Paint Correction

Maximise your vehicle’s true shine

Paint correction is the process of restoring your vehicle’s paintwork to its best possible condition. By carefully removing swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, and other surface imperfections, we revive depth, clarity, and gloss - revealing a finish that often looks better than new.

Using advanced machine polishing techniques and premium-grade products, our paint correction services enhance reflectivity and brilliance while preparing the surface for long-term protection.

OUR PAINT CORRECTION PROCESS

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STEP 1

Multi-Step Hand Wash

  • Pre-rinse to remove heavy debris and road grime

  • Pre-foam application to loosen bonded contaminants

  • Wheels, tyres, and fender wells safely degreased and cleaned using specialist brushes

  • Engine bay carefully degreased and cleaned (steam cleaning if required)

  • Door jambs, boot jambs, and fuel filler areas thoroughly cleaned

  • Two-bucket hand wash using premium microfiber wash mitts for a swirl-free finish

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STEP 2

Paint Decontamination

  • Paintwork, glass, and wheels treated with IronX to dissolve embedded iron particles

  • Clay bar treatment to remove bonded contamination from paint, glass, and light lenses

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STEP 3

Surface Preparation & Inspection

  • Vehicle dried using heated air and ultra-soft microfiber towels

  • Paintwork wiped down with isopropyl alcohol to remove claying residue, waxes, and sealants

  • Detailed inspection carried out using multiple LED light sources

  • Rubber trims, emblems, vents, and sensitive areas carefully masked to prevent damage during polishing

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STEP 4

Paint Refinishing & Correction

  • Paintwork corrected using the appropriate level of correction based on the vehicle’s condition

  • Machine polishing restores clarity, depth, and uniform gloss across all painted surfaces

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STEP 5

Final Finishing Process

  • Wheels wiped down for a final clean

  • Windows cleaned inside and out

  • Door jambs wiped and detailed

  • Tyres dressed with a water-based, non-sling tyre protectant

  • Final quality inspection completed using high-intensity inspection lighting

Levels of Paint Correction

Tailored to your vehicle’s condition

Our paint correction services are customised to suit the level of imperfections present in your vehicle’s paintwork:

Single-Stage Correction

Removes light defects and significantly enhances gloss and clarity.

Two-Stage Correction


Combines a cutting polish with a finishing polish for deeper defect removal and improved refinement.

Multi-Stage Correction


A comprehensive process designed to correct heavier defects and deliver maximum clarity, depth, and overall finish.

Maximise your car’s true finish

Contact AutoPrep to discuss your paint correction options and arrange a personalised quote.

By appointment only.

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