Paint Correction & Protection

Instead of a fixed list price we quote per car: the price is set at a free pre-inspection based on paint condition, panel count and the number of stages needed. Paint thickness is also measured digitally during the inspection.

Swirl marks are the halo-like appearance created when thousands of fine scratches in the clear coat scatter light. The most common cause is incorrect washing: brush-type automatic washes, the single-bucket method, harsh sponges and dirty microfibre. Because the marks sit in the clear coat rather than the paint itself, they can be polished out.

The number of stages depends on how deep the defects are. A single stage (finishing polish) is enough for light haze and dullness; two stages combine cutting and refining for mid-level swirl marks; three stages are used for deep scratches and heavy oxidation. The right number is decided at the pre-inspection under inspection lighting, together with a paint thickness reading.

Not mandatory, but it extends the life of the correction. Polishing removes defects from the clear coat; it does not leave a barrier against new ones. Applying ceramic coating afterwards makes the surface hydrophobic, so dirt clings less and the risk of new swirl marks during washing drops. PPF, on the other hand, provides physical protection against stone chips.

The clear coat is finite, and every polish removes microns from it. A digital thickness reading shows how much margin the panel has and where the safe working limit is. On repainted panels or ones with thinned clear coat especially, working without this measurement puts the factory paint at risk; readings are recorded before and after the work.

Usually yes. New cars are often delivered with light haze and transport marks caused by dealer prep, transport and storage conditions. On a new car a single light stage is typically enough; the aim is not to thin the paint but to reveal the factory gloss.

It is planned according to defect level and the number of stages; for multi-stage corrections the car usually stays in the studio for 1–2 days. The exact schedule is shared at the pre-inspection.

Removed swirls and haze do not come back on their own; new marks only form if incorrect washing habits continue. To preserve the result we recommend proper washing and, if you wish, a protection application.

Not when done under control: paint thickness is measured before and after on every panel, the intervention limit is defined and the factory paint is preserved. The goal is to remove clear-coat defects, not to alter the paint.