Paint Correction · In-Shop Only
Your paint deserves to look its best.
Visual Guide
What Your Paint Is Telling You
Select a condition to see what causes it and how correction addresses it.
Swirl Marks
"Fine circular scratches that form a spider-web pattern visible in direct sunlight or under a dedicated light source."
Common cause
Automated car washes, dirty or dry wash mitts, wiping with towels.
How it's addressed
Single-stage machine polish removes light swirling in most cases.
Recommended service
One-Step Enhancement
Choose Your Level
What's the right correction for your paint?
Final pricing depends on vehicle size and paint condition. We assess every vehicle before committing to a scope.
Starting Point
No Correction
Paint shows defects but no treatment is applied. Results remain as-is.
Level 1
One-Step Enhancement
From $600 · 4–6 hrs
Removes light swirls and haze. Improves gloss and clarity in a single polishing stage.
Book One-StepLevel 2
Two-Step Correction
From $1,000 · 8–12 hrs
Removes moderate to heavy defects with a compound stage followed by a polishing stage. Maximum clarity and gloss.
Book Two-StepLevel 3 · Complete
Two-Step + Ceramic
Custom quote
Corrected paint sealed with ceramic coating for years of protection. The complete, permanent investment.
We do not promise complete defect removal. We promise to do what is safely possible for your specific paint.
The Process
How paint correction works.
Paint Inspection
Vehicle inspected under dedicated lighting. Paint thickness measured before any work begins.
Safe Wash and Decontamination
Full exterior wash followed by iron fallout removal and clay bar decontamination.
Test Spot and Correction Plan
A test area is corrected first to identify the best product and pad combination for your specific paint.
Machine Correction
Machine polishing applied across the full vehicle using the planned compound or polish stage.
Refinement as Needed
A finishing polish refines the surface, removes any compounding marks, and maximizes gloss.
Final Inspection
Work inspected under multiple light sources to confirm defect removal and gloss consistency.
Protection and Aftercare
Last-step product, sealant, or ceramic prep applied. Aftercare instructions provided.
The Process
How paint correction works.
01Paint Inspection
Vehicle inspected under dedicated lighting. Paint thickness measured before any work begins.
The two-step process includes a compound stage (step 4) before refinement. One-step moves directly to polishing.
Why we measure first
Every clear coat is different.
Clear coat depth varies by manufacturer, repaint history, and prior polishing. We measure before we polish.
Polishing through the clear coat causes irreversible damage. Our process starts with a paint thickness measurement to determine how much correction is safely possible, and we are honest when results will be limited.
"We do not promise complete defect removal. We promise to do what is safely possible for your specific paint."
Paint Layer Cross-Section
40–120+ microns, varies by vehicle
Color layer
We measure clear coat depth before polishing. Correctable defects live in the clear coat, not the base coat below.
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Ready to restore your paint?
Performed in-shop at Waypoint's Spokane Valley location.
Common Questions