Machine polisher correcting the paint on a white Tesla Model X Plaid

Service 05Paint correction in Largo, FLSwirls removed, not hidden

Paint correction is careful machine polishing — buffing, done right — that levels the clear coat to remove swirls, holograms, water spots and light scratches — instead of filling them with a glaze that washes out in a month.

  • Multi-stage polish
  • Inspection lighting
  • Removed, not filled
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01STEP 01 / 04

Wash & decon

Hand wash, then iron and tar removal and a clay pass, so the polisher never grinds contamination into the paint.

02STEP 02 / 04

Inspect & test spot

Paint checked under inspection lights and a test section polished first, to find the least aggressive combination that removes the defects.

03STEP 03 / 04

Compound & polish

Panel by panel: compounding for deeper defects, then a finishing polish for clarity and gloss. As little clear coat removed as the defects allow.

04STEP 04 / 04

Protect

Corrected paint gets protection: a sealant, or a ceramic coating to keep it looking this way for years.

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Paint correction questions

Can every scratch be polished out?

If it doesn't catch a fingernail, scratch removal by polishing usually works. Deeper scratches that go through the clear coat can be reduced but not removed without paint. We tell you which is which before starting.

How long does paint correction take?

One to three days, depending on the paint's condition and how many stages it needs.

Does correction thin my clear coat?

Every polish removes a little clear coat, which is why we test first and use the least aggressive method that works. Done right, a correction removes a tiny fraction of it.

What causes swirl marks?

Mostly washing: automatic car washes, dirty mitts and the wrong drying towel drag grit across the paint. Florida's sand and dust make it worse.

Should I coat the car after correction?

It is the best time to. A ceramic coating over freshly corrected paint locks in the result and makes the next wash far less likely to put swirls back.

Can you fix swirl marks from automatic car washes?

Yes, it's the most common job we see. Swirl removal takes a multi-stage machine polish: the swirls are removed, not hidden under glaze, and a coating afterwards keeps the next wash from putting them back.

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