Paint Correction
Swirl marks, light scratches, and oxidation machine polished away for a true mirror finish.
Look down the side of your car in sunlight. If you see spiderwebs, halos, and haze instead of a crisp reflection, that is accumulated damage in the clear coat, usually from years of automatic car washes and dirty towels.
Paint correction levels the clear coat with machine polishing, stage by stage, until those defects are gone rather than hidden. It is the difference between a car that looks clean and a car that looks new, and it is the required first step before a ceramic coating if you want the coating to preserve perfection instead of flaws.
What this service includes
- Removes swirl marks and wash-induced scratches
- Levels water spots, etching, and light oxidation
- Restores depth and color that dull paint hides
- Prepares the surface properly for wax, sealant, or ceramic coating
- Adds real presentation value before selling a vehicle
How Miles approaches it
-
Inspect & measure
Every panel gets checked in proper light so the plan matches the actual damage, not a guess.
-
Polish in stages
Cutting and finishing stages are matched to your paint. Enough correction to remove defects, never more than the clear coat should give.
-
Protect the result
Corrected paint is bare paint, so the job finishes with wax, sealant, or a ceramic coating to defend the new finish.
Paint correction runs $200 to $850+ depending on vehicle size, paint condition, and how much correction the finish needs. Every job starts with an inspection and an honest quote, and if your paint only needs a one stage polish, that is what Miles will recommend.
Good to know
Is my paint too far gone?
Usually not. Even heavily swirled or lightly oxidized paint responds well to correction. Genuine clear coat failure, where the finish is peeling, is the one thing polishing cannot fix, and Miles will tell you honestly if that is what he sees.
How is this different from the polish at a car wash?
A quick gloss-up hides defects with fillers that wash away in weeks. Correction physically levels the clear coat, so the defects are actually gone.
Should I coat the car afterward?
It is the ideal time, since the surface is perfect and fully prepped. Plenty of clients choose a quality wax instead, and both are fine answers depending on budget and how the car lives.
Ready to book your detail?
Pick a package online or call and Miles will take care of the rest. We come to you anywhere in Los Angeles and the South Bay.