Paint Correction

Bring the gloss back to tired paint: scratches, swirl marks and oxidation removed without a respray. From € 300 for the whole car, sealant included.

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Cost

What does paint correction cost?

Paint correction at TechCar costs from € 300 for a 1-stage, € 485 for a 2-stage and € 700 for a 3-stage polish of the whole car, including paint depth measurement, clay and sealant, ready in 1 to 3 days. A car valeter charges € 150 to € 300 for a single-stage gloss polish, and a full respray costs € 1,500 to € 3,500.

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What you compare	Our adviceTechCarMeasured, clayed and polished in 1 to 3 stages.	Car valeterA machine polish, often in a single stage.	ResprayA body shop puts on a new coat of paint.
Price, whole car	From € 300	€ 150 to € 300	€ 1,500 to € 3,500
What it fixes	Scratches, swirls and dull paint	Mostly gloss, deeper swirls remain	Deep damage and rust too
Paint depth measured	Always, beforehand	Not always	Not needed
Original paint	Stays original	Stays original	Gone, and a buyer can measure it
Protection after	Sealant included	Varies by valeter	New clear coat
Ready in	1 to 3 days	Often 1 day	Often a week or more

All prices include VAT. Valeters and body shops according to their own sites and Gaspedaal on 3 October 2026. The price at TechCar depends on the size of the car; polishing a single panel starts at € 150.

Why paint correction at TechCar?

Craftsmanship

15+ years of polishing experience

Paint thickness measurement

Professional analysis before we start

Factory quality

Original paintwork preserved

Our Approach

Precision work for flawless paint

Paint correction is a professional, meticulous process that restores your car's finish from imperfections such as scratches, swirl marks, holograms, oxidation and acid damage. By carefully polishing away a minimal layer of clear coat, the surface is refined and levelled. The result is a deep, brilliant gloss and a premium showroom finish, with no respray required.

1-Stage Polish.: Entry-level correction for light swirl marks and surface scratches. Ideal for relatively new cars with minimal wear.
2-Stage Polish.: Deeper correction for moderate scratches and swirl marks. A cutting compound followed by a finishing polish for a flawless result.
3-Stage Polish.: Full restoration for severely degraded paintwork. Maximum correction using multiple grades for a true showroom finish.

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How it works

From Paint Measurement to Protection

Paint thickness measurement

We measure the paint thickness to ensure safe polishing without cutting through.

Decontamination

Thorough wash and clay bar treatment to create a clean working surface.

Polishing

Step-by-step polishing with the correct compounds and pads for your paint.

Protection

Finished with a coating or sealant for long-lasting protection of the result.

What customers say

Customers on Paint Correction

“My black BMW was covered in swirl marks from the car wash. After the 2-stage correction the paint is mirror-smooth again. Incredible difference!”

Robert Hendriks

1 week ago

“The oxidation on my red Alfa Romeo has completely disappeared. The color is deep and vivid again. Highly skilled work.”

Michelle van Dijk

2 weeks ago

“I thought my paint needed a full respray, but TechCar sorted it out with polishing alone. Saved me hundreds of euros and the result is perfect.”

Thomas Groot

3 weeks ago

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

A 1-stage polish uses a single product for light correction. A 2-stage combines a cutting compound with a finishing polish to tackle deeper scratches. A 3-stage adds an extra correction step on top of that, delivering maximum results on heavily degraded paintwork.

A 1-stage polish is usually done in one day, a 2-stage in 1 to 2 days and a 3-stage in 2 to 3 days. That already includes the wash, clay, paint depth measurement and sealant.

Yes, when carried out professionally. We always start by measuring the paint thickness to determine how much correction is possible. Modern cars have sufficient clear coat for multiple corrections over their lifetime.

The correction itself is permanent: removed scratches do not come back. New damage can of course occur through everyday use, which is why we always recommend a coating or sealant after correction. If you also want to protect the paint against stone chips, paint protection film is a good addition.

Scratches you can feel with your fingernail are usually too deep for correction. Surface scratches, swirl marks and holograms can almost always be removed completely. If a deep scratch is limited to one spot, spot repair for local paint damage is an option.

We strongly recommend it. After correction, the paint is in perfect condition to accept a ceramic coating that will protect the result for years. Without protection, the surface is exposed to new damage immediately.