Rated 5 Stars Across 11 Google Reviews in Grafton

Grafton's Paint Correction Done Right, First Time

Hayman's Polish n Shine removes swirl marks, scratches, and dull oxidation from your paint using machine polish and cutting compounds matched to your specific clear coat. Most jobs are booked and completed within the week.

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Why Grafton Drivers Are Getting Paint Correction Done Now

The Clarence Valley is tough on paint. Harsh UV, coastal salt air drifting in from Yamba, dust off the highway and tree sap from roadside gums all break down your clear coat faster than most people realise. By the time swirl marks and oxidation are visible in direct sunlight, the damage is already well underway.

Paint correction is the only process that actually removes that damage, not hides it. A machine polish cuts back the top layer of clear coat to reveal flat, undamaged paint underneath. What you get is real gloss, real depth, and a surface that holds protection products properly. Whether you are prepping for a ceramic coating or just want your car to look the way it did when you first drove it off the lot, correction is where it starts.

There is also a straight financial case. A car with clean, corrected paint holds more resale value. Buyers notice dull, scratched paint immediately, and they negotiate hard because of it. Getting the paint right before you sell is one of the few detailing investments that pays you back directly.

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Inside Our Grafton Workshop

Every paint correction is carried out indoors under controlled lighting.

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Paint Correction Packages

Choose the level of protection that's right for your vehicle.

Single Stage

  • ✓ One-step machine polish with an all-in-one compound or finishing polish
  • ✓ Removes light swirl marks, minor water spots and surface haze
  • ✓ Paint depth readings taken before work begins
  • ✓ Panel wipe-down with IPA solution to check correction results
  • ✓ Suitable for newer or well-maintained paint with light defects
  • ✓ Final inspection in direct sunlight before handover
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Two Stage

  • ✓ Stage one: cutting compound to remove deeper scratches, swirl marks and oxidation
  • ✓ Stage two: finishing polish to refine the surface and maximise gloss
  • ✓ Paint depth readings taken on every panel before starting
  • ✓ Panel wipe checks after each stage to measure defect removal
  • ✓ Suitable for paint with moderate to heavy swirl marks, scuffs and dullness
  • ✓ Final full-vehicle inspection under multiple light sources
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Multi-Stage

  • ✓ Three or more polishing stages tailored to what each panel needs
  • ✓ Heavy cutting on worst-affected areas, finer stages on less-damaged panels
  • ✓ Paint depth recorded and monitored throughout to protect clear coat
  • ✓ Wet sanding option for severe clear coat defects or flat spots where required
  • ✓ Panel wipe inspection after every stage before moving forward
  • ✓ Best result achievable on the vehicle given current paint condition
  • ✓ Recommended before any ceramic coating or paint protection film application
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The Paint Correction Process

1

Quote and Assessment

Send through photos of your paint in direct sunlight and Cayde will come back with the right tier recommendation and a quote. No guesswork, no upselling you to a stage your paint does not need. If the defects are light, you will be told so.

Same day response in most cases
2

Wash and Decontamination

Before any polish touches the paint, the car gets a full wash followed by an iron fallout treatment and clay bar to pull embedded contamination out of the clear coat. Polishing over contamination causes more damage, so this step is never skipped.

45 to 90 minutes depending on vehicle size and condition
3

Paint Depth Readings

A paint thickness gauge is used on every panel before work starts. This tells us exactly how much clear coat is present so correction can be carried out safely without cutting through to bare paint. Readings are recorded and available to you.

15 to 20 minutes
4

Machine Polishing

Each panel is worked with a dual action or rotary polisher using compounds and pads matched to the level of correction required. Work is done panel by panel, with IPA wipe checks after each section to assess defect removal before moving on. No rushing, no skipping panels.

3 to 8 hours depending on tier and vehicle size
5

Final Inspection and Protection Application

Once polishing is complete, the full vehicle is inspected under direct sunlight and a detail inspection light. Any remaining defects are noted and discussed with you. A paint sealant or maintenance wax is then applied to protect the corrected surface, or the car is handed over ready for ceramic coating if that is the next step.

30 to 60 minutes
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What Our Clients Say

11 five-star reviews on Google

★★★★★

"I recently had my car detailed and the transformation was incredible. The car definitely hadn’t been well looked after, and it was in serious need of attention inside and out. The detailer did an ama"

Georgina McArthur

★★★★★

"Our BT50 looks like new again!! It was full of the usual mess found in a work ute along with A LOT of dog hair. It’s amazing just how good it looks now!! I’ll definitely be booking again!"

Mandy Radecker

★★★★★

"Super happy with my car detail - Cayde is a perfectionist and my car looks amazing after a year or more of neglect. Really reasonable price for the amount of hours he spent working! Will definitely be"

Melissa Ryan

★★★★★

"Absolutely blown away by the transformation of my Honda Civic! Cayde arrived on time and spent nearly 4 hours making my car look brand new. The interior was filthy from my kids, but he worked miracles"

Sarah Marshall

★★★★★

"professional service from start to finish. My BMW was looking pretty rough after months of neglect, but Cayde’s attention to detail is incredible. The paint correction work was flawless and my car was"

Marcus Thompson

Paint Correction FAQ

Hayman's Polish n Shine offers single stage, two stage and multi-stage correction at different price points depending on the level of defect removal required and the size of the vehicle. Exact pricing is quoted after Cayde reviews photos of your paint. Get a free quote now to find out which tier suits your car and what it will cost.
A single stage correction on a standard-sized vehicle typically takes four to six hours including wash and decontamination. A two stage correction runs six to nine hours. Multi-stage work on vehicles with heavy defects or large surface area can take a full day or more. You will be given a realistic time estimate with your quote so you can plan accordingly.
The physical defect removal is permanent since the polish removes a thin layer of clear coat and those scratches are gone. However, new swirl marks and contamination will form again over time through normal use and washing. Following up with a ceramic coating significantly extends how long the corrected finish stays looking its best, often three to five years with proper maintenance.
The biggest thing you can do is change how you wash the car. Automatic car washes and dirty sponge washes are what caused most of the damage in the first place. A two bucket hand wash method with a quality microfibre mitt keeps the surface clean without reintroducing swirl marks. Cayde will walk you through the right products and process after your correction is done.
Hayman's Polish n Shine stands behind the work. The correction is assessed and quoted honestly based on what your paint can actually achieve given its current condition and clear coat thickness. You will know what result to expect before any work starts, and the finished result is inspected together in direct sunlight before the vehicle is handed back to you.
A cut and polish from a service station or quick detail shop is typically a single-step process done fast with generic products, often without paint depth checks. It may temporarily improve appearance but rarely removes defects properly and can cause further damage if done incorrectly. Paint correction at Hayman's Polish n Shine involves proper paint thickness measurements, staged polishing with professional compounds, and panel-by-panel inspection throughout. The results are measurably better and last significantly longer.
Scratches that have only affected the clear coat layer can be removed or significantly reduced through machine polishing. Scratches that have gone through to the base coat or primer and show white or bare metal cannot be removed by polishing alone and would require a respray to fix. During your assessment, Cayde will identify which category your scratches fall into so you get an honest answer before you spend anything.
Yes. Hayman's Polish n Shine services Grafton, South Grafton, Junction Hill, Clarenza, Waterview Heights, Maclean, Yamba, Iluka, Townsend, Ulmarra, Coutts Crossing, Lawrence, Copmanhurst, Brushgrove, and Gulmarrad. If you are unsure whether your area is covered, get in touch and Cayde will let you know.

Get Your Grafton Paint Correction Quote Today

Send through a few photos and Cayde will come back with the right tier, a straight answer on what your paint can achieve, and a quote, usually the same day.

Or call now: 0434 083 886