Paint Correction Brisbane | Remove Swirls & Scratches

What It Removes

Swirl marks Light to deep scratches Oxidation & faded paint Water spots & calcium deposits Paint transfer Overspray Bird-dropping etching Holograms & buffer trails

Correction Levels

Level 1 — Enhancement (approx. 8 hours): heavy cut and refinement stages for moderate defects, boosting gloss and lifting lighter swirls.

Level 2 — Correction (approx. 16 hours): removes deeper scratches and oxidation, restoring full paint clarity.

Level 3 — Restoration (20+ hours): our most advanced option, addressing severe defects including orange peel, heavy oxidation and deep imperfections.

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Our Process

Decontamination
Two-stage wash to strip dirt, fallout and bonded contaminants before any correction starts.
Surface Preparation
Specialised cleaners remove oils and residue so the paint is ready to work on.
Thickness Measurement
Paint thickness is measured with a digital gauge, so every cut stays within safe limits.
Machine Correction
Multiple polishing stages — heavy cut, medium cut and finishing — lift defects in a controlled sequence.
Final Finishing
The surface is refined to a mirror-like finish and prepped for ceramic coating if required.

Before & After

Drag the slider to see hard water staining and calcium etching lifted from a Range Rover's bonnet, restoring a clear, even reflection.

Range Rover bonnet with visible hard water staining and calcium deposits before treatment

Same Range Rover bonnet after calcium deposit removal, with a clear even finish

Before After

Why Paint Correction Matters

Daily driving leaves swirl marks, water spots and oxidation that dull even a well-maintained paint job. Correction removes these defects at the source instead of masking them, restoring the kind of depth and clarity you can see in the results below.

Corrected Toyota Hilux with deep gloss finish under the workshop's hexagon light rig

Deep red Ford Mustang GT with a mirror gloss finish after paint correction

Pricing

Based on vehicle size (Small / Medium / Large). Caravans, motorbikes and specialty vehicles are quoted individually.

Package	Small	Medium	Large
Level 1 — Enhancement	$490	$550	$600
Level 2 — Correction	$590	$650	$700
Level 3 — Restoration	$790	$850	$900

We recommend a 20H graphene ceramic coating straight after correction to lock in the finish. Caravans, motorbikes and specialty vehicles — personalised quote.

Correction Stages

Heavy cut removes scratches, oxidation and paint transfer. Medium cut improves clarity, removes haze and adds depth. Finishing refines the surface for a mirror-like result. For wavy or orange-peel texture, we use wet sanding to bring the panel back to a glass-like finish.

Benefits

Permanent removal of scratches, swirl marks and oxidation
Restores a genuine showroom-quality finish
Improves overall appearance and increases resale value
The ideal preparation step before ceramic coating

Why Choose Us

We use specialist tools and digital thickness measurement to correct paint safely, even on heavily damaged panels, from a dedicated indoor workshop in West End — serving Brisbane CBD and the surrounding suburbs. We also offer ION7 window tinting, blocking up to 99% of harmful UV, on request alongside your correction.

Measured Precision, Multi-Stage Correction, Mirror Gloss

Paint correction is a controlled refinement of your clear coat — not basic polishing. Our process measures paint thickness before a single cut is made, so every stage removes defects without taking off more paint than necessary, leaving a surface ready for long-term protection.

Paint thickness measured first

A digital gauge checks your clear coat before correction starts, keeping every stage safe and controlled.

Multiple polishing stages

Heavy cut, medium cut and finishing passes work together to lift defects without over-correcting.

Minimal paint removal

Defects are removed without stripping away more clear coat than the correction genuinely needs.

Prepares paint for ceramic coating

A corrected surface is the ideal base for our 20H graphene ceramic coating, locking in the result for years.

Glass-like, mirror finish

Wet sanding and final polishing stages leave orange peel and wavy texture looking genuinely flat and deep.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is paint correction?

Paint correction is machine polishing that removes a very thin layer of clear coat to level out swirl marks, light scratches, water spotting and oxidation, so the paint reflects evenly again.

Can every scratch be removed?

Not every one. Swirls and light scratches usually come out completely. A scratch that has gone through the clear coat can often be reduced, but not erased, and we tell you that before we start.

Will the swirl marks come back?

The defects we remove are gone for good, but poor washing can put new ones in. A ceramic coating after correction makes the paint harder to mark and easier to wash safely.

How long does paint correction take?

It depends on the size of the vehicle and the condition of the paint. Heavily marked paint needs more stages than a car with light swirls, and we confirm the time with your quote.

Ready to restore your paint?

Get a quote for your vehicle, or give us a call to talk through the right correction level.

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Paint Correction