One-Step Paint Enhancement
A single polishing step that brings back gloss and clarity and reduces lighter swirls and haze. A good fit for newer or well kept paint, and the polish included in our Polished Ceramic packages.
Correction and Polishing
Paint Correction and Polishing
Restore clarity and depth to tired paint, and give a ceramic coating a better finish to protect.
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Careful polishing
Paint correction improves the appearance of automotive paint through careful machine polishing.
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Visible defects
It may reduce the appearance of swirl marks, haze, oxidation, and other visible defects in the finish.
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Matched to the paint
The level of correction depends on the paint's condition and what you want to achieve.
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Honest limits
Some defects may be too deep, or unsafe to remove completely without risking the paint.
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Inspection first
We look at the finish before recommending a process, so the work fits the vehicle.
How It Works
What Paint Correction Actually Does
Most dull or hazy paint is not worn out. The clear coat on top has picked up fine scratches from washing, drying, and everyday use. Under light, those scratches show up as swirls and cloudiness.
Correction uses a machine polisher and polish to carefully level a very thin layer of that clear coat, so light reflects evenly again. The result is a deeper, clearer, glossier finish, and a better surface for a ceramic coating to lock in.
Multi-Stage Correction
Several compounding and polishing steps for paint with heavier swirls, scratches, or oxidation. It takes more time and removes more defects, finishing with a refining polish for gloss.
What It Cannot Fix
Rock chips, scratches that go through the clear coat, and peeling or failing clear coat need paint work, not polishing. We will tell you up front what can and cannot be improved.
Current Listings
Correction Services and Pricing
Prices shown reflect current online listings and may depend on vehicle size, condition, preparation requirements, and selected options. Confirm the final service and price with 302 Ceramic Coating LLC.
Paint Correction and Polishing
| Coupe | $300 |
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| Sedan, midsize SUV, or two-door truck | $350 |
| Large SUV or four-door truck | $375 |
Package details are listed in the service portal. See current description (opens in a new tab)
| Coupe | $800 |
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| Sedan | $900 |
| Midsize SUV or two-door truck | $1,000 |
| Four-door truck | $1,100 |
| Large SUV | $1,200 |
| Large van | $1,300 |
Package details are listed in the service portal. See current description (opens in a new tab)
Planning to protect the finish afterward? See our ceramic coating options, including polished ceramic services that combine preparation and protection.
Related Services
Request a Paint Assessment
Send a few photos of the finish by text, or call to talk through what you are seeing. We will recommend an approach after looking at the paint.