Paint correction
At Ceramicar we offer only the highest quality in-house paint correction in our fully equipped automotive workshop. We restore scratched, faded or damaged paintwork to a slick, mirror-like finish.
Where the marks come from
Most of the imperfections we see are inflicted by automatic or DIY car washes and poor wash technique. Sponges trap dirt and grit between the sponge and the paint, which scratches the surface and leaves swirl marks, or worse, deep scratches and webbing.
Swirl marks show up under an inspection light long before you see them in daylight.
The four stages
- 01
Stage 1
3 to 5 hours
Suits cars already in good condition with very minimal to no swirl marks, looking for a gloss enhancement. Stage 1 is not enough to remove swirl marks from dark coloured cars.
- 02
Stage 2
5 to 7 hours
Suits cars with minor to moderate swirl marks and light scratches. Cutting and polishing of imperfections, followed by machine polishing to remove swirls and webbing.
- 03
Stage 3
7 to 14 hours
Suits cars in poor condition with deeper scratches, heavy swirling or faded paintwork. Cutting and polishing of imperfections, followed by machine polishing to remove swirls and webbing.
- 04
Stage 4
7 to 14 hours
Same starting point as Stage 3, with DA machine polishing added to remove swirls, webbing and marring.
FAQ
Common questions
4 answers · Windsor Gardens workshop
Paint correction is the process of using specialised machine polishers and compounds to remove defects from a vehicle clear coat, including swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, water spots and surface haze. The result is improved gloss, clarity and depth of finish.
Book the car in
Pick a package online, or call and we will work out what your paint actually needs.
- Drop off
- Please drop your car off between 8:30 and 10:00 am.
- Open
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pmSaturday by appointment
- Bookings
- Phone lines and online bookings 24 hours.