Paint correction on a Corvette
CORRECTION

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.

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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 hrs

From $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

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★ Most Requested

Two Stage

6–10 hrs

From $550

Compound + polish. Handles deeper scratches, heavier marring, and oxidation. The right prep for ceramic coating.

Best for: Vehicles with visible swirls & scratches

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Multi Stage

Custom

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Severe oxidation, neglected paint, or high-end finishes that need full restoration — quoted per vehicle.

Best for: Exotics, restorations, heavily neglected paint

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Prices 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.

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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.

No pressure — just an honest quote
Carson does every job himself
Free assessment for your paint stage
Serving Ripon & the greater 920
Prefer to call? (920) 990-3464

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.

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