Paint Correction in Merritt Island, FL
Whether you’re located in Merritt Island, Florida, or searching online for paint correction near me, Ruddick’s Detail is your trusted source for professional-grade paint correction and enhancement services. Our expert techniques and premium polishes are designed to restore depth, clarity, and gloss to your vehicle’s finish, no matter the paint type.
Professional Paint Correction is the process of removing unsightly scratches and swirls from your vehicle’s paint using the world’s best polishes and techniques. This will enhance the vehicles appearance by finding true depth within the paint.
Here at Ruddick’s Detail we have the expertise and knowledge of luxury vehicle care and all the different paint types and how they react. Each Correction service includes a full decontamination wash and prep in order to free the vehicle from any dirt and loose debris.
Paint correction starts from $700. The final price depends on the paint’s condition and how many steps it needs. See all our prices.
Read our guide to paint correction to see what it can and can’t fix. Once the paint is corrected, protect the finish with a ceramic coating or paint protection film.
How paint correction works
- Wash and decontaminate the paint to remove dirt, iron fallout and bonded grime.
- Inspect the paint under shop lights and measure where needed, so we know how much clear coat there is to work with.
- Compound the panels to level swirls, haze and light scratches out of the clear coat.
- Polish to refine the finish and bring back depth and gloss.
- Wipe down and check every panel before the car is protected or handed back.
Under the Florida sun, paint oxidizes and dulls faster, and automatic car washes leave swirls that show up clearly in bright light. Correction removes that damage instead of hiding it the way a wax does.
Paint correction questions
How much does paint correction cost in Merritt Island?
Paint correction starts from $700. The final price depends on the paint’s condition and how much work it needs. See every price on our pricing page.
Can paint correction remove every scratch?
No. It removes defects in the clear coat, such as swirls, haze and light scratches. Rock chips and scratches that go through to the color need a paint repair instead.
Should I correct the paint before a ceramic coating?
Usually, yes. A ceramic coating locks in whatever is underneath, so we may recommend at least a single stage correction first.
Should I correct the paint before paint protection film?
If the paint has swirls or scratches, correcting it first means the paint protection film goes over a clean finish.
How often does a car need paint correction?
Not often. It is a restoration, not routine maintenance. Protecting the paint afterwards and washing it carefully keeps the result.
Questions about your paint? Call (321) 607-1606.
Areas we serve
Drivers bring their cars to our Merritt Island shop for paint correction from across Brevard County: Merritt Island, Cocoa (about 6 minutes away), Rockledge (11), Cocoa Beach and Cape Canaveral (15), and Titusville, Mims, Melbourne, West Melbourne and Indian Harbour Beach (about 35 to 40 minutes).
One Step:
A full polishing of vehicles paints in which removes light imperfections such as minor swirls and increases gloss.
Two Step:
Consists of a medium cut compounding and full polishing for elimination of medium imperfections and holograms.
Three Step:
A multi stage compounding and polishing for removal of heavy swirl marks, holograms and minor scratches
- We diligently safeguard each automobile, aspiring to enrich its lasting elegance