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Reflections sharpen
Corrected paint reflects clean lines instead of a soft haze. It is the difference you notice at a stoplight.
Multi-stage machine polishing
Paint correction
Measured, multi-stage machine polishing that removes swirl marks, buffer trails and oxidation instead of hiding them under filler.
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The short version
Correction is removal, not filling. We measure clear coat thickness on every panel, test a section to find the least aggressive combination that works, and then work the whole car in overlapping passes.
Most cars come to us with swirl marks from automatic washes, water spot etching from sprinklers, and dealer buffer trails that were never removed. Under a light bar, all of it shows.
We publish what we can and cannot do. Deep scratches that catch a fingernail are below the clear coat and need paint, not polish. We will tell you that before you pay.
What is included
- Paint depth readings recorded panel by panel
- Full decontamination and clay treatment
- Test section to select pad and compound
- Compounding stage for defect removal
- Refining polish stage for clarity and gloss
- Taped trim, badges and edges
- Inspection under 6500K light bars
- Panel wipe to remove polishing oils
- Sealant or coating prep, your choice
- Written report of before and after readings
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How we run it
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Measure
A paint depth gauge tells us how much clear coat we have to work with. Repainted panels get flagged.
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Test
One section, several pad and compound combinations, checked under light until we find the gentlest one that clears the defects.
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Compound
The defect-removal stage. Slow, overlapping passes, one panel at a time.
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Refine
A finishing polish that removes the compound haze and brings up depth and reflection clarity.
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Protect
Panel wipe, inspection, then sealant, coating or film depending on what you booked.
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Why it is worth doing properly
Three things customers notice within a week.
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Measured, not guessed
We record clear coat thickness so nothing is polished thin. The readings come back to you in writing.
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Honest limits
If a scratch needs paint, we say so before you book instead of charging for a polish that will not fix it.
What moves the price
- Paint hardness, which varies enormously by manufacturer
- Whether one stage or two stages are needed
- Single-stage lacquer on pre-1990 cars, which requires a different approach
- Repainted or resprayed panels with unknown clear coat depth
Sample starting prices
| Vehicle size | From |
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| Coupe and sedan | $750 |
| Crossover and SUV | $895 |
| Truck and large SUV | $1050 |
Sample figures for a vehicle in typical condition. Final pricing is confirmed after we see the car.
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Often booked with this
Two to five year paint protection
Ceramic coating
A semi-permanent protective layer applied over corrected paint, with sample warranty terms from two to five years depending on tier.
From $1250Inside and out, single-stage polish
Full heritage detail
Our signature day-long service: hand wash, decontamination, a single-stage machine polish and a complete interior detail.
From $385Clear film for rock chips
Paint protection film
Self-healing urethane film on the panels that take the hits: front bumper, hood leading edge, mirrors and rocker panels.
From $1650The correction is permanent until new defects are introduced. Protect it with a coating and wash it by hand and it will hold for years.
Yes, and it is a specialty here. Older Lowcountry cars often have original single-stage paint that we treat very conservatively.
No. Vinyl wraps cannot be machine polished. We can however apply a coating designed for vinyl.
Ready when you are
Book paint correction
Four bays, four cars a day, and a standing slot if you want one. Tell us what the car needs and we will tell you honestly what it does not.
Tuesday to Saturday · 812 Huger Street · Free re-wash within 48 hours if we miss something (sample offer)