Paint Correction & Cut and Polish in Canberra
Why Does My Car Need Paint Correction?
Professional paint correction removes the swirl marks, light scratches, water spots and oxidation that make paint look dull. It goes far beyond a wash or a quick polish: the clear coat is machine polished until the defects are gone and the gloss is back.
Paint correction at our Fyshwick studio starts from $399.99, and most cars are finished in one to two business days.
What Is Paint Correction?
Paint correction is a machine cut and polish. Swirls and light scratches sit in the clear coat, the top layer of your paint. A cutting compound levels that surface, then a finishing polish refines it, removing only a very thin layer of clear coat. Defects that have gone through the clear coat, such as deep scratches and stone chips, can’t be polished out and need paint repair instead.
What Paint Correction Fixes
Swirl Marks
Fine circular scratches caused by automatic car washes, dirty wash mitts, drying with a dry or dusty towel, and poor polishing.
Hard Water Spots
Minerals in water dry on the paint and etch into the clear coat, leaving marks that washing won’t remove.
Oxidation
Canberra’s strong summer UV, bird droppings, tree sap and road grime break down the clear coat over time, leaving the paint hazy and dull.
Scratches
Light scratches from car washes, branches and everyday use. If a scratch hasn’t gone through the clear coat, it can usually be polished out.
The Benefits of Paint Correction
Paint correction removes years of wear in a day or two. The benefits:
- Swirl marks and buffer marks removed
- Light scratches and marks removed
- Hard water spots removed
- Deeper gloss and clarity, and a clean surface ready for ceramic coating or paint protection film
Paint Correction Cost in Canberra
Paint correction starts from $399.99. The final price depends on:
- The size of your car
- The condition of the paint, because heavier swirls and scratches need more cutting
- Whether you add protection afterwards, such as a ceramic coating
Send us your car’s details through the form below and we’ll give you an exact quote.
Protect It After Correction: Ceramic Coating or PPF
Paint correction removes the damage, but it doesn’t stop it coming back. Two ways to protect the finish:
- Ceramic coating adds gloss and protects against UV, water spots and wash marks. Paint correction is part of the prep for every ceramic coating we apply.
- Paint protection film (PPF) goes on the high-impact areas to stop stone chips. The paint is corrected first, because swirls and scratches show through clear film.
Paint Correction FAQs
How much does paint correction cost in Canberra?
Paint correction starts from $399.99. Larger cars and heavily marked paint take more time, so send us your car’s details for an exact quote.
How long does paint correction take?
Most cars are finished in one to two business days.
Is cut and polish the same as paint correction?
Yes. Cut and polish is the common Australian name for machine polishing with a cutting compound and then a finishing polish, which is what paint correction is.
Can paint correction remove every scratch?
It removes defects in the clear coat, such as swirl marks, light scratches and water spots. Scratches that have gone through the clear coat, and stone chips, can’t be polished out.
Should I get ceramic coating after paint correction?
If you want the finish to last, yes. Correction removes the damage; a ceramic coating or paint protection film helps stop it coming back.