 is usually one day; Level 2 is one to two days depending on size and condition. Add a day if a ceramic coating is going on afterward so it can cure in the studio.
Do I need paint correction before ceramic coating or PPF?
Yes, if you want the result to look right. A coating or film locks in whatever is under it. Our lifetime C6 ceramic package includes Level 1 correction, and every PPF package includes a polish on the panels being filmed.
Can you correct a black car, a repaint, or a classic?
Yes. Black and dark metallic paint show the most improvement. Repaints and classics with single-stage paint are handled with lighter pads and depth readings on every panel; we have corrected everything from a 1967 Corvette to a McLaren 720S in this studio.
One studio, all of Western New York
Paint Correction near you.
All work is done in our studio at 503 Erie St in Lancaster, NY, about 15 minutes east of downtown Buffalo off the 33 and the 90. Controlled lighting and a clean, climate-stable bay are what make paint correction come out right, so we do not do this work in driveways.
← Level 1← Level 2