Paint correction in Prescott costs $300 to $700 at Pristine Auto Detail, depending on how many stages your paint needs and how big the vehicle is. A one-step polish starts at $300 for cars and removes about 35% of scratches. A 2-stage correction starts at $450 and removes about 60%. A 3-stage correction starts at $600 and removes about 85%. Mid-size trucks and SUVs are $50 more per level, and large trucks and SUVs are $100 more. Low December sun shows swirls better than any other time of year, so it is a good month to see what your paint needs.
Last updated: December 2026 · By Chris Perez, owner of Pristine Auto Detail, a Revivify-certified detailing shop in Prescott, AZ
What does each paint correction level cost?
- Polish (removes about 35% of scratches): $300 cars, $350 mid-size trucks and SUVs, $400 large trucks and SUVs
- 2-Stage Paint Correction (about 60%): $450, $500, $550
- 3-Stage Paint Correction (about 85%): $600, $650, $700
These are starting prices. Very neglected paint or heavy oxidation can take longer. We look at the paint in person before giving a firm quote.
How do you know which stage you need?
Look at the paint in direct sun. Light, fine swirls on a newer or well-kept vehicle usually only need a polish. Visible swirls all over, haze or light oxidation call for 2-stage. Heavy swirls, deeper scratches and dull, faded paint on an older or hard-used vehicle need 3-stage. More stages mean more passes with progressively finer polishes, which takes more time. That is why the price climbs.
Will paint correction remove every scratch?
No. Correction levels the clear coat to remove defects inside it. Scratches that go through the clear coat to the color or primer need touch-up or paint repair. Our paint touch-up service starts at $75 for the front of the car. We will tell you up front which marks will come out and which will not.
What happens after the correction?
We strip off any leftover compound, so if you add a coating, it bonds directly to the paint. Without protection, corrected paint starts collecting swirls again with the next brush wash. A Revivify self-healing coating keeps the finish looking corrected. Read more on our paint correction in Prescott Valley page.
Frequently asked questions
Is paint correction the same as a polish?
A polish is the lightest level of paint correction. 2-stage and 3-stage corrections use more passes to remove more defects.
How often should paint be corrected?
Not often. Correction removes a thin layer of clear coat each time, so the goal is to correct once and then protect the paint.
Does a coating include paint correction?
Our 3-Year coating package includes a polish that removes up to about 35% of scratches. Deeper correction is added separately.
Want to know which stage your paint needs? Request a quote or call (928) 433-2660.