Paint Correction in Wilmington, NC

Paint correction in Wilmington is priced by vehicle size, paint hardness and how deep the swirls and scratches go, so each car gets a quote after an inspection or clear photos. A one-stage polish takes far less time than a two-stage correction, and the quote should say which one your paint needs.

Paint correction removes swirl marks, haze and light scratches that sit in the clear coat. A scratch that catches your fingernail has usually gone through the clear coat and can only be reduced, and an inspection light shows which marks will come out completely before any polishing begins.

Paint correction typically takes six hours to two days, depending on the size of the vehicle, the paint and whether it needs one or two polishing stages. Each panel is polished and checked under inspection lights, so the time is planned with you when you get your quote.

Yes, paint correction removes a very thin layer of clear coat, which is how it levels out swirls and scratches. Measuring paint depth first and using the least aggressive pad and polish that works keeps plenty of clear coat on the car for the future, so it can be corrected again later.

Yes, paint correction should come before ceramic coating because the coating locks in whatever is under it, swirls included. Even new cars often have marks from dealer washes, so most coatings start with at least a light polish to make the paint as clear and glossy as it can be.