Paint Correction
Professional paint restoration that removes swirls, scratches, and defects, revealing a flawless mirror finish that exceeds showroom quality.
What is Paint Correction?
Paint correction carefully removes microscopic layers of clear coat to eliminate defects and create a flawless mirror finish. This process erases swirls, light scratches, holograms, automated car wash damage, water spots, and etching from bird droppings. Your original paint is preserved as much as possible throughout the entire process.
Paint correction is where expertise truly shines! Your vehicle's appearance is safely enhanced to factory-fresh clarity, often surpassing original showroom condition. Multiple correction options are available, along with specialized tools and equipment to safely polish virtually any surface size or shape on your vehicle.
Once your paint is restored to perfection, protect your investment with Ceramic Coating or PPF (Paint Protection Film) to lock in that flawless finish and shield against future damage.
Paint Correction Packages
Choose from 3 professional paint correction packages designed to restore your vehicle's finish. Each package includes comprehensive preparation and protection. Unsure which package is right for your vehicle? Contact us for a personalized assessment.
1-STAGE PAINT CORRECTION
Single Step Polish
Ideal for newer vehicles or well-maintained paint with minor imperfections. This single-step polishing process enhances gloss and removes light swirls for a refreshed appearance. Achieves 60-70% defect removal.
Example:
Pricing:
Small Car
(Miata, two-seater)
$700
Mid-Size Car
(Sedan, 4-seater)
$850
Full-Size Car
(Crossover, mid-size truck)
$1,000
Oversized Vehicle
(SUV, Suburban, Tahoe, F-150)
$1,200
What's Included:
- •Paint evaluation and inspection
- •Detailed wash
- •Clay bar treatment
- •Iron decontamination
- •Wheel and tire cleaning
- •Door jamb detailing
- •Window cleaning
- •Exhaust detailing
- •Crevice detailing
- •Single-step polish
- •Nano-tech spray sealant (or coating application)
- •Tire dressing
- •Final inspection
Please allow 1 day for this service.
Recommended next step: Protect your corrected paint with Ceramic Coating or PPF
2-STAGE PAINT CORRECTION
Compound + Polish
Perfect for most vehicles with moderate swirls and light scratches. This two-step process uses compounding followed by refining polish to restore clarity and depth to your paint. Achieves 80-90% defect removal.
Example:
Pricing:
Small Car
(Miata, two-seater)
$1,100
Mid-Size Car
(Sedan, 4-seater)
$1,300
Full-Size Car
(Crossover, mid-size truck)
$1,500
Oversized Vehicle
(SUV, Suburban, Tahoe, F-150)
$1,800
What's Included:
- •Paint evaluation and inspection
- •Detailed wash
- •Clay bar treatment
- •Iron decontamination
- •Wheel and tire cleaning
- •Door jamb detailing
- •Window cleaning
- •Exhaust detailing
- •Crevice detailing
- •Single-step compound
- •Single-step polish
- •Nano-tech spray sealant (or coating application)
- •Tire dressing
- •Final inspection
Please allow 1-2 days for this service.
Recommended next step: Protect your corrected paint with Ceramic Coating or PPF
3-STAGE PAINT CORRECTION
Multi-Step Compound + Polish
Our most comprehensive paint correction service for heavily swirled or scratched paint. This intensive multi-step process safely removes up to 95% of defects, delivering dramatic transformation and the best possible finish your paint can achieve without wet sanding.
Example:
Pricing:
Small Car
(Miata, two-seater)
$1,600
Mid-Size Car
(Sedan, 4-seater)
$1,900
Full-Size Car
(Crossover, mid-size truck)
$2,200
Oversized Vehicle
(SUV, Suburban, Tahoe, F-150)
$2,600
What's Included:
- •Paint evaluation and inspection
- •Detailed wash
- •Clay bar treatment
- •Iron decontamination
- •Wheel and tire cleaning
- •Door jamb detailing
- •Window cleaning
- •Exhaust detailing
- •Crevice detailing
- •Multi-stage compound (heavy cutting + refining)
- •Jeweling polish (creates maximum gloss)
- •Nano-tech spray sealant (or coating application)
- •Tire dressing
- •Final inspection
Please allow 1-3 days for this service.
Please Note: While 3-Stage correction delivers exceptional results, some deeper scratches, rock chips, or severe defects may still be visible. We'll evaluate your paint and set realistic expectations during inspection.
Recommended next step: Protect your corrected paint with Ceramic Coating or PPF
CUSTOM PAINT CORRECTION
Extreme Correction & Wet Sanding
For vehicles requiring extreme intervention beyond our standard packages—including wet sanding, paint leveling for severe orange peel, or addressing deep scratches and heavy oxidation.
Custom Quote Required
Every vehicle is unique, and some paint conditions require specialized approaches. Contact us for an in-person evaluation and custom quote tailored to your specific needs.
What May Be Included:
- •All 3-Stage services
- •Wet sanding for orange peel removal
- •Extra cutting stages for severe defects
- •Extended correction time (3-7+ days)
- •Specialty techniques for challenging paint
Additional Services & Information
Pull right into our inspection bay! We inspect your vehicle with lights in order to find defects, damage, previous body work and anything else that may need attention. We also measure your paint thickness with a paint meter in order to insure we can safely achieve your desired results. After learning about you and your vehicle we can then properly advise what option might work best for you. Then we provide a test a spot of the desired service you're looking for so you can see exactly how the results will be on your vehicle.
ALL PAINT CORRECTION PACKAGES INCLUDE
Whether your vehicle is new or used, every paint correction service includes comprehensive standard features and warranty protection. The ideal service level is determined based on your vehicle's intended use and budget requirements.
Excellence drives everything—the expertise, leadership, and passion in automotive detailing shows through in every completed project. This dedication to craft is what transforms vehicles beyond expectations.
Comprehensive inspection using specialized lighting and paint thickness measurement tools to assess your vehicle's paint condition and determine the optimal correction approach for safe, effective results.
Paint correction restores your finish—but protecting what you've restored is the next critical step. Consider adding Ceramic Coating or PPF to shield your newly perfected paint from the elements.
Pick Your Protection Level
We'll customize the perfect solution for your ride. Here are our standard packages to give you an idea of what we offer. Every package includes paint decontamination and paint correction on the areas we're protecting (sometimes extra sanding and correction is needed). Want to know what's right for you? Just shoot us a quote request or give us a call - we'll help you figure it out.
Windshield Protection Film
Starting at $599
Add additional protection to your vehicle with our windshield protection film. This is a clear, tough layer over your glass to help stop small nicks, cracks, and scratches caused by road debris. It's a simple way to protect your windshield and avoid the hassle of costly repairs and replacements.
Front Impact Package
Starting at $1,300
What's Covered:
- • Front Bumper
- • Headlights
- • Foglights
- • Mirrors
This protects your front end from all the rocks and road junk that usually beat up your car. We often pair this with a ceramic coating for the whole vehicle.
Full Front Package
Starting at $2,100
What's Covered:
- • Everything in Front Impact Package
- • Full Hood
- • Front Fenders
This covers your front impact areas plus your entire hood and fenders. Great for daily drivers and performance vehicles. Often paired with a full ceramic coating.
Track Package
Starting at $2,800
What's Covered:
- • Everything in Full Front Package
- • Rocker Panels
- • A-Pillars
- • Rear Impact Areas
- • Luggage Strip
- • Door Cups or Handle Faces
Perfect if you hit the track or love canyon runs. This covers all the high-impact zones without going full vehicle. We usually add a ceramic coating to complete the protection.
Full Vehicle Coverage
Starting at $7,500
What's Covered:
- • All Painted Surfaces
- • Headlights
- • Foglights
- • Taillights (when possible)
- • Rear Diffuser (add-on option)
Want ultimate peace of mind? We'll cover every inch of paint on your vehicle. We can even add custom accents like carbon fiber or black film, plus tinted options for your lights. Most people have us finish it off with a ceramic topcoat.
Common Paint Correction Questions
Ready to Restore Your Paint?
Get professional paint correction services from Detail On The Go. We use only the highest quality products and proven techniques to safely restore your vehicle's finish.
Ask about pairing your paint correction with Ceramic Coating or PPF for complete protection.