Professional Paint Correction Services.

Scratched, faded or dull paint?

Paint Correction is multi-step process to remove imperfections from the painted surface on your vehicle, improving overall appearance and shine. Reveal the full potential of your vehicles paint.

Stages of Paint Correction.

  • Single Stage Polishing.

    Single stage polishing (enhancement polish) is ideal for paintwork that is in decent condition, removing only light surface imperfections with a finishing polish and pad.

    This type of polishing enhances appearance by reducing swirls but isn’t aggressive enough to eliminate scratches or other deeper set defects.

  • Paint Correction (Multi-Stage).

    Cut and Polish? Vehicle Buffing? Those are terms for paint correction, which is a multiple step process to remove imperfections in the paint.

    The process includes a compound polish and cutting pad to abrade the surface, targeting deeper scratches/swirls by leveling the clear coat to reduce their appearance.

    Depending on how deep in the clear coat the damage is, extensive paint correction could also include further cutting steps, and even wet sanding.

    The final correction step includes a finer compound, removing disfiguration that may be leftover and polishing the surface, creating a smooth and glossy surface.

  • Spot Correction.

    Spot Correction targets specific problem areas, usually due to damage.

    If you find a scratch or scuff on your paint, you might think it needs paint repair. Those defects are usually within the clear coat, so a spot correction should help reduce or eliminate the appearance of damage.

    Let us take a look and we’ll let you know your options.

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Did you ever notice what looked like fine spider webs, halos, swirls, etc on your paint? Or, maybe the paint still looked cloudy or dirty after a fresh wash? This is due to many fine, shallow scratches and/or contaminates that become embedded in the paint. Luckily, a cut and polish, or Paint Correction as we call it, can help.

Paint correction is done in multiple stages to remove microscopic layers of clear coat to reveal a surface that is clean, flat, shiny, and defect-free. The multiple steps required makes it more extensive than a single stage polish, which only removes light scratches.

Paint Correction is a delicate process and should only be left to trained professionals, otherwise you risk damaging the paint. Prior to beginning any correction, we measure and record each panel's clear coat thickness to make sure we have a safe amount of paint to work with. We aim to remove as little clear coat as possible, and only when safe to do so. No one wants to have to repaint.

For proper prep, our paint correction service includes a full exterior decontamination. A paint sealant is applied afterwards to add temporary protection. We strongly recommend Ceramic Coatings and/or Paint Protection Film for long term protection, though.

If you’d like to read more on paint correction, contact us or check out this blog post.

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Single Stage vs Multi-Stage Paint Correction.

Single Stage (Enhancement Polish) will add gloss and shine, but it won’t eliminate scratches or other deeper defects.

Multiple Stage (Paint Correction) will address any defects within the clear coat, leaving you with a smooth, glass like surface with incredible depth in the paintwork.

FAQ.

  • Paint correction is correcting your vehicles paint to a state where clear coat defects, like scratches and swirls, are removed through a skilled, multi-step polishing process.

    The level of correction is determined by the condition of the vehicles paint, and your personal expectations.

  • Paint Correction removes 90% of surface defects within the clear coat, making it more extensive than single stage polishing.

    Polishing "enhances" paint by eliminating swirls, which makes it appear more glossy and shiny.

    Paint correction targets deeper, more noticeable defects like light scratches, and is a multi-step process to "perfect the paint" as much as possible.

    We talk more about the differences in this blog post

  • The paint correction process ranges from 8 - 48+ hours.

    There are multiple factors that contribute the final cost and time. Current condition and size of the vehicle, severity of damages, individual paint (factory or aftermarket), history of the paint and your unique expectations all impact the end result.

    The finished product will be worth the sacrifice of not having your vehicle for a few days, we guarantee it!

  • Paint correction will remove the majority of surface scratches and swirls.

    However, some defects have penetrated too far within the clear coat. Even in that case, polishing the edges of the scratch can reduce its visibility most of the time.

  • 90% of the time, yes!

    There are many stages between factory completion and the moment you take possession of a new vehicle. During this time vehicles face improper washing techniques and wear and tear from during transport.

    Even if the paint has limited defects, a polish will amplify gloss and shine and it’s much easier to achieve this state while the paint has had minimal contact.

    At this point, we also recommend a ceramic coating to “lock in” the revamped surface.