Paint Correction in Stratford, ON

Paint correction is the process of removing imperfections from your vehicle’s clear coat using machine polishing — swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, water spots, and haze. The result is dramatically improved gloss, clarity, and depth. It’s the right prep step before applying a ceramic coating.

A 1-step paint correction uses a single combined cut-and-polish pass and removes most light defects. A 2-step adds a dedicated cutting stage followed by a polishing stage to handle deeper scratches and oxidation. A 3-step is our most intensive process, finishing the paint down to the highest possible clarity — ideal for show vehicles and neglected paint.

It depends on depth. If you can feel the scratch with your fingernail, it has likely cut through the clear coat and can’t be fully polished out without risking the paint. Most surface-level scratches, swirl marks, and haze can be removed or significantly reduced with the right correction level.

A 1-step correction typically takes 2–6 hours depending on vehicle size. A 2-step runs a full day. A 3-step on a larger vehicle can be a multi-day project. We’ll confirm an accurate timeline after seeing the paint.

For best results, yes. A ceramic coating locks in whatever the paint looks like underneath it — including swirls and defects. Correcting the paint first means the coating protects a refined, glossy surface rather than a flawed one.

The corrected finish itself is permanent in the sense that the defects are physically removed. New swirls and contamination will accumulate over time from washing and driving, which is why a quality ceramic coating is the recommended pairing — it preserves the corrected finish for years.

Yes — especially on darker colours where swirls are more visible. Our Paint Enhancement Package is a great middle-ground for daily drivers who want a major gloss bump without going full multi-step. For show vehicles or owners chasing maximum finish quality, 2-step or 3-step is the answer.