Achieve Optimal Paint Gloss and Clarity by Eliminating Surface Imperfections

Our Level 2 paint correction detail is aimed to remove around 90% of the swirls, scratches, and imperfections from your car’s paint. This is where we perform intense cutting and polishing steps, called a 2-step correction, to get the most gloss and clarity from your vehicle's paintwork.

Depending on your condition, whether the vehicle is new or not, certain scratches won’t come all the way. It could be the scratches are too deep to remove safely or that the clear coat itself is thinning out (we’ll take paint measurements before we start).

This is where we determine what we can do to remove the scratches from your paint safely. It’s not just about removing as many imperfections. It’s also knowing when enough is enough to keep the integrity of the paint in good standing and within good working boundaries.

Yes, for newer vehicles, even just 4 months off the lot, the paint can still require a 2-step paint correction detail. Even if you've only had the vehicle for a few months, the car has traveled, been transported, and handled for many months by many people, in many different places.

It’s during this time the car has been moved, washed, transported, washed, stored, etc… There is no surprise that vehicles, regardless of make and model, leave the dealer lot with a heavy amount of swirls and imperfections.

Level 2 paint correction is a commitment you’re making to the vehicle. If you’d want to keep the shine on your paint, you have to properly maintain the vehicle after the service is complete. If you do not properly/ regularly wash and dry the vehicle, you can expect to put all those swirls and scratches back into your paint in just a few weeks.

If you’re selling or shipping your vehicle and want to prep the paint for potential buyer/ travel. Our Level 1 Paint Enhancement or premium wash is also a great option.

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Level 2 Paint correction process

1. Clean Wheels, Tires, & Fenders

Detail starts with a thorough cleaning of the wheel faces, wheel barrels, tires, and inner fender liner

2. Gentle Foam Hand Wash

Vehicle gets a thick layer of foam and a gentle hand wash (while we clean the jambs, gas cap, and remove bugs from paint)

3. Chemically Remove Iron Particles

To ensure a clean surface, we remove iron particles from your paint via a chemical decontamination

4. Clay Bar Treatment

The next step to a clean surface is a clay bar treatment to remove any remaining embedded dirt and debris (your paint will feel really smooth).

5. Tape Off Sensitive Areas

To decrease polish build-up or staining, we'll tape off and protect any trim/chrome/sensitive areas

6. Step 1: Compound Phase (Correction)

Safely remove a majority of the swirls and scratches from your paint with a machine polisher, cutting disc, and compound

7. Step 2: Polishing Phase (Polish)

This will increase shine and clarity by polishing the micro-scratches that are leftover from the compound phase

8. Paint Wipe Down

To inspect true condition, we'll wipe down the paint to remove any leftover polish residue that can be hiding imperfections

9. Apply Paint Protection

Based on your choice of protection, we'll apply a ceramic coating

10. Dress Tires, Plastic & Trim

To give the exterior an extra pop, most of the exterior plastic and trim will be dressed to an even black finish like the tires, fenders, and trim (it will not be greasy)

11. Clean Exterior Windows & Mirrors

We'll complete the detail with streak-free glass cleaning on all exterior surfaces

12. Final Touch Ups

We'll do a final inspection of all exterior surfaces and touch up any areas that need are attention

This detail is a tedious and labor intensive detail. Depending on your vehicle, the condition, and the results you’re after, it can take between 10 to 20 hours to complete.

A great add-on to this service is our Full Interior Detail. Both your interior and exterior will be dramatically transformed.

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Paint Correction FAQs

Is a level 2 paint correction included with a ceramic coating detail?

No, a level 2 paint correction is not automatically included in a standard ceramic coating detail. The ceramic coating detail typically includes a level 1 paint correction, which addresses minor imperfections. However, if your vehicle's paint requires more extensive work or if you desire the removal of a majority of defects, a level 2 paint correction will be necessary. This additional step involves more time and effort to achieve a higher level of paint perfection. Consequently, there will be an adjustment in the overall price to account for the increased time and labor involved in providing this enhanced level of service

What is the difference between level 1 and level 2 paint correction?

A level 1 paint enhancement addresses minor imperfections, while a level 2 paint correction involves more intensive work to eliminate a majority of defects. Level 2 paint correction is recommended for those seeking a higher level of perfection.

Do you have a shop?

Yes! We offer all our paint correction and ceramic coating services at our shop location (Yigo, Guam). Depending on the condition, the amount of work, it can take 2 to 3 days to complete the service.

Will a level 2 paint correction damage my car’s clear coat?

When performed by a skilled professional, paint correction is a safe process that preserves the integrity of the clear coat. However, improper techniques or over-aggressive polishing can potentially cause damage.

What’s the difference between a wax and paint correction?

A wax does not remove any swirls or scratches from your paint. Wax is a concealer, It only hides the very light swirls.

Paint correction removes the imperfections in your paint. This is what makes the paint shine like crazy. It also takes a tremendous amount of time and energy to finish. Usually one or two full days (depending on size, condition, and desired results).