Restore Depth, Clarity and Gloss to Your Vehicle’s Paint
Seattle’s weather, road conditions, and everyday driving can leave your car’s paint looking dull, scratched or swirled. Our professional paint correction (cut & polish) service in Seattle is designed to safely remove imperfection and restore a true showroom-quality finish.
What is Paint Correction?
Paint correction – sometimes called “cut and polish” – is a multi-stage polishing process
that eliminates defects in your vehicle’s clear coat, including:
1980’s Honda Hood -before and after paint correction
Swirl marks and micro-scratches
Oxidation and fading from UV exposure
Light surface scratches and etching
Swirl marks and micro-scratches
Water spots and mineral deposits
Holograms from poor polishing or washes
Why Choose Mr. Detail for
Paint Correction in Seattle?
Certified Experts
Skilled technicians with years of experience correcting high-end finishes and daily drivers alike.
Premium Tools & Compounds
We use industry-leading polishing systems to ensure safe, effective results.
Tailored Approach
Each vehicle receives a customized multi-stage process based on paint condition and desired outcome.
Perfect Prep for Coatings
Paint correction is the ideal foundation before applying ceramic coating or paint protection film (PPF) for maximum results.
Results You Can Expect
Black Audi Coupe – before and after paint correction
Dramatically enhanced gloss and color depth
Removal of visible swirls, haze, and scratches
A smooth, mirror-like finish
Increased resale value and overal appearance
Our Paint Correction Process
1. Inspection & Paint Depth Measurement
Assess condition and plan correction stages.
2. Decontamination Wash and Clay Bar
Remove bonded contaminants from the surface.
3. Cutting/Polishing Stages
Use professional compounds and machine polishers to level imperfections. Refine the finish for clarity and depth.
4. Protection
Apply a sealant or ceramic coating for long-term preservation.
Paint Correction Pricing
1-STAGE
$425
for extra small car
The 1-stage polish is a quick and effective solution for minor imperfections. It involves a single pass with a machine polisher to remove light surface defects and bring back a decent amount of gloss and clarity to the paint.
What it Removes: Light swirl marks, minor scratches, and oxidiation.
Recommended For: Vehicles with well-maintained paint that need a refresh or light correction.
Benefits: Restores gloss and adds a level of protection to the paint in a cost-effective, time-efficient process.
small – $525
medium – $ 625
large – $725
extra-large – $825
other – ask for quote
2-STAGE
$725
for extra small car
The 2-stage polish is a more comprehensive correction process for moderate imperfections. It involves two passes – one with a compound to cut through deeper defects and another with a fine polish to enhance the gloss and finish.
What it Removes: Deeper swirl marks, light scratches, osidation, and water spots.
Recommended For: Cars with visible paint damage that require more attention but don’t need full correction.
Benefits: Offers a significant improvementin both clarity and gloss, ideal for cars that need more than a simple refresh.
small – $825
medium – $ 925
large – $1025
extra-large – $1125
other – ask for quote
3-STAGE
$1025
for extra small car
The 3-stage paint polish is a complete corrective service, perfect for vehicles with heavy imperfections or those needing a showroom-level finish. This process involves three passes: an aggressive compound to remove deep defects, a medium polish to refine the surface, and a finishing polish to bring out the highest level of gloss and depth.
What it Removes: Heavy swirl marks, deep scratches, oxidation, and paint defects.
Recommended For: Vehicles with significant paint damage, including older cars, or cars prepping for resale or special events.
Benefits: Restores the paint to a near-perfect condition, leaving a brilliant, mirror-like shine.
small – $1125
medium – $1225
large – $1325
extra-large – $1425
other – ask for quote
SPOT POLISH
$100/hr
minimum 1 hour
- scuff marks
- isolated scratches (wet sand if applicable)
- scuff marks
- bird/bug etching
- tree sap/pitch etching
- paint transfer
- other paint related defects
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Car Sizes
EXTRA-SMALL
two-seater, single cab
SMALL
standard coupes and sedans, small sports cars
MEDIUM
wagons, crossovers, and compact suv’s
LARGE
full-size suv’s, small-trucks, 3rd row vehicles
EXTRA-LARGE
extended suv’s, large-trucks, mini vans
OTHER
exotics, cargo vans, box trucks, sprinter vans, bus, rv’s, motorhomes