Paint Correction Baltimore Maryland | How Much Does it Cost?

Here at the Detailing Dudes, we like to be straightforward with our clients. We don’t like to lead people on with tons of information, so let us share our average paint correction prices:

• Sedan: $750-950

• Small SUV: $950-1150

• Large Vehicles: $1150+

Remember, it’s important to keep in mind that these are our AVERAGE paint correction prices, and as mentioned before, one of our favorite parts of the job is working with our customers 1 on 1 to find exactly what works for them!

Now, much like we did on our ceramic coatings page, let’s answer the burning question: Why is paint correction so expensive? Well, there are three reasons:

1. Much like ceramic coating applications, the paint correction process takes a very long time. On average, paint correction takes around 8 hours.

2. Paint correction is the best way to restore your car's paint, and we strive to restore your paint to a level comparable to, or better than when you bought it!

3. Paint correction is a very intensive process that takes a whole lot of skill and practice to be done correctly, and we've put ourselves through some serious training in order to correct paint properly. The paint correction specialists here at Detailing Dudes have put themselves through months of the most reputable online paint correction and ceramic coating training there is! And not to mention the countless hours of practice that followed… So at the end of the day, we are also charging for our expertise (and we think we’re pretty good)

What is Paint Correction?

Paint correction is a process that takes skill and knowledge to perform, but we don’t want to bore you with unnecessary information, so how about an analogy? Paint correction is like trimming a chipped fingernail and filing it down to make it even and smooth. Paint correction removes the scratches, swirl marks, haze, and other paint defects to restore your paint’s original luster and beauty. The real secret behind paint correction is that it slowly cuts away at the outer layer of your car’s paint called the clear coat. As we cut away at the clear coat, it allows us to create an even, uniform layer of clear coat that restores your paint’s gloss.

Why is Paint Correction Done Before Applying a Ceramic Coating?

Paint correction is not only done to restore your vehicle's paint, but also to prepare the vehicle for ceramic coating. As mentioned on our Home page, and our Ceramic Coatings page, ceramic coatings are a long-lasting form of paint protection that creates an extremely durable, hydrophobic & chemical resistant layer that enhances gloss. This means that it is extremely important that the vehicle is properly prepared to have the coating applied. In order to create the best possible surface for a ceramic coating to bond to, paint correction is done on your vehicle’s paint to create a smooth and uniform surface that allows the coating to bond easily, and evenly. Not only does paint correction provide the best surface for ceramic coatings to be applied to, it also restores your paint and enhances the visual effects of a ceramic coating. In other words, paint correction is a necessary step in order to bring out the best effects from a ceramic coating, as it improves the lifespan and abilities of the coating, as well as its visual enhancements.