1-Step
1-Step Correction
Addresses minor swirls, marring, and light scratches. We do not offer a 1-step correction with a Revivify Coating. At minimum for Revivify, we do a 1-step correction followed by a polish (2-step).
Precision Paint Correction. No Guesswork.
Every vehicle tells a story through its paint. We read it with gauges, correct it by hand, and protect it with Revivify. No shortcuts. No guesswork. All paint correction services are performed at our Detail Studio in Middletown, DE — drop-off only.
How much does paint correction cost in Middletown, DE?
Paint correction at Dynamite Details in Middletown, DE starts at $200 per panel, with a minimum of 8 hours of work, and your exact price is set at a free 30-minute estimate. At that estimate we measure your clear coat with a paint depth gauge and inspect the surface to decide which level you need: a 1-step correction for minor swirls, marring, and light scratches, a 2-step for moderate damage, or a 3-step for heavy scratches, swirls, and marring. The total depends on how many panels need work and how many steps they take. All paint correction is drop-off only at our Detail Studio at 563 Old Summit Bridge Rd. Because correction removes clear coat, every 2-step correction is sealed with a Revivify self-healing protective coating. If your paint only needs gloss, not repair, a full car detail or paint enhancement may be enough. For more detail, read our paint correction cost guide.
We assess first
We take the time to understand the vehicle's life — we learn its story, look into its past, and give it a bright new future. We use a paint gauge to measure the depth we have to work with and inspect the surface with microscopic tools.
We correct precisely
Every vehicle, every painted surface, and every person is different. Paint is like a fingerprint — unique to the vehicle it is on. We review all information to determine the ideal machine, pad, and product combination for the most beautiful outcome.
We protect long-term
Revivify coating seals the corrected surface. Your paint stays protected with self-healing technology. That's the Dynamite Difference.
Bare Metal
The foundation. Once damage reaches here, paint correction cannot help — a repaint is required.
Primer
Adhesion layer. Damage here cannot be corrected with polishing.
Base Coat
Your vehicle's color. Damage here can be improved but not fully eliminated through correction.
Clear Coat
The layer paint correction works on. Swirl marks, water spots, oxidation, and surface scratches are mostly contained here and can usually be removed.
Standards
Which paint correction level does your car need?
We match the correction to the damage, not the other way around. Three levels of precision.
2-Step
2-Step Correction
Addresses moderate swirls, marring, and scratches. We will not perform a 2-step correction without installing a Revivify Protective Coating. We will not deliver a thinner clear coat without protecting it.
3-Step
3-Step Correction
Addresses heavy scratches, swirls, and marring. Minimum 8 hours required. Estimate required.
Process
How does it work at our Middletown studio?
Every paint correction follows the same four steps, whether it ends in a Revivify coating or is part of Tesla paint correction. Nothing is polished until the paint has been measured.
Step 1
Free 30-minute estimate
We measure your clear coat with a paint depth gauge and inspect the surface with microscopic tools. You leave knowing the correction level, the price, and the results to expect.
Step 2
Drop off at the studio
Paint correction is drop-off only at our Detail Studio, 563 Old Summit Bridge Rd in Middletown. Plan on at least 8 hours; heavily marred finishes take longer.
Step 3
Correct in 1, 2, or 3 steps
Paint is like a fingerprint, so we choose the machine, pad, and product combination for your finish, working within the clear coat depth measured at the estimate.
Step 4
Protect the result
Correction thins the clear coat, so every 2-step correction is sealed with a Revivify Protective Coating. An enhancement lasts up to 9 months, or up to 1 year with a Revivify Sealant.
Clarity
What is the difference between paint enhancement and correction?
Enhancement brings shine to good paint. Correction fixes damaged paint. One polishes. One restores.
Enhancement
Same as a 1-step correction, but uses a polish with minor abrasives and ceramic qualities that provides hydrophobic beading. Lasts up to 9 months. Also available with a Revivify Sealant for up to 1-year protection.
Correction
Removes swirls, scratches, water spots, and oxidation. Restores the surface underneath. No wax — only technology and science for maximum protection and paint shine.
Process
How do we repair scratches and paint chips, step by step?
Starting at $200 per panel. Minimum 8 hours required. Estimate required. Bring the vehicle in as soon as possible.
Assess
Paint depth gauge measures clear coat thickness and how deep the scratch or paint chip goes.
Prep
Wet sanding if necessary. Basecoat applied in multiple layers — each must fully dry before the next.
Apply
Clear coat application over the repaired area. Surface preparation removes contaminants and creates the ideal foundation.
Polish & Protect
Paint correction to smooth and blend the area. Revivify Coating or Sealant recommended over the repaired area for lasting protection.
Why add a Revivify coating after paint correction?
Part of the Dynamite Difference is to research products, science, and technology to provide the best for our clients. During our research, we learned that ceramics have been watered down and white-labeled to a level that has diminished their benefits. Then we found Revivify. There is nothing else like their product technology. We are certified Revivify installers in the State of Delaware.
Paint correction starts with understanding your vehicle
Let’s start there
All paint correction is performed at our studio. Drop-off only. Estimate required. Minimum 8 hours.
Common questions
- What is paint correction?
- Paint correction is machine polishing that removes swirl marks, scratches, water spots, and oxidation from the clear coat rather than hiding them. Dynamite Details offers 1-step, 2-step, and 3-step correction depending on the condition of the finish.
- How much does paint correction cost?
- Paint correction starts at $200 per panel with an 8-hour minimum, and the exact price is quoted after a free estimate. Every panel is different, so the price depends on the paint depth measured on your vehicle and the number of correction steps required.
- How long does paint correction take?
- Paint correction takes a minimum of 8 hours. Multi-step corrections on heavily marred finishes take longer.
- Why do you measure the paint before correcting it?
- A paint gauge shows how much clear coat is available to work with. Measuring first is what keeps a correction safe, because clear coat that is polished away cannot be put back.
- Do I need a coating after paint correction?
- A coating is what preserves the result. A Revivify self-healing coating seals the corrected surface so the finish stays protected instead of re-marring.