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Swirls are tiny scratches from washing. We polish them out, then lock the gloss in. Exterior only, priced by car size, confirmed from photos.
Look at your car under a bright light or in direct sun and you’ll see fine circles and arcs. Those are swirls: tiny scratches in the clear coat. Thousands of them scatter light, so the paint looks hazy instead of deep. Holograms are buffer trails from a rushed polish. Most of it comes from washing:
Correction levels the clear coat, removing a tiny amount so the surface is flat again. That’s why light reflects cleanly afterwards.
A single machine-polish stage. Removes most light swirls and haze, with a big gloss lift.
Best for: Daily drivers with light wash marks and dull paint.
Book One-StepA heavy cut, then a refine. For deeper swirls, holograms and light scratches.
Best for: Dark or neglected paint, and cars about to be coated.
Book Two-StepHonest line: deep scratches that catch a fingernail may need touch-up or respray. We’ll tell you what’s realistic before we start.
Starting prices, exterior only. Your exact price is confirmed from photos, and a $200 deposit locks in the date.
What One-Step and Two-Step correction do: same panel, same light, same angle. These are illustrations; photos from our own jobs replace them as we shoot them.
Every correction starts with paint-depth readings across the car. The gauge tells us how much clear coat each panel has, and spots panels that have been repainted. We only remove what’s needed, and thin or repainted panels get a gentler approach.
A coating locks in whatever is underneath, so correction is the step that makes a coating look incredible. Here’s how the options stack up.
| Option | PolishWhat we do | RemovesDefects | Protection after | PriceHatch, from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Showroom detail | Light gloss polish | Adds shine. Not a correction, most swirls stay | Paint sealant, ~6 months | From $449 |
| One-Step Correction | One machine-polish stage | Most light swirls and haze | Sealant, about 6 months | From $499 |
| Two-Step Correction | Heavy cut, then refine | Deeper swirls, holograms, light scratches | Sealant, about 6 months | From $899 |
| Ceramic Plus | Single-stage correction included | Most light swirls and haze | Coating, up to 5 years* | From $1,299 |
| Ceramic Elite | Two-stage correction included | Deeper swirls and holograms | Flagship coating, up to 7 years* | From $1,999 |
*Depending on the coating. The Showroom detail’s polish is a light gloss polish, not a full correction.
No. It removes swirls, haze, holograms and light scratches. Deep scratches that catch a fingernail may need touch-up or respray. We'll tell you what's realistic before we start.
One-Step is a single polishing stage that removes most light swirls and haze and lifts the gloss. Two-Step adds a heavy cut stage first for deeper defects, then refines for maximum clarity.
Every polish removes a tiny amount of clear coat, which is why we take paint-depth readings first and only remove what's needed. Thin or repainted panels get a gentler approach.
The correction itself is permanent until new swirls are put in by washing. Safe washing keeps it that way, and a ceramic coating is the best way to protect it.
Ceramic Plus includes a single-stage correction and Ceramic Elite includes a two-stage correction. Ceramic Essential includes a gloss polish only.
No. The Showroom detail includes a light gloss polish that adds shine, but it isn't a full correction and won't remove most swirls.
Book a One-Step or Two-Step online with a $200 deposit. We take paint-depth readings and confirm the exact price before we polish. Unsure what your paint needs? Send photos for a free quote.
0476 794 772Mon–Sat 9am–5pm · Sunday by appointment · Mobile within 50 km of Craigieburn
