Royal Detailing | San Diego

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What Paint Correction Fixes

  • Swirl marks from automated or improper washing
  • Light-to-moderate scratches
  • Hard water spots and mineral etching
  • Oxidation and fading
  • Holograms and buffer trails
  • Dull, hazy, or cloudy paint
  • Micro-marring and surface imperfections

These defects distort light, reduce shine, and make even new vehicles look worn. Our correction process restores your clear coat so your paint reflects light cleanly and evenly again.

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Our Professional Paint Correction Process

At Royal Detailing, we follow a meticulous multi-step approach using high-quality machines, pads, and compounds to safely refine your paint. Each vehicle receives a custom process based on condition, paint hardness, and desired results.

Wash & Decontamination

We begin with a thorough foam wash, followed by iron remover and clay bar treatment. This removes embedded contaminants, bonded debris, and anything stuck to the clear coat.

Paint Inspection

Using high-CRI lighting, paint thickness gauges, and visual assessment, we identify defects, measure clear coat levels, and create a tailored correction plan.

Machine Polishing / Cutting Stage

Rotary polishers are used to safely remove microscopic layers from the clear coat. Each additional "step" equates to another pass with the rotary polisher. The more swirled the paint, the more steps it needs to be perfect. We can customize this however, if you don't need it to be perfect.

Finishing Polish for High Gloss

After correction, we refine the surface using a fine polish using a D.A. polisher, to maximize clarity, gloss, and depth. This final polish gives your vehicle a true “wet look.”

Protection Layer

To preserve the freshly corrected paint, we apply a premium sealant or wax.
For long-lasting results, most clients upgrade to a ceramic coating, which locks in gloss and provides years of protection.

Pricing (size/condition affect pricing)

Paint Enhancement.........Starting at 250

1 Step correction.................Starting at 400

2 Step Correction .....Starting at 700

3 Step Correction......Starting at 1200

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Paint Correction in San Diego – Restore Gloss, Remove Swirl Marks & Revive Your Paint | Royal Detailing

Over time, your vehicle’s paint takes a beating—from improper washing, UV exposure, road debris, water spots, and everyday wear. These factors create swirl marks, haze, oxidation, and micro-scratches that rob your paint of clarity and shine. If your vehicle no longer looks as glossy as it once did or has visible imperfections under sunlight, Royal Detailing’s Paint Correction service is the solution.

Paint correction is the professional process of safely leveling and refining your vehicle’s clear coat to permanently remove defects—not conceal them. Unlike simple polishing or waxing, paint correction restores the true depth, clarity, and mirror-like gloss of your paint. Whether you drive a daily commuter, luxury vehicle, classic, or exotic, our expert process brings out the best in any finish.

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Why Paint Correction Matters

Permanent Defect Removal

Unlike waxes or fillers that temporarily hide scratches, correction removes them by leveling the surface.

✔ Showroom-Level Gloss

Proper correction reveals the full depth, clarity, and richness of your paint.

✔ Ideal Base for Ceramic Coatings

Coatings bond better and last longer when applied to corrected, defect-free paint.

✔ Safe & Professional

Paint correction is a skilled process—done incorrectly, it can burn or thin the clear coat. At Royal Detailing, we use safe, measured techniques to protect your paint while delivering incredible results.

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Is Paint Correction Right for You?

This service is ideal if your vehicle has:

  • Swirl marks visible in sunlight
  • Light scratches from brushes, pets, or daily use
  • Water spots or dull, cloudy paint
  • Oxidation from UV exposure
  • Minor imperfections you want permanently removed

For heavily damaged, deep scratches, or neglected finishes, multiple stages of correction may be recommended. We always assess your vehicle and explain the best approach.

Paint correction contact form

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Book Your Paint Correction in San Diego Today

Bring back the clarity, gloss, and depth your vehicle deserves. With professional equipment, premium products, and years of detailing expertise, Royal Detailing delivers paint correction results that transform your vehicle.

Contact us today or click Book Now to schedule your paint correction consultation.