Circular swirl marks that become obvious in direct sunlight
Mobile detailing in Durban
Paint correction in Durban, your factory paint back the same day
Auto Sleek Detailing's 2-stage paint correction removes or reduces swirl marks, wash marring and many visible scratches without replacing your factory paint. Prices start at R5,500 for a standard car and R7,500 for a larger car, with most work completed in 6-8 hours so you get the car back the same day.
PriceFrom R5,500
Time6-8 hours, same day
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Who it is for
When clean paint still looks tired
A normal wash removes dirt. It does not remove the fine defects cut into the clear coat by rough washing, old polishing work and daily use. Those marks scatter light, which is why a dark car can look grey, hazy or covered in circles when the sun hits it. Paint correction is for the owner who wants the finish itself repaired before considering a respray.
Fine scratches and wash marring across the bonnet, roof and doors
Buffer trails or holograms left by rushed machine polishing
Dull paint that has lost depth even after a thorough wash
A used prestige car that needs its finish reset before protection
Correction before respray
Keep the paint that came with your car.
A respray is sometimes necessary, especially where paint is missing or damage goes through the colour coat. But many swirls and scratches sit in the clear coat and can be removed or reduced by correction. That makes inspection the sensible first step before committing to a body shop bill and replacing original paint.
Body shop route
R17,000-18,000
- About a week and a half
- Factory paint is resprayed
- Hologram trails may still need correction
- A detail is still needed afterwards
Auto Sleek correction
From R5,500
- 6-8 hours, back the same day
- Factory paint is kept
- Swirls and many scratches removed or reduced
- Finish checked under direct light
What is included
A complete 2-stage correction
The finish comes from preparation and patient polishing, not from hiding marks under a quick glaze. We work through a 15 to 20 step process. The package below is based only on the confirmed written inclusion list.
- 01Safe hand wash
- 02Emblems, grilles and trims cleaned
- 03Paint and wheels decontaminated with clay
- 04Bug residue, tar and iron deposits dissolved and removed
- 05Vehicle dried with air and a microfibre towel
- 06Two stages of correction using different compounds and polishes for a deep, high-gloss finish
- 07Exhaust and metal surfaces cleaned
- 08Courtesy interior clean
The process
Preparation, correction, refinement
Compounding removes the heavier correctable defects, but it can leave a light haze of its own. The second polishing stage refines that haze and restores clarity. Inspection lighting is used through the job because a finish that only looks good in shade is not finished.
- 01
Inspect and agree the goal
The paint condition, vehicle size and deeper damage are checked before the final quote. Deep scratches may be reduced rather than fully removed.
- 02
Wash and decontaminate
The car is safely hand washed. Clay and chemical decontamination remove bonded dirt, bug residue, tar and iron deposits before a pad touches the paint.
- 03
Correct the defects
The first machine stage uses the appropriate compound and pad combination to remove or reduce swirls, wash marring and correctable scratches.
- 04
Refine the finish
A finishing polish removes compounding haze and restores the clean, deep gloss that should hold up when the car is viewed in direct light.
- 05
Check and hand back
The finish is inspected panel by panel, exterior metals are cleaned and a courtesy interior clean is completed before same-day handover.
Real work
Paint correction results
Blue vehicle
Close inspection-light view showing swirl marks across blue paint before correction work.
Grey vehicle
Close view of circular wash marks visible under detailing lights before correction.
Magenta vehicle
A split view showing marked paint beside a cleaner refined finish on the same colour panel.
Paint correction price
Quoted to the car, not a guess
The starting price covers a standard car in a condition suitable for the confirmed process. Larger vehicles carry more painted surface, while harder paint or heavier defects can require more time. The final price is confirmed after the car has been seen.
| Vehicle | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Standard car | From R5,500 | 6-8 hours |
| Larger car, SUV, Range Rover or Porsche | From R7,500 | Condition dependent |
Final price confirmed after we see the car. Send a photo on WhatsApp for a quote. A courtesy interior clean is included when the interior is in reasonable condition. A full valet is quoted separately.
Paint correction FAQs
What an honest correction can do
The goal is a dramatic improvement without pretending every mark can safely disappear. These are the questions worth asking before booking.
Paint correction starts at R5,500 for a standard car and R7,500 for a larger car such as an SUV, Range Rover or Porsche. Vehicle size and paint condition affect the final price, which is confirmed after we see the car.
Most paint correction work takes 6-8 hours and is completed in one day. The exact time depends on the size of the car, the hardness of the paint and the severity of the defects.
No. It can remove or reduce many scratches and swirl marks in the clear coat, but a deep scratch that has cut through the paint may need body shop repair. We will explain what can be improved before work starts.
It is the better first option when the defects are in the clear coat and the factory paint can be preserved. A respray is still appropriate where paint is missing, badly damaged or cannot be safely corrected.
A courtesy interior clean is included when the car is in reasonable condition. If the interior needs a full valet, that is quoted separately.
Yes. Auto Sleek Detailing is mobile and works at homes, offices and dealerships across the Durban service area. Site requirements such as access to water and power still need to be confirmed.
Areas served
Paint correction where your car is
Auto Sleek is mobile across Durban. We can work at your home, office or dealership in Umhlanga, Durban North, Ballito and Westville, with Hillcrest, La Lucia and Musgrave also served. The car stays close to you instead of disappearing into a body shop for more than a week.
Before the body shop
See what your paint can recover before you respray
Send us clear photos of the bonnet, doors and the worst scratches in daylight. We can give you an initial view, then confirm the right process and final price after inspecting the car.
Send a photo of the car on WhatsApp for a faster quote.