Paint Correction — Powell, OH
Swirl-free, mirror-finish paint
Machine correction that permanently removes swirl marks, light scratches, and oxidation — not a polish that just hides them for a wash or two. Your exact tier and price are confirmed after we see your paint.
What is paint correction?
Leveling the clear coat, not hiding what's under it
Paint correction is the mechanical leveling of clear coat until it's free of swirl marks and light scratches. Polishing alone often just fills defects temporarily — true correction removes the damaged layer of clear coat so the marks are gone for good.
We use professional machine polishers and graduated abrasives, working from the least aggressive compound up, to restore a finish that reflects light with no distortion.
SWIRL MARKS
Microscopic wash scratches
Caused by improper washing and drying. Dull the paint and kill the gloss — fully removable.
DEEPER SCRATCHES
Clear coat scoring
Requires more aggressive leveling of the surrounding area so the defect disappears evenly.
OXIDATION
Faded, chalky paint
Sun-damaged clear coat that's lost its gloss — corrected back to a mirror finish.
Proven results
Real correction, not a temporary polish
Real correction work — swirl marks and clear coat scratches leveled out under direct studio light, not a temporary polish.
Swirl mark removal
Dulled, hazy paint restored to a clean reflection under direct light.
Scratch restoration
Deeper clear coat scratches leveled and blended into the surrounding panel.
Correction tiers
Choose your level of perfection
Match your paint's condition to the photos below to find your starting point — every price is a starting point, confirmed once we review your photos.
1-Step
$199.99 starting
- Wash & decontamination
- Gloss enhancement
- ~50% defect removal
- Light swirl removal
Most popular
2-Step
$399.99 starting
- Heavy cut & refine
- ~75% defect removal
- Moderate scratches
- Water spot etching
3-Step+ / Wetsand
$599.99 starting
- Multi-stage correction
- 90-95%+ defect removal
- Deep scratch & etching removal
- Wet sanding as needed
- Show-car mirror finish
Your exact tier is confirmed after we review your photos — most vehicles land within one step of their initial pick. You won't be charged until your price is confirmed.
Gold standard restoration
Wet sanding, for defects a buffer can't reach
For severe defects, heavy orange peel, or deep scratches a buffer alone can't level, we use wet sanding — carefully removing texture from the clear coat to leave a flat, glass-like surface.
This is the standard used on show cars and high-end restorations, included as needed at the 3-Step+/Wetsand tier.
Free quote
Get your exact price & tier
Pick the tier that looks closest to your paint and tell us about your vehicle — we'll follow up to confirm your exact price and scope, usually within 4 business hours.
