A vivid blue car door showing a polished section contrasted with a swirl-marked area, reflecting bright overhead lights. The car has a Zeta tire visible on the rear wheel.

PAINT CORRECTION

1 step

One-step car polishing is a process that combines both cutting (compounding) and finishing (polishing) into a single step. It’s designed to remove light to moderate imperfections while enhancing the car’s gloss without needing multiple polishing stages.

Close-up of person polishing blue car hood and headlight with buffer tool.

2 step

Step 1: Cutting/Compounding

🔹 Uses a more aggressive compound and cutting pad to remove deeper scratches, oxidation, swirl marks, and defects.

🔹 This step levels the paint, but it may leave behind some haze or minor micro-marring.

Step 2: Finishing/Polishing

🔹 Uses a finer polish and softer pad to refine the paint, remove any haze from the first step, and restore deep gloss and clarity.

Car being polished with buffer tool

3 step

•Step 1: Heavy Cutting (Compounding)

🔹 Uses a highly abrasive compound with a cutting pad to remove deep scratches, heavy swirl marks, oxidation, and paint defects.

🔹 This step aggressively levels the paint but can leave some haze or micro-marring.

Step 2: Medium Polishing (Refining)

🔹 Uses a medium-cut polish with a softer pad to further smooth out imperfections left from compounding.

🔹 Removes any leftover haze while enhancing clarity and depth.

Step 3: Final Finishing Polish

🔹 Uses an ultra-fine polish with a finishing pad to maximize gloss, shine, and reflection clarity.

🔹 This step brings out a mirror-like, showroom finish with deep, rich color.