Professional Paint Correction
in Sacramento
Restore your vehicle's showroom shine with our multi-stage paint correction process. From light polish to full restoration, we remove swirls, scratches, and oxidation to reveal a mirror-like finish.
What Paint Correction Removes
Our multi-stage correction process addresses a wide range of surface defects that diminish your paint's appearance.
Swirl Marks
Circular scratches from improper washing
Scratches
Light to moderate surface scratches
Oxidation
Faded, chalky, dull paint surfaces
Water Spots
Etched mineral deposits from hard water
Holograms
Buffer trails from amateur polishing
Orange Peel
Textured paint surface from factory finish
Paint Correction Packages
Four levels of correction to match your paint's condition and your goals. Each package builds on the previous with more aggressive defect removal.
1-Stage Polish
Light Defect Removal
Ideal for newer vehicles or well-maintained paint with minor swirl marks and light imperfections.
Package Includes:
- Two-bucket hand wash
- Wheel and wheel well cleaning
- Gentle air drying
- Tire cleaning and dressing
- Door jamb wipe-down
- Exterior trim dressing
- Clay bar paint decontamination
- Single-stage machine polish
- Window cleaning
- Paint sealant application (up to 6 months of protection)
Ideal For:
New vehicles, recently painted, or well-maintained finishes
2-Step Correction
Moderate Defect Removal
Our most popular correction level. Compound and polish to address moderate swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation on daily-driven vehicles.
Package Includes:
- Everything in 1-Stage Polish
- Stage 1: Machine compounding to cut through deeper defects
- Stage 2: Machine polishing to refine and enhance results
- Paint sealant application (up to 6 months of protection)
- Optional ceramic coating available
Ideal For:
Daily drivers, vehicles with moderate wear and visible swirls
3-Step Correction
Full Paint Restoration
Complete restoration for severely neglected, heavily scratched, or oxidized paint. Three stages of machine work for maximum clarity and gloss.
Package Includes:
- Everything in 2-Step Correction
- Stage 1: Machine compounding for deep defect removal
- Stage 2: Machine polishing to enhance compounding results
- Stage 3: Machine jeweling for ultimate gloss and finish
- Paint sealant application (up to 6 months of protection)
- Optional ceramic coating available
Ideal For:
Heavily scratched, oxidized, or neglected paint surfaces
Wet Sanding
Maximum Paint Refinement
The most aggressive correction method for removing orange peel texture, deep scratches, and severe paint defects that standard polishing cannot address.
Package Includes:
- 2-stage or 3-stage wet sanding process
- Color sanding for texture removal
- 3-step finish: cutting, polishing, and jeweling
- Paint sealant application
- Optional ceramic coating available
Ideal For:
Orange peel correction, deep scratch removal, show car preparation
All packages include optional ceramic coating upgrade. Learn about ceramic coating to protect your freshly corrected paint.
Why Correct Before You Protect
Ceramic coating and PPF seal in your paint's current condition. Applying protection over scratched surfaces locks those defects in permanently. Paint correction first ensures your investment looks flawless for years.
Maximum Gloss
Corrected paint reflects light perfectly, enhancing your coating's depth and shine
Stronger Bond
Polished, contaminant-free surfaces allow ceramic coating to bond more effectively
Long-Term Value
Protect a flawless finish, not a compromised one - your coating delivers better results for longer
Correction + Protection Bundles
Correction + Ceramic Coating
Most PopularMulti-stage correction followed by XPEL Fusion Plus ceramic coating for lasting gloss and hydrophobic protection.
Correction + Full-Body PPF
Ultimate ShieldRestore your finish, then wrap it in XPEL Ultimate Plus for the highest level of physical protection.
Correction + PPF + Ceramic
Complete PackageThe ultimate treatment: correction, PPF on high-impact areas, and ceramic coating over everything.
Paint Correction Questions
Everything you need to know about our paint correction services.
What is paint correction?
Paint correction is the process of removing surface imperfections from your vehicle's clear coat using specialized machine polishers, compounds, and polishes. It restores your paint's original clarity, gloss, and depth by eliminating defects like swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, and water spots.
How much does paint correction cost in Sacramento?
Paint correction pricing varies based on vehicle size, paint condition, and the level of correction needed. We offer free paint assessments where we inspect your vehicle under specialized lighting and recommend the appropriate correction level. Contact us for a personalized quote.
How long does paint correction last?
The correction itself is permanent - removed scratches and swirls don't come back on their own. However, new defects can develop from improper washing or environmental exposure. We strongly recommend protecting your corrected paint with ceramic coating or PPF to maintain the results long-term.
Do I need paint correction before ceramic coating?
Yes, we highly recommend it. Ceramic coating locks in your paint's current condition, including any imperfections. Correcting the surface first ensures your coating goes over a flawless finish, maximizing the gloss and clarity of the final result.
What's the difference between paint correction and detailing?
Detailing focuses on cleaning, conditioning, and protecting surfaces. Paint correction specifically addresses defects in the clear coat using machine polishing. We often combine both - a thorough detail followed by correction for the best possible outcome.
Can paint correction remove all scratches?
Paint correction can remove defects that exist within the clear coat layer. If a scratch has penetrated through to the base coat or primer, it cannot be fully removed through polishing alone. During our free assessment, we'll identify which defects are correctable and set realistic expectations.
Ready to Restore Your Paint's Brilliance?
Book a free paint assessment at any of our 5 locations. We'll inspect your paint under specialized lighting and recommend the right correction level for your vehicle.
5 Sacramento-area locations | Mon-Sun 9am-6pm | By Appointment
Protect Your Corrected Finish
Lock in your paint correction results with these protective services
Ceramic Coating
Seal your corrected paint with hydrophobic ceramic coating for lasting gloss and easy maintenance.
Explore coating →Paint Protection Film
Guard your flawless finish against rock chips and scratches with XPEL Ultimate Plus PPF.
Explore PPF →Full Detailing
Combine correction with interior and exterior detailing for a complete vehicle transformation.
Explore detailing →Paint Correction Results
Before and after transformations from our Sacramento shop
