Where do Paint Defects come from?

Over time, even a well-maintained car can develop imperfections in the paint. Common issues like swirl marks, light scratches, water spots, oxidation, and hazing often come from things most car owners don’t realize. This mostly comes from automatic car washes, improper hand washing, road debris, and exposure to harsh sun or weather. These defects dull your paint, reduce clarity, and make your car’s finish look older than it is. Even brand-new vehicles can have factory-installed swirl marks or defects from transport and dealership prep. That’s where paint correction comes in.

Where do Paint Defects come from?

Paint correction is the process of carefully removing surface defects from your vehicle’s clear coat to restore depth, gloss, and clarity. It’s done by machine-polishing the surface using specialized pads and compounds that gently "level" out imperfections, without damaging the paint. Depending on the condition of your paint, we offer different stages of correction: from light polishing to remove mild swirls, to multi-step corrections for deeper scratches and heavy oxidation.

Not only does paint correction dramatically improve the look of your vehicle, but it also creates the perfect base for protective layer like Ceramic Coating. If you want your car to truly shine and stay that way, paint correction is the first step.