Correction
We have an extensive range of products to aid in the paint correction process. Take a look at our range of Compounds & Polishes, Glazes, Metal Polishes, Paint Cleansers or Panel Wipes.
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GYEON Q2M Prep
£11.00 – £49.00 Incl. VAT -
Koch Chemie H9 Heavy Cut 9.01 Compound
£12.96 – £40.20 Incl. VAT -
Angelwax Regenerate Medium Cut Compound & Swirl Remover
£10.95 – £30.95 Incl. VAT -
Scholl Concepts S20 Black
£14.00 – £37.95 Incl. VAT -
Koch Chemie F6 Fine Cut Compound
£12.72 – £37.80 Incl. VAT -
Bilt Hamber Cleanser Fluid Inc Microfibre
£14.95 Incl. VAT -
Bilt Hamber Cleanser Polish Inc Applicator & Microfibre
£16.95 Incl. VAT -
AutoGlanz Supernova Paintwork Glaze
£9.95 Incl. VAT -
Koch Chemie M3 Micro-Cut Compound
£12.60 – £38.40 Incl. VAT -
Angelwax Resurrection Heavy Compound
£10.95 – £30.95 Incl. VAT -
Sonax Profiline Perfect Finish
£21.95 – £64.95 Incl. VAT -
Gtechniq Panel Wipe
£7.49 – £13.99 Incl. VAT -
HDD PANEL PREP Panel Wipe
£7.99 – £21.99 Incl. VAT -
Angelwax Redemption Ultra Fine Finishing Polish
£10.95 – £30.50 Incl. VAT -
OCDfinish Cleanse IPA Panel Wipe 500ml
£6.49 Incl. VAT -
Koch Chemie One Cut & Finish P6.01
£14.40 – £46.80 Incl. VAT -
KKD Krystal Prep Panel Wipe
£8.99 – £43.99 Incl. VAT -
Optimum Hyper Polish Sprayable 535ml
£29.95 Incl. VAT -
Menzerna Medium Cut Polish 2500
£10.95 – £27.95 Incl. VAT -
Koch Chemie P3 Micro Cut & Finish 3.01 Compound
£12.90 – £41.94 Incl. VAT -
Optimum Hyper Intensive Polish Sprayable 535ml
£35.95 Incl. VAT -
Menzerna One-Step Polish 3in1
£13.95 – £28.95 Incl. VAT -
Menzerna Heavy Cut Compound 400
£12.95 – £28.95 Incl. VAT -
Rupes Uno Protect One Step Polish & Sealant Compound
£13.95 – £29.95 Incl. VAT -
Rupes D-A Fine Polishing Compound
£13.95 – £35.95 Incl. VAT -
Menzerna Super Finish Plus 3800
£12.95 – £26.95 Incl. VAT -
Menzerna Heavy Cut Compound 1000
£7.95 – £18.95 Incl. VAT -
Poorboy’s Black Hole
£14.95 Incl. VAT -
Carbon Collective Panel Prep Cleanser 250ml
£7.95 Incl. VAT -
Rupes Uno Pure Ultra Finishing Polish
£12.95 – £27.95 Incl. VAT -
Autoglym Super Resin Polish
£12.99 – £23.99 Incl. VAT -
Menzerna Super Finish 3500
£13.95 – £36.95 Incl. VAT -
Optimum Hyper Compound Sprayable 535ml
£35.95 Incl. VAT -
AutoGlanz AIO All-in-one Polish
£14.95 Incl. VAT -
FLEX Polish P 03/06-LDX 250ml
£11.95 Incl. VAT -
TAC System Oil Zero
£9.95 – £59.95 Incl. VAT -
Angelwax Perfect Polish
£8.99 – £54.95 Incl. VAT -
Angelwax Stripped-Ease Wax Removal System 500ml
£8.99 Incl. VAT -
Optimum G-P-S 500ml
£20.95 Incl. VAT -
AM Details Glaze
£8.00 – £12.00 Incl. VAT -
AutoGlanz Refresh
£10.95 – £59.95 Incl. VAT -
Rupes D-A Coarse Cut Polishing Compound
£15.95 – £38.95 Incl. VAT -
Menzerna Medium Cut Polish 2400
£9.95 Incl. VAT -
Scholl S2 Black Extra Heavy Cut High Performance Compound
£15.50 – £24.99 Incl. VAT -
Sonax Profiline Cut & Finish
£17.95 – £39.95 Incl. VAT -
Wax Planet Nuba Glaze Paint Glaze 500ml
£12.00 Incl. VAT -
Scholl Concepts Shock2Cut
£16.75 – £28.95 Incl. VAT -
Scholl Concepts S30+ Premium Swirl Remover
£14.95 – £34.95 Incl. VAT -
Scholl Concepts S3 Edition Gold XXL
£15.95 – £37.95 Incl. VAT -
Chemical Guys VSS Scratch & Swirl Remover
£20.99 Incl. VAT -
Poorboy’s White Diamond
£14.95 Incl. VAT -
Carbon Collective Prima 1-Step Polishing Compound 500g
£19.95 Incl. VAT -
Sonax Profiline Cutmax
£16.95 – £44.95 Incl. VAT -
Scholl Concepts S40 Anti-Swirl Compound
£14.95 – £31.96 Incl. VAT -
Optimum Paint Prep – 500ml
£13.95 Incl. VAT -
Menzerna Control Cleaner
£12.95 Incl. VAT -
Menzerna Final Finish 3000
£8.95 – £23.95 Incl. VAT -
TAC System Total One Essential
£19.94 – £59.95 Incl. VAT -
P&S Play Maker All In One Polish 950ml
£16.49 Incl. VAT -
Sonax Ultimate Cut 6+ 1L
£49.95 Incl. VAT -
Sonax Profiline ExCut 05-05
£16.95 – £44.95 Incl. VAT -
Sonax Profiline ExCut 04-06
£13.95 – £36.95 Incl. VAT -
Scholl Concepts S17+ High Performance Compound
£14.95 – £31.95 Incl. VAT -
Dodo Juice Lime Prime
£18.00 Incl. VAT -
Menzerna Power Protect Ultra
£10.95 Incl. VAT -
Menzerna Super Heavy Cut Compound 300
£15.95 – £34.95 Incl. VAT -
Chemical Guys White Light
£25.99 Incl. VAT -
Chemical Guys Black Light
£25.99 Incl. VAT -
Scholl Scratch Remover Set
£46.75 Incl. VAT -
FLEX Polish P 05/05-LDX 250ml
£13.95 Incl. VAT -
Bilt Hamber Micro-Fine 500ml With Applicator Pad and Microfibre
£26.95 Incl. VAT -
Wax Planet Prep Master + Abrasive Pre Wax Cleaner 500ml
£12.99 Incl. VAT -
KKD ReGloss Plus All In One 500ml
£13.99 Incl. VAT -
KKD ReGloss Paint Glaze 500ml
£13.99 Incl. VAT -
Scholl Concepts A15+ 1-Step All Round Polish 1L
£25.95 Incl. VAT -
Menzerna Medium Cut Polish 2200
£11.95 Incl. VAT -
Rupes D-A Polishing Kit Ultra Fine
£44.95 Incl. VAT -
Rupes D-A Polishing Kit Fine
£54.95 Incl. VAT -
Rupes D-A Polishing Kit Coarse
£59.95 Incl. VAT -
TAC System All-In-One Polish
£14.95 Incl. VAT -
Poorboy’s Strip Down Wax Stripper
£12.95 Incl. VAT -
P&S Paint Coating Surface Prep 473ml
£8.24 Incl. VAT -
Revive Auto Apothecary Polish 250ml
£12.95 Incl. VAT -
Revive Auto Apothecary All-In-One-Polish 500ml
£16.95 Incl. VAT -
Soft99 Silicone Off 300ml
£7.19 Incl. VAT -
Sonax Abrasive Paste 06-02
£9.98 – £29.95 Incl. VAT -
Vonixx Native Brazilian Carnaúba Cleaner Wax 473ml
£16.24 Incl. VAT -
Sonax Profiline NP 03-06
£12.95 – £28.95 Incl. VAT -
Scholl Concepts S0 Matting Compound 1kg
£29.95 Incl. VAT -
Dodo Juice Critical Finish
£18.00 Incl. VAT -
Dodo Juice Depth Charge
£18.00 Incl. VAT -
Dodo Juice Stripp-Ex
£18.00 Incl. VAT -
Dodo Juice Fillit Bang
£18.00 Incl. VAT -
Dodo Juice Need For Speed
£18.00 Incl. VAT -
Autoglym Ultra High Definition Polishing Compound
£54.99 Incl. VAT -
Menzerna Heavy Cut Compound 1100
£9.95 Incl. VAT -
Wax Planet Sirius
£10.00 Incl. VAT -
Chemical Guys Glossworkz Glaze
£29.99 Incl. VAT -
303 Compound (Step 1)
£21.99 Incl. VAT -
303 Polish (Step 2)
£21.99 Incl. VAT -
303 Finishing Polish (Step 3)
£21.99 Incl. VAT -
P&S Ultracoat Polish
£10.72 Incl. VAT -
P&S Envy Jeweling Polish
£32.99 Incl. VAT -
P&S Deep Finish Restoration Polish 950ml
£24.74 Incl. VAT -
TAC System Paintwork Cleaner 150ml
£19.94 Incl. VAT -
Sonax FS 05-04
£12.95 – £32.95 Incl. VAT -
Angelwax Enigma AIO Ceramic Infused Hybrid Compound
£35.00 – £65.00 Incl. VAT -
Scholl Concepts S02 Rubbing Compound 1kg
£24.95 Incl. VAT
Paint Correction is a term used to define a wide range of processes that fix or improve surface imperfections of car paint or clear coat. Defects such as swirl marks, fine scratches, deep scratches, water spots, and other paint damage.
Causes of paint imperfections can range from bird droppings to automatic car washes and wash marring. Not to mention car park carelessness or vandalism.
The purpose of car paint correction is not just to remove defects, however. It can also be used for restoring gloss to dull paint or preparing the car’s clear coat for a protection product such as a wax or ceramic coating.
Many professional detailers offer paint correction services, including multi-stage polishing designed to transform the look of your vehicle’s paint or clear coat. Crystal clarity can be achieved with the right equipment and detailing products, along with an advanced paint correction process.
Hand Polishing
Many do not have the expensive equipment or necessary covered space to properly machine polish their own car. So, their only options are to hand polish.
Although not as effective as machine polishing, good results can still be achieved from hand polishing. There are many compounds and polishes out there that will work by hand, with a simple foam or microfibre applicator.
Light scratches and swirl marks can be reduced, or sometimes removed, but deeper scratches may not be possible by hand.
Machine Polishing
Machine Polishing is a process in which rotary, dual-action, force rotation, or nano/mini polishers are used to remove scratches and swirls from a vehicle’s clear coat or painted surface.
Rotary Machine Polishers are capable of removing paint defects faster than any other machine, but they can also cause more damage if not used properly, generally used by the professional detailer or skilled enthusiast. Rotary polishers work on a rotational motion of the head.
Dual Action (DA) Polishers are designed to be easy to use, making them suitable for professionals or enthusiasts. DA polishers oscillate which greatly helps heat dissipation, reducing the risk of paint or clear coat damage.
Force Rotation Machine Polishers are a kind of hybrid. They benefit from less stalling compared to a DA and can also remove scratches and swirls faster, like a rotary. Force rotation machines rotate and oscillate using a positive drive action.
Nano/Mini Polishers can be either Rotary or Dual Action, some can be both. They are designed for getting in all the tight areas of a vehicle, like wheels, door handles, or body panel creases.
Polishing Pads
Using a machine to perform paint correction on a vehicle requires one or more polish pads. These can be made from foam, microfibre, or wool.
There are many different types on the market, and choosing one can be difficult. The most common type of polishing pad is a medium-cut foam pad. These pads have an open-cell foam structure that contains air pockets, this helps break down polish compounds with ease while it reduces heat buildup.
Compound and Polish
Paint correction involves the use of abrasive products generally referred to as compound or polish.
These abrasives are used to remove paint defects. They can be fine-cut or medium-cut or heavy-cut, and come in varying degrees of abrasiveness.
Fine-cut polishes are used on vehicles with light paint defects, they have a mild cutting power that removes light swirl marks, spider webbing, holograms, oxidation, water spots, etc., but they will not remove deeper scratches.
Medium-cut polishes are used on vehicles with moderate paint defects. They remove light to medium swirl marks, scratches, and surface imperfections from the vehicle clear coat.
Heavy-cut polishes are used to remove deep swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, and so on. They also have more abrasive power than fine or medium-cutting polishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost for paint correction?
The price varies depending on the size of the vehicle, the amount of clear coat damage it has, and how much time is needed to correct the defects.
Is paint correction worth it?
Yes, it is worth it to get paint correction done. Removing or reducing imperfections can improve the shine of your vehicle’s paint giving it a new finish. It will also improve the effect and longevity of any LSP (Last Step Protection) used.
Do you have to do paint correction before applying ceramic coatings?
For various reasons, cars should not be coated before getting paint correction. Ceramic coatings are semi-permanent so will seal in scratches and swirls into the vehicle’s finish.
How do you remove swirl marks?
Swirl marks are removed by precision machine polishing the vehicle’s clear coat. Hand polishing can also help reduce swirls but not as easily.