Unlike basic waxing or detailing, paint correction involves our special machine polishing and precision compound application to eliminate surface defects – not just cover them up. Our professional process removes paint imperfections like swirl marks and light to medium scratches from your vehicle’s clear coat.
Paint correction is ideal for those that need car scratch repair from exposure to improper washing, sun damage, drive-thru car washes, the grocery store parking lot, and general wear and tear. It is also standard prep-work in our process before applying ceramic coating or paint protection film (PPF) to any vehicle. Paint correction is the foundation for a truly flawless finish that brings out rich color in your paint and makes it pop like never before.
At 5 Star Design, we offer expert-level paint correction services for vehicles, boats, and other painted surfaces. We are conveniently located in Raleigh, NC off Spring Forest Road and serve the surrounding areas by appointment only. If you’ve been searching for paint correction, want to fix car scratches, or just need some touch-up paint – give us a call today!
Our paint correction services allow us to safely remove a wide range of surface-level imperfections on your vehicle without the need for a whole repainting. With our professional touch, we can bring back your paint to its former glory. Here are some of the most common defects we correct that we can fix with paint correction:
Swirl marks are fine, circular scratches in your paint that are most noticeable on darker colored vehicles under sunlight or bright shop lighting. They are usually caused by improper washing techniques, automatic car washes, low-quality detailing services, and dirty brushes or wash mitts. These micro-scratches scatter light and make your paint look dull and hazy. We can safely polish these and restore a crisp, deep finish.
Not all car scratch repair requires a full repaint. If a scratch hasn’t gone much deeper than the clear cost, it can often be removed or dramatically reduced with professional paint correction. These scratches can come from keys, tree branches, or the occasional runaway shopping cart.
Buffer trails are left behind from poor polishing attempts. This can oftentimes happen from rushed or inexperienced detailers using incorrect techniques or materials. The hazy, curved patterns might only be visible under direct light, but they can seriously impact your overall paint quality – especially if a protective coating was not applied after the botched buffing such as ceramic coating
After prolonged UV exposure by the sign or abrasion from general wear and tear, your clear coat can become dull. This creates a foggy, low-gloss appearance even after washing. Our paint correction techniques can refine the surface to remove hazing and restore that sleek, smooth, and glossy finish.
Now that all of your paint has been corrected and looks amazing, what next? Paint correction is just the beginning – it brings your paint back to life, but it wont keep it that way forever on its own.
After we remove the imperfections through our multi-stage process, your freshly corrected paint is more exposed and vulnerable to the elements. This is because some clear coat is naturally lost during the process. This is why we highly recommend protecting it with a professional ceramic coating to seal in the hard-work, and really make your paint pop!
Ceramic coating not only protects your paint after correction, but it provides some great benefits:
It also makes future washes insanely easier and helps maintain that showroom-level gloss that turns heads. Click below to learn more about ceramic coating in Raleigh by 5 Star Design
Auto detailing focuses more on cleaning the vehicle whereas paint correction goes much deeper. It removes imperfections through our professional multi-step correction process to truly restore your paint’s original shine.
We highly recommend professional ceramic coating for any surface that has been corrected. Your paint is more exposed due to the loss of some clear coat during the process
Not all scratches. Paint correction is best for light to medium scratches that are within the clear coat layer. Deep scratches that cut into the base coat or even primer usually require more advanced techniques like bodywork or repainting.
We assess every job in person before making any promise to ensure we meet your expectations. If your vehicle requires more advanced paint repair, we will happily refer you to a trusted partner in the Raleigh area.
Depending on your vehicle’s condition and the level of work needed, it can take a few hours to a few days. It all depends on the scope of the job and we will discuss this with you upfront before beginning any work.
Pricing varies on vehicle size, condition, and the level of correction needed. We prefer to do a free in-person consultation of the vehicle before discussing the project cost.
Absolutely! As long as your vehicle still has a measurable clear coat, even older vehicles can benefit greatly from paint correction.
While our primary focus is paint correction and professional polishing, we can offer basic touch-up paint services for small chips. You must provide the matching touch-up paint to us (make sure the paint code matches).
Although it may not be a perfect color match every time, it can help draw attention away from a bigger chip or scratch in your paint.
5 Star Design provides the best car scratch removal and paint correction services in Raleigh and beyond including Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary, Apex, Garner, Clayton, Wake Forest, Holly Springs and beyond.
From automotive restyling to residential & commercial window tint and graphics – we are just a phone call away!
5 Star Design has partnered with Affirm to make automotive restyling and protection accessible to any budget. With flexible payment options, you no longer have to pay for the entire service upfront!
