Paint Correction & Car Polishing
What is Paint Correction?
At Proficient Details, we specialise in professional paint correction and polishing services that bring your vehicle’s paintwork back to life. Whether your car is suffering from swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, or dull paint, our mobile service delivers showroom-quality results—right at your doorstep.
Paint correction is a meticulous process that removes imperfections from your car’s clear coat. These imperfections include:
Swirl marks
Light scratches
Oxidation
Water spots
Holograms or buffer trails
Faded or dull paint
Using high-quality compounds, polishing machines, and years of expertise, we carefully level out the clear coat to eliminate these defects and reveal a deep, glossy finish underneath.
Our Types of Paint Corrections
We offer three stages of paint correction depending on your vehicle’s condition and your desired result:
Stage 1 – Enhancement Polish:
A single-stage machine polish designed to enhance gloss and remove light swirl marks.
Ideal for newer vehicles or those in good condition
Restores shine and clarity with minimal correction
A great base before applying wax or ceramic coating
Stage 2 – Minor Correction:
This stage removes around 60–80% of visible defects.
Dual-stage polishing: compounding + refining
Targets medium swirl marks, light scratches, and oxidation
Recommended for daily drivers with moderate imperfections
Stage 3 – Major Correction:
Our most intensive option, removing 90–95% of paint defects.
Multi-step machine polishing
Corrects heavy swirl marks, deep scratches, and severe oxidation
Ideal for older vehicles, neglected paintwork, or preparing for ceramic coating
How We Correct the paint on your vehicle
Every vehicle is unique, and so is our approach. Here’s how we tackle paint correction and polishing:
1. Thorough Wash & Decontamination
We begin with a pH-neutral wash, followed by a clay bar treatment to remove embedded contaminants from the paint.
2. Paint Inspection & Measurement
We inspect your paint under proper lighting and measure paint thickness to determine the safest and most effective approach.
3. Machine Polishing
Using dual-action polishers, cutting compounds, and finishing polishes, we carry out a multi-stage process to correct paint defects.
4. Final Polish & Paint Protection
We finish with a refining polish and seal your paint with a wax or paint protection product. For long-term protection, we recommend adding our Ceramic Coating service using GTECHNIQ products.
Commonly Asked Paint Correction Questions
Depending on the level of correction, it can take anywhere from 6 hours (Stage 1) to a full day (Stage 3). We’ll advise you at the time of booking.
Yes—when done by a professional. We measure paint thickness and use safe techniques to ensure no damage occurs to your clear coat.
It will remove or significantly reduce most surface-level imperfections. Deep scratches that go beyond the clear coat may not be completely removed but can be improved.
With proper maintenance and regular washing, the results can last for 6–12 months or longer. Applying a ceramic coating can dramatically extend this.
Absolutely. In fact, we recommend correcting your paint before applying any ceramic coating to ensure a flawless, long-lasting finish
If you notice swirl marks, dullness, or visible scratches in direct sunlight or under streetlights, your car could benefit from paint correction. A simple flashlight test can reveal surface imperfections.
Absolutely. Older cars often benefit the most from paint correction. Restoring the paint can breathe new life into your vehicle, increase resale value, and make it look years younger.
Yes, but we recommend waiting at least 24–48 hours before washing if no protective layer has been applied. If ceramic coating is added, follow the aftercare instructions provided.
Use a pH-neutral car shampoo, avoid automated car washes, dry the car with clean micro fibre towels, and top up protection with wax or sealant every few months—or opt for ceramic coating for longer-lasting results.
Yes, we offer ongoing maintenance detailing services to keep your paint looking fresh and protected. Ask us about packages that include regular washes and top-up protection.
