Professional Paint Correction Service in Los Angeles

Bring your car’s paint back to life with expert paint correction, paint polishing, and scratch removal. Whether you’re preparing for ceramic coating or just want your car to look its best, FirmDetailing delivers flawless results — right to your driveway.

What Is Paint Correction?

Paint correction is a professional process that removes imperfections from your vehicle’s paint finish. This includes swirl marks, light scratches, water spots, oxidation, and surface dullness.

Using machine polishing and paint-safe compounds, we restore your car’s paint to a deep, reflective gloss — often better than showroom condition.

Perfect for vehicles with visible wear and tear or prepping for ceramic coating.

Signs You Need Paint Correction

If you notice any of the following, our paint correction service can help:

  • Swirl marks under sunlight

  • Light scratches around door handles or bumpers

  • Hazy or dull paint

  • Water spot etching

  • Faded shine from sun exposure

Our Paint Correction Process | Step-by-Step

Our paint correction service is designed to remove surface imperfections and restore your car’s paint to a deep, glossy finish. Here's how the process works, even if you're brand new to car detailing:

1. Initial Paint Inspection

We start by closely examining your vehicle’s paint under specialized lighting. This helps us identify:

  • Swirl marks

  • Light scratches

  • Oxidation (dullness)

  • Water spots or etched marks

We’ll determine how severe the damage is and whether your car needs a single-stage or multi-stage paint polishing process.

2. Pre-Wash & Decontamination

Before polishing, we thoroughly clean your car to remove any dirt, grime, or surface contaminants.

  • Foam pre-wash to loosen dirt

  • Hand wash using the two-bucket method

  • Clay bar treatment to remove embedded particles like brake dust, tree sap, or overspray that you can’t see but can feel on the paint

This ensures the surface is smooth and safe to polish — reducing the risk of creating more scratches during the correction process.

3. Paint Correction (Machine Polishing)

Now we get to the heart of the service: polishing the paint to remove imperfections.

Depending on the level of damage:

  • Single-Stage Correction uses one polishing compound to remove most light scratches and swirls in one pass

  • Multi-Stage Correction involves a cutting compound (for deeper scratches) followed by a refining polish (for extra shine)

We use professional-grade machines and pads that gently level the clear coat without damaging the paint.

This step removes:

  • Swirl marks caused by automatic car washes or improper hand-washing

  • Light to moderate surface scratches

  • Oxidation or dull, chalky areas

  • Holograms or hazing from previous bad polishing jobs

4. Panel Wipe & Gloss Inspection

After polishing, we wipe each panel with an alcohol-based solution to remove any leftover polishing oils. This ensures we’re seeing true paint clarity, not just temporary shine.

We inspect the entire vehicle again under lights to confirm uniform gloss and correction quality.

5. Optional: Ceramic Coating or Wax Sealant

Once the correction is complete, your paint is in its best possible condition — but it still needs protection.

We recommend:

  • Ceramic coating for long-term protection (up to 4 years)

    This step locks in your results and helps keep your vehicle looking amazing with less maintenance.

    The entire process takes several hours, depending on your vehicle's size and paint condition — but the results are dramatic and long-lasting.

Paint Correction Pricing

  • Single Stage Correction

    Removes 50-70% of light imperfections

    $249.99

  • Two Stage Correction

    Removes 85-95% of deeper scratches, swirl marks, and oxidation

    $449.99

📍 Service Areas – Mobile Detailing in Los Angeles & Orange County

We proudly offer professional mobile auto detailing services throughout the following cities in Los Angeles County and Orange County, California:

    • Alhambra

    • Arcadia

    • Artesia

    • Azusa

    • Baldwin Park

    • Bell

    • Bell Gardens

    • Bellflower

    • Beverly Hills

    • Burbank

    • Calabasas

    • Carson

    • Cerritos

    • Claremont

    • Commerce

    • Compton

    • Covina

    • Cudahy

    • Culver City

    • Diamond Bar

    • Downey

    • Duarte

    • El Monte

    • El Segundo

    • Gardena

    • Glendale

    • Glendora

    • Hawthorne

    • Hermosa Beach

    • Hidden Hills

    • Huntington Park

    • Industry

    • Inglewood

    • Irwindale

    • La Cañada Flintridge

    • La Habra Heights

    • La Mirada

    • La Puente

    • La Verne

    • Lakewood

    • Lancaster

    • Lawndale

    • Lomita

    • Long Beach

    • Los Angeles

    • Lynwood

    • Malibu

    • Manhattan Beach

    • Maywood

    • Monrovia

    • Montebello

    • Monterey Park

    • Norwalk

    • Palmdale

    • Palos Verdes Estates

    • Paramount

    • Pasadena

    • Pico Rivera

    • Pomona

    • Rancho Palos Verdes

    • Redondo Beach

    • Rolling Hills

    • Rolling Hills Estates

    • Rosemead

    • San Dimas

    • San Fernando

    • San Gabriel

    • San Marino

    • Santa Clarita

    • Santa Fe Springs

    • Santa Monica

    • Sierra Madre

    • Signal Hill

    • South El Monte

    • South Gate

    • South Pasadena

    • Temple City

    • Torrance

    • Vernon

    • Walnut

    • West Covina

    • West Hollywood

    • Westlake Village

    • Whittier

    • Aliso Viejo

    • Anaheim

    • Brea

    • Buena Park

    • Costa Mesa

    • Cypress

    • Dana Point

    • Fountain Valley

    • Fullerton

    • Garden Grove

    • Huntington Beach

    • Irvine

    • La Habra

    • La Palma

    • Laguna Beach

    • Laguna Hills

    • Laguna Niguel

    • Laguna Woods

    • Lake Forest

    • Los Alamitos

    • Mission Viejo

    • Newport Beach

    • Orange

    • Placentia

    • Rancho Santa Margarita

    • San Clemente

    • San Juan Capistrano

    • Santa Ana

    • Seal Beach

    • Stanton

    • Tustin

    • Villa Park

    • Westminster

    • Yorba Linda

Paint Correction Service – Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is paint correction?

Paint correction is the professional process of removing imperfections from a vehicle’s paint, including swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, and water spots. This is done using specialized machine polishing equipment and compounds to restore depth, clarity, and gloss to your paint.

2. Is paint correction the same as waxing or detailing?

No. While waxing temporarily adds shine and protection, paint correction physically removes imperfections from the clear coat using polishing machines. It's a much more intensive and long-lasting process than a typical wax or basic detail.

3. What types of paint damage can be corrected?

Our paint polishing and scratch removal services can correct:

  • Swirl marks

  • Light to moderate scratches

  • Oxidation (faded or dull paint)

  • Water spots and light etching

  • Holograms and polishing haze

Deep gouges or chips that go below the clear coat may require touch-up paint or bodywork.

4. How long does paint correction take?

It depends on your vehicle’s condition and size. Most single-stage corrections take 3–5 hours. Multi-stage paint correction (for heavier damage) can take 6–10 hours or be split over two sessions.

5. Is paint correction safe for my car’s paint?

Yes — when done by a trained professional using the correct tools, paint correction is completely safe. We use precise polishing techniques to ensure we only remove a safe amount of clear coat.

6. Can you fix all scratches?

We can safely remove most light to moderate scratches, especially those in the clear coat layer. However, deep scratches that catch your fingernail may require touch-up paint or repainting — we’ll let you know during your inspection.

7. Will paint correction make my car look new again?

In many cases, yes. Proper paint polishing can dramatically restore gloss, depth, and clarity — making older or poorly maintained vehicles look showroom-ready again.

8. What happens after paint correction?

Once corrected, your paint is vulnerable if left unprotected. We strongly recommend applying:

We offer both as convenient add-ons.

9. How much does paint correction cost?

Our paint correction pricing:

  • Single-Stage Correction – $249.99

  • Two-Stage Correction – $449.99

Final cost depends on the size of your vehicle and the condition of the paint. A full quote is provided after inspection.

10. Do you offer mobile paint correction near me?

Yes! We offer mobile paint correction services across Los Angeles, including Pasadena, Long Beach, Glendale, Inglewood, and more. We bring everything needed to your home or office — no shop visit required.

Want to Lock In Your Results? Add Ceramic Coating for Long-Term Protection

After your paint has been corrected and polished to perfection, it’s the ideal time to protect it with a ceramic coating.

While paint correction removes imperfections, ceramic coating prevents them from coming back by adding a durable, hydrophobic shield over your paint. It:

  • Protects against UV rays, bird droppings, tree sap, and water spots

  • Keeps your car cleaner for longer

  • Makes washing incredibly easy (dirt and water slide right off)

  • Preserves the shine you just invested in

Think of ceramic coating as the armor your newly polished paint deserves.

Not Ready for Full Paint Correction? Try Our Clay and Wax Service

If your paint has only light contamination or surface dullness — but no major scratches or swirl marks — our Clay and Wax Detail is a great alternative.

This service offers:

  • Clay bar decontamination to remove rough texture, overspray, and road grime

  • High-gloss machine-applied wax for enhanced shine and water beading

  • Smooth, slick finish that feels freshly detailed

It’s ideal for:

  • Newer cars with minimal paint damage

  • Maintenance between larger details

  • Seasonal refreshes before or after harsh weather

It’s a great way to restore gloss and protection without the time or cost of full paint correction or polishing.

Clay and Wax Package – $174.99

We know the connivence that comes with the ability to pay with whichever method you feel most comfortable with. That is why we made sure to implement all widely used methods of payment so you can confidently book your appointment.

We also allow for services to be paid online for a completely contactless payment. Just be sure to let us know and we’ll send over an invoice so you can have the most of connivence we have to offer.

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