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11 Mile Detail Co

Service 02 of 06

Inspection first

Paint Correction

Paint Enhancement improves gloss with very light correction. 1-Step, 2-Step and Show Correction treat heavier defects at each step up. AB assesses the finish in person before quoting. Enhancement and 1-Step are available mobile or at the studio. 2-Step and Show Correction need controlled conditions.

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The assessment is free.

Paint reflection inspection under shop lights.

Paint reflection inspection under shop lights.

Four options

Your paint decides which option fits.

Level I

Paint Enhancement

Dedicated gloss improvement using polish, with very light correction. Available mobile or at the studio. More involved than the minimum adhesion preparation included with Express Ceramic.

Quoted after inspection.

Level II

1-Step Correction

Light-to-moderate correction using a one-step compound with diminishing abrasives that cuts and finishes cleanly. Available mobile or at the studio; the achievable improvement is assessed for your paint.

Quoted after inspection.

Level III

2-Step Correction

Compounding followed by refinement, for heavier defects. Done at the studio, with exceptions for collections kept in approved temperature- and humidity-controlled facilities. Results depend on the paint’s condition and how much correction it can safely take.

Quoted after inspection.

Level 4

Show Correction / 3-Step

Three stages with several passes, and an inspection between each stage. Done at the studio, with the same exception as 2-Step Correction for collections in approved temperature- and humidity-controlled facilities. At the assessment we go over what improvement is realistic and which defects may remain.

Quoted after inspection.

Prices and appointment options

AB confirms your vehicle size, condition and the agreed scope before you commit. Prices are in USD; a + marks a starting price.

Paint Correction pricing by vehicle size and service location
ServiceCarMidsizeFull-sizeLocation
Paint Enhancement$349+$399+$449+Mobile or studio
1-Step Correction$449+$519+$579+Mobile or studio
2-Step Correction$749+$859+$969+Studio · controlled collection sites considered
Show Correction / 3-Step$1,199+$1,379+$1,559+Studio · controlled collection sites considered

Typical time: 1–3+ days depending on tier. Mobile appointments depend on the service address, space and conditions we confirm with you.

Studio appointments, with on-site service considered for collections in temperature- and humidity-controlled garages or shops with enough working space.

Optional additions

Add only what you want. We’ll go over each one with you before it goes on the quote.

Wheels-Off Ceramic Coating

We remove the wheels, coat every face including the inside of the barrel (where brake dust does the most damage), let the coating cure, and reinstall them to torque spec.

Car $399+ · Midsize $459+ · Full-size $519+

Studio · controlled collection sites considered

Glass Coating

A hydrophobic (water-repelling) coating on the windshield and front side glass. It works for one to two years and noticeably improves visibility in monsoon season.

Car $79+ · Midsize $89+ · Full-size $99+

Mobile or studio

Trim Restoration

Restores and seals oxidized plastic trim, which is common on older luxury vehicles.

Car $99+ · Midsize $119+ · Full-size $129+

Mobile or studio

Scope

What the work covers.

What's included

  • 01Full exterior decontamination before any polish touches the panel: iron remover, clay scrubs and tar removal
  • 02Paint inspection under LED lighting, with paint-thickness-gauge readings (a non-destructive measure of paint film thickness) to map defect depth and show how much correction the paint can take
  • 03Polish or compound selected for the agreed Enhancement, 1-Step, 2-Step or Show scope
  • 04Refinement stages where included in the selected correction tier
  • 05IPA wipedown (isopropyl alcohol pass that strips polishing oils so the true finish is visible before coating or release)

What to expect

  1. 01Share your vehicle details and goals; photos are optional upfront and we can request helpful views during follow-up
  2. 02Free thirty-minute in-person paint assessment at the shop
  3. 03Written proposal with final scope, timing and price. No deposit before this.
  4. 0425% deposit to schedule the work once the proposal is accepted
  5. 05Enhancement and 1-Step can be mobile or studio; 2-Step and Show require the studio or an approved temperature- and humidity-controlled collection facility

A good fit when

  • The paint has swirls, wash marring, light scratches, water-spot etching, or haze that improves under polishing.
  • You are preparing for ceramic coating and want defects corrected before protection is locked in.
  • You want a quote based on an in-person LED inspection and paint-thickness readings.

When another option fits better

  • Scratches have broken through clear coat into base coat or primer.
  • The concern is rock chips, factory orange peel, peeling clear coat, or body-shop repair work.
  • You expect every defect to disappear regardless of paint thickness or condition.

We always inspect the paint in person before quoting correction, and we do not ask for a deposit until the quote is final.

Why we assess your paint first

Clear coat is measured in microns.

Every correction removes a little of it, and every car has a different amount to give. Film-thickness readings and a close look under the light bar tell us how far your paint can safely be taken, and sometimes they show that less work is the right call. That gives us a sound basis for discussing the options and cost with you.

The assessment is free, takes about thirty minutes, and you're welcome to watch.

Close inspection of paint surface defects.
The result

Reflections after correction.

Glossy dark paint reflection after correction.
Shop light reflection on corrected white paint.
Corrected white paint with clean light reflections.
Yellow Corvette front end after detailing.

What this is not

Paint Enhancement uses polish for gloss and very light correction. 1-Step uses a diminishing-abrasive compound for light-to-moderate correction. More involved work has additional stages; none promises to remove every defect regardless of paint condition.

Start with the free assessment.

We’ll look at your paint together and explain the improvement each option can reasonably achieve.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Paint condition varies too much to price from a photo. We measure paint film thickness and inspect under LED before quoting, so the scope matches your actual paint. You pay no deposit until you have the written proposal.

PPF needs a different assessment from painted clear coat. Tell AB what film is installed and what concerns you; we will confirm which cleaning, finishing or protection options are suitable before recommending work.

Polishing cannot fix scratches deep enough to break through the clear coat into the base coat or primer. Correction also does not cover factory orange peel or rock chips. We spot these at the inspection, and if a different process can address them, we quote that separately.

Correction levels out clear-coat defects by polishing. Ceramic coating protects the finish once it is corrected and prepped. If the paint has swirls, haze, or water-spot etching, correction comes first, because a coating seals in whatever is underneath it.

Sometimes. Mineral spotting and light water-spot etching can often be reduced or removed, but spots that have etched deep into the clear coat may stay visible, or may not be safe to polish out. The inspection shows how much correction the paint can take.

Where we serve

Paint Correction comes to your home in the areas below for the levels that work on site. Deeper levels are done at our studio in far North Phoenix.

Related Services and Buyer Guides

ServiceCeramic CoatingProtection for the corrected finish. We confirm the coating tier after inspection and prep.ServiceComplete DetailStart here if the interior needs recovery and the exterior needs decontamination before you decide on correction.GuidePaint correction vs ceramic coatingBuyer guide explaining defect removal, coating prep, and protection timing.