#1 Wellington Cut And Polish Services
Restore your paint with our professional Wellington paint correction services
Make Your Car Look Brand New!
Established in Wellington, Clean Car Collective restores, protects, and maintains your vehicle using professional products and certified techniques. We offer mobile service, CBD drop-off, and workshop appointments.
Paint Correction & Ceramic Coatings
Choose your service below — pricing shown as starting from small vehicle (Coupe/Hatchback).
1-Step Paint Correction
Popular
Removes 90%+ of light swirls and micro-marring. Boosts gloss and depth dramatically.
- Removes 90%+ light swirls
- Removes micro-marring
- Boosts gloss and depth dramatically
- Give your vehicle a new lease of life
2-Step Paint Correction (Cut & Polish)
Premium
Targets deeper scratches, water marks, and oxidation. Maximises clarity and reflection across all panels.
- Targets deeper scratches
- Targets water marks & oxidation
- Maximises clarity & reflection
- Restore a better-than show room shine
Ceramic Coating — Bronze
Entry
Entry-level CarPro ceramic coating offering gloss enhancement and water repellency. CarPro authorised installers.
- 2 Year Warranty
- Entry-level CarPro ceramic coating
- Gloss enhancement + water repellency
- Perfect entry-level coating
Ceramic Coating — Silver
Popular
Mid-tier ceramic protection with added durability. UV/chemical resistance and easy cleaning. CarPro authorised installers.
- 5 Year Warranty
- Mid-tier ceramic protection
- Added durability
- UV resistance, chemical resistance & easy cleaning
Ceramic Coating — Gold
Premium
Top-tier coating with maximum longevity and the highest hydrophobic performance. CarPro authorised installers.
- 7 Year Warranty
- Our top-tier coating
- Maximum longevity
- Highest hydrophobic performance + gloss retention
What's the difference between a cut and polish and paint correction?
They're essentially the same thing. "Cut and polish" is the traditional term, while "paint correction" is the more modern, professional terminology. At Clean Car Collective, our 1-step service is a single-stage polish that removes light defects, while our 2-step cut and polish uses a heavier cutting compound followed by a finishing polish to tackle deeper scratches, water marks and oxidation for a higher level of correction.
How long does paint correction take?
A 1-step paint correction typically takes around 4-5 hours, while a full 2-step cut and polish takes approximately 8 hours. Times vary depending on vehicle size and the severity of paint defects. We'll always give you a realistic timeframe when you book.
How long does paint correction last?
The correction itself is permanent. Once defects are removed, they're gone. However, your paint will naturally accumulate new swirls and marks over time through washing and everyday use. To protect your freshly corrected paint and extend the results, we recommend following up with a ceramic coating, which provides long-term protection and makes maintenance much easier.
Will paint correction remove deep scratches?
Paint correction works on defects within the clear coat layer. Light to moderate scratches, swirl marks, water spots and oxidation are removed very effectively. Deep scratches that have cut through the clear coat and into the base coat or primer cannot be fully removed by polishing alone and may require touch-up paint or panel repair. We'll assess your paint during the booking process and be upfront about what's achievable.
Is paint correction worth it before selling my car?
Yes, in most cases it's one of the best investments you can make before listing your vehicle. First impressions matter enormously and a car with dull, swirl-marked paint will be perceived as poorly maintained even if mechanically it's in great shape. A professional cut and polish can meaningfully increase perceived value and help your car sell faster and for a better price.
Do you offer mobile paint correction in Wellington?
Yes. Clean Car Collective offers mobile paint correction across the Wellington region, including Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua, Kapiti Coast and surrounding suburbs. We also offer CBD drop-off and workshop appointments at our Te Aro location if you prefer to leave the vehicle with us.
How much does paint correction cost in Wellington?
Our 1-step paint correction starts from $550 + GST for a small vehicle (coupe/hatchback), and our 2-step cut and polish starts from $900 + GST. Pricing varies by vehicle size and condition. Get in touch for a free quote tailored to your vehicle.
Licensed And Insured
With over 10 years in the business, Clean Car Collective has fine-tuned the most convenient and trusted detailing experience. We take care of every detail, so you don’t have to. Whether at your place or our shop, we're ready to make your car look brand new. Get in touch & book your appointment today!
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How It Works
Professional paint correction in Wellington, done right every time.
Book Your Appointment
Get in touch via our online booking form or free quote request. Tell us your vehicle type, location, and what you're looking to achieve. We'll confirm availability and give you an accurate price based on your vehicle's size and condition.
Vehicle Inspection
Before we touch a panel, we carry out a thorough inspection of your paintwork under specialist lighting. This lets us identify the depth and severity of defects and determine the right correction process for your vehicle. We'll always be upfront about what's achievable.
Decontamination
We start with a full decontamination wash to remove surface dirt, iron fallout, tar, and bonded contaminants. This is a critical step that's often skipped elsewhere. Working on contaminated paint causes more defects, so we never skip it.
Paint Correction
Using professional-grade polishing systems and compounds, we work panel by panel to remove swirl marks, scratches, water spots and oxidation. For a 2-step correction, we cut first with a heavier compound then refine with a finishing polish to maximise gloss and clarity.
Final Inspection
Once correction is complete, we inspect every panel again under lighting to ensure a consistent, defect-free result. Your vehicle is then wiped down and prepped. If you're adding a ceramic coating, this is applied at this stage to lock in your freshly corrected paint.
Pickup or Delivery
Your car is ready to go. If you dropped it off at our Ebor Street workshop, we'll let you know the moment it's done. If you booked a mobile service, we leave your driveway clean and tidy with zero disruption to your day.
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GUARANTEE
We constantly strive to provide a fantastic car detailing Wellington experience for our customers that leaves you satisfied and your car glowing. We back every car we detail with a money-back guarantee.
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Professional Paint Correction Wellington
Looking for expert paint correction in Wellington? Clean Car Collective specialises in restoring vehicle paintwork by removing swirl marks, light scratches, oxidation, water spots and micro-marring. Our professional cut and polish and multi-stage paint correction services bring back deep gloss, clarity and showroom-level reflection. Whether your vehicle needs a 1-step enhancement or a full 2-step correction, we deliver premium results using industry-leading polishing systems and techniques trusted across Wellington. Restore your car’s finish and protect its value with Wellington’s paint correction specialists.
Paint Correction Services Across Wellington
We provide professional paint correction in Wellington and surrounding regions. Whether you're searching for a cut and polish in Lower Hutt, car paint correction in Porirua, or swirl mark removal in your local suburb, Clean Car Collective services the entire Wellington region.
Paint Correction Wellington CBD & Te Aro
Our workshop is based on Ebor Street in Te Aro, right in the heart of the city. Wellington CBD customers can drop their vehicle with us and pick it up later in the day, fully corrected. Ideal for professionals working nearby who want zero disruption to their schedule.
Cut and Polish Lower Hutt
We regularly service vehicles across Lower Hutt and Petone, both mobile and via workshop drop-off. If your car has picked up swirl marks, water spots or oxidation, our paint correction team can restore it to a high-gloss finish without you needing to travel far.
Paint Correction Upper Hutt
Upper Hutt customers can book our mobile paint correction service and have us come directly to their home or workplace. We bring all equipment on-site and deliver the same professional result as our workshop, without the drive into the city.
Car Paint Correction Porirua
Serving Porirua, Tawa and Whitby, Clean Car Collective offers mobile paint correction for customers on the northern edge of Wellington. Whether your vehicle needs a single-stage enhancement or a full 2-step cut and polish, we come to you fully equipped.
Paint Correction Kapiti Coast
We extend our mobile paint correction service to the Kapiti Coast, including Paraparaumu and Waikanae. If you're based on the coast and want professional swirl mark removal or paint restoration without the trip into Wellington, get in touch and we'll sort a time that works.
Swirl Mark Removal Miramar & Eastern Suburbs
Miramar, Kilbirnie, Newtown and the surrounding eastern suburbs are well within our mobile service area. Whether you're near the airport or closer to the bays, we can bring our full paint correction setup directly to your door.
We also service all surrounding suburbs including: