Paint correction is the careful removal of a thin layer of clear coat so swirl marks, light scratches, water-spot etching and dull oxidation disappear rather than get fil.
Paint correction is the careful removal of a thin layer of clear coat so swirl marks, light scratches, water-spot etching and dull oxidation disappear rather than get filled and hidden. If your car looks hazy in sunlight or covered in tiny circles, correction is what brings back real depth. It is the single biggest visual upgrade in Richmond Hill detailing.
We start by washing and decontaminating the paint, then measuring and testing a small section to find the gentlest pad and polish that works. A one-step correction improves gloss and removes light defects. Multi-stage work goes further on heavier marks. Neither can fix scratches that go through the clear coat, and we will say so upfront.
The work is done with a dual-action polisher in controlled passes, wiping panels down to check progress under inspection light. Plan on several hours to a full day or more depending on size, colour and the condition of the paint. A car from Jefferson with automatic-wash swirls will take a different approach than one with years of neglect.
After correction the paint should be protected with sealant or a ceramic coating, otherwise the same swirls return quickly. We can add either, and show you how to wash the car to keep it looking sharp. Call or text from Richmond Hill and send a few photos if you want an early read on what is achievable.
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Richmond Hill is mostly detached and semi-detached homes with driveways and garages, with townhouse complexes and condo towers clustered along Yonge Street and Highway 7, so we usually set up in a driveway and also work in underground garages.
Winter salt and slush from Yonge Street, Highway 7 and the 404 build up on lower panels, and cold snaps freeze grime onto the paint. Spring pollen from mature trees and dust from ongoing development coat cars quickly.
Richmond Hill streets are busy at rush hour, and a drive to a shop on the 404 or Yonge Street takes time. A mobile detailer works at your driveway, garage or office and fits around the commute.
We regularly work in Jefferson, Devonsleigh and Gormley, and every other part of Richmond Hill.
Everything is done on-site, at your location, with our own water, power and pro-grade products.
Straightforward flat prices, shown up front. Choose your vehicle size and book online in under a minute.
Add the exterior for +$100 (full interior + exterior). Extras: Heavy pet hair +$75, Vomit / biohazard +$150. We come to you, 24/7. Pay after the job by card, debit, cash or e-transfer.
Call or text and tell us where the car is. We come to you, any day, any hour.