Paint Correction is surgery for your paint. This is a 6-10 hour, methodical multi-stage process that removes deep scratches, chips, etchings, and oxidation. We use a heavy cutting compound with an aggressive polishing pad, followed by a refining polish and finishing polish, each removing defects progressively smaller until the paint is restored to near-perfect clarity. This is for vehicles with serious paint damage or customers who demand the best possible finish.

The process begins with a clay bar and iron decontamination to remove embedded fallout. We then tape all trim and tape-off areas meticulously. Using a rotary polisher with a wool or cutting pad, we apply the cutting compound—a gritty abrasive that aggressively removes a controlled micro-layer of clear coat. This is where we eliminate deep scratches and oxidation. The goal is to sand down all the defect peaks until they're leveled out.

After the cutting phase, we thoroughly clean and reassess. Often we need to compound again, working smaller sections more carefully to ensure even coverage. Once the deep defects are gone, we switch to a polishing pad with refining polish, which removes the haze and scoring left behind by the aggressive cut. This stage brings back clarity and smoothness. Finally, we finish with a finishing polish on a soft pad, which brings back gloss and ensures a perfectly smooth surface.

The entire vehicle typically requires 6-10 hours, depending on the paint condition and the number of defects. Darker paints show swirls more readily and often require more meticulous work. We achieve 85-95% defect removal—not 100%, because some damage is too deep or structural to safely address without removing excessive clear coat.

Paint Correction is the ideal prep for ceramic coating, and we recommend it on any vehicle with noticeable scratches, buffer trails, or oxidation. The transformation is extraordinary: the paint feels silky smooth, looks deeper, and reflects light beautifully. This is a premium service that commands premium pricing, but for customers who want showroom-quality results, it's the gold standard.