Paint correction in progress on a prestige vehicle

Paint Correction · Ceramic Coating · Machine Polishing

Brisbane's Paint Correction& Ceramic Coating Specialists.

We don't detail cars. We restore and perfect automotive paint — machine polishing, swirl mark removal and long-term protection for performance, prestige and enthusiast vehicles.

Fully Insured· Correction Specialist· SEQ-Wide

Why Choose Us

A specialist studio,
not a detailing business.

Correction Specialists

Machine polishing and paint correction is the core of what we do — not an add-on service.

Measured, Methodical Work

Careful test panels, correct pad and compound selection, defect verification under proper lighting.

Premium Equipment

Professional polishers, cutting-edge pads and compounds, professional-grade ceramic coatings.

Prestige & Performance Focus

European, Japanese performance, weekend cars and daily drivers cared for by owners who notice.

Fully Insured

Full public liability cover — peace of mind from the first inspection.

Built for the QLD Sun

Coating systems selected to withstand harsh Australian UV and heat.

Craftsmanship First

Fewer high-value jobs done properly — not budget details in bulk.

Honest Assessment

Every quote begins with a paint inspection. We'll tell you what your paint actually needs — nothing more.

Our Services

Correction & protection, structured.

From an entry-level paint enhancement to full multi-stage correction and ceramic coating — chosen based on what your paint actually needs.

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Paint Enhancement

From $600

Entry-level machine polish. Restores gloss, removes light defects, deep clarity uplift.

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One-Step Paint Correction

From $1,200

Removes the majority of swirl marks and oxidation while dramatically increasing gloss.

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Multi-Stage Paint Correction

From $2,500

Two- and three-stage correction for enthusiasts wanting the highest possible finish.

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Ceramic Coating

From $1,500

Professional long-term paint protection following correction. 2–5+ year systems.

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Headlight Restoration

From $180

Restore clarity, remove UV haze, dramatically improve appearance and night visibility.

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Understanding Paint

Why paint fails,
and how we bring it back.

Most owners have never seen what their paint actually looks like under proper lighting. Understanding what's happening in your clear coat is the first step toward keeping your car looking the way it should.

Machine polishing removing defects from clear coat

What are swirl marks?

Fine circular scratches in your clear coat, usually caused by incorrect washing, dirty cloths or drive-through car washes. Under direct sunlight they show as a network of light spider-webbing across the paint.

Why does paint go dull?

Oxidation, embedded contamination and thousands of micro-scratches gradually rob the clear coat of clarity. Light stops reflecting cleanly — the paint looks flat and lifeless even after washing.

Why machine polishing works

A machine polisher combined with the correct pad and compound safely refines the top layer of clear coat, removing defects at their depth and restoring the smooth, glass-like surface light needs to reflect properly.

Polishing vs. detailing

Detailing is cleaning. Paint correction is refinishing. Detailing gets the car clean; correction physically removes defects from the clear coat and permanently restores gloss.

Our Process

Measured. Considered. Repeatable.

01

Paint Inspection

Every job starts with a proper inspection under correct lighting so we can tell you what your paint actually needs.

02

Decontamination

Wash, iron removal, tar removal and clay bar decontamination — the foundation of any correction work.

03

Machine Correction

Test panels, correct pad and compound selection, measured multi-pass correction verified under lighting.

04

Protection

Panel wipe, then a professional ceramic coating tailored to how the vehicle is used and stored.

Recent Work

Correction results.

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Paint correction masking and pad work in progress
Snow foam pre-wash before paint correction
Machine polisher removing swirl marks
Vehicle decontamination stage

Service Areas

Across South East Queensland.

Correction work is performed at a covered, shaded workspace — we'll advise on setup during your inspection.

FAQ

Paint correction, explained.

What is paint correction?

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Paint correction is a machine polishing process that removes defects — swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, water spots and holograms — from your vehicle's clear coat. Unlike polishes and glazes, correction physically refines the paint rather than hiding defects.

How long does paint correction take?

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A paint enhancement is typically a full day. One-step correction takes one to two days. Multi-stage correction on a heavily defected car can run three days or more depending on paint condition.

Do I need paint correction before a ceramic coating?

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Yes. A ceramic coating seals in whatever is underneath — defects and all. Correction before coating means you're locking in the best possible finish for the life of the coating.

How long does a ceramic coating last?

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Our professional coatings are rated for 2–5+ years depending on the system, how the vehicle is stored and how it's maintained. We provide aftercare guidance with every coating.

Is my car too new / too old for correction?

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New cars often benefit from paint enhancement to remove dealership-inflicted swirls before coating. Older cars with tired, oxidised paint are prime candidates for multi-stage correction. Every case is different — book a paint inspection.

Do you come to me?

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Yes — we're fully mobile across South East Queensland. Correction work requires controlled lighting, so we prefer covered or shaded workspaces. We can advise on setup during the inspection.

Ready When You Are

Book a paint
inspection.

Every job starts with a proper look at your paint under correct lighting — no obligation, honest assessment.