PREMIUM PAINT CORRECTION

Maximum Gloss. Honest Results. Crafted One Vehicle at a Time.

Every correction service begins with proper preparation, careful inspection, and precision machine polishing designed to improve gloss, clarity, and reflection while preserving long-term paint health.

Trusted on collector and specialty vehicles at Monterey Car Week and selected for the 2025 Air Force One Detailing Team, CT Detailing Services brings focused, craftsmanship-level attention to every vehicle.

what is Paint Correction?

Paint correction is a machine polishing process designed to improve gloss, clarity, and overall finish quality by reducing visible imperfections such as swirl marks, oxidation, haze, and light scratching.

Over time, improper washing, environmental exposure, and everyday wear can dull a vehicle’s finish. Proper paint refinement restores depth, reflections, and surface clarity while preserving long-term paint health.

Every vehicle’s paint condition is different, which is why correction services are tailored to the vehicle, paint system, and overall refinement goals.

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WHY PAINT REFINEMENT MATTERS

RESTORE GLOSS & CLARITY

Machine polishing refines the paint surface to improve reflections, depth, and overall finish quality while reducing the appearance of common imperfections.

PRESERVE LONG-TERM FINISH QUALITY

Proper refinement and protection help reduce the long-term effects of improper washing, environmental fallout, oxidation, and everyday wear.

BUILT AROUND YOUR VEHICLE

Every vehicle’s paint condition is different. Correction services are tailored to the paint system, overall condition, and your long-term ownership goals.

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PAINT REFINEMENT SERVICES

Every vehicle’s paint condition is different. After inspection, Corey will recommend the safest and most effective level of correction to achieve the best possible results while preserving clear coat thickness.

Each paint correction service begins with proper wash preparation and surface decontamination to safely remove bonded contaminants prior to machine polishing. This ensures consistent results while protecting the integrity of the paint.

Paint correction is available as a standalone service or at a reduced bundled rate when combined with a Ceramic Coating treatment. Once defects are safely reduced and the paint is refined, applying long-term protection helps preserve clarity, simplify maintenance, and slow the return of everyday wash wear.

Paint Enhancement Polish

Improved gloss, clarity, and smoother reflections

Designed for vehicles with light paint imperfections that need a noticeable improvement in overall finish quality without pursuing more extensive correction work.

This service focuses on refining the paint surface to improve depth, reflections, and gloss while reducing the appearance of common swirl marks and light imperfections.

What’s Included
  • Thorough exterior wash and decontamination
  • Clay bar treatment
  • Paint enhancement machine polishing
  • Paint sealant protection

 

Recommended For

Ideal for newer or well-maintained vehicles needing improved gloss and surface refinement without heavier correction work.

Starting At: $650

One-Step Correction Polish

Noticeable paint refinement with improved gloss and clarity

Designed for vehicles with moderate paint imperfections that need a stronger level of refinement prior to long-term protection or ceramic coating installation.

This service uses a more focused machine polishing process to improve overall finish quality while reducing the appearance of heavier swirl marks, oxidation, haze, and common paint defects.

What’s Included

  • Thorough exterior wash and decontamination
  • Clay bar treatment
  • One-step machine polishing and paint refinement
  • Paint sealant protection

 

Recommended For:

Ideal for daily driven vehicles needing a more noticeable improvement in gloss, reflections, and overall finish quality without pursuing extensive multi-step correction work.

Starting At: $850

MULTI-STEP PAINT REFINEMENT

Our highest level paint refinement service

Designed for vehicles with heavier paint imperfections or owners seeking the maximum achievable gloss, clarity, and overall finish quality possible.

This service includes a more extensive machine polishing and refinement process focused on improving reflections, depth, and surface clarity while reducing the appearance of more significant paint defects.

What’s Included
  • Thorough exterior wash and decontamination
  • Clay treatment
  • Multi-step machine polishing and paint refinement
  • Paint sealant protection
 
Recommended For

Ideal for enthusiasts, darker colored vehicles, collector vehicles, and owners seeking the highest level of paint refinement possible prior to long-term protection or ceramic coating installation.

Starting at: $1250

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FAQS

Any time your paint is polished a small amount of clear coat is removed. So we don’t recommend regularly polishing your vehicle unless there are surface imperfections or haze that you are looking to remove.

Yes! Waxing and standard polishing only enhance shine. Paint correction removes actual defects from the clear coat, restoring your vehicle’s true finish.

Paint correction can remove light to medium scratches, swirl marks, and oxidation. However, deep scratches that have penetrated the clear coat may not be fully removed but can be significantly minimized.

Ready to refine your vehicle’s finish?

Fill out the Get a Quote form  and we’ll reach out to discuss your vehicle, goals, and recommended service options.

BOOKING POLICY

A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve dedicated shop time and preparation for all paint correction services.

Appointments may be rescheduled once with proper notice. Cancellations and no-shows forfeit deposits.

This policy ensures fair scheduling and allows every client to receive the focused, one-vehicle-at-a-time attention their vehicle deserves.

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VEHICLE DETAILING

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