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Paint Correction
Eliminating swirl marks, scratches, and imperfections with multi-stage machine polishing
What is Paint Correction?
Paint correction is the process of permanently removing surface imperfections from your vehicle's clear coat through controlled machine polishing. Unlike fillers or glazes that temporarily mask defects, correction physically levels the clear coat to eliminate swirl marks, light scratches, water spots, and oxidation.
At Dainton's, we use a combination of dual-action and rotary polishing machines paired with professional-grade compounds and pads. Each stage progressively refines the surface, revealing the true depth and clarity of your paintwork.
Paint correction is a skilled craft that requires patience, experience, and the right environment. Our purpose-built studios in Reading provide controlled lighting and temperature conditions essential for achieving flawless results.
Why Correct Your Paintwork?
Transform your vehicle's appearance and protect your investment
Showroom Finish
Remove years of accumulated swirl marks and micro-scratches to reveal a deep, mirror-like gloss.
UV Damage Reversal
Eliminate sun-induced fading and oxidation that dulls your vehicle's colour and clarity.
Enhanced Depth
Correction reveals the true colour depth of your paint, with improved clarity and reflection.
Resale Value
Vehicles with corrected paintwork command higher prices, looking newer and better maintained.
Ideal Foundation
Corrected paint provides the perfect surface for PPF or ceramic coating, maximising their effectiveness.
Expert Assessment
We measure paint thickness and assess condition before any work begins, ensuring a safe and effective correction.
Our Correction Process
Precision at every stage for a perfect result
Deep Clean
Thorough wash, decontamination, and clay bar treatment to remove all bonded contaminants from the paint surface.
Assessment
Paint depth readings, defect mapping under controlled lighting, and determination of the correction stages required.
Machine Polish
Multi-stage compound and polish using DA and rotary machines, progressively refining the surface to a mirror finish.
Final Refinement
Finishing polish to maximise gloss and depth, followed by IPA wipe-down to reveal the true, unmasked results.
Correction Packages
Pricing depends on vehicle size and paint condition — these are starting guides
Stage 1 Enhancement
From £295
Light Polish
Removes light swirls, wash marks, and minor imperfections. Restores gloss and prepares the surface for coating protection.
- Full decontamination wash
- Clay bar treatment
- Single-stage machine polish
- IPA wipe-down
- Up to 70% defect removal
Stage 2 Correction
From £495
Full Polish
Two-stage compound and polish to remove moderate swirls, scratches, and oxidation. Transforms neglected paintwork.
- Full decontamination wash
- Clay bar treatment
- Compound cut stage
- Refining polish stage
- IPA wipe-down
- Up to 90% defect removal
Full Correction
From £795
Multi-Stage
Three-stage correction for heavily marred paintwork. Includes spot sanding where safe and multiple compound/polish steps for a concours finish.
- Full decontamination wash
- Paint depth readings
- Multi-stage compound and polish
- Spot wet-sanding where safe
- Jewelling final stage
- Up to 99% defect removal
Common Questions
This depends on the severity of the defects. Light swirls may only need a single-stage polish, while deeper scratches and heavy marring require two or three stages. We assess every vehicle individually and recommend the appropriate level.
Paint correction removes defects within the clear coat layer. If a scratch has penetrated through to the primer or base coat, it cannot be fully removed by polishing alone. We always assess scratch depth before proceeding.
Yes. Paint correction creates the ideal foundation for both PPF and ceramic coating. Any imperfections present in the paint will be locked in once either product is applied, so correction beforehand ensures the best possible result.
What Our Correction Clients Say
Brought my M4 in for a stage 2 paint correction and the results are staggering. Swirl marks completely gone, the finish looks better than when it left the showroom. Worth every penny and will be going back for PPF soon.
Took my Golf R in for paint correction before selling. The transformation was unbelievable. Looked like a completely different car. Added genuine value to the sale price. Highly recommended.
Restore Your Vehicle's Finish
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