Nix Swirls and Defects

Pro Paint Correction Service in Salt Lake City, UT

Bring your paint back to life with Diggz Detailing’s professional paint correction in Salt Lake City, so your ride looks glossier, cleaner, and closer to brand new.

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As Close To Perfect As It Gets

Paint Correction Revives Your Finish in Salt Lake City, UT

Paint correction is how we clean up the story your paint’s been telling for years. Swirls from bad washes, light scratches, hazy reflections, and dull spots can all take away from how your car really looks. With machine polishing and the right pads and compounds, we carefully level out those defects, so light reflects clean and smooth again. You’ll see deeper gloss, sharper reflections, and a finish that actually shows off your color the way it should.

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Paint Correction Packages

Genesis Polish

Starting At $495

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Level 1 exterior detail
  • Paint decontamination
  • 1 step (or stage) polishing
  • We aim for 75%+ defect removal
  • Paint sealant
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Legacy Correction

Starting At $895

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Level 1 exterior detail
  • Paint decontamination
  • 2 step (or stage) compound and polish
  • We aim for 90%+ defect removal
  • Paint sealant

Showroom Finish

Starting At $1,295 

THIS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

  • Level 1 exterior detail
  • Paint decontamination
  • 3 step (or stage) cutting, polishing, and jeweling
  • We aim for 95%+ defect removal
  • Paint sealant
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We’ll Help You Decide 

Does Your Ride Need Paint Correction?

Your Paint Looks Swirly in the Sun

Pull your car into direct sunlight or under bright gas station lights and really look at the reflections. If you see a spiderweb or swirl pattern all over the paint, that’s a classic sign you’re a good candidate for paint correction. Those marks usually come from automatic washes, dirty wash mitts, or bad drying towels, and they make even a “clean” car look tired.

 

Reflections Look Cloudy Instead of Sharp

Stand a few feet back and look at how clearly you can see objects reflected in your paint. If everything looks hazy, milky, or “blurry,” your clear coat is probably covered in tons of fine defects. Paint correction helps clean that up, so reflections look deeper and more mirror-like, instead of dull and washed out.

 

You See Scratches and Water Spots Everywhere

If you notice light scratches when you walk around the vehicle or stubborn water spots that don’t come off with a regular wash, it’s a sign the clear coat needs some love. While not every scratch can be fully removed, many of those light marks and etched spots can be significantly reduced with proper machine polishing.

 

The Paint Still Looks Bad After a Fresh Wash

If you just washed the car and it still looks rough, chalky, or lifeless, the problem isn’t dirt. It’s the condition of the clear coat. At that point, soaps and quick detailers can only do so much. Paint correction steps in where normal washing leaves off and helps refine the surface, so clean paint actually looks clean.

 

You’re Thinking About Ceramic Coating or Selling the Car

If you’re planning to ceramic coat your vehicle or get it ready to sell, paint correction is often the smart move first. Coatings and sealants work best on a properly prepped surface, and buyers notice glossy, clean paint right away. If you want your car to really stand out in the best way, that’s a strong sign it’s time to talk about correction.

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Paint Correction Questions? 

Check Out Our Top 5 Paint Correction FAQs

  • 1. What exactly is paint correction?

    Paint correction is a process where we use machine polishing, pads, and compounds to carefully level out defects in your clear coat. We’re talking about those swirls from tunnel washes, light scratches, water spots, and general haze that make your paint look tired. By refining the surface, we help light reflect cleanly again, so your color looks deeper, glossier, and more like it should.

  • 2. How do I know if my car needs paint correction?

    If you pull your car into the sun or under bright lights and see spiderweb swirls, light scratches, or a cloudy look instead of a crisp reflection, paint correction is probably a good idea. A lot of that comes from bad wash methods, automatic car washes, and regular wear over time. You don’t have to diagnose it perfectly yourself. Bring the car to us, and we’ll look it over with you, explain what we see, and recommend the level of correction that actually makes sense.

  • 3. Will paint correction get rid of every scratch?

    Not every scratch can be safely removed, and we’ll always put the health of your paint first. Shallow swirls, light scratches, and oxidation usually respond really well to correction. Deep scratches you can feel with your fingernail or damage that goes through the clear coat may only improve, not disappear completely. We’ll set clear expectations up front, show you what’s realistic, and never chase a defect so hard that it risks the integrity of your clear coat.

  • 4. How long do the results of paint correction last?

    How long it lasts depends on how the car is washed and cared for. If you go right back to harsh brushes and automatic washes, swirls will come back quicker. If you follow proper wash methods using clean mitts, good towels, and safe techniques, your finish will stay looking sharp much longer. A lot of our customers choose to add ceramic coating after paint correction, which helps lock in the refined finish and makes maintenance way easier.

  • 5. What’s the process like when I book paint correction with Diggz Detailing?

    We start with a thorough wash and decontamination to remove bonded grime, tar, and fallout from the surface. Then we inspect the paint under proper lighting to map out where the defects are worst. From there, we perform test spots to dial in the right polish and pad combo for your specific paint. Once we have that nailed down, we work panel by panel until the finish looks clean and consistent. When we’re done, we’ll walk around the vehicle with you, go over the results, talk through maintenance tips, and discuss protection options like ceramic coating if you want to keep the finish looking its best.