Swirl marks, holograms and fine scratches rob paint of its depth and gloss. Paint correction removes them by machine polishing the clear coat, rather than filling and hiding them, for a sharper, clearer finish that's often better than the day the car was new.
Paint correction is the process of removing defects from your car's clear coat with a machine polisher and a sequence of compounds, polishes and pads. Instead of covering swirls with glazes or fillers that wash away in a few weeks, it levels the clear coat by removing a microscopic layer, so the defects are gone rather than hidden.
It's done carefully and in stages, removing only what's needed. Clear coat is thin, and preserving as much of it as possible is part of doing the job properly.
Most swirls are put into the paint by washing. If your car has been through a brush car wash, it almost certainly has them.
We match the level of correction to the condition of your paint, and tell you which one makes sense before we start.
From £349 with a coating
One polishing stage for a big step up in gloss and clarity.
Best for: newer cars and paint in decent condition. Included in our Elite Finish Package with a 2-year ceramic coating.
Ask about the Elite Finish PackageQuoted after inspection
A cutting stage, then a refining polish, for maximum clarity.
Best for: dark colours, heavily swirled paint and cars that have been through brush washes for years.
Ask about two-step correction
Single-stage paint correction to enhance the gloss
Full paint correction and 7-year ceramic coating
Brand new. Enhancement polish and 7-year ceramic coating.
We'll tell you before we start if something can't be polished out, so there are no surprises.
A full wash, iron fallout and tar removal and a clay treatment, so we're polishing clean paint.
Every panel is checked under lighting, and a test section shows us the gentlest method that gets the result.
Rubber, plastic trims and badges are taped up to protect them from the polisher.
A cutting compound removes swirls and scratches, panel by panel.
A finishing polish takes out any haze for maximum gloss and clarity.
Polishing oils are removed to reveal the true finish, and anything missed gets another pass.
We recommend a ceramic coating to lock the finish in for years.
A new car isn't always a perfect one. Paint can pick up light marks in transport and during dealer preparation, and a quick valet before handover can add swirls of its own.
A gloss enhancement and ceramic coating while the car is new sets the paint up for years and keeps it easy to look after.
Ask about new car protectionCorrection removes the damage, but freshly corrected paint has no protection on it. A ceramic coating locks in the finish, makes washing quicker and safer, and helps stop new swirls, so the result lasts years rather than weeks.
Our coating packages include polishing as standard, from a gloss enhancement to full two-step correction.
Anything else, just ask on WhatsApp.
It depends on the size of the car, the type and colour of the paint, and the level of correction it needs. A single-stage gloss enhancement is included in our Elite Finish Package, from £349 with a 2-year ceramic coating. For a two-step correction, send us photos and we'll quote.
A single-stage enhancement is quicker than a full two-step correction, which is slow, careful work. We'll give you a timescale with your quote.
Yes, when it's done properly. Correction removes a very thin layer of clear coat, so we use the gentlest method that gets the result and only remove what's needed.
Only if the car is washed badly. Brush washes and dirty mitts are what caused them in the first place. A ceramic coating, safe washing and our monthly maintenance plan keep them away.
If a scratch has gone through the clear coat, polishing can often make it much less noticeable, but it can't remove it completely. We'll tell you honestly what's possible before we start.
It isn't compulsory, but we strongly recommend it. Freshly corrected paint is unprotected, and a coating keeps it looking corrected for years rather than weeks.
“Absolutely fabulous. 18 year old car back to showroom condition. Two lovely hard working guys!! Great price too. Will definitely use again and will recommend without hesitation. Thanks guys.”
“I am very pleased with the outcome. Jazz worked all day without stopping on my 6 week old Volvo XC60 (08.30–16.00) and the result is astonishing. The paint finish is now better than it was when I collected the car from the showroom and I am happy now that it is protected against daily road grime. I know a little about a good detail process and every step was followed by Jazz who was clearly passionate about what he does. Highly recommended and I have Elite's number stored for the future, and to pass to friends.”
“Elite done a great job at getting my car back up to showroom levels and then on the maintenance package to keep it looking good every month. Highly recommend!”
Send us a few photos of the paint in good light, ideally showing the swirls, and we'll tell you what level of correction it needs.
