Autogloss
Restore the finish

Paint Correction in Fuquay-Varina & Raleigh, NC

Swirls, scratches, oxidation and haze — corrected by machine, not hidden.

  • 5.0 · 91 Google reviews
  • At our Raleigh studio
  • Fully insured

Paint correction removes clear coat down to the depth of the scratch. That is the whole reason we are careful with it: factory clear coat is baked onto the body at temperatures no body shop can reproduce, before any of the trim that would melt is installed. Once it is gone, nobody can put it back.

So we measure. Paint depth readings before we polish tell us how much clear coat there is to work with, and we monitor how much is coming off as we go. If a scratch cannot be removed safely, we stop and tell you — a thin spot in the clear will fail out in the Carolina sun, and that is a worse outcome than the scratch.

Where
Our studio · 10135 Division Dr, Raleigh
Booking
Online with live availability, or call (919) 703-8108
Insured
Fully insured, every job
Packages & pricing

What's included, and what it costs.

Priced by vehicle size. Every inclusion listed, so you know exactly what you're getting.

Most chosen

Level 2 — Paint Correction

One-step correction — most chosen

from$600

Small (car / compact)
$600
Midsize (sedan / SUV / wagon)
$800
Large / XL (truck / 3-row SUV / minivan)
$1,000
  • Wash, clay towel decontamination and iron removal
  • One-step machine paint correction aimed at removing up to 60% of paint defects such as swirl marks and light scratches
  • High-gloss paint sealant to protect the finish
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Level 3 — Paint Restoration

Two-step correction

from$1,000

Small (car / compact)
$1,000
Midsize (sedan / SUV / wagon)
$1,200
Large / XL (truck / 3-row SUV / minivan)
$1,400
  • Wash, clay towel decontamination and iron removal
  • Two-step machine polish — compound then finishing polish — aimed at removing up to 90% of paint defects such as swirl marks and scratches
  • High-gloss paint sealant to protect the finish
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From the Google profile

What customers say about paint correction.

Verbatim. Picked because they mention this kind of work.

I had an absolutely amazing experience with AutoGloss! They removed overspray from my car that I honestly thought would never come off, and the results were incredible. My car looks even better now than when I first purchased it from the dealership. Jeff was fantastic to work with—friendly, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. He took the time to explain the process and made me feel confident that my car was in great hands. The overspray is completely gone, and the finish looks flawless. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. I highly recommend AutoGloss to anyone looking for top-quality car detailing. You won’t be disappointed!

Eric Gavino Diaz · Google

Jeff did an amazing job removing a painted on pinstripe from my new Jeep Grand Cherokee! He responded quickly to my call and explained the process in detail and made sure I was satisfied with the work once completed. His kindness and professionalism make him stand out from others, and I highly recommend his quality work!

Erika Rankin · Google
How it works

The process.

  1. 01

    Inspection under the lights

    Every panel gets checked under studio lighting and paint depth is measured so we know how much clearcoat there is to work with.

  2. 02

    Decontamination

    Wash, clay and iron removal. Polishing over bonded contamination just grinds it into the paint.

  3. 03

    Machine correction

    One or two steps depending on the level — compound to level the defects, finishing polish to bring back clarity and depth.

  4. 04

    Protect it

    A high-gloss sealant, or a ceramic coating if you're pairing the two — which most people do.

Questions

Paint Correction questions.

Should I add a ceramic coating?
If you're paying to correct the paint, protecting it is the logical next step — otherwise the swirls come back with the first few washes.
Is paint correction included with a ceramic coating?
No — they are separate services. Every ceramic coating package includes a Level 1 Gloss Enhancement ($200–$300) to deep clean the paint and bring back clarity, which is enough for most cars. One- and two-step paint corrections are a separate charge, quoted case by case once we have looked at the paint.
Can you remove every scratch?
Anything you can catch a fingernail in is through the clearcoat and can't be polished out. Everything above that — swirls, haze, light scratches, oxidation — is what correction is for.
How long does it take?
Most of a day for Level 2, a full day for Level 3. Plan on a studio drop-off.

Ready when you are.

Book online with live prices, or tell us about the car and get one recommendation back.