Paint correction · Warren, MI
Swirls out.
Gloss back.
Machine polishing that takes out swirl marks and light scratches and brings the depth and gloss back. Tell us about your vehicle and get a free quote.
- 4.6 · 68 Google reviews
- Avery Dennison and 3M vinyl
- XPEL paint protection film
- By appointment · Warren, MI
What you get
What correction does.
Removes swirl marks
The rings and cobwebs that show around a light or the sun.
Takes out light wash scratches
Marks from brushes, dirty mitts and drying towels.
Clears haze and dullness
So the color looks deep again and reflections come back sharp.
Prepares the paint for protection
A coating bonds best to clean, corrected paint, so correction comes before it.
Only as far as the paint needs
Polishing removes a very thin layer of clear coat each time, so it is done carefully.
A free quote first
Tell us the vehicle and what you are seeing in the paint, and we will price it before you book.
Why One Stop Customs
Straight answers about polishing.
Polishing is what actually removes swirl marks. It also has limits, and it is better to know them before you book.
- Deep scratches
- If you can catch it with a fingernail, polishing can soften how it looks but will not remove it.
- Chips and dents
- Chips, dents and peeling clear coat need a body shop, not a polisher.
- New swirls
- How the car is washed afterwards decides that. Hand washing keeps the finish. Brush tunnels undo it.
- Google reviews
- 4.6 stars from 68 reviews
This was a wonderful experience. He was very professional and let me know every detail through the process. I would recommend him to friend if they were looking to get some work done.
See it work
Put a light on it.
Paint that looks fine in the shade can look very different in the sun. Move the light across this panel, then step through the stages to see what machine polishing does to the marks.
Move the light across the panel, then step through the stages
Years of washing leave a web of fine scratches. Under a light they show as rings, and the reflection goes hazy.
The rings
Swirl marks are fine scratches running in every direction. You only see the ones that cross the light, so they form circles around it and follow it as it moves.
The haze
Thousands of tiny scratches scatter the light. The reflection spreads into a glow, and the color underneath looks flat.
The clean point
With the marks gone, the light comes back as one sharp point. That sharpness is what your eye reads as gloss.
Signs
Signs you can see yourself.
Look at the car in direct sun, or under a single bright light at night.
- Rings or cobwebs around the sun's reflection
- Paint that looks gray or flat even when it is clean
- Fine straight scratches from brushes or drying towels
- Hazy patches that washing does not shift
- A dark car that only looks right when it is wet
How it works
Tell us about your vehicle
Year, make, model and what you want done. It takes about a minute, and photos help.
Get your free quote
We price it for your vehicle and get back to you fast. No pressure, no surprises.
Book your spot
Pick a day that works and bring it to the shop on Eight Mile in Warren. We run by appointment, so the bay is yours.
Questions
Good to know.
Not seeing yours? Call or text (248) 259-1617 and ask.
What is paint correction?
Machine polishing. A polisher and an abrasive polish level a very thin layer of the clear coat until the surface is flat again. A flat surface reflects light cleanly, and that is where depth and gloss come from.
Will it remove every scratch?
No. Polishing removes marks that sit in the clear coat, which covers swirls, haze and most wash scratches. A scratch that goes through the clear coat cannot be polished out, though it can usually be made less obvious.
How long does it take?
It depends on the size of the vehicle, the color and how marked the paint is. Ask when you get your free quote.
Do I need a ceramic coating after?
You do not have to, but corrected paint has nothing on it, so it is the best time to protect it. A ceramic coating makes the car easier to wash, and gentle washing is what keeps swirls from coming back.
Is a daily driver worth correcting?
Often it is the car that changes the most, because it has been through the most washes. If the paint looks dull or swirled in the sun, there is usually a lot to gain.
How much does paint correction cost?
Every job is priced for the vehicle and the coverage you want. Tell us about your vehicle and we will get back to you fast with a free quote.
Service area
The shop is at 13417 E Eight Mile Rd in Warren, and drivers come in from all over Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
Free quote
Get your free quote.
Tell us about your vehicle and what you want done. We will get back to you fast with a free, no pressure quote. Prefer to talk? Call or text.
Call or text(248) 259-1617