Paint Correction Services in Eastern Iowa

Restore Depth. Remove Imperfections. Reveal True Gloss.

Your vehicle’s paint is constantly exposed to road salt, automatic car washes, improper washing techniques, oxidation, and environmental fallout. Over time, this creates swirl marks, light scratches, dullness, and haze.

Paint correction is the professional process of permanently removing those imperfections—not hiding them—to restore clarity, depth, and reflection.

At Rangel Car Detailing, paint correction is performed with precision, patience, and professional-grade tools to ensure safe, measurable results.

Paint Correction + Ceramic Coating Options:

Price varies depending on vehicle size and condition

Click here to view pricing for all vehicles (SUV, Trucks, etc)

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Enhancement Ceramic Coating

STARTING AT

$600

Paint enhancement + protection package of choice. Brings out gloss with minimal correction and leaves strong hydrophobic properties.

  • Full Exterior Wash + Decontamination

  • Light Machine Polish (Enhances Paint Gloss and Removes Light Defects)

  • Ceramic Coating Applied

Protection Package Options:

  • Core Package ($600)

  • Daily Drive Package ($750)

  • Showroom Package ($800)

  • Legacy Package ($1,000)

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1-Step Ceramic Coating

STARTING AT

$850

1-step paint correction + protection package of choice. Corrects light to moderate defects and leaves behind great protection.

  • Full Exterior Wash + Decontamination

  • 1-Step Machine Polish (Removes Light to Moderate Defects)

  • Ceramic Coating Applied

Choice of Ceramic Coatings:

  • Daily Driver Package ($850)

  • Showroom Package ($900)

  • Legacy Package ($1,100)

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2-Step Ceramic Coating

STARTING AT

$1,150

2-step paint correction + protection package of choice. Corrects moderate to severe defects and leaves behind great protection.

  • Full Exterior Wash + Decontamination

  • 2-Step Machine Polish (Removes Moderate To Severe Defects)

  • Ceramic Coating Applied

Choice of Ceramic Coatings:

  • Daily Driver Package ($1,150

  • Showroom Package ($1,200)

  • Legacy Package ($1,400)

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Common Questions:

  • Yes, paint correction can technically be performed without applying a ceramic coating afterward.

    However, this is not recommended.

    After correction, the clear coat is freshly leveled and unprotected. Without a long-term protective layer, the paint becomes vulnerable to:

    • Rapid reintroduction of swirl marks

    • Environmental contamination

    • Water spotting

    • Premature gloss loss

    If you are considering paint correction without ceramic protection, this should be discussed separately during your inspection so we can determine the best protection option for your goals.

  • Applying ceramic coating over damaged paint locks in imperfections.

    Proper correction ensures:

    • Maximum gloss and depth

    • Better coating bonding

    • Longer-lasting protection

    • Higher resale value

    If you are investing in ceramic coating, proper paint preparation is critical.

  • Depending on vehicle size and condition:

    • One-Step: 5–7 hours

    • Two-Step: 8–14 hours

    Final pricing is confirmed after inspection based on paint condition, contamination level, and time required.

Ready to take that step?

Schedule a Paint Evaluation

We offer in-person paint evaluations to determine the safest and most effective correction plan for your vehicle.