Paint Correction in Regina
Restore your paint's true finish. Over time, Regina's roads, winters, and automated car washes leave your clear coat covered in swirl marks, fine scratches, and oxidation that dull the colour. Paint correction is the machine-polishing process that removes those defects and brings back the deep, wet gloss your vehicle had when it was new — and it's the essential first step before any ceramic coating.
What paint correction removes
Paint defects live in your clear coat — the transparent top layer that gives paint its depth. Machine polishing levels that layer with progressively finer abrasives until the defects are gone and the surface reflects like glass. It is a permanent fix for the defects it removes, not a filler or glaze that washes off after a few weeks.
- Swirl marks and spider-webbing from automated washes and dirty wash mitts
- Light-to-moderate scratches that haven't broken through the clear coat
- Water spots and mineral etching
- Oxidation and haze that dull the colour
- Buffer trails and holograms left behind by previous poor detailing
Our paint correction process
1. Decontamination wash. A thorough hand wash followed by a clay treatment strips bonded contaminants — rail dust, tar, overspray — so nothing grinds into the paint during polishing.
2. Inspection under correction lighting. We assess defect depth and measure what your clear coat can safely give, then build the plan around it.
3. Multi-stage machine polishing. Compound to cut the defects, polish to refine, and a final finishing stage matched to your paint's hardness and condition.
4. Final wipe-down and inspection. Every panel is checked under the lights again before you see it — the finish leaves flawless or it doesn't leave.
Single-stage or multi-stage?
Not every vehicle needs the full treatment. Lighter swirl marks often come out with a one-step enhancement polish, while heavier defects call for multi-stage correction with a compounding pass first. We inspect your paint before quoting and recommend the level your vehicle actually needs — you never pay for more correction than your paint calls for.
Planning to protect the result? Correction is the essential first step before a ceramic coating — the coating locks in whatever finish is underneath it, so correcting first means sealing a flawless surface instead of sealing the swirls.
Why Regina drivers choose Stelter Solutions
We're a Regina-owned shop at 1560 McAra St with a 5.0★ rating across 200+ Google reviews, and paint correction is where that reputation gets earned — it is slow, meticulous work with zero room for shortcuts. Drop your vehicle off and use our free shuttle service, and pick it up with the deep, wet gloss it had on day one. Questions about your paint? Call (639) 739-7789.
Rounding out the visit? Pair your correction with a full detail so the cabin matches the paint, or start with an exterior detail if your finish just needs a proper decontamination and shine.
What's the difference between paint correction and a ceramic coating?▾
Paint correction removes the defects that already exist in your clear coat — swirls, scratches, oxidation. A ceramic coating protects the finish after the fact. They work together: correction first to perfect the surface, then coating to keep it that way.
How much does paint correction cost in Regina?▾
It depends on your vehicle's size and how deep the defects go — a light one-step polish and a multi-stage correction are very different jobs. We inspect the paint first and quote the level your vehicle actually needs. Request a quote or call (639) 739-7789 and we'll assess it.
How long does paint correction take?▾
Typically a full day or more, depending on the paint's condition and how many correction stages it needs. It's methodical, panel-by-panel work — rushing it is how holograms and buffer trails happen.
Will paint correction remove deep scratches?▾
It removes defects within the clear coat. A scratch that has gone through the clear coat into the base coat or primer can't be polished out — those need touch-up or respray work. During inspection we'll tell you honestly which marks will come out and which won't.
Is paint correction worth it before a ceramic coating?▾
Yes — it's the step that makes the coating worth doing. A ceramic coating seals in whatever is underneath it for years. Correct first and you're locking in a flawless finish; skip it and you're preserving the swirls.
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Darren · Google"Best detail my truck has had in 30 years. Austin and the crew are meticulous."
Chris · Google"Booked same day after a break-in, glass everywhere. They sorted it out completely."
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