Refresh and Renew Your Vehicle With Alpharetta’s Top Automotive Paint Correction
Bring back the depth, clarity, and shine your paint once had with professional paint correction services trusted by Alpharetta drivers.
Your Paint’s Second Chance
Restoring Your Paint to Its True Potential
Even with regular washing, your vehicle’s paint gradually collects fine scratches, water spots, and oxidation that steal away its original depth and gloss. Paint correction goes far beyond a simple polish. It’s a precise, multi-stage process during which we will carefully level the clear coat to remove those defects without compromising the integrity of the finish.
At Apogee Detail, we treat every car differently because no two paint systems are exactly alike. We start by inspecting your paint under specialized lighting, then use professional-grade compounds, pads, and machine polishers to safely refine the surface until it reflects light perfectly again.
The goal is a restoration. When done right, professional paint correction revives true color depth, erases years of wear, and gives your car that glass-smooth, mirror-like clarity that turns everyday driving into something special.
Pricing
Our Paint Correction Packages
Level 1
Paint Correction
STARTING AT $700
Ideal for newer vehicles or lightly swirled paint. This one-step polish restores gloss and removes over 50% of visible imperfections for a refreshed, mirror-like finish.
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Paint decontamination
- 1 step (or stage) polishing
- We aim for 50%+ defect removal
- Paint sealant
CALL (404) 849-8187
Level 2
Paint Correction
STARTING AT $1,200
Designed for older or heavily weathered vehicles. Our two-step process cuts deeper to eliminate up to 90% of defects. This is perfect for show cars or drivers seeking near-perfect paint clarity.
THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Paint decontamination
- 2 step (or stage) compound and polish
- ○We aim for 90%+ defect removal
- Paint sealant
CALL (404) 849-8187
Paint Correction Process
The Steps Behind a Flawless Finish
1. Paint Inspection and Assessment
Each of our paint corrections begins with a full inspection of the vehicle. We look closely at your paint under specialized lighting to identify swirl marks, oxidation, etching, and deeper scratches. We also measure the clear coat thickness to ensure there’s enough material to safely polish without compromising your paint. This step tells us exactly how aggressive or gentle to be during correction.
2. Decontamination Wash and Surface Prep
Before polishing, we deep-clean the surface to remove embedded contaminants like tar, iron particles, and road film. Using pH-balanced soaps, clay bars, and iron removers, we strip away anything that could interfere with correction. The cleaner the canvas, the better the result.
3. Compounding: The Correction Stage
This is where transformation begins. We use professional-grade compounds and machine polishers to level the clear coat and remove visible defects. Compounding eliminates swirls, water spots, and scratches that washing or waxing can’t touch.
4. Polishing and Refinement
After compounding, we switch to finer polishes and softer pads to refine the surface and enhance clarity. This stage removes any light haze left behind from correction, revealing the smooth, reflective gloss beneath.
5. Paint Protection and Final Inspection
Once the finish is perfected, we protect it with a high-quality sealant or ceramic coating for lasting shine and defense against UV rays, contaminants, and oxidation. Finally, we inspect the vehicle under multiple light sources to ensure every panel meets our standard of perfection before it leaves our care
Restore Your Vehicle’s Shine and Protect Your Investment!
Benefits
Reasons You Need Automotive Paint Correction
Your Paint Has Lost Its Depth and Gloss
Over time, daily driving, washing, and exposure to the elements take their toll. The combination of strong Georgia sun, road debris, and poor-quality automatic car washes creates micro-scratches that dull the surface and flatten your paint’s once-rich color. Paint correction restores that lost depth, revealing a crisp, mirror-like finish that looks freshly detailed every day.
Your “New” Car Isn’t Perfect
Driving your new car off the lot only to find micro scratches and paint imperfections? It’s more common than you think. Brand-new vehicles often arrive from the factory or dealership with swirl marks, holograms, or sanding haze left behind from rushed prep work. A professional correction safely removes these imperfections, ensuring your investment starts its life with the flawless finish it deserves
You’re Perfecting the Finish Before You Coat
If you’re planning to apply a ceramic coating or paint protection film (PPF), paint correction is an essential first step. Applying these services over swirls, haze, or other paint imperfections only locks them in. By refining the clear coat first, we create a flawless surface that enhances the bond, clarity, and lasting gloss of your final finish.
Myths
Busting Common Paint Correction Myths
Myth 1: Paint Correction Is the Same as Polishing
While both improve gloss, they’re far from the same. Polishing lightly cleans and enhances the surface, but paint correction actually removes defects within the clear coat. It’s a measured, multi-stage process that permanently eliminates swirls, scratches, and oxidation, rather than masking them temporarily.
Myth 2: Paint Correction Is Only for Older Cars
Many new vehicles arrive with paint defects straight from the factory or dealership. They often come from improper washing or prep work. Paint correction isn’t just for restoration; it’s also for refinement. Whether your car is brand-new or ten years old, correction ensures the finish looks its absolute best before adding protection like ceramic coating.
Myth 3: It’s Unsafe or Damages the Paint
When performed correctly, paint correction is one of the safest ways to restore your finish. Experienced professionals measure clear coat thickness and adjust pressure, pad type, and polish to preserve your paint. Our paint correction is done by hand by an experienced professional.
Myth 4: You Only Need It Once
Even the best-corrected paint will eventually show new imperfections from regular washing and driving. At the end of the day, paint correction isn’t a one-time fix; it’s part of long-term maintenance. However, by investing in regular detailing and a ceramic coating application, you can dramatically extend the time between corrections and keep your finish looking flawless for years.
