Swirls Gone.
Paint Looking Sharp Again.
Swirls, light scratches and water spots make your paint look older than it is. We decontaminate and machine polish in stages to bring back real gloss and clarity. Paint correction comes as part of our Restore Detail package.
Paint still looks dull after a wash? Start here.
Paint correction improves your clear coat. It won’t fix scratches that go through the paint, and we’ll tell you that up front.
Book a Restore Detail
Paint correction is included in our Restore Detail package.
We inspect, then polish
We check your paint, decontaminate it, and machine polish in careful stages.
You see the difference
Fewer swirls, more gloss, and paint that looks sharp again.
What our paint correction addresses.
Swirl marks & light scratches
The fine scratching that shows up as spiderwebbing in direct sunlight gets polished out.
Oxidation & hazing
Dull, hazy clear coat is corrected in stages to bring back depth and clarity.
Water spots & etching
Mineral deposits and light etching from water spots are polished away.
IDA-certified process
Correction is done in controlled stages by a certified detailer, not a single aggressive buff.
Paint correction vs. paint restoration.
It's an improvement service, not a full restoration.
Paint correction improves your existing clear coat — it isn't a full paint restoration, and it won't fix deep scratches that have gone through the clear coat, dents, or damaged panels. For most daily drivers and well-kept vehicles, correction gets paint looking dramatically better.
Because it's a labor-intensive, multi-stage process, paint correction isn't sold as a stand-alone service — it's included as part of our Restore Detail package tiers below.
- Swirl marks and light scratches
- Oxidation and hazing on the clear coat
- Water spots and mineral etching
- Paint that looks dull but is structurally sound
Why detailers don't actually remove scratches.
Here's what paint correction really does to a scratch, and what it can't do. It's the same honest conversation we have with every customer before we touch the paint.
Included in our Restore Detail package.
Paint correction across all exterior panels, paired with a full exterior detail.
- Multi-stage machine polishing
- Full decontamination wash beforehand
- Complete exterior detail included
- Add ceramic coating for 1, 3, or 5 years of protection
Everything in the exterior package, plus a complete interior detail in the same visit.
- Multi-stage machine polishing
- Full decontamination wash beforehand
- Complete interior & exterior detail included
- Add ceramic coating for 1, 3, or 5 years of protection
A careful, staged process.
Inspect & assess
We check paint condition and clear coat depth to see what correction can realistically achieve.
Decontaminate
A full wash and chemical decontamination remove embedded contaminants before any polishing starts.
Staged machine polishing
Correction is done in stages rather than one aggressive pass, protecting the clear coat.
Protect it
Pair the finished correction with a ceramic coating package to lock in the results for 1, 3, or 5 years.
Machine polishing, explained.
A quick look at the machine polishing stage of paint correction, the step that takes swirls and haze out of your clear coat, and why we do it carefully instead of rushing it.
What McHenry County drivers say.
"His detailing skills are top notch and he's a super nice guy. He will give you honest estimates and not try to upsell you. Recently he did a paint correction... and it turned out great."
"I appreciate that cars are hand washed making sure every inch is sparkly clean. No water marks, no streaks, just a beautiful shine."
"They communicated every step of the way, they gave me options and I was able to have my car done quickly and pick it up at the time that they had promised."
Paint correction questions, answered straight.
How much does paint correction cost in McHenry?
Can I get paint correction by itself?
What does paint correction fix?
What won’t paint correction fix?
How is paint correction done?
Should I add a ceramic coating after paint correction?
How long does paint correction take?
Where do you offer paint correction?
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Paint correction, as part of our Restore Detail package, is available for McHenry, IL drivers, plus Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, and the surrounding area. Browse our full services menu to pair it with anything else your car needs.
Paint Correction FAQ
What is paint correction?
Paint correction is a machine polishing process that removes swirl marks, scratches, water spots, oxidation, and other defects from your vehicle’s clear coat, restoring depth and clarity to the finish.
Will paint correction damage my clear coat?
Done properly, no. We measure paint thickness before starting and use the least aggressive approach needed.
How long does paint correction take?
A single-stage correction typically takes a full day. Multi-stage corrections for heavily damaged paint may take two days.
Should I get paint correction before ceramic coating?
Yes. Ceramic coating permanently seals whatever your paint looks like. Correcting first means you’re locking in a flawless finish, not locking in defects.
How much does paint correction cost?
Pricing depends on the severity of defects and number of correction stages needed. Contact us with photos of your paint and we’ll give you an honest assessment.
Book Your Paint Correction · Call/Text: 815-362-0974
Paint Correction Serving All of McHenry County
Swirl marks, water spots, and oxidation don’t care where you live — but finding someone qualified to fix them without burning through your clear coat does. Unicorn Details provides professional paint correction to drivers in McHenry, Crystal Lake, Woodstock, Huntley, Cary, Johnsburg, Wauconda, Lake in the Hills, Algonquin, Richmond, and Spring Grove. IDA Certified (CD-SV), 450+ five-star Google reviews.
Book Your Paint Correction · Call/Text: 815-362-0974