Paint Enhancement
starting at $349
Takes about 3.5 hours
Paint Enhancement is our Exterior Detail plus a one-step machine polish. The wash and clay bar get the surface truly clean, then a dual action polisher cuts back the swirl marks and dullness that washing alone can never touch.
This is the service for paint that looks flat or hazy in the sun. It is not a multi-stage correction and it will not erase deep scratches, but it is the single biggest change you can make to tired paint in one visit.
What's included
25 steps, start to finish.
Wheels, tires and wells first
- Wheels cleaned on the face and inside the barrel, where brake dust actually hides
- Brake dust dissolved with a dedicated wheel cleaner instead of scrubbed dry
- Tires scrubbed back to a clean black, so old dressing does not sling onto fresh paint
- Wheel wells cleaned and rinsed out
Safe hand wash
- Pre-rinse to float off loose grit before anything touches the paint
- Foam bath left to dwell and soften road film
- Two-bucket hand wash with grit guards and a clean mitt, top down
- Bugs and tar removed from the front end and rocker panels
- Door shuts and fuel door cleaned, the spots most shops skip
- Dried with plush microfiber towels, never left to air dry into water spots
Decontamination
- Iron fallout remover applied, so embedded brake dust lifts out of the clear coat
- Clay bar worked over every painted panel to pull out what washing cannot
- Paint left glass smooth to the touch, which is what makes protection actually bond
One-step machine polish
- Paint inspected under dedicated lighting, because swirls hide in daylight
- A test section polished first to confirm the pad and polish work on your paint
- Trim, badges and panel edges taped off before the machine touches anything
- Every panel machine polished with a dual action polisher, the safe tool for this work
- Swirl marks, light scratches and dull oxidation cut back so the paint reflects clean again
- Panels wiped with a polish oil remover, so you see real gloss and not filler hiding defects
Protect and finish
- Paint sealant applied by hand, panel by panel
- Sealant leveled and buffed off for an even gloss
- Exterior glass cleaned and treated
- Exterior trim dressed so it does not look chalky next to fresh paint
- Tires dressed to a satin finish, not a greasy shine
- Final walk-around with you before we pack up
Pricing
| Vehicle | Price |
|---|---|
| Sedan or Coupe Civic, Camry, Mustang | $349 |
| Midsize SUV or Crossover RAV4, CR-V, Equinox | $389 |
| Full-Size SUV or Truck Tahoe, F-150, Suburban, minivans | $429 |
| Oversized or Heavy-Duty lifted trucks, Sprinter vans, dual cab duallys | custom quote |
Popular add-ons
Spray Ceramic Protection
A slicker, longer lasting layer over the paint than sealant alone.
+$99
Engine Bay Detail
A careful wipe-down and dressing for the engine bay.
+$69
Water Spot Removal
Extra polish step to lift stubborn mineral water spots off the paint.
+$50
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from the Exterior Detail?
The Exterior Detail cleans and protects. Paint Enhancement adds a machine polish that actually removes swirl marks and oxidation before we seal it.
Will this remove every scratch?
No. A one-step polish removes swirls, light scratches and oxidation. Anything deep enough to catch your fingernail in needs more than this service.
How long does the result last?
The polish is permanent, because the defects are gone. The sealant on top lasts a few months, and you can add spray ceramic for longer protection.
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