RX-01
from £150
~4–8 hours
Machine Polishing
A focused single-stage machine polish for light swirls, oxidation and a useful gloss reset without over-treating the paint.
See prices and inclusionsSwirl and defect reduction
Paint Correction in Edinburgh
Measured machine polishing for swirl marks, wash marring, oxidation and suitable light scratches. The correction level is chosen from the paint in front of us, not from a package name alone.
- Starting point
- from £150
- Appointment
- ~4–8 hours
- Coverage
- Edinburgh
VDS treatment file
Service first. Location second. The same preparation standard wherever the van is working.
The honest diagnosis
Correction means reducing defects without chasing unsafe perfection
Swirl marks and holograms sit in the clear coat and scatter light, which is why otherwise clean paint can look grey or hazy. Machine polishing levels a microscopic amount of that surface to restore clarity. The safe amount depends on the paint depth, the defect and the history of the panel.
A focused single-stage machine polish is the sensible starting point for light wash marks and oxidation. An Enhancement Detail spends longer refining moderate defects and includes a higher protection specification. Multi-stage Correction is reserved for paint that genuinely needs repeated compounding and finishing passes.
Edinburgh jobs need enough room to open doors and work every panel, plus a surface where cables, machines and lighting can be used safely. A driveway or private bay is usually suitable. A narrow public street or busy shared car park often is not. We check before booking rather than improvise around the vehicle.
Treatment options
Choose the work the vehicle needs
These are the strongest matches for Edinburgh. Prices come from the main service catalogue and rise only where vehicle size, condition or the treatment specification changes.
RX-02
from £300
~8–12 hours
Enhancement
The middle route for moderate wash damage where more refinement and a longer protection package are worthwhile.
See prices and inclusionsRX-03
from £450
1–2 days
Correction
Multi-stage compounding, polishing and refining for severe defects, assessed panel by panel before work begins.
See prices and inclusionsRX-04
from £89
~1–1.5 hours
Paint Chip Repair
A separate cosmetic touch-in option when stone chips are part of the problem; polishing alone cannot replace missing paint.
See prices and inclusionsLocal fit
What changes in Edinburgh
The treatment standard stays fixed. Access, vehicle condition and the space available determine whether the mobile setup is right for the job.
Photos diagnose the category, not the final percentage
Clean daylight photos reveal general swirls and oxidation. They cannot show every resprayed panel, deep mark or thin edge, so final expectations are set after close inspection and paint-depth checks where required.
Some scratches should remain
If a mark has passed through the clear coat, polishing cannot safely erase it. We reduce what can be corrected and point out what needs touch-in or bodyshop repair instead of thinning good paint to chase one defect.
Protection follows correction
Freshly refined paint needs a sealant or coating. The entry service includes protection; enhancement and correction packages offer longer-term ceramic options when the conditions and budget support them.
The VDS treatment plan
Diagnose, prescribe, then do the work
01
Diagnose
Send the Edinburgh postcode, vehicle details and honest photos. We identify the likely service and flag anything that needs an inspection.
02
Prescribe
You get a clear treatment, price basis, expected result and access requirements. If a smaller package will solve it, that is what we recommend.
03
Treat
We complete the agreed work, inspect the finish and hand the vehicle back with the aftercare that applies to the service—not a generic sales script.
Faster, firmer quote
What to send with your enquiry
- Vehicle make, model, colour and age
- Daylight photos of the bonnet, roof, doors and the worst individual marks
- Any known respray, previous correction or bodyshop history
- The Edinburgh postcode and a photo of the available working space
- Whether the goal is a gloss improvement, targeted defect reduction or a near-show finish
Practical coverage
Edinburgh and nearby areas
This is a useful coverage guide, not a promise that every street suits every service. Postcode, access, weather and—for coating work—shelter are confirmed before booking.
- Corstorphine
- Murrayfield
- South Gyle
- Currie
- Balerno
- Juniper Green
- Kirkliston
- South Queensferry
- Wider Edinburgh by assessment
Other treatments to discuss for your visit
Cloudy headlights, engine-bay grime or a persistent cabin smell may need a separate treatment. Send your postcode and photos; we confirm access, suitability and availability before booking.
Straight answers
Edinburgh service questions
Can every scratch be removed with paint correction?
No. Clear-coat defects can often be reduced or removed, but a scratch through the colour coat needs paint repair. Safe correction preserves the panel rather than chasing a perfect number at the expense of clear-coat thickness.
How much is paint correction in Edinburgh?
Our focused machine-polishing service starts at £150. Enhancement starts at £300 and multi-stage Correction at £450. Vehicle size, paint condition and the result being targeted determine the appropriate level and final quote.
How long does mobile paint correction take?
A focused machine polish is normally four to eight hours. Enhancement takes roughly eight to twelve hours, while multi-stage Correction can take one to two days. The vehicle and working space need to remain available for the full appointment.
Do you inspect paint depth before polishing?
Paint-depth readings are part of the multi-stage Correction service and are used wherever the history or condition makes them relevant. They help identify repainted or unusually thin areas and keep the treatment within a safer working range.
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Your vehicle. The right treatment.
Check availability in Edinburgh
Send the postcode, make and model, the service you are considering and photos where condition matters. We will confirm what is practical and price the actual work.