by quote · By quote - varies by condition
Multi-Stage Paint Correction
Swirls, oxidation, and holograms - leveled.
Overview
What's included.
Paint correction is the art of leveling your clear coat to remove the defects that scatter light - swirl marks from car-wash brushes, oxidation from desert UV, acid-rain etching, and the holograms left by improper buffing. We inspect under high-intensity LED lamps, measure clear-coat depth to the micron, then run a staged correction that brings back depth, clarity, and reflection. It's the foundation a ceramic coating is built on.
Pricing
By paint condition.
Flat-rate, mobile, no travel fee within the Phoenix Valley.
Light swirl and oxidation removal for well-maintained paint.
Full defect leveling - deeper scratches, etching, and holograms.
Maximum correction for show and collector vehicles, inspected under LED arrays.
The process
How we do it.
Defect inspection
Under LED lamps we map every panel for swirls, oxidation, scratches, and holograms.
Depth measurement
A paint-depth gauge confirms we have clear coat to work with before any pad touches the surface.
Staged correction
Cutting and finishing pads with matched compounds level defects in stages - aggressive first, refined last.
Final inspection
Under direct sun-equivalent lighting, we confirm a defect-free, hologram-free finish.
The result
See the finish.
Multi-Stage Paint Correction - questions
Good to know.
Will it remove all my scratches?
We reduce or remove most clear-coat defects. Deeper scratches that break through the clear coat can't be polished out - we'll assess honestly and quote touch-up or referral where needed.
Should I add a ceramic coating?
Strongly recommended. Correction removes defects; a coating locks in the finish and prevents them from returning. Most clients pair the two.
How is paint correction priced?
By the condition of your paint and the number of stages required. We quote on site after inspecting under LED lamps - no guesswork.
The founder · Gilbert, AZ
The hands behind the finish.
Szine Detailing didn't start in a boardroom - it started in a Gilbert driveway, with a twenty-year-old local who refused to cut corners. He turned a relentless work ethic and a deep pride in his craft into the Valley's go-to mobile detail operation.
Client reviews from Google.
Scottsdale, AZ
"Thomas did an amazing job on my 911. Spent over 8 hours perfecting every panel under inspection lights before laying the ceramic down. The gloss is like looking into liquid glass. Highly recommend Szine to anyone who actually cares about their paint."
Chandler, AZ
"Best mobile detailer in Arizona without question. Thomas showed up with an unbranded, immaculate mobile rig carrying his own generator and deionized water. Zero mineral spots, zero swirls left behind. My car looks better than delivery day."
Paradise Valley, AZ
"Two young kids and light tan leather meant stains everywhere. Thomas extracted every mark, sanitized all seams, and left a factory matte finish with no sticky greasy residue. White-glove service right in our driveway."
Gilbert, AZ
"Factory Tesla paint is soft and full of imperfections from transport. Szine measured the clear coat depth to the micron and leveled all the haze before ceramic coating. Rain and desert dust literally sheet right off. 10/10."
Phoenix, AZ
"Over 300 five-star reviews on Google gave me total confidence and Tomas exceeded every expectation. Punctual, polite, meticulously thorough with iron decontamination and steam extraction. Worth every single penny."
Tempe, AZ
"Took out 95%+ of swirl marks created by previous automated washes. Under direct sunlight the metallic flake sparkles without a single hologram. Thomas is an artist at what he does."