Paint Correction – Sydney Auto Styling
Restore clarity, depth, and mirror-like shine to your vehicle’s paint.
Our professional Paint Correction service removes swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, and dullness to reveal a flawless, high-gloss finish. We perform precision polishing using industry-grade machines and compounds to safely refine the clear coat and restore your vehicle’s true appearance.
What Is Paint Correction?
Paint correction is a specialised, multi-step polishing process designed to permanently restore clarity, depth, and gloss to your vehicle’s paintwork. Over time, daily washing, sun exposure, dirt, and improper cleaning techniques create swirl marks, micro-scratches, holograms, and oxidation that dull your paint and diminish its original shine. Paint correction works by carefully levelling the clear coat using professional-grade polishing machines, cutting compounds, and refinement pads to safely eliminate these defects rather than simply hiding them.
Unlike a basic “cut and polish” that temporarily masks imperfections, true paint correction permanently removes them, revealing a smooth, reflective, showroom-quality finish. This service is ideal for vehicles that look dull, scratched, or aged — and is an essential foundation for ceramic coating or long-term paint protection.
This paint is after a paint correction an 1995 Falcon
What’s Included
Our Paint Correction service is performed with a focus on quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail. We begin with a thorough decontamination wash to remove dirt, road film, and old waxes, followed by a clay bar treatment and iron removal to deep-clean the paint before polishing. After inspection under professional lighting, we choose the correct polishing system tailored to your vehicle’s paint hardness and condition.
The correction process includes either a single-stage enhancement or a multi-stage cut-and-refine system to achieve maximum gloss and defect removal. Once polishing is complete, we perform a full panel wipe to ensure the finish is clean and free from oils or fillers. To protect your newly corrected paint, every job is finished with a complimentary ceramic spray sealant that enhances shine and adds short-term protection.
Single-Stage vs Multi-Stage Correction
Single-stage correction is designed for vehicles with light swirl marks, minor hazing, or slight dullness. This process uses one polishing step to brighten the paint, increase gloss, and remove a noticeable amount of defects. It is ideal for well-maintained vehicles or those needing a quick enhancement without intensive correction. Expect 50–70% improvement in clarity and defect removal, depending on the paint type.
Multi-stage correction is a more advanced restoration process used for vehicles with moderate to heavy swirls, deeper scratches, oxidation, or years of wear. This method involves multiple polishing steps: an initial cutting stage to address significant defects, followed by a refining stage to achieve a smooth, mirror-like finish. This approach delivers dramatic results, often reaching 80–95% defect removal. It's the best option for enthusiasts, darker vehicles, or anyone seeking a truly flawless finish.
Before & After: Roof Paint Restoration
Who This Service Is For
Paint correction is the ideal solution for anyone who wants their vehicle to look significantly newer, glossier, and more refined. This service is perfect for cars that show swirl marks under sunlight, have visible wash-induced scratches, or have faded and oxidised paint from age or weather exposure. It's especially beneficial for black and dark-coloured cars, which show imperfections more easily and see the most dramatic transformation after correction.
Whether you’ve just purchased a used car, are preparing to sell your current vehicle, or simply want to restore pride of ownership, paint correction offers the most effective way to revive your paintwork. It’s also the recommended first step before applying ceramic coating, ensuring the coating bonds properly and locks in a flawless finish for years.