Paint Correction

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Included Services:

Starting price based on vehicle size:

Small: $600

Midsize: $700

Large: $800

A professional paint thickness gauge is used to measure the paint on the car. A safe paint thickness is ensured before the paint polishing process is started.

Hand wash the exterior of the vehicle with soft microfiber washing pads.

Wheels and tires are cleaned.

Clay bar treatment is used to remove embedded contaminants in the paint.

This will leave the paint deeply cleansed, and feeling smooth like glass.

Professional machine polisher is used to remove defects in the paint (scratches/ swirl marks, oxidation) and restore gloss/clarity. This service typically removes about 25%-30%.

The amount of defects removed depends on the condition and paint type of the vehicle.

A ceramic sealant is applied to protect the paint from external contaminants while also adding gloss.

Ask about our Ceramic Coating Packages for durable long term paint protection.

Included Services:

Starting price based on vehicle size:

Small: $1000

Midsize: $1200

Large: $1400

A professional paint thickness gauge is used to measure the paint on the car. A safe paint thickness is ensured before the paint polishing process is started.

Hand wash the exterior of the vehicle with soft microfiber washing pads.

Wheels and tires are cleaned.

Clay bar treatment is used to remove embedded contaminants in the paint.

This will leave the paint deeply cleansed, and feeling smooth like glass.

A professional machine polisher is used to remove defects in the paint (scratches/ swirl marks, oxidation) and restore gloss/clarity. This service typically removes about 60%-75% of vehicle defects.

The actual amount of defects removed depends on the condition and paint type of the vehicle.

A ceramic sealant is applied to protect the paint from external contaminants while also adding gloss.

Ask about our Ceramic Coating Packages for durable long term paint protection.

Included Services:

Starting price based on vehicle size:

Small: $1500

Midsize: $2000

Large: $2500

A professional paint thickness gauge is used to measure the paint on the car. A safe paint thickness is ensured before the paint polishing process is started.

Hand wash the exterior of the vehicle with soft microfiber washing pads.

Wheels and tires are cleaned.

Clay bar treatment is used to remove embedded contaminants in the paint.

This will leave the paint deeply cleansed, and feeling smooth like glass.

Professional machine polisher is used to remove defects in the paint (scratches/ swirl marks, oxidation) and restore gloss/ clarity. Defect removal for this service is about 80%-95%.

The amount of defects removed depends on the condition and paint type of the vehicle.

A ceramic sealant is applied to protect the paint from external contaminants while also adding gloss.

Ask about our Ceramic Coating Packages for durable long term paint protection.

Included Services:

If your paint needs a boost in gloss and clarity without full correction, this service is ideal. Our Paint Enhancement removes light swirls, haze, and oxidation while enhancing overall shine. 

Starting price based on vehicle size:

Small: $400

Midsize: $500

Large: $600

A professional paint thickness gauge is used to measure the paint on the car. A safe paint thickness is ensured before the paint polishing process is started.

Hand wash the exterior of the vehicle with soft microfiber washing pads.

Wheels and tires are cleaned.

Clay bar treatment is used to remove embedded contaminants in the paint and Iron remover used to decontaminate the surface.

This will leave the paint deeply cleansed, and feeling smooth like glass.

This boosts and clarity without full stage correction. Our Paint Enhancement removes light swirls, haze, and oxidation while enhancing overall shine. 

A ceramic sealant is applied to protect the paint from external contaminants while also adding gloss.

Ask about our Ceramic Coating Packages for durable long term paint protection.

-Swirl marks (those spider-web patterns you see in sunlight)

-Light to moderate scratches

-Water spots and etching

-Oxidation and fading

-Holograms from bad polishing jobs

-Micro-marring from automatic car washes

-Deep scratches through the clear coat

-Rock chips

-Dents or dings

-Paint transfer from other vehicles

Paint correction isn't filling in scratches with wax. It's actually removing microscopic layers of clear coat to level the surface. Once those imperfections are gone, light reflects evenly off the paint, giving you that deep, mirror-like shine. 

Think of your vehicle's clear coat like a sheet of glass. New vehicles have perfectly smooth glass. Over time, that glass gets scratched up from washing, road debris, and environmental damage.

Paint correction is like sanding and polishing that glass until it's smooth again.

The science. Your vehicle has three layers of paint:

1. Primer (protects the metal)
2. Base  coat (the actual color)
3. Clear coat (protective top layer, usually 4-5 mils thick)

Most defects you see are in the clear coat. Paint correction removes tiny amounts of clear coat – measured in microns – to eliminate those defects.

We use a paint depth gauge throughout the process to make sure we're not removing too much. Most vehicles have 4-5 millimeters of clear coat to work with. If previous detailers have already polished your car multiple times, there may be less material left.

Paint correction isn't one-size-fits-all. The process you need depends on your paint's current condition. 

Best for: Light swirl marks, minor oxidation, newer cars

What it does: Single polishing stage using a finishing polish and soft pad. Removes 25-30% of minor defects.

Time required: 3-5 hours depending on vehicle size

Results: Noticeable improvement in gloss and clarity. Light swirls and hazing mostly eliminated.

Cost: Varies

When to choose it:

• Your car is relatively new (1-3 years old)
• Paint has minor swirl marks from washing
• You maintain your car regularly
• You want a quick refresh before ceramic coating

Limitations: Won't remove deeper scratches or heavy oxidation. Think of it as a "correction lite" that addresses surface-level issues.

Best for: Moderate swirl marks, visible scratches, cars 3-7 years old

What it does: Two-stage process using different pads and compounds:

• Stage 1 (Compounding): Aggressive compound removes 60-75% of defects
• Stage 2 (Polishing): Finer polish refines the finish and removes any haze left from compounding

Time required: 5-8 hours for most vehicles

Results: Dramatic improvement. Most swirl marks, light scratches, and oxidation removed. Paint looks nearly perfect.

Cost: Varies

When to choose it:

• Moderate to heavy swirl marks visible in direct sunlight
• Clear scratches from key marks or shopping cart incidents
• Paint that looks dull or faded
• Preparing for sale (maximizes resale value)

Stage 1 - Compounding:
Uses aggressive cutting compounds and microfiber pads to remove the bulk of defects. This stage cuts into the clear coat more than 1-step, so we're careful to monitor paint thickness.

Common compounds used: heavy-duty abrasive products paired with firm pads to level the clear coat surface.

Stage 2 - Polishing:
Switches to finer polishes and softer pads to refine the surface. This removes any haze or micro-marring left behind by the compounding stage and brings out deep gloss.

Between stages, we wipe down with isopropyl alcohol to remove polishing oils and inspect our work under specialized lighting.

Best for: Heavy swirl marks, deep scratches, severely neglected paint, show cars

What it does: The most thorough correction process available:

• Stage 1 (Heavy Compounding): Removes 80-90% of defects, including wet sanding for deeper scratches
• Stage 2 (Polishing): Refines the surface and removes compounding marks
• Stage 3 (Final Polish): Ultra-fine polish for maximum gloss and optical clarity

Time required: 1-2 full days

Results: Near-perfect paint. 80-95% of all defects removed. Looks better than factory fresh.

Cost: Varies

Process details:

Stage 1 - Heavy Cutting:
Uses the most aggressive compounds and may include spot wet sanding for deeper scratches. Wet sanding uses ultra-fine sandpaper (2000-3000 grit) with water to level deeper imperfections before polishing.

This stage is technique-intensive. We work on small sections at a time, constantly inspecting and adjusting pressure, speed, and pad selection.

Stage 2 - Compounding:
Removes marks left by heavy cutting or wet sanding. Uses medium-cut compounds to further refine the surface.

Stage 3 - Finishing:
Ultra-fine polish (like V38 Optical Grade products) removes any remaining micro-marring and achieves supreme optical clarity. This is where we bring out that deep, wet-looking gloss.

Important: 3-step correction removes more clear coat than lighter processes. We use a paint depth gauge constantly to ensure we're staying within safe limits. Most vehicles can only handle 2-3 full corrections in their lifetime before the clear coat becomes too thin.