Precision paint correction to remove swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation—performed by hand in DuPage County.
Paint correction is the precise process of restoring your vehicle’s true shine by safely removing imperfections from the clear coat—not just hiding them.
Here’s what that really means:
🔧 What We Remove:
🛠 How We Do It:
🚫 What It’s NOT:
💎 Why It Matters:
Not all paint needs the same level of correction. Here's how we break it down:
Best for: Newer vehicles or well-maintained paint with light swirls.
We use a single pad and polish combo to remove light imperfections and dramatically boost gloss and clarity. This is ideal if you're prepping for ceramic coating or just want to restore a deep shine.
✴️ Removes: Light swirls, haze, dullness
🕒 Time: 3–5 hours average
💡 Adds depth & gloss, but doesn’t chase every defect
Best for: Moderate swirling, oxidation, or older vehicles
We start with a cutting stage to remove deeper defects, then follow with a finishing polish to refine clarity. This is the sweet spot for most used vehicles that have been through automatic washes or have years of wear.
✴️ Removes: Moderate swirls, etching, water spots
🕒 Time: 6–10 hours average
⚖️ Balances correction and finish without chasing perfection
Best for: Heavily neglected, dark-colored, or show vehicles
This is a precision-focused multi-stage correction that targets as many defects as safely possible—requiring paint depth measurement, multiple pad and polish combinations, surgical lighting, and potentially wet sanding. Recommended before high-end ceramic coatings or for car shows, resale, or collector prep.
✴️ Removes: Severe swirling, oxidation, buffer trails, heavy marring
🕒 Time: 10–15+ hours depending on condition
🎯 Focused on max clarity, depth, and reflection
Our process is thorough, measured, and tailored to your vehicle’s condition—every time.
We begin by evaluating your vehicle’s current condition under proper lighting to identify swirls, scratches, oxidation, and clear coat health.
We check the type of paint, level of damage, and whether it's been previously corrected or coated.
Before touching the rest of the vehicle, we isolate one panel and test polish it using the right pad and compound combo.
This confirms what level of correction is achievable without over-polishing or wasting time.
Once the pad and polish combo is dialed in, we correct the entire vehicle one panel at a time. This can include single-stage or multi-stage polishing depending on severity.
We level the clear coat at a microscopic level—removing defects, not just hiding them.
After correcting the paint, we finish with a high-clarity polish and clean the surface of any polish residue or oils—leaving a crystal-clear, reflective finish.
The vehicle is now ready for protection (wax or ceramic coating), or can be delivered as-is.
Restores clarity and brightness to foggy or yellowed headlights for improved safety and appearance.
Eliminates persistent odors from your vehicle’s interior using safe, effective treatments.
Specialized tools and techniques to remove stubborn pet hair from all interior surfaces.
Careful cleaning of your engine bay to enhance appearance and maintain performance.
Every vehicle’s paint tells a different story. Let us inspect yours and build a correction plan that’s tailored—not templated.Whether you're prepping for ceramic coating, resale, or just want to see that deep gloss again—we’ll help you make it happen.
Most vehicles—even newer ones—suffer from swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, or water spots caused by improper washing, sun exposure, or automatic car washes. These defects distort light reflection, making the paint look flat and tired.
Paint correction uses machine polishing to remove (not just hide) defects from the clear coat. By leveling the surface at a microscopic level, we reveal the true gloss, clarity, and color of your paint—without fillers, waxes, or shortcuts.
If you want your vehicle to stand out, sell for more, or be protected long-term with a ceramic coating, then yes. Paint correction is a one-time investment that restores the finish, enhances depth, and makes your paint look better than new.
No—paint correction can remove defects in the clear coat, but not deep scratches that go through the paint layer. We’ll assess what can and can’t be safely corrected during your custom evaluation.
Yes, because correction is permanent—as long as you maintain it properly. That means proper hand washing, touch-less car washing, avoiding tunnel washes, and optionally adding a ceramic coating for long-term protection.
Absolutely. We always show you a test spot before proceeding—and results are dramatic. Most customers say it looks better than when they first bought the car.