Paint Correction · Solihull, West Midlands
Paint Correction in Solihull
Machine polishing that removes swirls and wash marring permanently rather than filling them — carried out at your home or workplace.
Prestige paint is not tougher than ordinary paint. If anything it is more revealing — a deep metallic on a large, flat-flanked SUV shows every wash mark across a bigger canvas, and the soft, dark finishes that are popular on Solihull driveways swirl with very little provocation. The cars we correct in Dorridge, Knowle and Bentley Heath are rarely neglected. They are expensive cars that have been washed a great deal, and the lacquer records every wash.
Correction is the only process that removes that record rather than glossing over it. A machine polish levels the lacquer so the scratches that scatter light are gone; the depth of colour that made the car worth buying comes back. On soft or unusual paint systems the technique is adjusted — pad, polish and pressure chosen for the lacquer in front of us — and the paint is measured on every panel first so nothing is removed that should not be.
We work on your driveway across Solihull, and for the size of car common here a full correction is a long day; we tell you the timing when we quote. Because most of these cars are a few years into ownership rather than new, the honest recommendation is usually a Refined Correction rather than the maximum Flawless Finish, followed by a coating so the work lasts. We quote what the paint needs, not what the badge suggests.
Blue Horizon Detailing · The difference, explained
Correct the finish. Protect the result.
Machine polishing improves the paint you see. Ceramic protection helps keep that finish easier to care for.

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PAINT CORRECTION
Swirls & light scratches
Machine polishing reduces suitable surface defects and restores clarity. A coating does not remove scratches.
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CERAMIC PROTECTION
Everyday contamination
Adds chemical resistance against road film and environmental contamination. Remove bird droppings promptly.
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CERAMIC PROTECTION
Water repellency
Water beads and sheds more readily, making careful washing easier. Water spots can still form.
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CORRECT + PROTECT
Gloss worth preserving
Correction refines the finish; ceramic coating helps retain its gloss with the right washing and aftercare.
Who It Suits
Why Solihull Owners Book Paint Correction
Large prestige SUVs
Big flat panels in deep metallics show wash marring more than anything else on the road. Correction restores the depth across the whole car, and a coating afterwards keeps it there through the M42 commute.
Soft or dark paint
Some premium finishes mark under a careless mitt. Correction on these needs the right pad and polish for the lacquer, which is a judgement we make after measuring and testing a panel — not from the colour name.
Cars a few years into ownership
Good cars that have plateaued — washed well, never polished, losing their edge. A Refined Correction and a coating puts them back where they were on delivery day and holds them there.
The Process
How We Carry Out Paint Correction
Assessment
Defects inspected under proper light. Paint depth measured so we know how much can safely be removed.
Preparation
Decontamination wash, iron and tar removal, clay bar. Polishing a contaminated panel just grinds the contamination in.
Correction
Single-stage enhancement or multi-stage correction depending on what the paint needs — cutting stage first where required, then refining.
Inspection
IPA wipe-down and a check in multiple lighting conditions so filling oils cannot hide what is left.
Protection
Gyeon CanCoat EVO, Gtechniq CSL or the package coating is applied after the appropriate paint preparation.
Worth knowing: Correction removes a controlled amount of clear coat. Deep scratches that have gone through the lacquer cannot be polished out and may be a SMART repair instead. We will tell you which before any work starts.
Starting Price
From £395
Final price depends on vehicle size and paint condition. We confirm it before any work starts — nothing is added on the day.
- Paint inspection and depth measurement
- Full decontamination and clay bar
- Single- or multi-stage machine polish
- IPA wipe-down and multi-light inspection
- Protection appropriate to the package
- Aftercare guidance
Full detail of the service: Detailing & Paint Correction→
Why Owners Trust Us
The Reassurance Comes Before the Result
Handing over a vehicle you care about takes a certain amount of trust. These are the things owners tell us mattered most before they booked.
Personally led by Josh
Josh May personally assesses your vehicle, agrees the scope and remains responsible for the standard of the work.
Assessed before anything is touched
Paint is inspected, and where it matters, measured. Some vehicles need correcting; some genuinely do not. We would rather talk you out of work you do not need than sell it to you.
Prestige and specialist vehicles as routine
Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Aston Martin, Porsche, Lamborghini, Range Rover, AMG, classics and modern performance cars are regular work for us — alongside family cars, vans and everything in between.
Professional care at your home
We bring our own water supply and professional equipment. We need a safe space around your vehicle and access to a standard 13 amp power socket.
Deliberately limited availability
Correction and coating work is booked in small numbers because it cannot be rushed. It means dates are finite — and that every vehicle on the calendar gets the full time it needs.
Work you can check
70+ Google reviews, and a lifetime ownership guarantee on the workmanship behind every SMART repair we complete.
Where We Cover
Paint Correction Across Solihull
Paint correction is available at homes throughout Solihull — town centre, Dorridge, Knowle, Olton, Shirley, Cheswick Green, Bentley Heath, Widney Manor, Tidbury Green and Hockley Heath — and in Balsall Common and Kenilworth on the same basis.
Questions
Paint Correction in Solihull — Asked Often
Done by someone who measures first, yes. We use a paint depth gauge on every panel, test a small area to see how the lacquer responds, and choose pad and polish for that paint rather than working from a standard recipe. Soft paints get a gentler approach; hard ceramic-type lacquers need more. The car is inspected in several lighting conditions before we call it finished.
Paint Correction in Solihull
Get Your Personal Quote
Tell Josh your vehicle, postcode and what you would like improved. He will reply with the right service, a clear price and available dates — no obligation.
Not sure which package you need? Describe the result you want and include your postcode in the comments. Josh will help you choose. Alloy wheel repair and refurbishment are not offered.
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