Swirl marks, scratches, water spots, and oxidation make even new vehicles look old and dull. Machine polishing removes the damage and restores the depth, clarity, and gloss your paint was meant to have.
Paint correction is the process of using a machine polisher and specialized compounds to remove a microscopic layer of clear coat — along with all the scratches, swirl marks, water spots, and oxidation trapped within it. What's left is the undamaged, glassy paint underneath.
The most common cause of swirl marks in San Antonio? Automatic car washes. The brushes leave thousands of fine circular scratches every time. Over months and years, this makes paint look hazy and dull — especially in sunlight. One paint correction session can undo years of damage.
Willis Mobile Detailing performs paint correction on everything from daily drivers to exotic supercars. We come to your location — no need to drop off your vehicle.
The brushes in touchless and traditional car washes leave swirl marks every single time. Most San Antonio vehicles have years of these scratches built up.
100°F+ summers oxidize and fade unprotected paint faster than almost anywhere in the US. Oxidation makes paint look chalky and dull.
Dirty wash mitts, circular wiping motions, and wrong products all introduce swirl marks over time. Even well-intentioned DIY washes cause damage.
Look at your paint in direct sunlight or under a bright light. If you see circular scratches, a hazy or dull appearance, or the paint doesn't reflect sharply — you need paint correction. Text us photos and we'll give you an honest assessment for free.
Single-stage correction removes light to moderate scratches and swirl marks. Deeper scratches that go through the clear coat into the base coat cannot be polished out — but we'll tell you upfront what's achievable before we start.
A single-stage correction typically takes 3–6 hours depending on vehicle size. We come to your location so you don't have to go anywhere or arrange a ride.
Yes — and we recommend it. Paint correction reveals the best version of your paint. Ceramic coating then locks that in and protects it for years. Our Phantom Armor Bundle includes both starting at $600.
"Super happy with the work done on my car! He took the time to walk me through all the options and gave me some really solid suggestions I wouldn't have thought of myself. The detail, wash, and paint correction came out amazing — my car honestly looks brand new again. You can tell he actually cares about the work and it shows in the results. Definitely recommend!"
Starting at $300. We come to you anywhere in San Antonio. Text us photos for a free assessment.