Paint Correction · St. George, UT
Paint Correction
Swirls, scratches, water spots, and oxidation are defects in the clear coat, not dirt. Correction removes them and restores the depth and clarity the paint had on day one.
Enhancement from $250 · Full correction from $500
The problem
Why washing never fixes it.
Automatic car washes, dirty wash mitts, and years of desert sun leave thousands of microscopic scratches in the clear coat. Under direct light they show up as spiderwebs, haze, and a flat, tired finish. Paint correction uses machine polishing with measured, progressively finer abrasives to level the clear coat so those defects are gone rather than hidden. The result is real gloss — not a wax or glaze that washes off in a month.
Packages
Three levels. One honest assessment.
We recommend the lowest level that actually fixes your paint. The assessment decides, not the menu.
Enhancement
Single-stage · 1-Step
$250 – $350
One polishing stage with a finishing pad and polish. Removes light swirls, haze, and water spotting and restores gloss on paint in good condition. The right choice for newer vehicles and anything being prepped for a ceramic coating.
- Removes 50–70% of visible defects
- Restores gloss and depth
- Ideal pre-coating prep
- Most vehicles: same day
Correction
Two-stage · 2-Step
$500 – $700
A compounding stage to cut deeper defects followed by a refining polish to bring back clarity. Removes most swirls, moderate scratches, oxidation, and buffer trails from previous work. This is what most enthusiast and luxury vehicles need.
- Removes 80–90% of visible defects
- Corrects oxidation and moderate scratching
- Compound + polish, two full passes
- Most vehicles: 1–2 days
Perfection
Multi-stage · 3-Step and beyond
Custom estimate
Wet sanding where needed, multiple compounding and polishing stages, and panel-by-panel refinement for vehicles where the standard is flawless: show cars, exotics, and fresh resprays. Priced per vehicle after inspection.
- Highest possible defect removal
- Wet sanding and spot refinement
- Priced after paint-depth inspection
- Multi-day
Price ranges reflect vehicle size and paint condition. Exact price is confirmed at drop-off before any work begins.
Results
Under the light.
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Photographed under the same inspection lighting we use to verify every panel.
Process
How a correction is done properly.
Assessment
Paint-depth readings on every panel, defect mapping under LED, and a written recommendation. You approve the plan and the exact price before we start.
Decontamination
Foam pre-wash, hand wash, iron remover, and clay so nothing is dragged across the paint during polishing.
Masking
Trim, badges, and edges taped to protect them from the polisher.
Correction
One or more machine polishing stages depending on the package, checked panel by panel.
Inspection and protection
Final inspection under sun-match lighting. We then recommend a ceramic coating, sealant, or wax so the finish you paid for lasts.
Step two
Corrected paint is unprotected paint.
Correction removes the clear coat's defects. It does not stop new ones. A ceramic coating applied over freshly corrected paint locks in the finish with years of UV, chemical, and wash resistance — and because the paint is already prepped, coating immediately after correction is the most cost-effective time to do it.
Book correction and coating together and the polishing stage included in every coating package is replaced by your full correction — you do not pay for prep twice.
Add-ons
While it's in the shop.
Add any of these at drop-off. They're done the same visit.
FAQ
Paint correction questions, answered.
See what your paint is supposed to look like.
Book a drop-off assessment at our Southern Utah shop. Paint-depth readings, defect mapping, and an exact price before any work begins.