Single-stage paint enhancement
Ideal for paintwork that needs its gloss brought back and minor defects reduced. Suitable for cars with relatively good paint, or owners looking for a noticeable visual improvement.
Professional Car Paint Correction in Devon & Somerset
Restore depth, clarity and gloss to your vehicle's paintwork with professional machine polishing. Knight Detailing provides specialist paint correction for luxury, performance, classic and everyday vehicles.
Luxury, performance & classic vehicle paint correction
High-end paint deserves careful, patient work. Over ten years I've corrected and protected cars from McLaren, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg and Porsche, alongside classics and everyday cars that simply deserve to look their best.
Whether you own a Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Lamborghini, Range Rover, Mercedes-Benz or BMW, the same principles apply: inspect first, take only what's needed, and finish with protection that suits how the car is used. See more on supercar detailing and classic car detailing.
Brands that benefit most from paint correction & protection
- Rolls-Royce
- Bentley
- Porsche
- Lamborghini
- Ferrari
- Aston Martin
- McLaren
- Range Rover
- Mercedes-Benz
- BMW
- Audi
- Jaguar
What is paint correction?
Paint correction is a specialist machine polishing process that reduces or removes defects in your car's clear coat, the thin transparent layer that gives paint its gloss. By carefully levelling the surface, light is reflected evenly again and the colour underneath looks deeper and sharper.
How much can be corrected depends on the condition of the paint, how deep the defects are and how much paint can safely be removed. I measure paint depth as I go, and I'll always tell you honestly what is achievable rather than promise every mark will disappear.
Imperfections that can often be improved
- —Swirl marks and wash-induced marring
- —Light scratches
- —Holograms and previous polishing defects
- —Oxidation and dull paintwork
- —Loss of gloss and clarity
Paint correction options
Multi-stage paint correction
A more intensive process for paint with heavier swirl marks, scratches or previous polishing defects. Designed to achieve a higher level of refinement where the paint condition safely allows.
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Not sure which option suits your car? Send a few photos and I'll advise.
Our paint correction process
Step 1
Paintwork inspection
I look over the paint closely under proper lighting, take paint depth readings, identify the defects and work out the safest approach for your car.
Step 2
Thorough preparation
The car is safe washed and decontaminated, removing tar, iron fallout and bonded grime so nothing is dragged across the paint during polishing.
Step 3
Precision machine polishing
Suitable pad and polish combinations are chosen panel by panel to improve clarity, reduce imperfections and bring the gloss back, without removing more clear coat than necessary.
Step 4
Finishing & protection
The finish is refined and we talk about protecting it. A ceramic coating is often the best way to keep corrected paint looking its best.
Find out more about ceramic coatings to protect the finish afterwards.
Paint correction services across Devon & Somerset
I work from our studio at Unit 1A, Venn Farm, Cullompton EX15 1QN, which gives a controlled, well-lit space that's ideal for paint correction. Mobile work is also available, so I can come to you in Exeter, Taunton and throughout Devon and Somerset where conditions allow.
Not sure which is best for your car? Have a look at our prices, browse all detailing services including a full detail, or get a quote.
Frequently asked questions
Restore your vehicle's paintwork
Whether your vehicle has developed swirl marks, light scratches or a dull finish, Knight Detailing can assess the paintwork and recommend an appropriate correction service.