Professional Paint Correction in Minneapolis–St. Paul | Restore Your Clear Coat
Permanently remove swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, and dullness using true multi-stage paint correction. We bring professional results directly to your driveway.
Paint correction is the permanent removal of swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation from your vehicle’s clear coat using specialized polishing machines and compounds.
Unlike waxing, which temporarily hides defects, true paint correction levels the clear coat to expose flawless, mirror-like paint.
We offer 3 correction stages (40–95% defect removal) starting at $550, and we measure paint thickness during the process to ensure safe, long-term results.
Why Paint Correction Matters Especially in Minnesota
Over time, your paint accumulates swirl marks, scratches, water spots, and oxidation from:
Harsh automatic car washes
Minnesota road salt
Winter ice scraping
Construction dust
UV exposure
Improper washing techniques
These defects scatter light instead of reflecting it — causing your paint to look dull, faded, and scratched under sunlight.
Paint correction restores clarity and depth by removing the damaged layer of clear coat.
Your vehicle regains:
Deep gloss
Mirror-like reflection
True color depth
A smooth surface ready for protection
And unlike a quick polish or wax, the results from paint correction are permanent until new damage occurs.
Benefits of Professional Paint Correction
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The defects we remove do not return. They’re gone until new damage is caused.
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Your paint will look dramatically deeper, glossier, and more reflective.
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Removes mineral etching and cloudy, dull areas caused by Minnesota’s environmental exposure.
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Ceramic coating should never be applied to uncorrected paint. Correction gives the coating the perfect base.
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A swirl-free vehicle can sell for $1,500–$3,000 more.
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Repainting costs $5,000–$15,000.
Paint correction restores your factory finish at a fraction of the cost.
Our Professional Paint Correction Process
We follow a systematic, safe, and highly controlled multi-step process to bring your paint back to life.
1. Full Paint Inspection & LED Lighting Review
We analyze every panel and measure clear coat thickness to determine the safest correction approach.
4. Multi-Stage Machine Correction
Depending on the stage selected:
Heavy compounding removes deeper defects
Polishing removes haze
Ultra-fine finishing polish creates a mirror gloss
We measure clear coat thickness throughout the service.
2. Deep Cleaning & Decontamination
Two-bucket wash
Iron removal
Clay bar treatment
Tar and salt residue removal
This ensures the paint is surgically clean before polishing.
5. Refinement & “Jeweling”
The final step uses ultra-soft pads to maximize clarity and create a glass-like finish.
3. Test Section (To Determine Correct Pad & Compound)
Every paint system is different. We test different combinations to find the safest, most effective correction method.
6. Protection Application
Choose between:
6-month paint sealant (included)
Ceramic coating upgrade (2–5 years)
This locks in your results and prevents new defects.
Paint Correction Packages (3 Levels)
Stage 1 — Light Correction (40–60% Removal)
Perfect for newer vehicles with light swirls, hazing, and wash marks.
Includes:
Full decontamination
Clay bar
Paint thickness measurement
Single-stage machine polish
Removal of light swirls & water spots
6-month sealant
Starting at: $550
Time: 6–10 hours
Stage 2 — Moderate Correction (70–85% Removal)
Our most popular package. Ideal for daily drivers with moderate swirl marks, oxidation, and etching.
Includes:
Everything in Stage 1
Compound + polish (two-stage correction)
Significant clarity and depth restoration
Starting at: $850
Time: 10–16 hours
Stage 3 — Heavy Correction (90–95%+ Removal)
Best for older vehicles, neglected finishes, or show car preparation.
Includes:
Everything in Stage 2
Multi-stage correction (3–4 passes)
Wet sanding (if needed)
Maximum gloss & near-perfect finish
Starting at: $1,200+
Time: 16–24+ hours
Who Paint Correction Is For
This service is perfect for:
- Drivers who want to restore faded, dull, or scratched paint
- Vehicles with heavy winter wear
- Cars with swirl marks from years of automatic washes
- Show cars or vehicles preparing for sale
- Anyone applying ceramic coating
- Car enthusiasts who want true showroom gloss
If your paint has visible swirls, scratches, cloudy patches, or dullness — this is the solution.
Ready to Restore Your Paint?
Bring your car back to showroom condition with professional paint correction — delivered to your location.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Yes. Once defects are removed, they do not return unless new damage occurs.
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We remove scratches that are within the clear coat. Deep scratches into primer require repainting.
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6–24+ hours depending on the stage and vehicle size.
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Yes — we measure paint thickness throughout the process to ensure safe correction.
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Yes. We bring professional equipment to your driveway, garage, or workplace.
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Yes. Ceramic coating locks in whatever is on the paint — good or bad.
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With proper maintenance and ceramic coating:
You may never need it again.