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Paint restoration

Paint correction

Years of swirls, scratches and oxidation, polished out stage by stage until the paint has depth and clarity again.

  • Multi-stageeach pass builds on the last
  • Lit and measuredchecked panel by panel
  • Coating-readythe prep every coating gets
  • Rated 5.0across 50 reviews on Google and Yelp

See it work

Swirls hide until the light hits them.

Move the light across the paint. Then flip the switch.

Under one strong light, fine scratches line up into rings around it. That's how swirls are found, and how we know they're gone.

Before correction After correction
Swirl-finder light

The damage that dulls a finish.

Washing, weather and time leave the clear coat full of fine scratches. In daylight they read as haze. Under a single bright light they show up as swirls. Either way, the paint loses its depth.

Paint correction takes that damage out in stages, and each stage builds on the last.

We use advanced lighting and measuring tools to keep the results consistent across every panel. Owners often see colors and reflections they haven't seen since the car left the showroom.

What it takes out

  • Swirl marks from washing and drying
  • Light scratches in the clear coat
  • Oxidation that turns paint chalky and flat
  • The haze that hides the real color

How it goes

Stage by stage.

Correction takes time. Every panel gets the same attention, checked under the lights.

  1. InspectBright lighting shows every swirl, and measuring tools keep the work consistent from panel to panel.
  2. CutThe first stage takes out the deeper swirls and scratches.
  3. RefineEach stage after that builds on the last, until the finish has its depth and clarity back.
  4. ProtectA ceramic coating locks the corrected finish in for years.

Questions

Correction, answered.

More in the full FAQ, or call (415) 505-6004.

Do I need correction before a ceramic coating?

Yes. Every surface is prepped with paint correction before a coating goes on, because the coating seals in whatever is under it.

How long does it take?

It depends on the paint. Full service with paint correction and ceramic coating can take more than 6 hours. Send a photo and we'll give you a better idea for your car.

What does it cost?

Full service with paint correction and ceramic coating starts at $500. A photo of the paint in good light gets you a real quote.

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