Paint correction cost guide · Rockford, ILWhat correctionreally costs.
Paint correction at Woks Detailing starts at $299 for a Stage 1 on a coupe, $799 for Stage 2 and $1,399 for Stage 3. Sedans and SUVs cost more. Shops across the U.S. charge about $300 to $600 for one step, $500 to $1,200 for two steps and $1,200 to $2,000 or more for multi-step work.
What it costs here
Our published starting prices by stage and vehicle size. Where a price is blank, we quote it after we see the car.
| Vehicle | Stage 1 | Stage 2 | Stage 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coupe | $299 | $799 | $1,399 |
| Sedan | $399 | $1,050 | $1,499 |
| Mid-size SUV | $549 | $1,199 | $1,799 |
| Full-size SUV | $699 | Quoted | Quoted |
Want to see what each stage does? Walk through the stages.
Typical U.S. ranges
These are market numbers for 2026 to help you judge a quote, not our price list.
One step
Light swirls and haze, a big jump in gloss
$300 to $600
Two step
Moderate swirls and light scratches, the most common job
$500 to $1,200
Multi-step
Heavy defects, or the best finish before coating or film
$1,200 to $2,000+
Large SUVs and heavily damaged paint land at the top of each range or above it.
What moves the price
- The stage
- More stages means more hours of machine work. One step is a few hours. Multi-step is days.
- The size of the vehicle
- A full-size SUV has far more paint than a coupe. Size moves the price at every stage.
- The paint condition
- Deep swirls, heavy oxidation and scratches take more passes than light haze.
- The paint itself
- Hard paint resists the polish and takes longer. Soft paint is quicker but easier to over-polish, so it takes care.
- What comes next
- Correction before ceramic coating or PPF is the best base for either. A coating or film locks in whatever is under it.
A good quote has
- The stage, and why that stage fits your paint
- An inspection under the lights before the work starts
- What will and will not come out, since deep scratches can stay
- Wash and decontamination included
- What protects the paint after, like sealant or a coating
- A pickup time
Questions
- How much does paint correction cost in Rockford?
- At Woks Detailing, Stage 1 starts at $299 on a coupe, Stage 2 at $799 and Stage 3 at $1,399. Across the U.S., one step is about $300 to $600 and two steps about $500 to $1,200.
- Will paint correction remove every scratch?
- Not always. If a scratch goes through the clear coat, polishing cannot safely remove it. We show you under the light what will and will not come out before we start.
- Which stage do I need?
- Light swirls and haze usually need Stage 1. Moderate swirls and light scratches need Stage 2. Stage 3 is for the best finish, or as the base before ceramic coating or PPF. We pick the stage after we look at your paint.
- Do the results last?
- The correction itself is permanent. Washing is what brings swirls back. A ceramic coating or PPF over it, plus careful washing, keeps it looking right.
- Is paint correction safe for my paint?
- Yes, when it is done carefully. We only take off what the result needs, because clear coat is thin and does not grow back.