Your Paint.
Fixed.
Machine polishing that permanently removes swirls, scratches, oxidation, and water etching. Not covered up. Gone.
90%+
Defect removal
Typical result
Perm.
Results
Not a filler or wax
1–2
Polish stages
Most vehicles
100%
Owner operated
Carson does every job
Not a Detail.
A Restoration.
Paint correction uses professional machine polishers and compounds to physically remove a micro-thin layer of clear coat — taking swirls, scratches, and water etch marks with it. The defects aren't filled. They're gone.
The result is paint that reflects light like a mirror — the way it did when the car rolled off the line. The difference on dark colors especially is borderline absurd.
It's also the required step before any ceramic coating. Coat over bad paint, and you've sealed those flaws in forever.
Permanent Defect Removal
Swirls, scratches, water etch — physically removed by polishing away a micro-layer of clear coat. Not temporary.
Dramatically Better Gloss
Corrected paint reflects light uniformly. The difference between dull and jaw-dropping — especially on dark vehicles.
Required Before Ceramic
Ceramic coatings seal whatever is underneath them. If paint has defects going in, they're there forever.
Protects Resale Value
Buyers notice and pay for paint that still looks showroom-fresh. Correction pays for itself.
How It Works
01
Wash & Decontaminate
Full foam wash, clay bar, and iron fallout removal. Paint has to be bone clean before a polisher touches it.
02
Paint Inspection
Carson inspects under high-intensity lighting — mapping every defect, swirl, scratch, and water etch before touching anything.
03
Machine Polish
Dual-action and rotary polishers with the right compound and pad for your specific paint type. No guesswork.
04
Final Inspection
All residue removed, paint inspected again under lighting. You see the result before it's called done.
Pick Your Stage
Not sure which you need? Carson assesses your paint and recommends the right stage — no upsell, straight answer.
Single Stage
4–6 hrsFrom $350
One polishing pass. Removes light swirls, water spots, and fine scratches. Great before wax or sealant.
Best for: Daily drivers with light wash marring
Get a QuoteTwo Stage
6–10 hrsFrom $550
Compound + polish. Handles deeper scratches, heavier marring, and oxidation. The right prep for ceramic coating.
Best for: Vehicles with visible swirls & scratches
Get a QuoteMulti Stage
CustomGet a Quote
Severe oxidation, neglected paint, or high-end finishes that need full restoration — quoted per vehicle.
Best for: Exotics, restorations, heavily neglected paint
Get a QuotePrices vary by vehicle size and paint condition. Carson gives you an exact number before any work starts.
FAQs
Permanently — the defects are physically removed, not filled. New swirls from future washing are possible, which is why many customers follow up with a ceramic coating.
If the scratch hasn't gone through the clear coat and into the base coat, yes. Carson will tell you upfront during inspection what's fixable vs. what's a repaint job.
No — but it's a great idea. You just made your paint look its best; ceramic coating locks that in. Otherwise normal wash habits apply.
Everything from daily drivers to exotics. Soft clears (Porsche, BMW, some Japanese) are handled differently — let Carson know what you have.
Request a Paint Correction Quote
Tell us about your vehicle and what you're dealing with — Carson gets back to you within 24 hours with an honest, pressure-free assessment.
Not Sure What
Your Paint Needs?
Text or call Carson. Describe what you're seeing and he'll tell you the right stage — no upselling, straight answer.