Ideal for vehicles with paint that’s still in good condition and only has light swirls, haze or minor imperfections.
A Stage 1 correction uses a medium-cut polish paired with a refining pad to restore depth, gloss and clarity across the entire vehicle. This process enhances the colour, removes light defects and dramatically improves shine without the need for heavy compounding.
Expected results: ✔ Up to 60% defect removal ✔ Noticeably richer gloss ✔ Reduction of light swirls, wash marks and dullness ✔ Perfect preparation before a ceramic coating
Best for: new cars, well-maintained vehicles, or paintwork needing a rejuvenating refresh — not heavy correction.
Not sure which service you need? Our Exterior Polish is a light gloss-enhancing polish as part of a deep exterior clean — great for maintaining shine, but not designed to remove swirls. 1-Step Paint Correction is a full machine polish that removes up to 60% of light defects. For moderate swirls and scratches, see 2-Step Paint Correction. Want to lock in the result? 1-Step correction is ideal preparation for ceramic coating.