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Paint Correction & Ceramic Coatings

Clarity comes from correction. Lasting protection comes from coating. Give your paint the right foundation for both.

One-step vs. two-step

Why the refinement step matters.

Both services improve the finish. A dedicated second polishing stage goes further, addressing haze and fine micro-marring for clearer reflections.

The second step is the difference.

$625
  1. 01Cut: reduce defects
  2. 02Refine: improve clarity

The cutting stage tackles more pronounced defects. Cutting can leave fine micro-marring that scatters light and looks like haze, especially on sensitive paint. A separate refinement polish then targets that haze for greater clarity, depth and sharper reflections.

Estimated duration
5 Hours
Preparation
Exterior detail, clay & iron decontamination
Correction process
Dedicated cutting stage + refinement polish
Swirls & defects
More noticeable, safely correctable defects
Haze & clarity
Refinement targets haze and micro-marring left by cutting
Finish
Greater clarity, depth and sharper reflections

Two-step correction prioritizes a clearer finish, not unlimited scratch removal. Paint thickness and safe correction limits come first.

Book Two-Step Correction

One-Step Paint Correction

$375

Estimated duration: 3 Hours

Restore depth, clarity, and gloss to your vehicle's paint with our One-Step Paint Correction.

Over time, improper washing, environmental exposure, and everyday driving can leave paint looking dull or covered in fine swirl marks. Our single-stage polishing process is designed to reduce lighter imperfections and improve the overall appearance of your vehicle without requiring an extensive multi-stage correction.

  • Complete exterior detail
  • Clay bar paint decontamination
  • Iron decontamination
  • Single-stage machine polishing
  • Reduction of lighter swirl marks and correctable surface imperfections
  • Waxing and sealing
  • Enhanced paint depth and gloss

Can generally target approximately 50% improvement in correctable paint imperfections, depending on vehicle condition and paint characteristics.

Best for: Daily drivers with lighter swirls, mild haze, and minor paint imperfections.

Two-Step Paint Correction

$625

Estimated duration: 5 Hours

For vehicles requiring a more intensive level of paint restoration, our Two-Step Paint Correction combines a dedicated cutting stage with a refinement polishing stage.

This process helps address more noticeable swirl marks, haziness, oxidation, and correctable light scratches while enhancing the depth and reflective quality of the paint.

  • Complete exterior detail
  • Clay bar treatment
  • Iron decontamination
  • Machine compounding
  • Refinement polishing
  • Correction of eligible paint imperfections
  • Waxing and sealing
  • Enhanced depth, clarity, and gloss

On suitable paint, this service can target approximately 90% or more of correctable defects. Results vary based on paint thickness, defect severity, and vehicle condition.

Best for: Vehicles with noticeable paint defects and owners seeking a more extensive cosmetic restoration.

Ceramic coatings

Protect a finish worth preserving.

Protect your vehicle's finish with a professional-grade ceramic coating designed to provide long-lasting gloss, strong hydrophobic performance, and resistance to environmental contamination.

Ceramic coatings create a durable protective layer on painted surfaces, making regular cleaning and maintenance easier while enhancing visual depth and clarity.

Starting at $1,300

Estimated duration: 12–24 Hours · Advertised 5–9+ Year Coatings

Hope Detailing polishing paint during finish preparation

Protect the finish you have.

Decontamination and surface preparation help the coating bond to the paint. A ceramic coating adds protection and gloss, but it does not remove swirls, scratches or haze. This option suits paint whose appearance you are already happy with.

Coating service includes

  • Complete exterior preparation
  • Iron decontamination
  • Clay bar treatment
  • Surface preparation
  • Professional-grade ceramic coating application
  • Hydrophobic paint protection
  • Enhanced gloss and shine

Protection benefits

  • Helps reduce the effects of environmental contamination
  • Provides water-repellent properties
  • Makes routine cleaning easier
  • Enhances visual gloss
  • Helps preserve the appearance of maintained paint

Paint correction is not included in the standard ceramic coating service but can be added for an additional charge. Coating longevity is dependent on the specific product, environment, and maintenance.

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