Expert Paint Correction & Polishing
From swirl marks and scratches to oxidation and water spots — our multi-stage paint correction process restores your vehicle's finish to a flawless, showroom-quality shine. We use cutting-edge tools and techniques trusted by the industry's best.
Step 1: Paint decontamination
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Over time, there are some contaminants that embed themselves in your vehicle’s clear coat that cannot be removed through a basic car wash process. Paint contamination consists of any airborne chemical compounds, iron containing particles (brake dust), rail dust, bird droppings, road tar, tree sap, bugs, adhesives, oil, etc.
During our paint detox process, we use a chemical that breaks down any iron containing particles along with a detailing clay. The chemical compound is safe and tested by our expert technicians, and will remove most paint contaminants. Any contaminants left behind after the chemical treatment are removed from the vehicle’s clear coat by hand with detailing clay.
We recommend our customers to complete this paint decontamination process once a year to ensure proper protection of the vehicle’s paint. This process is also completed before any wax or sealant is applied to a customers’ vehicle.
*PAINT DECONTAMINATION IS ESSENTIAL AND REQUIRED BEFORE WE COMPLETE ANY LEVEL OF PAINT CORRECTION OR BEFORE ANY CERAMIC COATING APPLICATION TO ENSURE A PROPER BOND TO THE VEHICLE.
Step 2: Paint Correction
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There are many ways scratches or swirls appear in your clear coat. Most of the time, improper washing and drying methods (like a typical tunnel car wash) lead to micro scratches in your vehicle’s clear coat. We always recommend hand washing a vehicle with pH-neutral soap/Rinseless wash and drying it with a plush twist loop microfiber towel.
Your vehicle’s paintwork consists of three very thin layers. The first layer applied to a panel is the primer and zinc coat to protect the metal substrate from oxidation and rust. The second layer is the basecoat, which is the paint color of your car. The final and outermost layer is a UV-protective clear coat that protects the layers underneath.
When it comes to scratch removal and paint correction, some scratches are deeper than others. Most paint scratches and swirls could be removed with paint correction, however, if a scratch is deeper than the clear coat, the only way to fix it completely is to repaint the panel. If a scratch is too deep into the paintwork, touch-up paint could be applied only to prevent the metal from rusting.
Paint correction is the process of using a combination of polish and pads on a machine polisher to level down the clear coat past the scratches and swirls. The modern 3-layer factory paint system is only 100-150 micrometers thick. The clear coat makes up about 50-75 micrometers of that whole paint system.
*Paint decontamination is required before performing any paint correction options.
Paint correction tiers and options
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A single-stage polish step using a mild polish and light foam polishing pad meant to restore gloss, clarity, and remove light swirl marks. An affordable entry-level service that yields great improvement.
You could expect to resolve 40-60% of defects with this paint correction option.
Price range: $599-$749
*pricing may vary depending on size and condition of the vehicle*
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This is the difference-maker when trying to restore your paint and make it more visually appealing.
The luster restoration package is a 2-step compound and polish process that removes a significant amount of defect in a timely manner.
Great for restoring older vehicles or dark paints that need their gloss back!
Price range: $899 - $1399
*pricing may vary depending on size and condition of the vehicle*
What’s Next?
Keep your newly corrected paint safe from damage and explore our options for paint protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Paint correction is a multi-stage machine polishing process that removes surface imperfections like swirl marks, light scratches, water spots, and oxidation from your vehicle's clear coat. The result is a deep, mirror-like finish that restores your paint to better-than-new condition.
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Paint correction pricing depends on the severity of defects and the size of your vehicle. Single-stage polish starts around $300, while multi-stage correction ranges from $500 to $1,500+. We offer free paint assessments to determine the right level of correction for your vehicle.
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A single-stage polish typically takes 4 to 6 hours. Multi-stage correction can take 1 to 3 days depending on the size of the vehicle and severity of the defects. We never rush the process — your vehicle stays until the job is done right.
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Paint correction can remove or significantly reduce most surface-level and light-to-moderate scratches. Deep scratches that have gone through the clear coat into the base paint may require wet sanding or touch-up. During your free assessment, we'll let you know exactly what's achievable.
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Yes, we strongly recommend it for used vehicles. Both ceramic coating and PPF lock in whatever is underneath, so any existing swirl marks or scratches will be permanently sealed. Paint correction first ensures a flawless base for maximum protection and visual impact.