Do I need one-stage or two-stage correction?

Newer paint with light swirls usually does well with a one-stage refresh. Older or heavily swirled paint benefits from a two-stage process: compound to remove deeper defects, then polish to refine gloss. We confirm the scope based on photos or an in-shop look.

Will paint correction remove deep scratches?

Correction levels defects within the clearcoat. Deep scratches that have cut through the clear or color coat need touch-up or repaint. We will tell you up front which defects will fully come out.

Should I correct my paint before ceramic coating?

Yes. A ceramic coating seals whatever is underneath, including swirls. Correcting first means your coating sits on a clean, glossy foundation that actually looks like coated paint should look.

How long does paint correction take?

A one-stage refresh is usually one day. A two-stage correction with ceramic coating commonly runs two to three days. Severe defect work may take longer.

Paint Correction · River Falls, WI

Depth restored.
Real reflections.

Multi-stage paint correction in River Falls, WI for swirls, water spots, etching, and oxidation. No filler glaze that washes off in 90 days. Text photos to (715) 441-7354 for a real quote.

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One-stage to wet-sand

Scoped to your paint, not a template.

Every paint is different. We measure clearcoat thickness, test polish combinations on a small section, and confirm the path that delivers the gloss you want without over-correcting your finish.

One-stage refresh for newer paint
Two-stage correction for deeper swirls and holograms
Wet-sanding for severe defects (case-by-case)
Always paired with a protection plan — wax, sealant, or ceramic

Paint correction restoring gloss on a classic vehicle in River Falls, WI

Honest gloss

No glaze. No hidden defects.

Some shops finish with a filler glaze that hides defects for 30–90 days and washes off. We don't. What you see after correction is the actual condition of your paint — which is the only finish worth protecting under a ceramic coating.

Compounding for defect removal
Finishing polish to refine gloss
IPA wipedown to verify true result
Protection layer applied last

Paint correction work under shop lighting at the River Falls shop

A finish that reads right.
In the shop and outside.

Lighting reveals everything. We use it on purpose.

01 —

Inspection + photos.

Send paint photos in direct sun or under bright light. We'll scope the correction stage that fits.

02 —

Test panel + correction.

Test section first, then full vehicle correction under inspection lighting.

03 —

Protect the result.

Wax, sealant, or ceramic — depending on how long you want the result to last.

Service area

River Falls paint correction for the St. Croix Valley.

Owners across the region trust AJR for correction work before ceramic, before resale, or just because the swirls have to go.

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Show us the swirls.

Text photos in direct sun to (715) 441-7354 or email ajrpdrdt@gmail.com. We'll quote the correct stage.

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Paint correction questions, answered.

The honest answers customers ask before booking correction.

What is paint correction?

Leveling micro-scratches, swirls, water spots, and oxidation through compounding and polishing — no filler.

Do I need one-stage or two-stage?

Newer light-swirl paint does well with one-stage. Older or heavily swirled paint benefits from two-stage. We confirm based on photos.

Will correction remove deep scratches?

Correction handles defects within the clearcoat. Deep scratches through clear or color need touch-up or repaint.

Should I correct before ceramic?

Yes. A coating locks in whatever is underneath. Correct first or you'll lock in swirls for years.

How long does correction take?

One-stage is usually a day. Two-stage with ceramic typically runs 2–3 days. Severe defect work takes longer.

Depth restored.Real reflections.