Posh Wash
Paint Correction in Melbourne
Multi-stage machine polishing to remove swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation. We restore your paint to better than showroom condition — at your home or workplace.
Removing the Damage You
Can See (and Can't)
Every car's paint tells a story. Unfortunately, most of that story is written in swirl marks, fine scratches, water spots, and oxidation. Paint correction is the process of permanently removing those imperfections using machine polishing.
This isn't a quick buff with a rotary from Bunnings. Professional paint correction uses specialised dual-action and rotary polishers with carefully selected compounds and pads to shave off a microscopic layer of damaged clear coat, revealing the perfect paint underneath.
The result? Paint that looks better than it did when the car left the factory. Deep, reflective gloss with no swirl marks, no haze, no scratches. Just clean, flawless paint.
What paint correction fixes:
- Swirl marks — those circular scratches you see in direct sunlight, usually caused by improper washing or automatic car washes.
- Fine scratches — light surface scratches from brushes, fingernails, or general wear.
- Water spot etching — mineral deposits from hard water or rain that have etched into the clear coat.
- Oxidation — that chalky, faded look caused by UV breaking down the clear coat over time.
- Bird dropping & tree sap etching — acidic contamination that leaves marks even after removal.
If your paint looks dull, hazy, or scratched — even after a good wash — paint correction is the fix.
Melbourne's Climate Wears
Your Paint Down Fast
Melbourne's variable climate, urban environment, and road conditions create the perfect storm for paint damage. Here's what's working against your car every day.
UV Damage & Oxidation
Melbourne's summer UV index regularly hits extreme levels. Over time, UV radiation breaks down your paint's clear coat, causing it to look dull, chalky, and faded. Paint correction removes the damaged layer and restores the original depth of colour.
Road Grime & Contamination
Melbourne's roads deposit brake dust, tar, and industrial fallout on your paint constantly. These contaminants bond to the surface and cause micro-scratching and etching that makes your paint look tired and dull well before its time.
Improper Washing Damage
Automatic car washes and incorrect hand washing techniques are the leading cause of swirl marks. Every time your car goes through a drive-through wash, hundreds of fine scratches are inflicted on your paint. Paint correction removes them all.
Assessment & Wash
We assess your paint under specialist lighting to identify every defect, then perform a thorough hand wash and clay bar decontamination to remove all surface contaminants before polishing.
Paint Depth Measurement
We measure your paint's thickness with a gauge to ensure there's enough clear coat to work with safely. This tells us how aggressive we can be with the correction.
Multi-Stage Machine Polishing
Using professional dual-action and rotary polishers, we work through multiple stages of cutting compounds and polishing pads. Each stage removes a finer level of defect until the paint is flawless.
Refinement & Final Polish
A final finishing polish brings out maximum gloss and clarity. We inspect every panel under multiple light sources to ensure no defects remain.
Protection & Handover
Freshly corrected paint should be protected immediately. We apply a sealant, wax, or ceramic coating (depending on your package) to lock in that perfect finish. We walk you through the results and aftercare.
Paint Correction Pricing in Melbourne
Paint correction pricing depends on your vehicle's size and the severity of paint damage. Here's a general guide:
Single-Stage Correction
From around $300 for a sedan. Removes light swirl marks and minor surface defects. Ideal for newer cars that need a refresh. Takes 3–4 hours.
Two-Stage Correction
From around $500–$800. A cutting stage followed by a refining stage. Removes moderate swirl marks, scratches, and water spot etching. Our most popular option.
Multi-Stage Correction
From $800+. Three or more stages for heavily damaged, neglected, or oxidised paint. A full transformation. Often paired with ceramic coating for ultimate protection.
Price varies by vehicle size and paint condition. We always assess your paint first and provide an honest, upfront quote.
Ready to Restore Your Paint?
Get a free quote for paint correction in Melbourne. We'll assess your car's paint condition, recommend the right level of correction, and come to you.
Services That Pair With
Paint Correction
Ceramic Coating
Lock in your freshly corrected paint with ceramic coating. The perfect follow-up to paint correction for years of protection.
Learn moreExterior Detailing
Regular exterior detailing maintains your corrected paint and prevents contaminants from building up again.
Learn morePaint Protection
Explore all your protection options after correction — from wax and sealant to ceramic coating and PPF.
Learn morePaint Correction Questions
Straight answers about paint correction in Melbourne — no jargon.
A single-stage correction starts from around $300 for a sedan. Two-stage correction ranges from $500 to $800, and multi-stage correction for heavily damaged paint starts from $800+. Price depends on vehicle size and the severity of paint damage. We provide an upfront quote after assessing your paint.
Not when done properly. We measure your paint's thickness before starting and use the least aggressive approach needed to achieve the best result. Professional paint correction removes a microscopic amount of clear coat — far less than what a single trip through an automatic car wash damages.
Paint correction permanently removes defects. The results last as long as you maintain the paint properly — which means proper washing technique and some form of paint protection. Without protection, new swirl marks and contamination will gradually build up again over months.
We strongly recommend it. Ceramic coating locks in whatever condition your paint is in, so correcting the paint first means your coating protects flawless paint rather than sealing in existing damage. It's the difference between a good result and a great one.
Yes — we're fully mobile. We bring all the equipment to your home or workplace. We do need a shaded area and access to power for our polishing machines. A garage or carport is ideal.