Service
Paint Correction in Jacksonville, FL
Machine polishing that removes defects instead of hiding them.
Paint correction uses a machine polisher and abrasives to level a microscopic amount of clear coat, removing the defects that scatter light. That is what brings back depth and gloss, especially on dark colors that show every wash mark under Florida sun.
It is different from a glaze or filler product that hides defects temporarily. Correction changes the paint itself, so the results do not wash away.
What correction can improve
Swirl marks from automatic washes and dirty towels, light scratches you cannot catch with a fingernail, oxidation and haze on older single-stage paint, water spot etching, and buffer trails from previous work.
Deep scratches through the clear coat, rock chips and paint transfer from a parking-lot scrape are not correction candidates and need body shop work.
Working safely on Florida paint
Sun-baked clear coat can be thinner than expected, especially on roofs, hoods and rear decks of older vehicles parked outdoors. We work conservatively, test a section first, and choose the least aggressive combination that achieves the result.
Protecting the result
Freshly corrected paint is bare and unprotected. It should be sealed or coated the same day, otherwise the finish you just paid for starts collecting contamination immediately.
What this includes
- Test section before full correction
- One-step and multi-step options
- Focus on swirls, haze, oxidation and light scratches
- Protection applied immediately after polishing
- Honest assessment of what cannot be corrected
Frequently asked questions
How long does paint correction take?
A one-step is usually a full day. Multi-step correction on a larger vehicle can run across two days.
Will every scratch disappear?
No. If a scratch catches your fingernail, it is usually too deep to remove safely.
Do I need correction before a ceramic coating?
In most cases yes, because the coating will preserve whatever the paint looks like at installation.
Where we perform this service
Paint Correction is available across Duval County and into Clay and St. Johns counties. Popular areas include Downtown Jacksonville, Riverside, Avondale, San Marco, Mandarin, Southside.
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