Premium, inspection-led paint correction for vehicles carrying swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation and dull paint — safely machine-polished to a deeper gloss, and prepared for ceramic, graphene or PPF protection.
Paint correction is the careful machine-polishing of a car's clear coat to permanently remove swirl marks, haze, oxidation and light scratches — restoring true gloss and clarity. At Autoproject NZ in Hamilton, every car is inspected first, corrected safely to its paint thickness, then prepared for long-term protection.
The goal is never to chase every mark aggressively — it's the best possible gloss, achieved safely, based on paint thickness, hardness and condition.
Fine circular scratches from poor washing, dealership prep or automatic car washes — the most common cause of dull, hazy paint under direct light.
Cloudy, flat paint caused by oxidation, contamination or previous incorrect polishing. Correction restores depth and reflectivity.
Reduced or removed wherever it can be done safely — without over-thinning the protective clear coat.
If you recognise two or more of these, a paint inspection is worth booking before you coat or sell the car.
Circular scratches that appear around light sources or under the sun — most visible on black and dark paint.
Colour seems dull or "tired" and reflections are hazy rather than mirror-sharp.
Old protection has failed, leaving paint exposed to contamination and etching.
You're about to apply ceramic or PPF, or preparing a vehicle for sale and want it presenting at its best.
Every vehicle is inspected first, so the correct polishing approach is recommended before you book.
No two cars are corrected the same way. The method stays constant — the approach is tuned to your paint.
Swirls, scratches, paint depth and your expectations assessed under dedicated correction lighting.
Snow foam, pH-neutral contact wash and wheel-arch cleaning to lift loose contamination.
Iron fallout removal, clay-bar decontamination and water-spot treatment where required.
A measured test section chooses the safest, most effective polishing combination for your paint.
Machine correction, refinement polish and a panel wipe to reveal the true clarity of the finish.
Sealant included — with ceramic, graphene or PPF upgrades available to lock in the result.
Replace these with your strongest correction photos — sun shots, inspection-light shots, black paint and finished gloss.
Once corrected, the finish is clean, refined and ready to protect — the ideal moment to add a coating or film for easier washing and lasting gloss.
An Enhancement Detail starts from $450 and Minor Paint Correction from $749.99. Major multi-stage correction is quoted after a free inspection, since final cost depends on vehicle size, paint hardness and how severe the defects are.
Yes. A normal polish can briefly improve shine, but proper paint correction uses controlled machine polishing to permanently reduce defects such as swirls, haze and light scratches before protection is applied.
No. Some scratches are too deep to remove safely without over-thinning the clear coat. During inspection we identify what can be improved, what should be left alone, and what may need touch-up or repainting.
If you want longer-lasting gloss and easier washing, a coating is recommended after correction — the paint is already clean, refined and ready for protection.
Most correction work takes one to three days depending on vehicle size, paint condition and whether a coating or PPF is added afterward.
Correction permanently removes the defects polished out. How long the finish stays flawless depends on protection and washing — sealed paint stays sharp for months, while a ceramic or graphene coating protects the corrected finish for years.
Based in Frankton, Autoproject NZ details vehicles from across the region.
Honest advice before you choose enhancement, minor or major correction, ceramic, graphene or PPF.