Paint Correction — Gold Coast Mobile Detailing
Remove swirls, scratches
Professional cut and polish on the Gold Coast — a fraction of the cost of a respray. Three correction levels to suit every budget and paint condition. We come to you.
Remove swirls, scratches
& restore your paint.
Professional cut and polish on the Gold Coast — a fraction of the cost of a respray. Three correction levels to suit every budget and paint condition. We come to you.
Machine polishing specialists
Fully mobile Gold Coast
3 correction levels
What is paint correction?
Buffing, polishing, and cutting are all terms for paint correction. It is a far cheaper way of restoring your paintwork to near-new condition compared to getting a respray. Paint correction works by carefully removing a microscopic layer of clear coat to eliminate swirl marks, scratches, oxidation, and other surface defects — leaving behind a flat, reflective finish.
It is highly labour intensive — the decontamination process alone takes roughly an hour, and the actual correction can take anywhere from 4 to 20+ hours depending on paint condition. Budget, expectations, paint type, and defect severity all contribute to the cost and the results achievable.
4–20hrsTypical correction time depending on condition
3 levelsEnhancement, Single Stage, Dual Stage
From $400Starting price for paint enhancement
Paint correction services
Three Levels of Paint Correction
Choose the level that matches your paint's current condition and your budget. Not sure? Give us a call and we'll recommend the right option after a paint inspection.
Entry level
Level 1
Paint Enhancement
Uses a hybrid 3-in-1 cut, polish, and wax compound specially formulated to perform a quick cut followed by a thorough refining stage, whilst simultaneously applying a wax/sealant that greatly increases gloss. A quick and cost-effective method that provides quality results while keeping the paintwork protected. Most cost-effective option for pre-sale details.⚠ This is not full paint correction and will not permanently remove all swirl marks — only a portion. The wax helps hide a small percentage of defects and once deteriorated, remaining defects will return.
What's included
- Full decontamination exterior wash
- Single pass with hybrid cut/polish compound
- Wax/sealant applied simultaneously
- Significant gloss improvement
- Partial swirl and defect reduction
4hrs+
Starting from (excl. GST)
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S$400
M$450
L$500
Most popular
Level 2
Single Stage Correction
Also known as a 1-step correction. Involves one thorough pass with a DA polisher and foam pad to apply a mild cut without sacrificing gloss or clarity. The compound used allows cutting abrasives to quickly break down into finer polishing abrasives — resulting in a great reduction in swirling and other defects with a full clarity finish. Results will differ depending on original paint condition, severity of swirling, oxidation, clearcoat origin, and other factors.
What's included
- Full decontamination exterior wash
- Single thorough DA polisher pass
- Hybrid cut/polish compound
- Significant swirl and defect reduction
- Full clarity finish
6hrs+
Starting from (excl. GST)
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S$550
M$600
L$650
Full correction
Level 3
Dual Stage Correction
Also known as a 2-step or cut and polish. Two main stages plus sub-stages — beginning with a heavy cutting stage using wool, microfibre, or in extreme cases wet sanding. Followed by a refining or polishing stage with 1–3 sub-steps, each progressively finer depending on paint softness. Removes almost all defects depending on overall condition and remaining clearcoat. RIDS (Random Intermittent Deep Scratches) from branches, keying, or debris should be noted at inspection.
What's included
- Full decontamination exterior wash
- Heavy cutting stage — wool/microfibre or wet sand
- 1–3 stage progressive refining process
- Near-complete defect removal
- Paint inspection & RIDS assessment included
8hrs+
Starting from (excl. GST)
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S$750
M$800
L$900
Simple as that
How it works
Four easy steps to a freshly detailed car — without leaving home.
1
Book in 2 mins
Pick your service online and choose a time that suits. Done before your coffee gets cold.
2
We confirm
Your booking lands straight with us. We send a confirmation and you're locked in.
3
We come to you
Our van rolls up to your door, fully stocked with everything needed. No drop-off, no hassle.
4
Sit back & enjoy
We detail your car on the spot. You get it back gleaming — no effort on your part.
Keep it this clean for less
Have you considered a regular maintenance plan?
Once your car is detailed, keeping it that way is much cheaper than you think. A regular maintenance schedule locks in discounted rates and means your car never needs another deep clean — saving you money long-term.
Loyalty pricing
Flexible schedule
No lock-in contracts
Refer a friend discount
Common questions
Paint correction — what you need to know
Answers to the most common questions about paint correction and cut and polish on the Gold Coast.It depends on the severity of defects and your budget. If you're preparing for a sale and want a quick gloss improvement, Paint Enhancement is the most cost-effective option. If you have noticeable swirl marks and want a significant reduction, Single Stage is the right choice. If your paint is heavily defected, oxidised, or you want the closest to perfect result possible, Dual Stage is the way to go. We recommend a paint inspection before committing — give us a call to discuss.
Not necessarily — it depends on the depth of the scratch. Paint correction removes defects that sit within the clear coat layer. Scratches that have penetrated through to the base coat or primer cannot be corrected by polishing and would require touch-up paint or a respray. We assess each vehicle individually and will be upfront about what's achievable before we start.
The correction itself is permanent — once a defect is polished out, it's gone. However, your paint will continue to accumulate new swirls and defects over time through washing, environmental exposure, and general use. Following correction with a ceramic coating significantly extends the results by adding a hard, protective layer over the paintwork. We strongly recommend combining paint correction with our ceramic coating service.
Yes — and there's no better time to apply a ceramic coating than immediately after correction. The paint is in its cleanest, most defect-free state, meaning the coating bonds directly to a perfect surface and locks in those results long-term. Applying a coating without correcting first just seals in the defects. Check out our Ceramic Coating page for more details.
Generally yes, but the approach varies significantly depending on the paint system. Soft paints (common on many European and American vehicles) correct easily but also scratch more easily. Hard paints (common on Japanese vehicles) resist scratching well but require more aggressive compounds to correct. We assess paint hardness before selecting products and machine settings to ensure we achieve the best result without removing more clear coat than necessary.
Ready to restore your paint?
Book a paint correction on the Gold Coast
Not sure which level is right? Give us a call — we'll talk through your car's condition and recommend the best option for your budget.