Enhancement
1-Stage Polish
A single-stage machine polish that removes light swirl marks and enhances gloss. Works on its own, or as prep before a coating.
From $499
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PaintCorrection.
Machine polishing that removes swirl marks, light scratches and oxidation, and brings back the depth and clarity of your paint.
Price
From $499
Options
1, 2 or 3-stage polish
Time with us
1 day
Before we start
Paint depth checked
Take the paintback to its best.
Most cars, even new ones, carry fine swirls from automatic washes, dirty towels and dealer prep. Under sun or streetlights they show up as a web of scratches around every reflection, and they dull the paint.
Paint correction removes a microscopic layer of clear coat with a machine polisher to level those defects out. We measure paint depth first, then use as many stages as the paint needs and the clear coat safely allows.
It's the step that makes the biggest visual difference before a ceramic coating, because a coating locks in whatever finish is underneath it.
Ideal for
- Swirl marks and holograms
- Light scratches and wash marring
- Dull, faded or oxidised paint
- Preparing paint for a ceramic coating
- Getting a car ready to sell
- Cloudy or yellowed headlights
What correction gives you.
Clear Reflections
Swirls and haze are levelled out, so reflections look sharp instead of scratched.
Restored Colour
Removing oxidation brings back the depth and richness of the original colour.
Stronger Resale
Paint that looks cared for makes a better first impression when it's time to sell.
Base for Coating
Gives a ceramic coating a clean, corrected surface to lock in for years.
Choose your stage.
Headlight Restoration, from $99.
Cloudy, yellowed headlights are sanded back, machine polished until they're clear and sealed against UV so the yellowing doesn't come straight back. Both headlights, done at our Forest Lake studio on their own or added to any detail, correction or coating in the same visit.
All prices include GST. Listed prices are for a hatch; larger vehicles are priced at the quote, and every final price is confirmed after we inspect the vehicle.
Match the stageto the paint.
| Feature | Enhancement | Correction | Full Correction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polish | 1-stage | 2-stage cut and polish | 3-stage polish |
| Removes | Light swirls and haze | Moderate swirls and light scratches | Up to 90% of paint defects |
| Best for | Newer cars, or before a coating | Daily drivers with visible swirling | Enthusiast cars and heavy swirling |
| From | $499 | $799 | $999 |
Scratches that have gone through the clear coat can't be polished out. We'll tell you what's realistic before we start.
Every correction includes.
- Paint inspection under strong light
- Paint depth readings
- Foam pre-wash and hand wash
- Iron fallout and tar removal
- Clay bar decontamination
- Trim and rubbers masked
- Machine polishing in 1, 2 or 3 stages
- Panel wipe to check the true finish
- Final inspection under lights
How we correct.
- 01
Inspect
We map every defect under strong light and take paint depth readings.
- 02
Decontaminate
Foam wash, iron and tar removal, and clay leave the paint completely clean.
- 03
Correct
Machine polishing in as many stages as the paint needs and the clear coat allows.
- 04
Refine
A finishing polish brings out the gloss and clarity.
- 05
Hand Over
We check the result under lights and walk you through it before you leave.
Paint correction FAQ.
Will paint correction remove every scratch?
Most swirls and light scratches, yes. Our Full Correction removes up to 90% of paint defects. Scratches that have gone through the clear coat can't be polished out, and we'll point those out before we start.
Is it safe for my paint?
Yes. We take paint depth readings first and only remove as much clear coat as the job needs.
How long does it last?
The defects we remove are gone for good, but new swirls come back with poor washing. Safe hand washing, and ideally a ceramic coating, keep the paint looking corrected for much longer.
Do I need correction before a ceramic coating?
Every coating package already includes a polish suited to the paint. If your paint has heavier defects, we'll recommend a 2 or 3-stage correction first.
How long will my car be with you?
1 day. You get a firm drop-off and pick-up time when you book.
How much does paint correction cost?
From $499 for a 1-stage Enhancement, $799 for a 2-stage Correction and $999 for a 3-stage Full Correction, and headlight restoration from $99. The final price depends on the size of the car and the condition of the paint.
Can you fix cloudy or yellowed headlights?
Yes, from $99. Headlight restoration sands back the oxidised layer, machine polishes the lens until it's clear and seals it against UV so the yellowing doesn't come straight back. We do both headlights in the same visit as any other service, or on their own.
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Send us a few photos of the paint in the sun and we'll tell you which stage it needs.
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