◇Black Diamond Detailing
Paint correction on black BMW

Burien · Seattle · Tukwila

Paint Correction

Restore paint clarity with Stage 1 & Stage 2 correction, swirl removal, and oxidation treatment for a refined finish.

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Stage 1 & Stage 2◇
Swirl Removal◇
Oxidation Treatment◇
Water Spot Elimination◇
Paint Clarity Restored◇
Burien◇
Seattle◇
Tukwila◇
Pierce County◇
King County◇
We come to you◇
Stage 1 & Stage 2◇
Swirl Removal◇
Oxidation Treatment◇
Water Spot Elimination◇
Paint Clarity Restored◇
Burien◇
Seattle◇
Tukwila◇
Pierce County◇
King County◇
We come to you◇

What is paint correction?

Paint correction uses machine polishing to remove clear coat imperfections like swirl marks, oxidation, fine scratches, and water spots. Most vehicles look dull under direct sunlight. Paint correction restores the clarity that fades over time rather than just adding a temporary shine.

Stage 1

from $400

Single-pass machine polish. Removes 50-70% of surface defects. Significant clarity improvement. Best for vehicles in good condition needing a refresh.

Stage 2

from $650

Multi-pass correction. Removes 85-95%+ of surface defects. Designed for vehicles with heavy swirl damage, oxidation, or previous poor wash technique.

Ceramic Coating

Protect your correction.

Keep the gloss. Make washing easier. Add ceramic coating after correction for lasting protection against the elements.

Explore Ceramic Coating

3+ year coating available

Looking for just one section?

Quote only

Focus on a single panel or problem area instead of the whole vehicle. Tell us which section needs attention and we'll quote the work based on its condition and your goals.

Get a Section Quote

Final pricing assessed per vehicle size, paint condition, and level of correction required. Contact us for a quote.

The Results

Oxidation Treatment

Heavy Swirl Reduction

Machine polishing during paint correction

Restore your paint.
We'll assess the rest.

  • ◇ Stage 1: single-pass light polish
  • ◇ Stage 2: multi-pass compound + polish
  • ◇ Specialty: tailored paint refinement, quote only
  • ◇ Swirl and scratch removal
  • ◇ Oxidation treatment
  • ◇ Water spot elimination
  • ◇ Pre-ceramic coating prep

Final pricing assessed per vehicle size, paint condition, and level of correction required.

Request a Quote

Pick Stage 1, Stage 2, Specialty or a single section in our main quote form. Not sure? Choose that and we will assess your paint.

Get a Paint Correction Quote

Frequently Asked Questions

Stage 1 typically takes 4 to 6 hours. Stage 2 can take a full day or more, depending on vehicle size and paint condition.

No. When done correctly, paint correction removes micro-defects from the clear coat without compromising it. We use professional-grade polishers and compounds calibrated per panel.

It's strongly recommended. Paint correction restores the surface, and ceramic coating protects it. Without protection, new swirls return quickly.

Stick to hand washing services or touchless washes. Both are safe on corrected paint. Ceramic coating protection is strongly recommended after correction to lock in the clarity and shield the surface from new contamination and swirls.

Light surface scratches in the clear coat, yes. Deep scratches that reach the base coat or primer require paint respray, not correction.