Paint condition review
We check wash marks, haze, water spots, oxidation, and prior polish work before recommending one-step or two-step correction.
Clarity and defect removal
Paint Correction that restores depth, clarity, and reflected light
Swirls, haze, towel marks, and oxidation make good paint look tired. Our correction work is scoped by paint condition and owner goals, from a one-step gloss enhancement to a two-step correction for deeper defects.
Book paint correction from $350
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Financing available
What's included
Paint Correction built around preparation, not shortcuts
The visible finish is the last step. The quality comes from the planning, cleaning, material handling, and final inspection before handoff.
Decontamination wash
Paint is washed, chemically decontaminated, clayed where needed, and taped around sensitive trim before machine work starts.
Machine polishing
Pad and compound combinations are selected to improve clarity while respecting paint thickness and finish goals.
Protection-ready finish
Correction can finish with a gloss boost, sealant, ceramic coating, or serve as prep before PPF where the paint needs to be as clean as possible.
Pricing
Book paint correction from $350
Correction prices are based on vehicle size and correction level. Severe defects, hard paint, soft paint, or delicate repainted panels may require a custom scope. Financing is available on any project.
| Service | Coupe | Sedan | SUV / truck | Oversized |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint Correction - 1 step | $350 | $450 | $550 | $700 |
| Paint Correction - 2 step | $650 | $750 | $900 | $1,200 |
Real results
Before and after, straight from our bay
Drag the handle. Same vehicle, same day, photographed in our shop — no stock photos, no staging.
Process
How the job moves through the shop
A clean process keeps expectations clear and helps the finished vehicle leave with the look, protection, and timeline you came in for.
Set the target
We decide whether the goal is gloss enhancement, meaningful swirl reduction, or a deeper correction on specialty paint.
Test and refine
A test section confirms pad, polish, and technique before the whole vehicle is corrected.
Correct panel by panel
Each panel is polished with lighting checks so the result is consistent rather than overworked in one area and ignored in another.
Protect the finish
After polishing, the paint is wiped down and protected or moved directly into coating or film prep.
FAQ
Questions before you book
A one-step correction improves gloss and reduces lighter wash marks. A two-step correction uses a cutting stage and a finishing stage for heavier swirls, haze, and oxidation.
No. If a scratch is through clear coat or too deep to safely level, we will not chase it. The goal is the best finish without sacrificing long-term paint health.
Yes when defects are visible. Coating locks in the finish, so correcting first gives the coating a cleaner, glossier surface to preserve.
Most one-step jobs are same day. Two-step correction can take longer depending on vehicle size, paint hardness, and defect level.
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Instant-book services use size-based pricing, with the shop confirming any condition-based additions before work begins.