Paint correction is machine polishing that removes swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation and restores the deep, clear gloss your paint had when it was new. It’s also the right first step before any ceramic coating.
Over time, washing, drying, and everyday driving leave your paint covered in fine swirl marks, scratches, and haze that dull the finish. Paint correction is the process of carefully machine polishing the clear coat to remove those imperfections instead of hiding them. The result is paint that looks deep, glossy, and clear again, a level of refinement waxing or simple polishing can’t match.
Three levels, from a quick refresh to a near-flawless finish. Not sure which your paint needs? We’ll read it and tell you honestly.
Our most thorough correction. This transformative service restores your paint to a nearly perfect finish by removing up to 90% of imperfections. Whether you’re dealing with swirl marks, scratches, or oxidation, it delivers a level of refinement that waxing or simple polishing can’t match.
A one-step polishing service that enhances the depth and clarity of your paint, removes light watermarks and spotting, and improves overall shine. A quick, affordable way to give your exterior a vibrant, glossy finish, and perfect for vehicles in good condition or anyone after a fast refresh.
We don’t just start cutting. We read the paint first, then correct only as much as needed to protect your clear coat.
A full hand wash, iron decontamination, and clay bar so the surface is perfectly clean before we touch it with a machine.
We use a paint depth reader to see how much clear coat there is to work with, so correction is safe.
A cutting pad and compound remove the swirls, scratches, and defects from the clear coat.
A softer pad and polish follow to bring back the deep, mirror gloss across the whole car.
A ceramic coating locks in whatever is underneath it, which is exactly why correction comes first. Every one of our System X ceramic packages includes a 2-step paint correction, so you’re sealing in a flawless finish instead of trapping swirls under the coating. Prefer correction on its own? We do that too. Tell us the vehicle and the condition, and we’ll quote it.
Real correction work off our floor. Same panel, same light, before and after.
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The work that Dan and his team do is done with great detail and attention. They make sure that everything has been done with care and quality craftsmanship. They are not pushy on selling you things you don’t need, they listen to you and provide adequate recommendations. I would recommend going to Detail Tech before looking anywhere else. We have taken three cars there already! Everyone that works there is very kind and polite and cares about what they do. Thank you!
I had a great experience with Detail Tech! I brought my dad’s CTS-V in for an exterior detail and had two other vehicles tinted. The staff was professional, friendly, and easy to work with from start to finish. Kevin and Dan are extremely knowledgeable, offer very reasonable pricing, and clearly take pride in their work. Everything turned out fantastic. Highly recommend!
Outstanding quality work and good pricing. I drive an Audi that’s in great condition for its age but has some regular driving wear. They practically got rid of the scratches on my hood and cleaned the rear bumper up wonderfully. My interior looks better now than when I bought the car from the dealership. Overall I am very satisfied.
Kevin, Dan, and all of the guys at Detail Tech did a great job on both mine and my wife’s new vehicles. I got the 10 year ceramic coating on my 2026 Durango GT and had the front windows tinted to match the backs. I would recommend this business to anyone. Their work and professionalism is top notch, and their pricing is definitely fair. Great job guys!
Swirl marks, fine scratches, water spots, and oxidation in the clear coat. It removes them rather than filling them in, so the results last.
3-step removes up to 90% of imperfections for a near-flawless finish. 2-step removes 70 to 80%. Color enhancement is a one-step polish for a quick refresh on paint that’s already in good shape.
Yes. A coating locks in whatever is underneath, so correcting first is what gives you that deep, flawless result.
Most light and medium swirls and scratches, yes. Deep scratches that have gone through the clear coat can’t always be fully removed, and we’ll tell you honestly what to expect after we see the paint.
The correction itself is permanent, since we’re removing the defects. Protecting it afterward with a coating keeps it looking corrected far longer.
