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Starting at $600

Paint correction in Snohomish

Machine polishing that reduces swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation and other surface imperfections and restores paint clarity and gloss. It starts at $600, and we give you a final quote after we inspect the paint.

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More than a wash

A powerful polish for the clear coat

A wash cleans the surface of your paint. Paint correction works on the clear coat itself.

What paint correction fixes

  • Water spots
  • Swirl marks
  • Micro scratches
  • Surface defects
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The service

What paint correction includes

In this service we use a professional machine-polishing process that improves your vehicle's paint by reducing swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation and other surface imperfections. It restores paint clarity, enhances gloss and creates a smoother-looking finish. It is also an excellent preparation step before applying a ceramic coating.

Best for

  • Vehicles with swirl marks from improper washing
  • Cars with dull, faded-looking or oxidized paint
  • Vehicles with light scratches and minor surface imperfections
  • Owners who want to restore paint clarity and shine
  • Vehicles being prepared for ceramic coating

Machine polishing

Paint Correction

What's included

  • Exterior hand wash
  • Paint decontamination to remove bonded contaminants
  • Paint inspection to evaluate the condition of the finish
  • Machine polishing using the appropriate compounds and polishes
  • Reduction of swirl marks, light scratches and oxidation, depending on paint condition
  • Final paint inspection to evaluate the results

Starting at$600

Confirmed after we inspect the vehicle

Book Paint Correction
Not included
  • Deep scratch removal when defects extend too far into the paint
  • Touch-up paint, repainting or bodywork
  • Wet sanding or advanced defect removal unless quoted separately
  • Interior detailing or engine bay cleaning
Conditions
  • Heavily scratched, oxidized or neglected paint may require additional labor and incur additional charges
  • Inspection is required before providing a final quote
  • We cannot guarantee removal of every scratch or imperfection

Two levels

2 Stage or 3 Stage

Both include the same wash and prep, listed below. Choose by how much of the damage you want removed. The percentages are approximate: we cannot guarantee removal of every scratch or imperfection.

2 Stage Paint Correction

About50%

of scratches and imperfections removed, with extreme shine

Quote for 2 Stage

3 Stage Paint Correction

About90%

of scratches and imperfections removed, with extreme shine

Quote for 3 Stage

Included with both

  • Hand wash, dried with absorbent towels
  • Door jambs wiped
  • Clean wheels
  • Windows, mirrors and tire dressing
  • Clay bar paint decontamination
  • Relieve swirl marks and protect paint

Related service

Ceramic coating

Our exterior ceramic coat is extremely hard and durable, and it contains graphene, which increases the longevity of the product.

See the packages
  • Environmental contaminant protection
  • Hydrophobic and UV protective coating
  • Scratch resistance and protection
  • Increased glossy shine

Packages starting at $650, confirmed in person

Paint correction questions

How much does paint correction cost?

Paint correction starts at $600. We give you a final quote after we inspect the paint, because heavily scratched, oxidized or neglected paint may require additional labor. Request a quote, or call or text (425) 588-8504.

Can I add paint correction to an exterior detail?

Yes. It is one of our exterior extras. Mention it when you ask for a quote and we will price it with your detail.

Do you offer a one stage polish?

Yes. A single-stage machine polish is part of the Diamond Exterior Detail. A one stage polish is also one of our exterior extras: reach out for a free quote. See all exterior extras. The One Stage Polish with a ceramic coat is on the ceramic coating page, starting at $650, confirmed after we inspect the paint.

Quotes

Request a quote

Tell us about your vehicle and the work you have in mind, and we will follow up with pricing and available times. Prefer to talk it through? Call or text anytime during business hours.

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Email
fredy@silverdmobiledetail.com
Location
21806 99th Ave SE, Snohomish, WA 98296Mobile detailing across Snohomish and King County
Hours
Mon to Sat, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMClosed Sunday
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