Question 1

How long does a paint correction take?

Accepted Answer

Most single-step corrections take 4 to 6 hours; multi-step corrections and larger vehicles can take a full day or more depending on paint condition.

Question 2

Is paint correction safe for my clear coat?

Accepted Answer

Yes — when done correctly. Clear coat is typically 30–50 microns thick, and a single correction only removes a few microns to eliminate the damage — so there's plenty of room to do this safely over the life of your vehicle. We start every job with a small test spot using the least aggressive pad and compound, then only step up if your paint's condition calls for it.

Question 3

How long will the results last?

Accepted Answer

The correction itself is permanent — those defects are physically gone. What brings swirls back is washing, so how long your paint keeps looking corrected depends mostly on how it gets washed from here. A ceramic coating (from $350) makes the surface much easier to wash safely and slows that down significantly.

Question 4

What's the difference between paint correction and a regular wax/polish?

Accepted Answer

A wax or polish adds shine temporarily but doesn't remove defects. Paint correction physically levels the clear coat to remove swirl marks, scratches and oxidation — the results last until new damage occurs, not just a few washes.

Question 5

Can paint correction fix deep scratches and rock chips?

Accepted Answer

No. Correction removes what sits inside the clear coat. If your fingernail catches in a scratch, or a chip has gone down to primer or metal, that's our Scratch & Chip Repair service — from $120 per panel. We'll tell you which one you need on the quote.

Question 6

Do you come to me, and what do you need on site?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we're mobile, that's how we work. We need access to water and power, and level space around the car. A garage is ideal, especially if you're adding a ceramic coating, since the coating needs a controlled space while it cures. No garage? We bring our own canopy and work under it.

Question 7

What does paint correction not fix?

Accepted Answer

Correction works on the clear coat, so it removes swirls, haze, oxidation, water spotting and light scratches. What it can't do is bring back paint that's already gone — deep scratches and rock chips that reach primer or metal aren't a polishing job. Those go through Scratch & Chip Repair, and we'll tell you honestly which one your car actually needs before we quote.

Question 8

How is this different from a detail or a wax?

Accepted Answer

A detail cleans the car. A wax adds a temporary layer on top that hides fine scratches for a few weeks and then washes off. Correction physically levels the clear coat so the defects are gone rather than filled — that's why the result doesn't disappear at the next wash.

Question 9

Should I get ceramic coating at the same time?

Accepted Answer

If you're considering it, yes — and in that order. A coating seals in whatever is underneath it, so coating over swirled paint locks the defects in. Correcting first and coating in the same visit is why the two are priced together.

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