Restore Your Paint’s Clarity & Shine
Premium Paint Correction Services in Mequon, WI
Professional Correction for Every Condition
Ultimate Automotive Restoration
Even careful washing leaves its mark over time. Light swirls, wash marring, water spots, and minor scratches slowly dull your paint and make the finish look tired. Paint correction is the process of safely leveling those defects so the surface can reflect light cleanly again.
Paint correction is one of the most impactful upgrades you can schedule for a vehicle you already love. Once defects are addressed, your color looks richer, metallic flake pops, and the whole vehicle takes on a fresher, more refined appearance. It is also the ideal foundation for ceramic coating and paint protection film, since those products lock in whatever is underneath.
Our Paint Correction Packages
Revive (Level 1)
Price Starts At:
$225
Turnaround:
Varies by vehicle condition
Revive (Level 1) is ideal for vehicles with light to moderate swirl marks and wash marring. This service enhances depth and gloss in a single polishing stage while dramatically improving clarity without going overboard on correction time.
This Package Includes:
- Level 2 exterior detail
- Paint decontamination
- 1-step (single-stage) polishing
- We aim for 75%+ defect removal
- Paint sealant

Restore (Level 2)
Price Starts At:
$350
Restore (Level 2) is designed for vehicles with heavier defects, oxidation, or deeper swirling. With a dedicated compounding and polishing process, this package chases high-level correction and prepares your paint perfectly for long-term protection.
This Package Includes:
- Level 2 exterior detail
- Paint decontamination
- 2-step compound and polish
- We aim for 90%+ defect removal
- Paint sealant
- Ceramic wash
- Option to upgrade to a ceramic coating for $400
Benefits of Paint Correction
A Finish That Actually Looks New
When we correct your paint, we remove the dull, hazy layer that has built up from micro-scratches, oxidation, and improper washing. After we level the surface, your paint reflects light cleanly and your color looks deeper and richer. You see metallic flake again, dark colors stop looking cloudy, and light colors look crisp instead of flat. When you walk up to your vehicle in the parking lot or pull it out into the sun, it actually looks new again.
Better Results From Every Future Detail
Once your paint is corrected, day-to-day care gets easier. The smoother surface gives dirt and road film fewer places to stick, so your wash mitt glides more easily, and drying towels move across the panel without dragging. That means you are less likely to put new swirls into the finish every time you wash. You get more out of each detail you book with us because we are working on a refined surface instead of fighting through a layer of old defects.
Stronger Foundation for Coatings and Film
Ceramic coating and paint protection film look and perform best on paint that has already been corrected. When we remove swirls and water spots first, we are not sealing those marks under a coating or trapping them under film. Your coating adds real depth instead of highlighting scratches, and your film lies flatter and appears more seamless. You end up with a cleaner, more uniform finish and long-term protection that feels like a true upgrade every time you see the car.
Why You Need Paint Correction Before Other Treatments
At the end of the day, any auto enhancement service is only as good as the surface underneath. If you apply ceramic coating or paint protection film over scratched, oxidized paint, those defects remain visible. Paint correction gives you a clean, refined base so any future upgrades actually enhance the finish rather than highlight existing issues.
For newer vehicles, a light correction removes early defects and helps you preserve the value and appearance of your investment. For older vehicles, correction can dramatically change how the car presents, especially before sale or after years of daily driving.

The Tint Studio Paint Correction Process
Initial Inspection
We begin with a careful walkaround of your vehicle. Under proper lighting, we look for heavy swirling, isolated scratches, water spots, and signs of previous repair work. During this step, we talk with you about what you notice, what bothers you most, and what you want the paint to look like when we are done. That way, we can recommend a correction level that fits your expectations and budget.
Decontamination and Prep
Next, we move into prep. We wash the vehicle thoroughly, remove embedded contaminants with the right chemicals, and use clay treatment when needed. This step clears off tar, industrial fallout, and other bonded material so our polishing pads touch paint instead of debris. Proper prep lets us correct the surface more effectively and reduces the chance of introducing fresh marks during the process.
Test Spot and Correction
Before we dive into correcting the entire vehicle, we work on a small test spot. Here we experiment with pad, machine, and polish combinations until we find the setup that works best for your paint system. Once we are confident in the approach, we correct the vehicle panel by panel. We carefully cut and refine the clear coat to reach the correction target that we discussed with you when you booked the service.
Polishing and Protection
After we finish the heavier correction stages, we follow up with a refining polish. This step pulls out extra clarity and gloss, so when you step back, the panels look smooth and even from every angle. We then apply a paint sealant or the protection option you selected. If you decide to upgrade to ceramic coating, we install that at this stage so it can lock in the newly corrected finish.
Final Inspection and Handover
To wrap up, we inspect your vehicle again under proper lighting. If we see a small area that needs a little more refining, we address it before you arrive. When you pick up the vehicle, we walk you around it, show you key improvements, and share simple wash and drying tips. Our goal is for you to leave with paintwork that looks as good as possible.

Common Myths About Paint Correction
Paint Correction Is Just a Fancy Wax
Wax sits on top of your paint. It can add gloss, but it does not fix the surface underneath. When we correct paint, we are actually reshaping the clear coat so swirls and light scratches are reduced or removed. That is why a corrected vehicle still looks sharp months later, even after the last layer of wax or sealant has worn down.
It Will Remove Every Scratch on My Car
Some scratches are simply too deep to chase without cutting away too much clear coat. Our job is to protect the health of your paint, not gamble it all on one or two marks. We will always tell you what is realistic, soften or reduce deeper defects where we can, and focus on overall improvement that you can see from a few steps back, not just with your face up against the panel.
Once It’s Corrected, I Never Have to Worry Again
Correction gives you a clean slate, but it does not make the car bulletproof. Harsh brushes at the automatic wash, dirty towels, or rushed drying can put new marks back into the finish. Part of our handover is showing you better washing habits and talking about options like ceramic coating or paint protection film. If you follow that guidance, you keep the corrected look much longer and get real value from the work we did.





