
Paint correction · Raleigh, NC
Paint correction, measured.
Swirls, haze and light scratches taken out by machine, not filled and hidden.
- Paint depth measured before we polish
- One-step or two-step
- Quoted after we see the car
Clear coat doesn’t grow back.
Correction removes clear coat to the depth of the defect. So every panel is measured first, and if a scratch can’t come out safely, we stop and tell you.

Option 1
One-step correction
Aimed at removing up to 60% of paint defects: swirl marks, haze and light scratches.
- Wash, clay and iron decontamination
- One-step machine correction
- High-gloss paint sealant
Option 2
Two-step restoration
Compound, then finishing polish, aimed at removing up to 90% of defects.
- Wash, clay and iron decontamination
- Two-step compound and finishing polish
- High-gloss paint sealant
For paint hammered by tunnel washes. It removes the most clear coat of anything we do, so it should only be done once in a car's life.
Correction questions.
Can paint correction remove every scratch?
Anything you can catch a fingernail in is through the clear coat and can't be polished out. Swirls, haze, light scratches and oxidation are what correction is for.
Is paint correction included with a ceramic coating?
Every coating includes a gloss-enhancement polish, which is enough for most cars. One- and two-step corrections are separate, quoted once we've looked at the paint. Level 4 includes full correction.
Should I ceramic coat after paint correction?
If you're paying to correct the paint, protecting it is the logical next step. Otherwise the swirls come back with the first few washes.
How long does paint correction take?
Most of a day for a one-step, a full day for a two-step. Plan on a studio drop-off.
Request a quote
Send us the car.
- Jeff replies himself, usually the same day
- One recommendation and a real price for your car
- Coatings start at $1,000