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Paint Correction
Scratch & Scuff Removal
Machine polishing to remove swirl marks, surface scratches and scuffs — with honest assessment of what's achievable before we start.
Service Levels
Three levels of scratch correction — matched to the damage.
Not all scratches are the same — and the right approach depends on depth. D83 assesses every vehicle with a paint thickness gauge before committing to a correction level, and quotes honestly based on what the clear coat can safely withstand.
Level 1
Light Swirl & Scuff Removal
From £99
Fine swirl marks, light surface scuffs and wash-induced scratches that are visible in direct light but don't break through the clear coat. Machine polish with a single-stage compound and finishing pad.
Suitable For
- Swirl marks from poor washing
- Light scuffs on bumpers or door edges
- Watermark etching
- Fine surface haze on dark paintwork
Level 2
Single-Stage Paint Correction
From £199
Deeper scratches that have penetrated the clear coat surface layer but haven't reached the colour coat. More aggressive compound followed by refinement polish — typically removes 70–85% of clear coat scratches.
Suitable For
- Deeper single scratches
- Key scratch attempts not through to colour
- Car park door dings with paint stress
- Older oxidised clear coat
Level 3
Multi-Stage Correction
From £699
The full Enhance Detail — multiple compound stages to maximise defect removal, followed by finishing polish and ceramic coating. The benchmark for show-standard paint correction across the full vehicle.
Suitable For
- Full-vehicle scratch correction
- Pre-sale preparation
- Pre-show preparation
- Heavily scratched or neglected vehicles
The Process
Five stages to scratch-free paint.
01
Paint Depth Check
A digital paint thickness gauge is used to measure clear coat depth across all panels. This establishes how much material is available for correction and sets the limit of safe polishing.
02
Wash & Decontamination
A thorough wash, iron fallout removal and clay bar decontamination ensures the surface is completely clean before any polishing begins. Polishing over contamination causes more scratches.
03
Machine Polish
The appropriate compound, polish and pad combination is selected for the scratch type and clear coat hardness. Correction is done methodically, panel by panel, checking progress under LED lighting.
04
Refinement Stage
A finishing polish removes the haze left by the compound stage, restoring a high-gloss finish. This stage determines the final visual quality of the correction.
05
Ceramic Seal or Wax
The corrected paintwork is protected with either a ceramic sealant (longer lasting) or a high-grade carnauba wax to preserve the finish and prevent rapid re-contamination.
FAQ
Questions about scratch removal.
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