Paint Correction
Paint Correction That Actually Corrects.
Multi-stage machine polishing that removes swirls, scratches, and oxidation — done in your driveway, anywhere on Oahu.
What It Is
1-Step or 2-Step. We Tell You Which You Need.
Paint correction is machine polishing that physically removes a thin layer of clear coat to level out swirls, scratches, water spots, and oxidation — the damage that builds up on every vehicle parked outside on this island. It's not a wax or a filler. It's the difference between paint that looks shiny in photos and paint that's actually flat and defect-free under direct sun.
1-Step correction removes 70–80% of visible defects in a single polishing stage — the right call for paint that's in decent shape and just needs a refresh before a coating or a sale.
2-Step correction adds a compounding stage before the polish, removing up to 95% of defects for a near-flawless finish. This is the standard prep for any ceramic coating, and the only way to get genuinely mirror-level paint.
We walk you through which one your vehicle actually needs before we start — not which one costs more.
What's Involved
Pricing
Paint Correction, By Vehicle Size.
| Package | Small | Mid-Size | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Step (70–80% of defects) | $700 | $800 | $900 |
| 2-Step (up to 95% of defects) | $1,000 | $1,100 | $1,200 |
Small = coupes/sedans. Mid-Size = SUVs/crossovers. Large = trucks, 3rd-row SUVs, vans. Vehicles requiring additional product due to size, condition, repaint history, or surface porosity may incur additional material costs — disclosed before we start, never after.
Thinking about ceramic coating too? Coating seals in whatever's already on your paint — swirls and oxidation included. If you're planning to coat, 2-step correction first isn't an upsell, it's what makes the coating worth doing. See Ceramic Coating for bundled pricing.
Why Chopped
Not a Buff-and-Hope Job.
SystemX-Grade Process
The same correction standard used to prep vehicles for SystemX ceramic coating installs — official supplier to West Coast Customs and Boeing.
Owner-Operated
Brandon or Jai runs the polisher personally on every job. No rotating crew practicing on your paint.
Mobile, Full Setup
We bring the power, water, and every pad and compound needed. Your driveway is the shop.
Honest Recommendation
If your paint only needs 1-step, we tell you that — not the more expensive option by default.
See Your Price Before You Call.
Answer a few questions and get a real estimate — no phone call required to find out what it costs.