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Paint Protection Co removes swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation from your paint using machine polishing techniques matched to your car's specific condition. Quote back within the hour.

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Why Perth Car Owners Get Paint Correction Done

Swirl marks and scratches do not fix themselves. Every car wash, every drive, every rogue shopping trolley adds to the damage. Left alone, the paint oxidises, fades, and loses its depth. By the time you go to sell, the paint tells the story of every shortcut taken.

Paint correction is the one service that actually reverses that damage rather than covering it up. It cuts back the clear coat to remove defects, not hide them. The result is paint that reflects light the way it did when the car was new.

In Perth, UV intensity is brutal. Paint that has not been corrected and protected deteriorates faster than almost anywhere else in the country. Getting on top of it now protects your resale value, keeps your car looking the part, and gives any coating you apply next something solid to bond to.

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What a Proper Paint Correction Looks Like

Before-and-after examples of the standard we work to on every job.

Before Paint Correction BEFORE
After Paint Correction AFTER

Paint Correction Packages

Choose the level of protection that's right for your vehicle.

Single Stage

  • ✓ Full exterior decontamination wash and iron fallout removal
  • ✓ Clay bar treatment to strip bonded surface contaminants
  • ✓ Single stage machine polish to reduce light swirls, water spots, and minor oxidation
  • ✓ Panel wipe-down with paint prep solution before finishing
  • ✓ Final inspection under high-intensity lighting
  • ✓ Suited to well-maintained paint with light surface defects
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Two Stage

  • ✓ Full exterior decontamination wash and iron fallout removal
  • ✓ Clay bar treatment across all painted panels
  • ✓ Cutting stage to remove deeper scratches, heavy swirl marks, and oxidation
  • ✓ Refining stage to restore clarity and eliminate any haze left by the cut
  • ✓ Panel wipe-down with paint prep solution before finishing
  • ✓ Final inspection under high-intensity lighting
  • ✓ Suited to paint with moderate to heavy defect levels
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Multi-Stage

  • ✓ Full exterior decontamination wash and iron fallout removal
  • ✓ Clay bar treatment across all painted panels
  • ✓ Wet sanding where required for deep scratches and severe texture
  • ✓ Multiple cutting and refining stages tailored to each panel's condition
  • ✓ Final polishing stage for maximum gloss and reflection clarity
  • ✓ Panel wipe-down with paint prep solution before finishing
  • ✓ Full inspection under high-intensity lighting with defect report
  • ✓ Suited to heavily neglected paint or show car preparation
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The Paint Correction Process

1

Decontamination Wash

The car is washed thoroughly to remove surface dirt, then treated with an iron fallout remover to dissolve embedded metallic particles from the paint. A clay bar is worked across every panel to strip bonded contaminants that a wash alone cannot shift. This step is not optional. Polish applied over contaminated paint causes new scratches.

1 to 1.5 hours
2

Paint Inspection and Defect Mapping

Each panel is inspected under high-intensity lighting to identify the exact type and depth of defects present. A paint depth gauge is used to measure clear coat thickness so the correction process removes defects without cutting through to the base coat. The right products and pads are selected based on what the paint actually needs, not a one-size approach.

30 to 45 minutes
3

Machine Polishing and Correction

A dual action or rotary polisher is used with the appropriate compound and pad combination for each stage of correction. Heavier defects are addressed first with a cutting compound, followed by progressively finer products until the defects are removed and the paint has full clarity. Each panel is worked section by section and wiped down to check the result before moving on.

3 to 8 hours depending on tier and vehicle size
4

Refinement and Final Polish

Once the defects are removed, a refining polish eliminates any micro-marring left by the cutting stage and brings the paint up to its maximum gloss level. This step is what separates a proper correction from a quick buff. The paint is left with depth and clarity rather than just a surface shine.

1 to 2 hours
5

Final Inspection and Paint Prep

The corrected paint is wiped down with an IPA-based panel prep solution to remove any polish oils and reveal the true finish under lighting. Every panel is checked a final time. If you are having a coating applied after correction, the paint is now in the right condition for it to bond correctly and last as long as possible.

30 minutes
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Paint Correction FAQ

The cost depends on the size of the vehicle, the severity of the defects, and the number of stages required. Single stage work on a smaller car costs less than a multi-stage correction on a large SUV or ute with years of swirl damage. Paint Protection Co uses a tiered pricing structure so you only pay for what your paint actually needs. Get in touch for a free quote based on your specific vehicle.
A single stage correction typically takes four to six hours. A two stage correction on an average-sized vehicle usually takes a full day. Multi-stage work involving wet sanding or more severe defects can take one to two full days. The job is not rushed because cutting corners at this stage undoes the entire point of doing it.
The correction itself is permanent in the sense that the defects removed do not come back on their own. What happens next depends on how the paint is maintained. Without a protective coating on top, the corrected paint will pick up new swirls over time from washing and daily use. Applying a ceramic or graphene coating after correction is the best way to keep the finish protected and make the results last for years rather than months.
The most important change is how the car gets washed. Automatic car washes and brushes cause swirl marks and should be avoided entirely. A proper two-bucket hand wash method or a touchless wash is the right approach. If a ceramic coating has been applied, a ceramic-safe maintenance spray tops up the hydrophobic layer between washes. Paint Protection Co will walk you through exactly what to use and what to avoid.
Paint Protection Co stands behind the quality of the work. If you are not happy with the result, the team will work with you to make it right. For vehicles that go on to receive a ceramic coating, the coating warranty covers the protected surface. Speak to Jaxon directly about what is covered for your specific job.
A cut and polish is a general term that can mean anything from a quick machine buff at a car wash to a proper multi-stage correction. At Paint Protection Co, every job starts with a proper decontamination, paint depth measurement, and defect assessment before any machine touches the paint. The goal is actual defect removal, not just a temporary shine that fades in a few weeks.
Paint correction removes defects that sit within the clear coat layer. If you run your fingernail across a scratch and it catches, the scratch has gone through the clear coat and cannot be fully removed by polishing alone. Those scratches can be improved significantly but not eliminated without a respray. During the inspection stage, Jaxon will be upfront about exactly what is achievable on your vehicle before any work begins.
Yes, and it is the most cost-effective way to do both. Paint correction is the recommended preparation step before any ceramic or graphene coating is applied. Coating over uncorrected paint locks the defects in permanently. Having both done in the one booking means the paint is in the best possible condition before the coating goes on, and you get maximum results from both services.

Get Your Paint Corrected Before Perth Summer Hits

UV damage compounds every month you wait. Get a free quote from Paint Protection Co and find out exactly what your paint needs.

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