Will correction damage my clear coat?

Not when it is measured. Depth is checked before anything touches the paint, a test section proves the process, and we use the least aggressive combination that works. Panels with thin readings get flagged and left alone rather than gambled with.

1-step or 2-step — which do I need?

A 1-step is right for most daily-driven cars: it removes 70%+ of defects and delivers a high-gloss finish. A 2-step is for neglected or heavily marred paint where cutting and finishing stages are both required.

Only if wash technique brings them back. Corrected paint plus a coating and a two-bucket or touchless maintenance wash stays clean for years. Tunnel washes will re-mar any finish.

Can this be done at my house?

Yes — correction is performed on site in your driveway or garage with our own power and lighting. No shop drop-off, no loaner car required.

Paint Correction

Paint CorrectionThat Removes Defects,Not Hides Them

Most of what people call "faded paint" is thousands of fine scratches scattering light. Correction removes a controlled amount of clear coat to level those defects so the surface reflects cleanly again. Done wrong it burns through. Done right, it is the single biggest visual upgrade a car can get.

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Who this is for

Cars that have lived in automatic tunnel washes and picked up spider-webbing.
Black, dark grey and deep blue paint where every swirl shows in sunlight.
Pre-sale and pre-photography prep where gloss translates directly into value.
Previous "detail jobs" where glaze filled the defects and they came back after two washes.

How it runs

01 — Inspect under real light
Paint is evaluated under focused lighting, not sunlight guesswork. Depth readings tell us how much clear there is to work with.
02 — Test section
One panel is finished first with the mildest pad and compound combination that clears the defects. That result sets the process for the whole car.
03 — Cut and refine
Light polish clears 20–30% of defects and preps for coating. A 1-step refined finish clears 70%+. A 2-step cutting and finishing pass is the showroom-quality option for heavy defects.
04 — Protect the work
Correction without protection undoes itself. Every package finishes with a premium sealant, or steps straight into a Gyeon ceramic coating.

This is hours-driven work: a 1-step is typically 5–15 hours, a 2-step is 10+. Final price is confirmed on inspection because paint condition, not vehicle size alone, sets the labor.

Packages & starting prices

Light Polish
Minimum prep for ceramic
Starting at $240
- I'm happy with my paint condition, I just want to add a little gloss before ceramic coating.
1 Step — Refined Finish
Recommended for most daily driven vehicles
Starting at $600
- I want to improve the condition of my paint, add some gloss and fix swirl marks — typically 70% or more of swirl marks will be removed. Recommended for most daily drivers with a discerning eye.
Final price given upon inspection.
2 Step — Showroom Quality
Cutting & finishing stages
Starting at $980
- I want the highest quality finish, or my vehicle's paint needs extra attention.
Final price given upon inspection.

See all four vehicle sizes on the pricing page

Paint Correction questions

Will correction damage my clear coat?: Not when it is measured. Depth is checked before anything touches the paint, a test section proves the process, and we use the least aggressive combination that works. Panels with thin readings get flagged and left alone rather than gambled with.
1-step or 2-step — which do I need?: A 1-step is right for most daily-driven cars: it removes 70%+ of defects and delivers a high-gloss finish. A 2-step is for neglected or heavily marred paint where cutting and finishing stages are both required.
Do swirls come back?: Only if wash technique brings them back. Corrected paint plus a coating and a two-bucket or touchless maintenance wash stays clean for years. Tunnel washes will re-mar any finish.
Can this be done at my house?: Yes — correction is performed on site in your driveway or garage with our own power and lighting. No shop drop-off, no loaner car required.

Serving Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Thousand Oaks, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, Tarzana, Encino, North Hills, Santa Clarita, Simi Valley.

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