Patterson's Premier Paint Correction Specialists
Restore your paints shine by removing the imperfections
Remove The Swirls and Get The Most Gloss and Clarity From Your Paint
The goal of paint correction is to remove swirls and imperfections so your car can shine. Depending on what you want, we can aim to remove 65% to 90% of the imperfections from your paint. This is where we do an intense cutting and polishing step called a 2-Step correction, to get the most gloss and clarity from your paintwork.
Some scratches or imperfections won’t come out. This may be because of how deep the scratch is, the type of imperfection that it is, or maybe it’s unsafe to polish on a specific panel due to the clear coat being low.
This is where we will make the proper judgement call on what we can safely remove off your paint. It’s not just about removing as many imperfections as possible, it’s also knowing when enough is enough to keep the integrity of the paint healthy and within good working boundaries.
We can spend 20 hours or 5 hours polishing your paint. It’s all just based on what you would like to achieve.
Yes, for newer vehicles, even if it’s just 4 months off the lot, the paint can still require a 2-step correction service. Although you’ve only had the vehicle for a few months, the car has been transported and handled for many months by many people (in many different places).
It’s during this time that the car is moved, washed, transported, washed again, stored, etc… It’s no surprise that new vehicles, regardless of the make and model can leave the showroom with heavy amount of swirls and imperfections.
Paint correction is a commitment you’re making to the vehicle. If you’d like to keep your paint in great condition, you have to properly maintain the vehicle after the service is complete. If you don’t properly wash and dry the vehicle, you can easily put all those swirls and scratches back into your paint in just a few washes.
This is the most tedious service for detailing. Depending on your vehicle, the condition of the paint, and the results you want, it can take between 8 to 15 hours of work to complete.
Take a Look At The Paint Correction Process
Need More Services?
Gentry’s Elite Detailing offers a wide range of services for your vehicle. Our goal is to offer the best quality service and result we can. Some of our popular services include:
Interior
- Complete Interior Detail
- Smoke Odor Removal
- Restorative Interior Cleaning
Gentry's Elite Detailing Paint Correction Process
Step 1
Clean Wheels, Tires & Fenders
Detail starts with a thorough cleaning of the wheel faces, wheel barrels, tires and inner fender liner
Step 7
Step 2: Polishing Phase (Polish)
This will increase shine and clarity by polishing the micro-scratches that are leftover from the compound phase
Step 2
Gentle Foam Hand Wash
Vehicle gets a thick layer of foam and a gentle hand wash (while we clean the jambs, gas cap and remove bugs from paint)
Step 8
Paint Wipe Down
To inspect true condition, we’ll wipe down the paint to remove any leftover polish residue that can be hiding imperfections
Step 3
Chemically Remove Iron Particles
To ensure a clean surface, we remove iron particles from your paint via a chemical decontamination
Step 9
Apply Paint Protection
Based on your choice of protection, we’ll apply a wax, sealant, or durable ceramic coating
Step 4
Clay Bar Treatment
The next step to clean surface is a clay bar treatment to remove any remaining embedded dirt and debris (your paint will feel really smooth)
Step 10
Dress Tires, Plastic & Trim
To give the exterior an extra pop, most of the exterior plastic and trim will be dressed to an even black finish like the tires, fenders and trim (it will not be greasy)
Step 5
Tape Off Sensitive Areas
To decrease polish build up or staining, we’ll tape off and protect any trim/chrome/sensitive areas
Step 11
Clean Exterior Windows & Mirrors
We’ll complete the detail with streak-free glass cleaning on all exterior surfaces
Step 6
Step 1: Compound Phase (Correction)
Safely remove a majority of the swirls and scratches from your paint with a machine polisher, cutting disc and compound
Step 12
Final Touch Ups
We’ll do a final inspection of all exterior surfaces and touch up any areas that need are attention
Gentry's Elite Detailing Paint Correction Process
Step 1
Clean Wheels, Tires & Fenders
Detail starts with a thorough cleaning of the wheel faces, wheel barrels, tires and inner fender liner
Step 2
Gentle Foam Hand Wash
Vehicle gets a thick layer of foam and a gentle hand wash (while we clean the jambs, gas cap and remove bugs from paint)
Step 3
Chemically Remove Iron Particles
To ensure a clean surface, we remove iron particles from your paint via a chemical decontamination
Step 4
Clay Bar Treatment
The next step to clean surface is a clay bar treatment to remove any remaining embedded dirt and debris (your paint will feel really smooth)
Step 5
Tape Off Sensitive Areas
To decrease polish build up or staining, we’ll tape off and protect any trim/chrome/sensitive areas
Step 6
Step 1: Compound Phase (Correction)
Safely remove a majority of the swirls and scratches from your paint with a machine polisher, cutting disc and compound
Step 7
Step 2: Polishing Phase (Polish)
This will increase shine and clarity by polishing the micro-scratches that are leftover from the compound phase
Step 8
Paint Wipe Down
To inspect true condition, we’ll wipe down the paint to remove any leftover polish residue that can be hiding imperfections
Step 9
Apply Paint Protection
Based on your choice of protection, we’ll apply a wax, sealant, or durable ceramic coating
Step 10
Dress Tires, Plastic & Trim
To give the exterior an extra pop, most of the exterior plastic and trim will be dressed to an even black finish like the tires, fenders and trim (it will not be greasy)
Step 11
Clean Exterior Windows & Mirrors
We’ll complete the detail with streak-free glass cleaning on all exterior surfaces
Step 12
Final Touch Ups
We’ll do a final inspection of all exterior surfaces and touch up any areas that need are attention
Daily Driver
Paint Enhancement
This is an entry-level correction service that offers an effective solution for those seeking to restore gloss and remove light swirl marks and oxidation from their vehicles.
This service is particularly beneficial for heavily-driven cars.
Most Popular
1-Step Correction
The 1-Step correction is one of our most in-demand offerings. We apply a heavier polish to remove medium defects from the paint that you won’t get with just an enhancement.
It is ideal for vehicles with moderate swirl marks, light wash scratches, micro marring, and light water etching.
Garage Queen
2-Step Correction
This service involves two stages, a compound stage and a polish stage in order to address severe swirl marks, medium to heavy scratches and light etchings.
Our team of experts will work diligently to ensure a 90% scratch-free finish with an exceptional deep gloss.
Paint Correction Pricing
Price is based on size, condition and type of clear coat. General prices shown below. Please contact us for a more accurate quote.
Small
Mustang/Camry
Paint Enhancement
$250 – $450
1-Step Correction
$300 – $500
2-Step Correction
$500 – $1,000
Medium
Range Rover/Tacoma
Paint Enhancement
$300 – $500
1-Step Correction
$400 – $600
2-Step Correction
$650 – $1,150
Large
Suburban/F-150
Paint Enhancement
$400 – $600
1-Step Correction
$500 – $800
2-Step Correction
$800 – $1,300
Paint Correction FAQ's
Do you offer Ceramic Coatings?
We sure do! This is a fantastic option to protect your paint from the weather. You can read more about our ceramic coatings here. You can also go with the traditional wax or sealant at no additional cost.
How long do the results last?
After the paint is corrected, the next phase is maintenance. Just like you have to change your oil every so many miles you will also have to properly (and routinely) wash and dry your vehicle moving forward to maintain the swirl-free finish of your paint. If not, your back to square one. Check out our maintenance plans here if you would prefer us to take care of it for you plus there are other perks as well to being a maintenance member.
Where are you located?
We are out of Patterson, CA but were a fully mobile detailing service which means we come to you. Whether your at home, work or apartment.
What tools and products do you use?
We use a wide range of machines, pads, polishes, compounds, cleaners, towels and lights that will be used to work on your vehicle. Every car will be different and will yield different methods and tools.
What’s the difference between a wax and a paint correction?
A wax does not remove any swirls or scratches from your paint. It only hides the very light swirls and can be completed in a couple of hours. Paint correction is actually going to remove the swirls in your paint. This is what makes the paint shine like crazy. It also takes a substantial amount of time and energy to complete. Usually one or two full days (depending on size, condition and desired results).
Can you restore my paint
This is going to depend on the condition of your paint. If the clear coat is failing, which can be visible cracks, or a very faded look then unfortunately there’s not much we can do. At this point the panel will have to be repainted.
That being said, there’s other times where the panel is completely oxidized, it looks too far gone, but with some polishing we can completely restore the gloss. This is why we prefer to inspect the vehicle in person.