One-Step Paint Enhancement · $399+
One machine-polishing stage designed to improve gloss, clarity and lighter wash-induced defects. A good fit when the paint needs noticeable improvement without chasing every imperfection.
Paint enhancement & defect reduction
Paint Correction in Maryville, TN
Swirl marks, wash marring, haze and light-to-moderate defects can flatten the way your paint reflects light. Paint correction uses machine polishing to improve that finish instead of covering it with temporary fillers.
Correction levels
One step improves. Two steps correct and refine.
We do not sell a fixed defect-removal percentage because real paint does not behave like a marketing chart. Clear-coat thickness, defect depth, previous repairs, paint hardness and the customer’s goal all matter.
Two-Step Paint Correction · $649+
A more aggressive correction stage followed by refinement. Better suited to moderate swirling, haze, oxidation and paint that needs more work before protection.
What correction can do
Remove or reduce defects in the clear coat — not repaint damage.
Paint correction mechanically levels a very small amount of the upper paint/clear-coat surface to reduce visible defects and restore clarity.
- Wash-induced swirl marks
- Light scratches and marring
- Haze and loss of gloss
- Minor oxidation
- Some water-spot etching
- Holograms / poor prior machine polishing
Correction cannot repair everything. Deep scratches through the clear coat, chips, failing clear coat, body damage and certain etched defects can require body or paint repair instead.
Before ceramic coating
Correct the appearance first if the defects bother you.
Ceramic coating protects the prepared surface; it does not erase swirls underneath. If the goal is a dramatically cleaner finish, correction and coating are often best planned together.
Considering correction + ceramic?
Send sun/light photos of the paint, plus the year, make, model and any known repaint history. We can recommend an inspection and quote the appropriate level.
Learn before you book
Helpful guides
Use these to understand the service, then let the condition of your vehicle drive the final recommendation.
Booking note: higher-ticket or specialty appointments may require a deposit. When possible, we complete a final walkthrough with the customer before leaving so the result can be reviewed on site.
Great Smokey Detailing
Send photos for a vehicle-specific quote.
Text the year, make, model, city and a few clear photos. We confirm scope, starting price adjustments and scheduling before the appointment.