Remove swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation with professional paint correction in Clinton Township, as part of our car detailing services. Get in touch now for a free quote and restore your paint’s deep gloss and clarity.
Paint correction is the process of removing imperfections from your car’s clear coat, including swirl marks, light scratches, water spots, oxidation, and holograms left behind from improper polishing. With the right approach, many of these defects can be significantly reduced or completely removed.
Paint correction is performed using machine polishers along with a combination of compounds and polishes to carefully level the clear coat. By removing a controlled amount of damaged clear coat, a smoother and more uniform surface is revealed underneath, restoring clarity, depth, and gloss to the paint.
This process requires more than standard detailing products. Proper paint correction depends on the right tools, high-quality materials, and the experience to determine how much correction the paint can safely handle without compromising the clear coat.
Vehicles in Clinton Township are exposed to a wide range of conditions that gradually wear down paint. Winter road salt, frequent automatic car washes, prolonged sun exposure, and hard water deposits all contribute to damage in the clear coat over time.
Rather than one major incident, most paint damage develops gradually. Repeated washing introduces fine swirl marks, seasonal contamination builds up, and UV exposure slowly breaks down the surface. Even when a vehicle is clean, these defects can leave the paint looking dull, hazy, or uneven.
Paint correction addresses this accumulated damage by restoring the surface of the clear coat. As long as defects have not penetrated through to the base paint, correction can dramatically improve the appearance of the vehicle and bring the finish back to a cleaner, more refined look.
We assess your paint condition under specialized lighting, checking for swirl marks, scratches, water spots, oxidation, and other defects. We discuss your goals and recommend the right level of correction for your paint.
Full hand wash followed by clay bar treatment to remove embedded contaminants. Iron remover and tar remover used as needed. Your paint must be perfectly clean before any polishing begins.
Machine polishing with dual-action or rotary polishers to remove defects. We work panel by panel using compounds and polishes matched to your paint. Swirl marks, scratches, water spots, and oxidation get removed or significantly reduced.
After compounding, we follow up with finer polishes to refine the finish and maximize gloss. We inspect every panel under correction lights to make sure defects are gone and the surface is smooth.
Protection isn't included, but highly recommended after correction. Ceramic coating locks in your freshly corrected paint and keeps it protected for years. Without protection, swirl marks and damage will return quickly.
Paint damage comes from a combination of everyday factors that often go unnoticed. Automatic car washes are one of the most common causes, as spinning brushes can trap dirt and drag it across the surface, leaving swirl marks and fine scratches behind.
Improper washing techniques also contribute to paint damage. Using the wrong towels, washing in direct sunlight, or skipping thorough rinsing can all introduce scratches, even during hand washes. Over time, these small defects accumulate and affect the overall appearance of the paint.
Water spots are another frequent issue, especially in areas with hard water. When water dries on the surface, mineral deposits remain behind and can etch into the clear coat if not removed promptly. Environmental contaminants such as bird droppings and tree sap are acidic and can cause similar damage if left on the paint.
Road debris, including sand, rocks, and winter salt, constantly impacts the vehicle during normal driving, particularly on the front-facing panels. Combined with long-term sun exposure, these elements gradually degrade the clear coat, leading to oxidation and fading.
This is why many car owners choose paint protection film (PPF) to shield high‑impact areas like the front bumper, hood, and mirrors from rock chips, road debris, and long‑term clear‑coat damage.
Quick Refresh. Noticeable Results.
A one-step polish that removes light swirl marks and enhances gloss. Perfect for newer cars or well-maintained paint that just needs a refresh before coating.
Real Correction. Lasting Results.
The sweet spot for most Clinton Township drivers. A compound step cuts through defects, followed by a polish step to refine the finish. Handles years of car wash damage.
Full Restoration. Maximum Results.
The full restoration for neglected or heavily damaged paint. Multiple rounds of compounding and polishing remove as much damage as possible. This is how we make old paint look new again.
A single-stage polish takes a few hours. Full multi-stage correction can take a full day or more depending on the size of the vehicle and condition of the paint. We don't rush it.
We can remove or improve most scratches that are in the clear coat. Deep scratches that go through to the base paint or primer need touch-up work first. We'll be honest about what's fixable.
If you maintain your paint properly after correction, you shouldn't need it again for years. Proper washing techniques and protection like ceramic coating keep the defects from coming back.
Yes, when done correctly. We measure paint thickness and use the least aggressive methods needed to get results. Removing too much clear coat is a real concern with inexperienced detailers—we know when to stop.