Paint Correction FAQs

Stage 1 enhancement from £299, 2-stage correction from £549, multi-stage from £749, ceramic coating from £349. Bundles (correction + coating) run £549–£1,149. You always get an exact fixed quote before work begins.

Stage 1: one day. 2-stage: two to three days. Multi-stage: four to five days. Ceramic coating adds curing time, handled within the booking.

Stage 1 is a single polishing pass removing ~60% of light defects. 2-stage adds a cutting stage first, removing 80–85%. Multi-stage uses three or more stages plus targeted wet sanding for 90%+ removal — show-car standard.

Scratches confined to the clear coat — yes, permanently. Scratches you can feel with a fingernail are usually too deep and need touch-up or bodyshop paint. We assess honestly from photos before you book.

Not when done properly. We measure paint depth panel-by-panel and remove only microns of clear coat. It's a specialist process — which is why it shouldn't be a car-wash upsell.

After correction, yes — it's the protection that keeps the result. Coating lasts 2–5 years, makes washing far easier, and resists UV, road salt and chemical staining. Correction without coating leaves flawless paint defenceless.

Coating, for longevity and protection: years versus weeks. Wax is fine as a top-up product but it's not protection in the same league. Anyone selling you a "ceramic wax" as equivalent to a real coating is stretching the truth.

Yes — stage 1 enhancement, swirl and scratch removal, and headlight restoration come to your home or workplace across Greater Manchester. Multi-stage correction and ceramic coating are studio-only at Urmston for the controlled environment they need.

Two-bucket hand washing with grit guards, pH-neutral shampoo, quality microfibre towels — and never automatic car washes. We'll give you a full aftercare guide with every job.

We're open 24 hours for bookings and quotes — call or WhatsApp any time. Studio and mobile appointments are scheduled around your availability, including evenings and weekends.