Paint Correction in Cedar Rapids

Those circular scratches you see in direct sun are swirl marks, and they almost always come from an automatic car wash or a dirty wash mitt. Glaze and wax fill them in for a few weeks. Correction actually levels the clear coat with a machine polisher so the defect is gone.

From $350price depends on vehicle size and condition
Glossy black truck paint after machine polishing

The process

What actually happens

  1. Wash and full decontamination

    You never polish dirty paint. Iron removal and clay come first, every time.

  2. Inspection under lighting

    Panel by panel under dedicated correction lights, which show defects daylight hides.

  3. Test spot

    We dial in the pad and compound combination on one section first, then measure the result before committing to the whole car.

  4. Machine correction

    Cutting passes to remove the defect, then refining passes to remove the haze the cutting leaves behind.

  5. Protection

    Finish with a sealant, or go straight into a ceramic coating — correction is the right time to coat.

Pricing

Pick your level

All prices are starting points for a standard vehicle. Oversized, heavily soiled or neglected vehicles are quoted up front — never after the fact.

Enhancement
$350
5 hours

Newer paint with light swirls. Boosts gloss and clears up most of what you see.

  • Single-step polish
  • Full decontamination
  • Removes roughly 60–80% of defects
  • Sealant
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Full Correction
$1,000
8 hours

Heavily damaged paint, deeper scratches, or show-level expectations.

  • Multi-step: heavy cut, refine, finish
  • Full decontamination
  • Removes roughly 95–99% of defects
  • Sealant
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Before you book: How much correction your paint needs depends on how deep the defects are and how much clear coat you have to work with. If you're not sure which level you need, book a free inspection — we'll look at it under proper lighting and tell you straight.

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Ready when you are

Book a detail directly, or start with a free 30-minute inspection if you want paint correction or a ceramic coating and aren't sure which level your car needs.

  • Call or text(319) 654-2932
  • Shop10225 Earhart Ln SW, Suite 5, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
  • HoursBy appointment — typically Mon–Sat, 9am–6pm