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Paint Correction & Protection / Three Step Paint Correction

Three Step Paint Correction.

Our most thorough correction: three machine polishing stages for paint that needs the deepest defect removal and the highest clarity its clear coat allows.

Cut, polish, refine

A three step correction gives each job its own stage. The first stage cuts with an aggressive pad and compound to level deep swirling, heavy oxidation, and scratches. The second stage polishes out the marring the cut leaves behind. The third stage refines the finish with the finest pad and polish, bringing the paint to a level of depth and clarity that one or two stages cannot reach.

This is the treatment for show cars, dark paint that shows every flaw, neglected finishes being brought all the way back, and owners who want the closest thing to perfect.

Priced by size, confirmed at inspection

Pricing runs by vehicle size: cars, mid size SUVs, large SUVs and trucks, and oversized trucks like the F-250, F-350, and Ram 2500 and 3500. As with all correction work, those numbers are starting points; we inspect panel by panel and confirm the final price before any machine touches the vehicle.

Paint corrected to this level deserves protection. A ceramic coating on top locks in the finish for years.

What's included

  • Wash and full decontamination before polishing
  • Panel-by-panel paint inspection
  • Cutting stage: heavy compound for deep defects and oxidation
  • Polishing stage: removes marring left by the cut
  • Refining stage: final polish for maximum gloss and clarity

All prices are suggested starting rates. Final price depends on vehicle size and condition; heavily soiled vehicles, excessive pet hair, or additional paint correction may increase the price. "From" items and specialty services are quoted after a quick inspection.

FAQ

Good questions.

Anything else? Ask when you reach out and we will give you a straight answer.

Two step handles heavier defects on most vehicles. Three step is for paint with the deepest defects, dark colors where every haze shows, or owners after a show-level finish. We recommend the lesser option whenever it will genuinely get you there.
Heavy duty pickups like the Ford F-250 and F-350 and the Ram 2500 and 3500. More paint surface means more polishing time, which is why they have their own tier.
We strongly recommend it. A ceramic coating protects the corrected finish for years and makes it far easier to keep looking this way.
Black Porsche Panamera driving on a highway

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Schedule your appointment for Three Step Paint Correction. Wexford & the North Hills of Pittsburgh.

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