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Ottawa · Paint Correction

Paint Correction Ottawa
| Swirl Removal |
The Gloss Bureau

Machine polishing that removes swirl marks, light scratches, and oxidation — bringing back the depth of gloss your paint had the day it left the showroom. Done at your door, with paint readings and no shortcuts.

CORRECTION LEVELS

Choose your level of correction

Every level finishes with a 6-month paint sealant. Pricing starts at sedan in average condition and is confirmed after we read the paint on-site.

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Restores extreme gloss, deepens reflection, and cleans up mild surface oxidation or minor haze.

Enhancement Polish

from $255

Starting price · Sedan

  • Full exterior hand wash and chemical iron decontamination.

  • Clay bar treatment to make paint smooth as glass.

  • Single-step machine polish using a fine finishing pad and finishing polish across all painted surfaces.

  • Wipe down with panel prep to remove polishing oils.

  • Application of protective sealant or spray ceramic

2-3 hrs

Approx. duration

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Significant defect removal and clarity restoration in a single machine pass using diminishing abrasives.

1-Step Correction

from $399

Starting price · Sedan

  • Full exterior decontaminating hand wash (iron remover + clay bar).

  • Paint depth readings taken across panels to ensure safety.

  • Taping off sensitive rubber trim, plastic moldings, and delicate badges.

  • Single machine pass using an All-In-One compound/polish (like 3D ONE) or a medium-cut pad paired with a high-grade polish.

  • Removes light-to-moderate swirl marks, light scratches, and clear coat hazing.

  • Panel prep wipe-down and initial ceramic protection application.

4–6 hrs

Approx. duration

QUOTE REQUIRED

Near-flawless, mirror-like restoration. Eliminates heavy scratches and severe swirl marks before finishing to ultra-high clarity.

2-Step Correction

from $699

Starting price · Custom quote

  • Full exterior multi-stage decontamination (iron remover, tar remover, clay bar).

  • Comprehensive paint depth measurement to assess clear coat thickness.

  • Full vehicle trim and plastic masking.

  • Step 1 (Heavy Cutting): Machine pass with a heavy-cutting compound and microfiber/wool pad to level deeper scratches, isolated gouges, and heavy swirling.

  • Step 2 (Finishing Polish): Secondary machine pass with a soft foam pad and fine polish to remove compound haze/marring and maximize reflection.

  • Panel prep inspection under high-lumen detail lights to verify defect removal.

  • Ready for long-term ceramic coating application.

1 day

Approx. duration

The Process

How we correct paint.

Correction is permanent — once a defect is polished out, it is gone. Every job starts with reading the paint, not reaching for a buffer.

Assess

Paint-thickness reading and a defect inspection under correction lighting, so we recommend exactly the right level — never more.

Machine Polish

A one- or two-stage correction with professional compounds and pads — physically removing swirls and scratches from the clear coat.

Wash & Decontaminate

Foam pre-wash, iron fallout remover, and a clay-bar treatment so the surface is perfectly clean before any polishing begins.

Protect

A 6-month paint sealant locks in the gloss — or step up to a multi-year ceramic coating to make the finish last for years.

Your Finish, Explained

Sealant or coating?

Every correction finishes with a sealant. If you want that fresh finish to last for years instead of months, a ceramic coating is the upgrade — here is the honest difference.

INCLUDED WITH CORRECTION

Paint Sealant  

Lasts ~6 months · temporary by design

– A synthetic layer that sits on top of the paint

– Adds gloss and water beading right away

– Gradually washes and weathers off

– Refreshed at your next detail — no commitment

The upgrade👑

​Ceramic Coating

Lasts 1 to 7+ years · semi-permanent

✦SiO₂ or graphene that chemically bonds to the clear coat

✦Cures to a hard, glass-like shell (9H)

✦Strong UV, chemical and stain resistance

✦Self-cleaning hydrophobics — easier, less frequent washing

The short version: a sealant is protection you re-apply; a coating is protection you bond on once and keep for years. Correction makes the paint flawless — a coating is how you protect that work long-term.

Make it last

Lock your corrected paint under a ceramic coating.

A 2-step correction is the ideal base for a coating. Protect that mirror finish for 1 to 7+ years instead of re-sealing every season.

READY WHEN YOU ARE

Bring your paint back to life.

Book an Enhancement Polish or 1-Step Correction online, or send a photo for a 2-step quote — we will tell you exactly what your paint needs.

Paint Correction inquiry foam

Choose the level of correction you are interested in.
Enhancement polish
1-Step paint correction
2-Step paint correction
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