Paint Correction
Restore Your Vehicle’s Original Shine and Remove Imperfections
Packages from $600
At Logan’s Auto Detailing & Coating, our expert paint correction services are designed to restore your vehicle’s paintwork to its original, flawless condition. Whether you’re dealing with swirl marks, minor scratches, or oxidation, our correction techniques bring back the brilliance and gloss your car deserves. With 12 years of experience, we specialize in using advanced tools and techniques to remove defects and imperfections, making your vehicle look like new.
What is Paint Correction?
What Does Paint Correction Do?
Removes Swirl Marks and Scratches
Light scratches and swirl marks are common from regular washing and drying. Paint correction eliminates these imperfections, bringing out the flawless finish underneath.Restores Faded or Oxidized Paint
Over time, exposure to UV rays and environmental contaminants can cause your vehicle’s paint to oxidize and fade. Paint correction removes this layer, revealing fresh, vibrant paint.Enhances Gloss and Depth
After paint correction, your car’s paint will have a deeper, richer color and an improved gloss, making it look polished and pristine.Prepares the Surface for Ceramic Coating
Paint correction ensures that the surface is free from imperfections before applying protective coatings like ceramic coatings, ensuring long-lasting results. Helps Ceramic Coating bond better with surface.Increases the Vehicle’s Value
A corrected and polished exterior improves the overall appearance of your vehicle, making it more attractive to potential buyers or increasing pride of ownership.
Why Choose Paint Correction?
Paint correction is ideal for vehicles with noticeable imperfections like scratches, swirl marks, and oxidation. It brings your car's paint back to life, ensuring it looks as good as, or even better than, when it first rolled off the lot.
Restores Clarity and Shine
Long-Lasting Results
Perfect Prep for Coatings
Our Paint Correction Packages
We offer various levels of paint correction to suit your vehicle’s needs, from minor touch-ups to full restorations. Each package includes thorough preparation and expert polishing to achieve the best results.
1 Step Paint Correction
1 Step
Paint Correction
$600
- Removes light swirls & imperfections
- Light swirls & minor surface defects
- Single-stage polish for improved gloss
- Enhances paint clarity & adds moderate shine
- Full wash, iron removal, & clay barring
- Basic tire and wheel cleaning
4-6 hours
2 Step Paint Correction
2 Step
Paint Correction
$800
- Removes medium swirls, scratches, & defects
- Moderate swirls, scratches & oxidation
- Multi-stage polish for refined finish
- Maximizes clarity & shine with deeper gloss
- Full wash, iron removal, & clay barring
- Deep tire and wheel cleaning
6-8 hours
1-Step vs 2-Step: Which Correction Do You Need?
The honest difference between the two stages — and how to pick without overpaying.
| 1-Step Correction | 2-Step Correction | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical defect removal | 50–70% | 85–95% |
| Best for | Light swirls, minor marring, gloss refresh | Moderate-to-heavy swirls, scratches, oxidation, water-spot etching |
| Process | Single polishing stage | Compounding stage + refining polish |
| Time in shop | 4–6 hours | 6–8 hours |
| Price by vehicle size | $600 / $750 / $900 | $800 / $1,000 / $1,200 |
| Finish | Improved clarity and shine | Maximum clarity, depth, and gloss |
Not sure which your paint needs? We assess it in person before you commit — no upselling.
A quick honesty check: if your paint only shows fine swirls under direct sun, a 1-step gets you most of the visual result for less money. If you can catch scratches with a fingernail or see cloudy oxidation, the 2-step is the one that actually fixes it. And if you plan to ceramic coat afterward, correction first is what the coating locks in — our System X package includes it.
See the Difference for Yourself
Same car, same light — before and after at Logan’s.
Drag the slider — real results from our Van Nuys shop.
Prep Work.
Preparation is key to a successful paint correction process. Before we start correcting your vehicle’s paint, we ensure the surface is thoroughly cleaned and free of contaminants.
- 01
Decontamination Wash
Removes surface dirt, grime, and contaminants.
- 02
Iron Removal & Clay Bar Treatment
Ensures the surface is smooth and free of embedded particles that can interfere with correction.
- 03
Masking of Sensitive Areas
We mask off any plastic, rubber, and delicate areas to prevent damage during polishing.
What’s Included in Our Paint Correction Services?
- Full vehicle paint inspection to determine the level of correction needed.
- Single, two-stage, or multi-stage machine polishing to remove defects.
- Paintwork finished with a high-gloss shine and enhanced depth of color.
- Optional application of ceramic coating or sealant for long-term protection after correction.
Additional Services & Upgrades
Why Trust Logan’s Auto Detailing for Paint Correction?
- Over 13 years of experience in perfecting vehicle exteriors.
- Advanced techniques and high-quality polishing products for flawless results.
- Customized packages to fit your vehicle’s specific needs.
- Attention to detail and commitment to restoring your vehicle’s beauty.
Frequently Asked Questions - Paint Correction Los Angeles
How much does paint correction cost in Los Angeles?
At our Van Nuys shop: 1-step correction is $600 (coupes), $750 (sedans & crossovers), or $900 (SUVs & trucks); 2-step correction is $800 / $1,000 / $1,200. Every job includes a full decontamination wash, iron removal, and clay bar prep.
What’s the difference between 1-step and 2-step paint correction?
A 1-step uses a single polishing stage and removes roughly 50–70% of defects — ideal for light swirls and gloss refresh. A 2-step adds a compounding stage before the refining polish and removes roughly 85–95% — the right call for scratches, oxidation, and years of bad washes.
How long does paint correction take?
A 1-step takes 4–6 hours; a 2-step takes 6–8 hours. It’s machine work done panel by panel under proper lighting — not something that can be rushed.
Will paint correction remove every scratch?
It removes defects that live in the clear coat — swirls, marring, light scratches, etching, oxidation. A scratch that catches your fingernail has usually gone through the clear coat and needs touch-up or body work instead; we’ll tell you honestly at inspection which camp yours is in.
Is paint correction safe for my paint?
Done properly, yes. Correction removes a measured, minimal amount of clear coat using machine polishers, professional compounds, and constant inspection. That’s also why it isn’t something to repeat casually — correct once, then protect the result.
Should I get paint correction before ceramic coating?
If your paint has visible defects, yes — a coating locks in whatever is underneath it. Our System X Max G+ package includes paint correction for exactly that reason.
How long do the results last?
Correction is permanent — the defects it removes are gone. What happens next depends on how the car is washed: careful hand washing keeps corrected paint flawless for years, while automatic brush washes will re-swirl it. Protecting corrected paint with a ceramic coating or Icon Rocklear is the smart follow-up.
Is paint correction worth it before selling a car?
Often, yes — paint condition is the first thing buyers judge, and corrected paint photographs dramatically better for listings. For maximum-value private-party sales, a 1-step plus a full detail is a popular combination.
Can you fix water spots and sun oxidation?
Yes — both live in the clear coat and polish out. LA’s hard water and year-round sun make these two of the most common problems we correct; the 2-step handles established etching and oxidation best.
Get Your Paint Correction Service Today!
Is your vehicle’s paint looking dull or scratched? Our paint correction services will bring it back to life. Contact us today to schedule your service, or call for a specialized quote based on your vehicle’s condition.