Elite Auto Spa

Paint correction: swirl & scratch removal

Our paint correction is the first stage of every ceramic package. It is sold with Level 1 or Level 2 ceramic coating. For correction only / something else, request a quote. We bring our own water and power to Chicago & suburbs.

5.0 on Google · 57 reviews

From $600 · Coupe / Sedan

Glossy black Range Rover paint from Elite Auto Spa's work gallery

What's included

Level 1 Ceramic Coating

Removes up to 50–70% of paint defects, including light scratches, swirl marks and oxidation. Restores gloss, clarity and depth while finishing with a ceramic coating for long-lasting protection.

  • Full decontamination wash
  • One-step paint correction
  • Ceramic coating

Ceramic coating benefits

  • Helps keep your vehicle cleaner for longer
  • Protects against contaminants, buildup and environmental damage
  • Provides a hydrophobic finish for easier maintenance and enhanced shine

Level 2 Ceramic Coating

Significantly reduces heavy swirl marks, scratches and oxidation. A 2-stage cut and polish restores clarity and gloss, then a ceramic coating adds years of durable protection.

  • Full decontamination wash
  • 2-stage paint correction: cut + polish
  • Ceramic coating

What it does

  • Removes 70–95% of swirls & scratches
  • Restores deep gloss, clarity & color
  • Ceramic coating adds years of durable protection
  • Repels water, dirt, UV rays, chemicals & light scratches
  • Keeps your vehicle cleaner, maintenance easier

Coupe $800, Sedan $850, SUV from $900, truck $1,000. A full-day job: your car is ready the next day.

Price by vehicle size

Level 1 Ceramic Coating

Level 1 Ceramic Coating starting prices and estimated sedan duration
VehicleStarting priceDuration (sedan)
Coupe / Sedan$6004 hrs–5 hrs 30 min
SUV (5-seat)$7004 hrs–5 hrs 30 min
SUV (7-seat / 3-row)$7504 hrs–5 hrs 30 min
Pickup truck$8004 hrs–5 hrs 30 min
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Level 2 Ceramic Coating

Level 2 Ceramic Coating starting prices and estimated sedan duration
VehicleStarting priceDuration (sedan)
Coupe / Sedan$800 coupe / $850 sedan24 hrs · ready next day
SUV (5-seat)$90024 hrs · ready next day
SUV (7-seat / 3-row)$95024 hrs · ready next day
Pickup truck$1,00024 hrs · ready next day
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No payment taken here. Prices are starting prices by vehicle size; heavily soiled vehicles may need an add-on. Times are for a sedan; larger vehicles run longer.

The right detail for your car

Level 1 uses a one-step polish to remove up to 50–70% of paint defects, including light scratches, swirl marks and oxidation. Level 2 uses a 2-stage cut and polish to remove 70–95% of swirls and scratches. Both finish with a ceramic coating. Our paint correction is the first stage of every ceramic package. It is sold with Level 1 or Level 2 ceramic coating. For correction only / something else, request a quote.

Request a quote · Correction only / something else

Level 1 add-ons

  • Engine Bay Cleaning$25
  • Wheel coating · wheels on, faces only$150
  • Wheel coating · wheels off, full wheel$250
  • Interior leather coating$150

Add-ons are selected in booking. Only options eligible for your package are shown.

From our customers

“I’m really happy with how my car turned out. He did paint correction and ceramic coating, and the difference is night and day. The paint looks amazing, and you can tell he really takes pride in his work. He treated my car like it was his own and made sure everything came out right. It’s hard to find people who genuinely care about what they do, and he’s definitely one of them. I’ll be bringing my cars back to him and would recommend him to anyone!”
Alex B. · Google review
“Went in with some scratches on my car, they completely buffed them, the scratches are completely gone, and did a really good job on cleaning all of the brake dust on my rims. Car is spotless and clean. Will definitely be going back, and recommend you guys trying it out as well.”
Flavius A. · Google review

Good questions. Straight answers.

Does paint correction come with ceramic coating?

Our paint correction is the first stage of every ceramic package. It is sold with Level 1 or Level 2 ceramic coating. For correction only / something else, request a quote.

What's the difference between one-step and 2-stage correction?

Level 1 uses a one-step polish to remove up to 50–70% of paint defects, including light scratches, swirl marks and oxidation. Level 2 uses a 2-stage cut and polish to remove 70–95% of swirls and scratches. Both finish with a ceramic coating.

What do the correction percentages mean?

The percentages describe paint defect removal: Level 1 removes up to 50–70% of light scratches, swirl marks and oxidation; Level 2 removes 70–95% of swirls and scratches.

How long does each level take?

Level 1 takes about 4–5½ hours on a sedan; larger vehicles run longer. Level 2 is a full-day job, ready the next day.

Do I need to provide water or power?

No. We arrive fully equipped with our own water, power and tools. You don't need a hose, an outlet or anything else.

What if I'm not happy?

Tell us. If anything about your detail isn't right, we'll make it right at no extra cost. That's the Make-It-Right Promise, and it's how we've earned 57 five-star reviews.

Mobile detailing in Chicago & suburbs

Based in Lincolnwood. We bring our own water, power and tools. Approximate drive times from Lincolnwood, using the nearest listed ZIP for each town.

Within 15 minutes

Lincolnwood · Chicago · Skokie · Evanston · Morton Grove · Niles · Park Ridge · Wilmette

16–30 minutes

Glenview · Golf · Kenilworth · Winnetka · Harwood Heights · Des Plaines · Techny · Glencoe · Highland Park · River Grove · Elmwood Park · Northbrook · Mount Prospect · Schiller Park · Franklin Park · Oak Park · Deerfield · Highwood

31–60 minutes

Elk Grove Village · Fort Sheridan · Prospect Heights · Arlington Heights · Bensenville · Cicero · Melrose Park · River Forest · Wood Dale · Forest Park · Wheeling · Stone Park · Bedford Park · Bellwood · Hines · Lake Forest · Maywood · Oak Lawn · Palatine · Berwyn · Buffalo Grove · Schaumburg · Berkeley · Rolling Meadows · Broadview · Elmhurst · Lincolnshire · Riverside · Hillside · Hoffman Estates · Itasca · Lake Bluff · Lyons · Great Lakes · Medinah · Vernon Hills · Westchester · Addison · Brookfield · North Chicago · La Grange Park · Libertyville · Oak Brook · Burbank · Summit Argo · Villa Park · Hinsdale · Hometown · La Grange · Mundelein · Waukegan · Western Springs · Roselle · Bridgeview · Evergreen Park · Bloomingdale · Clarendon Hills · Downers Grove · Hanover Park · Justice · Lombard · Blue Island · Chicago Ridge · Gurnee · Alsip · Barrington · Lake Zurich · Streamwood · Westmont · Elgin · Glen Ellyn · Glendale Heights · Whiting · Willow Springs · Worth · Hickory Hills · Posen · Willowbrook · Carpentersville · Darien · Dolton · Dundee · Wadsworth · Bartlett · Crestwood · Lake Villa · Lisle · Midlothian · Palos Hills · Riverdale · Robbins · Woodridge · Aurora · Calumet City · Carol Stream · Fox Valley · Hammond · Naperville · South Holland · Wheaton

60–90 minutes: bigger jobs like Deep Interior & Exterior and ceramic coating. 90–120 minutes: ceramic coating and multi-car jobs, confirmed by text. Farther out, text your ZIP and job and we'll confirm.

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