What correction fixes
Most paint damage lives in the top layer of clear coat. Polishing it level brings the finish back.
Swirl Marks
The spiderweb look you see in sunlight, usually from automatic car washes and dirty towels.
Light Scratches
Fine scratches and marring in the clear coat from everyday use.
Water Spots
Mineral etching left behind by hard water and sprinklers.
Oxidation & Haze
Dull, faded paint that has lost its depth to Colorado sun.
Deeper Gloss
Level paint reflects light cleanly, for a sharper, wetter-looking shine.
Coating-Ready Paint
The right foundation before a ceramic coating, so it locks in a flawless finish.
Matched to your paint
Every vehicle is different, so we look at the paint first and quote it before we start.
Enhancement Polish
A single polishing step for paint in decent shape that has gone dull or picked up light swirls. It removes most light defects and brings back strong gloss.
- Best forNewer or well-kept paint
- PriceQuoted on your vehicle
Multi-Step Correction
A cutting step followed by a refining polish, for heavy swirls, scratches and oxidation. It takes longer and removes far more defects for the deepest, clearest finish.
- Best forNeglected or heavily swirled paint
- PriceQuoted on your vehicle
The correction process
Wash & Decon
A thorough wash, iron removal and clay-bar treatment so nothing gets dragged across the paint while polishing.
Inspect & Test
We inspect the paint under light, tape off trim and test a small area to find the gentlest approach that works.
Correct & Refine
The paint is machine-polished panel by panel, then refined for clarity and gloss.
Protect
We wipe the paint clean and protect it, ideally with a ceramic coating to lock in the result.
What you should know
A wash, wax or detail cleans and shines the paint, but it can’t remove damage that’s in the clear coat. Swirl marks and light scratches catch the light and make even a clean car look tired. Paint correction removes a very thin layer of clear coat to level those defects out, so the paint reflects cleanly again.
It’s the best way to bring an older or neglected finish back, and the right first step before a ceramic coating. A coating seals in whatever is underneath it, so correcting first means you lock in a flawless finish, not the swirls.
Not ready for correction? Our exterior detailing packages start at $135. Serving Windsor, Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and all of Northern Colorado.
Frequently asked
What is paint correction?
Paint correction is machine polishing that removes a very thin layer of clear coat to level out swirl marks, light scratches, water spots and oxidation. The result is paint that reflects light cleanly again, with real depth and gloss instead of a hazy, spiderwebbed look.
How much does paint correction cost?
It depends on the size of the vehicle, the condition of the paint and how far you want to take it. We look at the paint in person and give you a firm quote before any work starts.
Will it remove every scratch?
It removes swirl marks and scratches that sit in the clear coat. A scratch you can catch with a fingernail may have gone too deep to polish out safely. We check first and tell you honestly what will and won’t come out.
Should I get a ceramic coating after paint correction?
We recommend it. Correction makes the paint look its best, and a ceramic coating helps keep it that way by making the surface slicker, easier to wash and more resistant to new swirls.
Is paint correction safe for my paint?
Done properly, yes. We use the least aggressive approach that gets the result, and we test on a small area first so we remove only as much as the paint needs.
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Paint Correction in Northern Colorado
Serving Windsor, Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, and the surrounding area. Tell us about your vehicle and we'll give you a straight quote.