Paint Correction
Flawless Finish or Brilliant Shine — You Choose!
Paint Correction service to make your car stand out.
What is Paint correction?
Paint correction in car detailing is the process of restoring and rejuvenating a vehicle’s paintwork by removing imperfections such as swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, water spots, and holograms. These flaws are usually caused by improper washing techniques, environmental contaminants, or general wear over time. Using machine polishers, specialized pads, and abrasive compounds, detailers carefully level out the clear coat to reveal a smooth, reflective surface. Unlike waxing or polishing that only mask defects, paint correction permanently eliminates them, enhancing depth, clarity, and gloss while preparing the paint for protective coatings like wax, sealant, or ceramic coating.
Benefits of Paint Correction.
Bring Back the Shine – Restore that deep, glossy finish and make your car look brand new again.
Erase Years of Wear – Say goodbye to swirl marks, light scratches, and dull, faded paint.
Protect Your Investment – Creates the perfect foundation for long-lasting protection like ceramic coating or sealant.
Boost Resale Value – A flawless paint job instantly makes your car more attractive to buyers.
Fall in Love With Your Car Again – Enjoy the pride of driving a vehicle that looks like it just rolled out of the showroom.
Levels of Paint Correction.
Entry – Level Paint Correction
Goal: Enhance gloss and remove light imperfections.
Process: Single-stage polish using a medium polish and pad.
Results: Removes ~30% of light defects (swirl marks, haze).
Best For: Newer or well-maintained vehicles needing a quick refresh.
Mid – Level Paint Correction
Goal: Correct moderate defects and restore deep clarity.
Process: Compounding: Removes deeper scratches, swirls, and oxidation. Polishing: Refines the surface for smoothness and high gloss. Results: Removes ~65% of paint defects for a glossy, reflective finish. Best For: Daily drivers or enthusiasts seeking a showroom look.
Major – Level Paint Correction
Goal: Achieve a near-perfect, mirror-like finish.
Process:
Finishing Polish: Maximizes clarity and depth.
Results: Removes ~90% of defects for a flawless, high-end finish.
Best For: Show cars, luxury vehicles, or perfection-focused owners.
Heavy Cut: Eliminates deep scratches and heavy swirl marks.
Medium Polish: Smooths and refines the surface.
Show Room Level Paint Correction
Goal: Lock in the shine and protect your investment.
Options:
Ceramic Coating: Long-term durability, UV resistance, and hydrophobic finish (1–5 years).
Results: Maintains up to ~95% of paint perfection, making cleaning easier and keeping your car looking flawless.
Best For: Anyone wanting to preserve their corrected paint and keep it shining longer.
Wax or Sealant: Short-term gloss and protection (3–6 months).
What’s Included
What’s included in our paint correction packages?
Alloy wheels face and barrels, tyres cleaned (None acidic cleaners [excluding iron fall out which only reacts when in contact with iron where safe] and dedicated detailing brushes).
PH neutral citrus pre wash left to dwell & rinse.
Degreases and road traffic snow foam left to dwell & rinse.
Door shuts and petrol flaps are cleaned.
Safe contact method wash to keep that bodywork swirl/scratch free.
Iron fallout remover to get rid of any iron particles off the vehicle.
Tar and glue removal where required.
Hand dried using a Luxury microfibre anti scratch towel to dry the car off.
Clay bar is used with a dedicated spray to removed the stubborn embedded dirt which the cleaning stage couldn’t remove to minimize the risk of scratching the vehicles when machine polishing.
A machine polish is used to remove scratch and swirls.
After paint correction a IPA is used to strip all wax’s from the compounds and polish to be coated with a 1 year coating (3,5,7,7+ year coating is available including a self healing coatings).
Tyres dried with blower before high grade tyre dressing applied (gloss, satin, matt).
Exterior windows cleaned (upgrade to window sealant or coating)..
Price Ranges
Price Range
Entry level paint correction to enhance gloss (up to 30% clarity), including a 1-year* coating (coating upgrade available)
| Vehicle Size | Price Starting From |
| S Car | £300 |
| M Car | £350 |
| L Car | £400 |
| XL car | £450 |
| SUV (S – L) | £350-£500 |
Mid level paint correction (up to 65% clarity), including a 3-year* coating (coating upgrade available)
| Vehicle Size | Price Starting From |
| S Car | £450 – £550 |
| M Car | £500 – £600 |
| L Car | £550 – £650 |
| XL car | £600 – £700 |
| SUV (S – L) | £500 – £750 |
Major paint correction (up to 90% clarity) including a 3-year* coating (coating upgrade available)
| Vehicle Size | Price Starting From |
| S Car | £750 – £850 |
| M Car | £800 – £900 |
| L Car | £850 – £950 |
| XL car | £900 – £1000 |
| SUV (S – L) | £800 – £1050 |
Show room paint correction (up to 95% clarity) including a 3-year* coating (coating upgrade available)
| Vehicle Size | Price Starting From |
| S Car | £1200 |
| M Car | £1300 |
| L Car | £1400 |
| XL car | £1500 |
| SUV (S – L) | £1300 – £1600 |