We Aim for Vehicle Paint Perfection

Improve Your Finish with Professional Paint Correction

Unlock Better Potential for Your Finish


Because we recognize that no matter where you drive, your vehicle will likely accumulate various defects on its clear coat, we want to help! With A1 Spec, you get professional-grade paint correction that corrects many minor to moderate defects ailing your paint’s appearance. While these defects can diminish your ride’s overall look, feel, and quality, it is our mission to rejuvenate it completely! Your vehicle's paintwork goes through professional paint correction techniques that are meant to improve its condition and prepare it for a ceramic coating. Utilizing advanced cutting, buffing, and polishing processes, we remove clear coat imperfections seamlessly.

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Our Paint Correction Package

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Level 1  paint correction

STARTING AT $1,500

TURNAROUND: 3-5 DAYS

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Includes our Exterior Wash “Plus” exterior detail 
  • Paint decontamination
  • Includes wet sanding if needed
  • 3-step (or stage) cutting, polishing, and jeweling
  • We aim for 90%+ defect removal 
  • Ceramic coating (choose between 3, 5, 9, or 10-year ceramic coating)

The Detailed Process of Paint Correction


Before any corrections are made, A1 Spec conducts a thorough inspection of your vehicle's clear coat. This evaluation is what helps us better understand what your vehicle needs in terms of paint correction. We must gauge the extent and quantity of the defects in your clear coat to better determine the required level of correction needed. It does not matter if your vehicle is a brand-new model or has been on the road for years. Our targeted approach aims to eliminate all possible defects that paint correction can remedy, including swirl marks, scratches, scrapes, nicks, stains, and oxidation.

Prepare for Ceramic Coatings

Choosing A1 Spec for your paint correction needs ensures that your vehicle is not only visually appealing but also ready for additional enhancement measures like ceramic coatings. Paint correction is an essential preparatory step that significantly enhances the effectiveness of subsequent ceramic coating application, ensuring they adhere better and last longer. We encourage all vehicle owners to consider this service as a critical investment in maintaining their vehicle's look and value. Contact us today to learn more about how paint correction will benefit your vehicle and prepare it for the ultimate in gloss enhancement.

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The Leading Paint Correction Benefits


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Prepares Surface for Ceramic Coating

One of the primary benefits of paint correction is its role as a preparatory step before applying a ceramic coating at A1 Spec. By meticulously refining the paintwork, paint correction ensures that the surface is smooth and free from defects, allowing the ceramic coating to adhere better. This leads to a longer-lasting and more effective glossy layer. Without paint correction, imperfections become more visible under your ceramic coating, diminishing its effectiveness and aesthetic appeal.

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Elevates Clear Coat Clarity

Paint correction significantly enhances the clarity of your vehicle’s clear coat. By removing defects, oxidation, and other issues from the clear coat’s surface, the process revitalizes the original luster and shine of your paint. This clarity improvement not only makes the paint look deeper and more vibrant but also ensures that your vehicle’s finish stands out with a showroom-quality glow. It is the perfect way to rejuvenate and maintain the high-quality appearance of your vehicle.

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Removes Mild to Moderate Defects

Effective removal of mild to moderate defects from your vehicle’s clear coat is another standout benefit of paint correction. Swirl marks, light scratches, water spotting, and other surface imperfections are meticulously polished away, bringing the paint to a like-new condition. This not only improves the overall appearance but also enhances the longevity of the paintwork itself, preventing worse surface degradation. Regular maintenance coupled with paint correction helps to keep your vehicle looking fresh and well-cared for over the years.

Paint Correction - FAQs and Answers


  • Does paint correction remove actual paint from my vehicle?

    Paint correction does involve the removal of a very thin layer of clear coat to eliminate imperfections. However, it does not remove the actual paint from your vehicle’s panels. The process is carefully controlled to ensure that only the smallest amount of clear coat is removed to achieve a smooth, defect-free surface. At A1 Spec, we use specialized paint correction tools and techniques to perform paint correction safely and thoroughly, preserving the integrity and thickness of the clear coat.

  • Will ceramic coatings look better after paint correction?

    Yes they will! Ceramic coatings always look significantly better after you have the clear coat on your vehicle corrected. The reason for this is that paint correction prepares the surface by removing imperfections that cloud up your clear coat, creating a smooth and flawless base for the ceramic coating to bond with evenly. This enhances the reflective properties and depth of the ceramic coating, resulting in a more vibrant and glossy finish. A well-prepared surface ensures that the ceramic coating performs optimally and provides the best visual results possible.

  • What types of defects are removed during paint correction?

    Paint correction effectively removes a variety of defects from your vehicle’s clear coat. This process covers the removal of quite a wide range of mild to moderate clear coat defects, including swirl marks, light scratches, scrapes, nicks, oxidation, water spotting, and even etching caused by environmental contaminants. These imperfections are carefully polished out using professional-grade compounds and pads, leaving the surface smooth and clear. We also buff your surface to increase the gloss factor. By addressing these common issues, paint correction brings back the original luster and clarity of your vehicle’s paint, making it look rejuvenated and new again.

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