What is Paint Correction?

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Paint correction is a process that removes imperfections from a car's clear coat, such as scratches, swirl marks, and marring. It uses specialized machines and polishing compounds to gradually remove microscopic layers of clear coat until the surface is smooth again.

Here are some signs that your car might need paint correction: Swirl marks, Oxidation, Water spots and etching, Fading and discoloration, and Contaminants on the paint surface.

Paint correction is often used to prepare a vehicle for a protective coating or film. How long the paint correction lasts depends on how much the vehicle is used. For example, if the car is mostly used for display, the paint correction could last for years, but if it's used daily, it might only last a few months.

Paint correction is different from waxing and polishing, which can leave a good finish but won't remove surface defects. It's also different from paint protection, which makes it easier to wash and maintain the exterior of the vehicle and can reduce the need for future repairs.