Mirror-Finish Paint Correction

    Bring your paint back to glass.

    Every Baton Rouge car collects swirls, water spots, and light scratches — and our UV makes them louder than they should be. Paint correction is a precise multi-stage machine-polishing process that physically removes those defects from your clear coat and restores a deep, wet, mirror-like finish. It's also the mandatory prep step before any ceramic coating — applying a coating over swirls locks them in forever.

    By the numbers
    Defects removed
    up to 95%
    Correction stages
    1 · 2 · 3
    Starting at
    $400
    Mobile in
    Baton Rouge

    Required prep before any System X ceramic coating. Skip the swirls — don't lock them under your coating.

    Pricing & Stages

    Choose the correction stage that matches your paint.

    Final pricing depends on vehicle size and paint condition. Call (225) 521-6264 for an exact quote after a free paint inspection.

    01Enhancement Polish

    1-Step Correction

    Restores depth and gloss on paint with light swirls, haze, and dull spots. A great refresh for daily drivers and leased vehicles.

    from $400
    4–6 hours Removes 60–75% of defects
    • Single-stage machine polish
    • Clear-coat safe compound + finishing polish
    • Light to moderate swirl removal
    • Brings back the showroom shine
    02
    ★ Most Requested

    2-Step Correction

    Our most popular correction. Cuts deeper for moderate swirls and water spots, then refines to a true mirror finish on every panel.

    from $500
    6–9 hours Removes 80–90% of defects
    • Compound stage to level deeper defects
    • Refining polish for glass-clear clarity
    • Recommended prep for ceramic coating
    • Best balance of result, time, and value
    03Concours Level

    3-Step Correction

    Maximum correction for neglected paint, deeper scratches, oxidation, or show-car standards. Every panel finished to its highest possible clarity.

    from $650
    8–12 hours Removes 95%+ of defects
    • Heavy cut, refining polish, and jeweling stage
    • Tackles deep scratches and heavy oxidation
    • Show-car / concours-level finish
    • Ideal foundation for 10-Year System X
    Our Process

    How our paint correction works.

    A measured, six-stage process built around safe, repeatable results — not shortcuts.

    1. 1
      Stage 1 of 6

      Inspection & Paint Reading

      We grade your paint under direct LED inspection light to map every swirl, scratch, water spot, and oxidation zone before touching the panel.

    2. 2
      Stage 2 of 6

      Decontamination Wash

      Foam pre-soak, two-bucket hand wash, iron remover, and clay-bar treatment to lift embedded contaminants the eye can't see.

    3. 3
      Stage 3 of 6

      Test Panel & Calibration

      We dial in the exact compound, pad, and machine speed on a single panel — so the rest of the car gets a proven combination, not a guess.

    4. 4
      Stage 4 of 6

      Multi-Stage Machine Polishing

      Dual-action and rotary polishers level the clear coat in controlled passes — 1, 2, or 3 stages depending on the damage we read.

    5. 5
      Stage 5 of 6

      IPA Wipedown & Final Inspection

      Every panel is wiped with isopropyl alcohol to strip polishing oils so what you see is the true, finished result — not a temporary shine.

    6. 6
      Stage 6 of 6

      Sealant or System X Coating

      Protect the work with a long-lasting sealant or upgrade to a System X ceramic coating so the gloss lasts for years, not weeks.

    Why AV Detailing

    Why Baton Rouge customers choose AV Detailing for paint correction.

    Paint correction is the most skill-dependent service in the detailing world. A bad polish job burns through clear coat and can't be undone. We take it seriously — calibrated tools, paint reading, and a finish built to hold up under Louisiana sun.

    "Our standard is simple: when the lights hit the paint after we finish, it looks like glass — and it stays that way."

    — AV Detailing Team

    Trained on Baton Rouge Paint

    We correct paint every week on cars exposed to Louisiana sun, parish industrial fallout, and Gulf humidity. Local conditions, local experience.

    Honest Paint Reading

    We tell you what your paint actually needs — 1, 2, or 3 stages. No upsell to a 3-step when a 1-step will already make it look incredible.

    Safe, Measured Approach

    Test panels and paint-thickness awareness on every job. We level defects, not your clear coat — your finish has to last for years after we leave.

    Coating-Ready Finish

    Our corrections are prepped to System X spec — IPA wiped, oil-free, and ready to bond. Your ceramic coating locks in clarity, not swirls.

    Service Areas

    Mobile across Greater Baton Rouge.

    We bring the correction setup to your driveway, office, or shop. If your address sits within Greater Baton Rouge, chances are we're already in your neighborhood.

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    Baton RougeHighland RoadShenandoahCentralZacharyGonzalesPrairievilleWalkerDenham Springs

    Not listed? Call us — we cover most of the Greater Baton Rouge metro and surrounding parishes.