Clean isn't the finish line.
Swirl marks, light scratches and oxidation live in the clear coat, not on top of it. Paint correction is controlled machine polishing that levels the surface back down to the depth of the damage — restoring genuine clarity before any protection goes on.
Correction packages
Showroom Exterior Detail w/ Paint Correction
$179 from · Sedan/SUV
Service Includes
- Everything in Basic Exterior Detail
- Engine bay shampoo
- Clay bar treatment
- 1-stage power polish
Showroom Exterior Detail + Multistage Paint Correction
$549 from · Sedan/SUV
Service Includes
- Everything in Showroom Exterior Detail
- Paint decontamination
- 2–3 stages power polish
- Spot wet sanding
- Paint touch-up (paint match)
- 12-month ceramic coating
Full Showroom Restore
$449 from · Sedan/SUV
Package Includes
- Everything in Full Showroom Detail
- Paint decontamination
- 1-stage power polish
- Under carriage wash
- 12 months ceramic paint protection
- Chrome trim polished
Prices shown are starting from and do not include GST.
1-stage vs. multi-stage
A 1-stage power polish handles lighter swirling and restores gloss quickly. Multi-stage correction adds heavier compounding and spot wet sanding where needed, followed by a finishing polish — the right call for paint that's seen more years of wear or neglect.
What happens after correction
Corrected paint is more vulnerable until it's protected — that's why our multi-stage packages include ceramic coating, and why we always recommend protecting freshly corrected paint rather than leaving it exposed.
After
BeforeBeing honest about limits
Not every mark can be corrected. Read our guide on what detailing can and can't fix for scratches before you book, so you know what to expect.
Paint correction FAQs
What is paint correction?
Paint correction is a controlled machine-polishing process that levels the clear coat to reduce swirl marks, light scratches and oxidation, restoring gloss and clarity before any protection is applied.
Read more →Does paint correction remove all scratches?
No. Correction removes marks that live in the clear coat — swirls, light scratches, oxidation. Scratches that reach the base coat or metal typically need touch-up paint or body work, not polishing.
Bring us your vehicle. We'll take it from there.
Book detailing online in a couple of minutes, or send us a few photos for a specialty PPF, ceramic or correction quote.
Two Shops. One standard.
Not sure which one fits your service? You don't need to choose — book what you need and we'll guide you to the right Shop.
The Local Detailer – 46 Ave
911B 46 Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 2A5
- Interior & exterior detailing
- Full detail packages
- Ceramic coating (2-year & 5-year)
- Paint protection film (PPF)
The Local Detailers – 36 Ave
412B 36 Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 1W4
- Basic interior detailing
- Basic exterior detailing
- Maintenance wash
- Interior touch-up detailing
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