Detailing can remove or reduce light clear-coat scratches, oxidation and swirl marks through machine polishing. It cannot safely erase every deep scratch. If a defect has cut through the clear coat or catches a fingernail aggressively, touch-up or bodywork may be the honest answer.
How paint correction works
Machine correction levels a microscopic amount of damaged clear coat around a defect, improving how light reflects. A one-step enhancement prioritizes gloss. Two-step correction compounds and then refines. Condition-matched correction adjusts the process after inspection.
TheWashMen correction pricing
- One-step paint enhancement add-on: $150.
- Two-step paint correction add-on: $300.
- Condition-matched paint correction add-on: $500.
- Exterior Paint Correction package: starts at $499.
What correction will not fix
Missing paint, deep chips, cracked clear coat and severe etching may need touch-up, repainting or specialist repair. A reputable detailer protects paint thickness instead of chasing perfection at any cost.
Protecting the corrected finish
After correction, protection helps preserve the clarity you paid for. Options range from sealant and spray ceramic to a professional multi-layer coating. Safe washing is equally important because poor wash technique can recreate swirls.
Get a clear recommendation
TheWashMen serves Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Sacramento and nearby communities with mobile service at your location. If you are unsure which level fits, send the vehicle year, make, model and a few condition details. We will recommend the clearest next step without pushing work the vehicle does not need.