Paint correction & ceramic coatings

Paint Correction

Professional machine polishing that safely removes swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation to restore clarity and depth to your paint, finished with a professional-grade ceramic coating for lasting protection. Performed on-site at your home or office across Northern Virginia and parts of Maryland and Washington, DC.

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Black BMW rear quarter panel before paint correction, showing swirl marks under inspection light
Before
The same black BMW rear quarter panel after paint correction, glossy with crisp light reflections
After

The foundation

What is ceramic coating?

Ceramic coating is a professional-grade liquid polymer that bonds to your paint and becomes part of the surface. Unlike wax or sealant that sits on top and washes away, a coating delivers years of hydrophobic protection, UV resistance, and depth of gloss.

Superior protection

A hard, sacrificial layer that shields your paint from UV rays, bird droppings, tree sap, road salt, and chemical contaminants.

Hydrophobic surface

Water beads and sheets off effortlessly, making your car easier to wash and keeping it cleaner between washes.

UV & oxidation resistance

Prevents paint from fading, yellowing, or oxidizing over time — keeping your color deep and vibrant for years.

Mirror-like gloss

Enhances paint depth and clarity well beyond what wax or sealant can achieve, for a lasting wet-look shine.

Long-lasting results

Wax fades in weeks. Our professional-grade coatings are measured in years, not washes.

Scratch resistance

Adds a hard, durable layer that resists light scratches and swirl marks from everyday washing and driving.

Water beading on freshly coated paint

Why it matters

Why correct before coating?

A coating locks in whatever is underneath — including imperfections. That's why every coating package here starts with real paint correction.

Reveal your paint's true depth

Factory paint is rarely perfect. Dealer lots, automated washes, and everyday driving leave swirl marks, micro-scratches, and haze that dull the finish. Correction removes them.

Protect your investment

Corrected paint looks better and holds value. On a luxury or performance car, the difference is immediately visible — and measurable at resale.

The perfect foundation

A coating locks in whatever is underneath. Correcting first means the coating bonds to flawless paint, maximizing gloss, hydrophobicity, and longevity.

Permanent, not masked

Glaze and filler polishes temporarily hide defects. True correction removes them, so the finish stays clear long after the first wash.

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Choose your level of correction

Each package is tailored to your paint's condition — we'll recommend the right level after inspecting the vehicle. Every correction package includes a ceramic coating.

1-Step Paint Correction + Ceramic Coating

1 day

A single-stage machine polish that removes the majority of light swirls, wash marring, and dullness while maximizing gloss. The best balance of results and value for paint in decent shape.

  • Coupe / Sedanfrom $749
  • SUVfrom $799
  • SUV 3-Row / Truckfrom $849
  • Full decontamination wash
  • Single-stage machine polish
  • Removes most light swirls and haze
  • Panel wipe to confirm true results
  • Panel wipe prep and ceramic coating applied

Best for: Newer or well-kept paint that just needs gloss and clarity back.

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2-Step Paint Correction + Ceramic Coating

2 days

A compounding stage followed by a dedicated finishing polish. This removes moderate to heavy swirls, scratches, and oxidation, then refines the paint to a deep, clear finish.

  • Coupe / Sedanfrom $999
  • SUVfrom $1099
  • SUV 3-Row / Truckfrom $1199
  • Full decontamination wash
  • Compounding stage for deeper defects
  • Dedicated finishing polish for maximum clarity
  • Removes moderate to heavy swirls and oxidation
  • Panel wipe to confirm true results
  • Panel wipe prep and ceramic coating applied

Best for: Swirled black and dark paint that needs correction plus long-term protection.

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3-Step Correction & Spot Sanding + Ceramic Coating

3 days

Our most involved correction for neglected or heavily defected paint. Targeted wet spot sanding addresses deeper scratches and sanding marks, followed by a rotary cut, a mid-step polish and a final polish.

  • Coupe / Sedanfrom $1299
  • SUVfrom $1399
  • SUV 3-Row / Truckfrom $1499
  • Full decontamination wash
  • Targeted wet spot sanding on deeper defects
  • Rotary cut
  • Mid-step polish
  • Final polish for maximum depth
  • Panel wipe to confirm true results
  • Panel wipe prep and ceramic coating applied

Best for: Heavily neglected paint, deep scratches, and show-level finishes.

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Not sure which to choose? Newer, well-kept paint usually only needs a 1-step. Daily drivers with visible swirls and water spots do best with a 2-step. Heavily neglected or deeply scratched paint calls for the 3-step with targeted spot sanding.

Coating only

Ceramic Coating

A light gloss-enhancement polish followed by a professional-grade ceramic coating that delivers years of gloss, hydrophobicity, and protection against UV, oxidation, water spots, and road contaminants.

Ceramic coating protects the finish—it doesn’t remove swirls or scratches. We include a light gloss-enhancement polish to refine the paint before coating. For paint with more noticeable defects, we recommend a correction package first, so the coating protects a clearer, glossier finish.

  • Full decontamination
  • Light gloss enhancement polish
  • Panel wipe and coating application
  • 5-year ceramic coating

9h+

  • Coupe / Sedan$699
  • SUV$749
  • SUV 3-Row / Truck$799
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Enhance your package

Coating add-on services

Extend ceramic protection beyond your paint to wheels, glass, trim, and interior surfaces.

Interior Ceramic Protection

A 100% natural interior coating that inhibits bacteria and microbe growth on every cabin surface. Safe on trim, leather, and fabric, it leaves a natural matte finish and lasts up to 12 months. It makes spills and stains easier to clean up, but doesn't replace regular cleaning — pair it with our Maintenance Detailing to keep the cabin looking its best.

Starting at

from $149

Wheel & Caliper Coating

A durable ceramic barrier applied to wheels and calipers, repelling brake dust, road grime, and heat while keeping your rolling stock looking freshly detailed between washes.

Starting at

from $149

Window & Glass Ceramic Coating

A hydrophobic ceramic coating for the windshield and side glass — rain sheets off at speed, wipers stay quieter, and bugs, water spots, and road film wipe away with far less effort. Lasts 1–2 years.

Starting at

from $149

Our process

How it works

01

Paint inspection

We assess your paint under specialized lighting to map every defect and agree on the right level of correction.

02

Decontamination

Safe hand wash with grit guard protection, plus iron decon to strip embedded contamination before any polishing.

03

Machine polishing

Systematic correction panel by panel, refined until the finish is clear, sharp, and free of compounding haze.

04

Coating & protection

Panel wipe prep, then a professional-grade ceramic coating applied and cured for years of protection.

Ready to reveal your paint's true potential?

Serving Northern Virginia and parts of Maryland and Washington, DC

All prices subject to vehicle condition assessment

Book your correction (571) 375-4909