Paint Correction in Milton Keynes and Bedfordshire

 At Unique Detail, we provide professional paint correction services in Milton Keynes and beyond.

Unique Detail – Your Number 1 Car Paint Correct Service In Milton Keynes

Car Detailing Milton Keynes

Paint Correction and Detailing

Here at Unique Detail, we have been offering our Paint Correction and Detailing services to clients throughout  Hertfordshire Bedfordshire & Buckinghamshire for over 15 years.

We offer three levels of paint correction depending on the condition of your paintwork

Paintwork correction can sometimes involve 2-5 stages of polishing:

From removing the defects and levelling the paint, to refinement using fine polishes to add gloss, depth and clarity to the finish.

Once the paintwork is refined a, protection stage is involved using a wax, sealant or coating to form a protective barrier against the elements.

The above procedures are time consuming and require high levels of concentration which takes many years to perfect.

Most correctional details take place over 4-5 days, some requiring longer periods dependant on condition.

No two cars are ever the same, and each vehicle is judged upon it’s own merits.

So in most cases and where possible, the vehicle is often required for an assessment prior to the booking to advise what can be achieved.

This way we can give an accurate quote by seeing what level of work is necessary, all of which is non obligational.

If the vehicle cannot be conveniently assessed beforehand, we will require an honest description of the vehicle’s condition.

This enables us to price accordingly, and allow adequate time to complete the work.

For more information on our Paint Correction Detailing services please email or call Andy on 07836 345 854

Professional Paint Correction

If you are based in Milton Keynes and you are looking for a faultless finish, then our correction detail is what you require.

Our Full Correction Detail services correct major paint defects/marks, and restore cars of all ages to – in most cases – better than showroom condition.

What is Paint Correction?

Also known as “swirl mark removal” or “machine polishing”, paintwork correction is the reduction or removal of marks in the top layer of paint to produce a more refined finish.

Paint correction can involve either the hand or machine application of varying grades of cleanser, polish or compound.

The majority of work is usually done with various machine polishers to get the best level of correction.

Good paint correction requires a high degree of skill and concentration, but done properly, it really can transform the look of a car by dealing with (amongst other things);poor washing techniques (local hand car washes) hard water marks, etching caused by bird muck or fly squash, swirl marks, scratches and fading.

Paint correction is a term that is now commonly used by both professional car detailers to describe the process of restoring and rejuvenating the paintwork of a vehicle, mostly through the elimination of surface imperfections, that dull, oxidize, or haze the surface by reflecting light off in various directions, therefore detracting from a true and proper, clean, sharp, reflection. These imperfections include things like swirl marks & fine scratches, bird dropping etching & acid rain etching, hologramming & buffer trails, and random isolated deep scratches (or RIDS).

The term paint correction should only really be used if these imperfections are properly removed and are not just merely covered up or hidden with filler based products. The actual corrective process itself comprises of a small amount of clear coat or paint being removed from the surface with the use of abrasive polishes, which are applied and worked in with appropriate polishing machines, in order to level out the surface.

Paint Correction Images

Before any paint correction is undertaken, a thorough wash and decontamination of the vehicle is performed. Paintwork is properly washed and cleaned to remove any loose dirt and debris, then after the wash process the vehicle is clayed with a specialist automotive clay bar, which safely removes any bonded surface contaminants such as tar spots and industrial fallout.

In conclusion, paint correction is the process of removing surface scratches and imperfections from a vehicles paintwork, which involves the use of machine polishers and a range of different polish products. A fully corrected vehicle when viewed in direct sunlight will show only true reflections and no swirl marks, scratches or blemishes will be visible to the naked eye.

Lastly, it is important to distinguish between paintwork that has been truly corrected and paintwork that has been treated with products that are designed to mask and fill surface imperfections such as an all in one polish for example. This should not be referred to as paint correction even if no scratches or blemishes are apparent, because they have not been genuinely removed and are still present under the products fillers, which in time, will wash away and reveal them once more.

Pricing is shown as from and will vary depending on vehicle size/condition/requirements subject to prior inspection

Stage 1 Paint Correction

Small Cars

£ 300.00

Medium Cars

£ 400.00

Large Cars

£ 500.00

XL Cars / 4x4s

£ 600.00

A 2 day booking is required +1 extra day if you upgrade to a Ceramic Coating

Stage 2 Paint Correction


For older cars, or those with with more severe “heavy swirls” paint defects or oxidisation the Stage 2 detail will make a huge difference to the overall finish.

In most cases, it will leave your paintwork in “as new” condition.

 

Our Stage 2 correction detail is designed for vehicles with ‘medium’ level paint defects.

Poor hand washing techniques and automated car washes will leave your car covered in swirl marks and scratches, which result in a dull looking finish and reduced depth of colour.

Other defects that can be removed with this process are light tree scratches, acid rain etchings, ‘buffer trails / holograms’ left by body shops or incompetent detailers, and bird dropping stains.

With dark coloured vehicles the more noticeable these defects will be.

The Stage 2 correction process consists of two stages: firstly, a heavy stage abrasive machine polishing stage removes a very fine layer of the clearcoat, and the surface defects along with it.

However, this stage leaves its own very fine, hazy marring behind.

The Second, we use a much more gentle machine polishing process to carry out a refining stage – which brings the car up to the exceptional gloss you’d expect which will surpass that of a new car finish.

Small Cars

From

£ 400.00

Medium Cars

From

£ 600.00

Large Cars

From

£ 650.00

XL Cars / 4x4s

From

£ 750.00

This two-stage process would usually take 2-3 days of machine polishing alone, and we aim to achieve around 85-90% defect correction on this detail.

Time: Approx (3 day booking)

 
For an accurate quote it is advisable to book an assessment!

Why Choose Unique Detail For Paint Correction?

When you choose Unique Detail, we hope to give you peace of mind and ensure that you are 100% relaxed knowing that your vehicle is in the most capable hands.

We treat every vehicle as our own, and take the required time we feel is needed for each individual job.

At Unique Detail, we believe that every vehicle deserves the best treatment possible, and we know we can provide that for you.

We believe some of the reasons why you should choose us for one of our Professional Car Detailing services are:

  • Accredited CQuartz Ceramic & Titan coatings approved Detailer, providing a professional application of the carpro & Titan range of professional accreditation products.
  • Almost 30 years experience in the car care sector, working from our secure premises based in Toddington Bedfordshire equipped with various lighting and multiple light sources and a ramp for lifting your vehicles safely.
  • Our service is personal and discreet, leaving you with 100% peace of mind whilst your car is with us.
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Unique Detail vs 67K Passat

The video below is of a completed 2013 VW Passat.

This car underwent an extensive decontamination process due to industrial fallout from an oil based paint.

It was completely removed by various methods without damaging the paintwork.

The car then received a stage 2 detail to eliminate all swirls, and deeper scratches and marks that the vehicle had picked up through its 67k mile life time.

Once complete, the car then received its 2 + year protection in the form of Siramik APT Glasscoat.

What People Are Saying

Keith Putnam
Keith Putnam
10/11/2023
Excellent company top class work
Paul A
Paul A
23/05/2023
Great experience today with Unique Detail Toddington. Andy and Dan have my Mini Copper S Roadsters Rag Top the full treatment, restored the roof back to original condition. Looks fab and now waterproof. Andy even gave me a lift into town while I waited. Thanks guys
M Khan
M Khan
14/05/2023
Amazing work full front end PPF with ceramic coating on the whole car. Absolutely stunning results. Thanks to Andy and team at unique detail. Best in the region.
antony di blasio
antony di blasio
19/04/2023
Great service and great quality from Andy and Dan. Thank you.
David Clark
David Clark
12/01/2023
I needed my faded anodised brake callipers repainted and I’m over the moon with the results!! I don’t trust my Giulia Quadrifoglio with just anybody but from quote to me picking up my car today, Andy has been brilliant. Fantastic job. David.
Simone Salmistraro
Simone Salmistraro
10/01/2023
I took my Maserati Quattroporte to Unique Detail at the end of July 2022 for a full decontamination, ceramic coating (Titan PX10 + Titan Zeus Dual layer coating 4+ years durability) and brake calipers repainting. I'm writing a review only now because I've been very busy enjoying the car among other things. I need to say that I've rarely found two professionals of the caliber of Andy and Dan. Upon my initial contact, Andy provided a very clear breakdown of the options and costs and proposed a honest price with a decent discount for what I requested, which was basically the full package (exterior + interior + wheels + brake calipers + small nose repair). He also gave honest and realistic advice, e.g. regarding the duration of the ceramic coating and also guided me in the right direction when choosing the colour of the break calipers. Always great at communications and friendly, Andy and Dan also offered to drop me off at the nearest station on the day I left my beloved car with them. Work was done brilliantly within the agreed upon time, which was very quick, being just a week. On collection day, Dan again offered me a lift from the station. When I saw the results, I was amazed by the sheer perfection and attention Andy and Dan put in every small detail. They really managed to make the variety of hues in the blu passione colour of this car emerge and shine. The interior was perfectly clean, the calipers looked magnificent and nobody could ever tell there has been a slight scratch in the nose. Andy kindly gave me a walkaround of the car and illustrated the choices he made and his findings e.g. traces of past fixes and repaintings. He also gave me pointers on how to effectively wash the car to preserve the coating as much as possible going forward. He gave me advice that I still use whenever I wash the car. I thought overall it was a great and very pleasant experience and, although the coating is still pretty much in the same condition as when I collected the car, I am looking forward to meeting Andy and Dan again for the next project. Simone
Matthew Graves
Matthew Graves
10/11/2022
I had some nasty scratches left on my car after builders splashed cement render all over it. Andy dealt with it superbly with a two stage paint correction detail. Looks like new! Excellent communication and service. Also very easy to get to if you're on the Thameslink line with free lifts to/from Harlington to the workshop.
Baz Flynn
Baz Flynn
08/11/2022
Fourth time bringing work to Andy & Dan. As always, best in the business and wouldn’t trust my pride and joy with anyone else. Attention to detail, quality of work and materials, all first class. Thanks again Andy & Dan 👍
Tee Hussain
Tee Hussain
03/11/2022
Have used Andy and his team on numerous occasion’s and they never fail to disappoint. I had my calipers painted on my Bmw and the wheels cleaned, polished + ceramic coated. Andy always goes above and beyond to ensure the work is finished to a high standard. One very happy customer and would always use them without any doubts. Highly recommend!

For Paint Corrections in Milton Keynes, Contact Unique Detail Today

If you’re based in Milton Keynes or the surrounding areas and you need additional information on the Paint Correction services that we offer, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us today.

We’re always here to take your call, deal with any enquiries and answer any questions that you may have regarding our detailing services.

Restoration details, and bespoke details are available