Paint correction is a machine polishing process that removes surface defects like swirl marks, light scratches, water spots, and oxidation from your vehicle's clear coat. It restores gloss, clarity, and depth to the paint without repainting.

Paint correction removes scratches and defects that are within the clear coat layer. Deeper scratches that have penetrated through the clear coat into the base coat or primer cannot be fully corrected by polishing alone and may require touch-up paint or a body shop repair.

Depending on the size of the vehicle and the severity of the defects, paint correction can take anywhere from 4 to 12 hours or more. A thorough, multi-stage correction takes time — rushing the process leads to poor results.

Yes — and it's strongly recommended. Ceramic coating locks in your paint's current condition, so any swirls or defects present at the time of application will be preserved under the coating. Correcting the paint first ensures the best possible result.

After paint correction, we recommend applying a ceramic coating or paint sealant to protect the freshly corrected surface. Avoid automatic car washes, which cause swirl marks, and use proper two-bucket wash techniques or a touchless wash to maintain your results.