Ottawa-market pricing ranges below; final quote confirmed after a quick look at your vehicle.
$450-$700
Removes moderate swirls & oxidation
Recommended before coating
$550-$800
2-stage correction
Sealant applied to protect the finish
Machine polishing levels the clear coat around light swirl marks and scratches rather than filling them temporarily.
Correcting the surface brings back the reflection and depth that daily washing and weather dull over time.
Correction is the right first step before ceramic coating, since coating locks in whatever condition the paint is already in.
We measure clear coat thickness before machine work so correction stays safe rather than aggressive.
Light swirling gets a single gentler stage; heavier oxidation or scratching gets a two-stage plan.
A sealant or coating goes on after correction so the freshly leveled paint doesn't oxidize again right away.
Paint is washed and clay-barred to remove embedded contaminants before machine work starts.
We check paint thickness and swirl depth to choose the right correction stage.
One or two-stage machine polishing levels the clear coat and removes defects.
A finishing polish or sealant is applied to protect the corrected surface.
A single stage handles light swirl marks and haze. Two-stage correction is worth it for oxidized or heavily swirled paint, or before committing to a multi-year ceramic coating.
Corrected paint is more exposed until it’s sealed or coated, so book protection soon after correction and avoid automatic car washes with abrasive brushes afterward.
Ottawa’s freeze-thaw cycles and summer heat expand and contract clear coat year after year, which speeds up the oxidation that shows up as dull, swirled paint after a few winters. Dried salt residue adds fine scratches every time it is wiped off instead of rinsed.
Quick answers about paint correction in Ottawa. Don’t see your question? Call or text (343) 314-7162 and we’ll answer it.
Correction works on the clear coat and can significantly reduce or remove light-to-moderate swirl marks and scratches. Deep scratches that go through the clear coat may need touch-up paint instead.
It depends on paint condition. Light swirling often needs one stage, while more visible defects or oxidation may need two-stage correction.
Yes, if you want the best long-term finish. Coating seals in the paint's current condition, so correcting swirls first gives the coating a cleaner surface to protect.
Light to moderate water spotting and etching often improve significantly with machine correction, though very deep etching into the clear coat may leave faint marks.
It depends on wash habits and storage, but many daily-driven vehicles benefit from correction every 2-4 years, especially before a fresh coating.