Machine Polishing & Paint Correction
Paint correction is a long, labour-intensive process that removes defects and imperfections in paintwork, such as swirl marks, scratches, buffer trails, oxidation, and etching from bird droppings. Utilising the best products and safest techniques, we’re able to take paint in any condition to a whole new level of clarity and shine without compromising its thickness.
We can usually guarantee full correction of > 95% of paint defects present (subject to paint depth and defect severity), with the process taking on average 20 – 40 hours to complete. Paint correction can often eliminate the need for an expensive re-spray and often restore the paintwork to a level that is above the original factory finish.
After our paint correction process, clarity will be restored, and you will notice that light will be perfectly reflected and the colour of the vehicle is greatly enhanced, leaving a breathtaking finish, in some cases, leaving it in better condition than the day your vehicle left the factory.
Please Note: Paint correction will not fix stone chips or scratches that have gone through the lacquer – those are beyond the scope of any machine polishing! A compromise has to be made in areas with a thin clear coat, where it would be impractical to sacrifice lacquer and risk burning through.
Single Stage Correction
Here are some examples of what to expect from the single-stage correction package based on your vehicle type.
For a car that’s 1-2 years old with light scratches and minimal swirling from washes, this package will achieve a great finish.
If you have a vehicle that’s around 2 years old or older and has seen more miles, this package will significantly reduce swirling, light scratches, and oxidation. However, some deeper scratches may remain visible. This package is great for cleaning up your car or prepping it for resale, but if you want perfection, consider a two-stage correction detail.
Price: from £500
Two Stage Correction
Focuses on paint that has moderate swirl marks and light scratches and consists of two stages of machine polishing. The first step is an abrasive cut using a compound to remove the swirls and light scratches. The second step is refining the paintwork with a finishing pad and polish to enhance the gloss after the cutting process. We aim to achieve approximately 80% defect correction
Price: from £650
Multi Stage Correction
This level of paint correction is designed for paint that has heavy swirl marks, scratches and other paint defects, it involves multi-stages of machine polishing chasing paint perfection, and this can also include spot wet sanding for heavier scratches. We aim to achieve 90-95% defect correction.
Price: from £1000
A Flawless Finish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Paint Correction?
Paint correction is the process of correcting or removing imperfections in a vehicle’s paint surface. These could range from minor scratches to etched-in water spots, buffer holograms, paint overspray, bird poo etching, oxidation, sanding marks and other damage visible on your car’s clear coat.
What Paint Protection After Paint Correction?
There are a few options which include sealant, wax and ceramic coatings. For the best protection, we highly recommended having a ceramic coating applied due to its durability and the longevity it offers.
For low mileage cars, we would also recommend applying PPF paint protection film to high-impact areas to prevent stone chips and scratches.
Is Paint Correction Worth Doing?
If your car is something you take pride in and highly care about, paint correction is worth it. Aside from the visual benefit of a high gloss finish, it can also increase its residual value.
How Long Does Paint Correction Take to Do?
The process can take anywhere between 20 – 40 hours to complete, depending on your vehicle’s size and the condition of the paintwork. Every car requires a different approach and different combinations of compounds, polishes and pads.