Mobile service · Marlborough, MA
Paint Correction
Machine polishing that reduces visible swirls, haze and light defects in the clear coat.
Paint correction mechanically reduces visible swirls, haze and light defects by polishing a small amount of clear coat. We test a section first, choose the least aggressive pad and polish combination that gets the result, and work panel by panel. A one-step polish handles light swirls and haze; a multi-step process is used when defects are deeper. Results depend on the condition and thickness of your paint.
Starting at $450Final pricing depends on vehicle size and condition.
No payment required to request a quote · Replies in ~15 minutes
What you get
- Full decontamination wash before any polishing
- Iron, tar and clay treatment
- Test section to determine the safest effective combination
- One-step or multi-step machine polishing
- Panel wipe-down to verify true results
What's included
- Full decontamination wash before any polishing
- Iron, tar and clay treatment
- Test section to determine the safest effective combination
- One-step or multi-step machine polishing
- Panel wipe-down to verify true results
- Protective sealant applied after correction
What to expect
- · Deep scratches that catch a fingernail usually can't be removed safely.
- · Correction removes clear coat — there is a limit to how often paint can be polished.
- · Results vary with paint hardness, thickness and prior repaint work.
Paint Correction is ideal for
How it works
Request your quote
Tell us about your vehicle. We confirm pricing and availability.
Confirm your appointment
Pick a time that works. We text you a reminder before we arrive.
Apollo comes to you
We arrive self-contained with water and power and work on site.
What we do on the day
Step 1
Inspect
We assess the paint under proper lighting and discuss what is realistically achievable.
Step 2
Decontaminate
Wash, iron remover, tar remover and clay so nothing gets dragged across the paint.
Step 3
Test and correct
Test section first, then machine polish panel by panel.
Step 4
Protect
Sealant or ceramic coating locks in the corrected finish.
Add-ons and related services
Paint Correction FAQs
Will every scratch come out?
No. Light swirls and haze respond well. Scratches deep enough to catch a fingernail generally can't be removed without risking the clear coat.
What's the difference between one-step and multi-step?
One step is a single polishing stage for light defects. Multi-step adds a cutting stage first for heavier defects, then refines the finish.
Is it safe for my paint?
Yes when done carefully. We test first and use the least aggressive approach that works.
Should I coat the paint afterward?
It's the best time to. Correction is the prep — a coating or sealant keeps the result longer.
Ready to book your paint correction?
Tell us about your vehicle and we'll confirm pricing and availability.