The Paint Lab is a new chapter of our long established, highly regarded performance car workshop – offering expert paint correction and ceramic coating services under the same roof. With over 20 years experience in the car industry, we understand what it takes to care for vehicles that owners truly value.
At The Paint Lab we specialise in:
- One stage & multi stage paint correction
- Swirl mark & light scratch removal
- Gloss enhancement & clarity restoration
- Ceramic coatings
Every vehicle we work on, from performance cars to daily drivers, are treated with the same care, precision, and passion that has built our reputation in the automotive industry.
Services:
One stage paint correction from £300 (1-2 days) –
A simpler, less aggressive form of paint correction which involves using a polish that combines light cutting and finishing abilities to improve the paints appearance in just one step.
- Purpose – to remove light to moderate swirl marks, hazing & oxidation
- Results – leaves a much glossier & cleaner finish
Two stage paint correction from £400 (2-3 days) –
Designed to remove moderate to heavy imperfections in the paintwork using two levels of machine polishing. It’s a step below the more intensive 3 stage polish, but still offers excellent results.
- Cutting / Compounding Stage – Removes deeper swirl marks, scratches, oxidation & other paint defects, significantly levels the clear coat to eliminate visible imperfections.
- Finishing / Polishing stage – Refines the finish left by the cutting stage, removing any haze / micro-marring and restoring gloss. Enhances the paint’s clarity & shine, creating a smooth, reflective finish
Three stage paint correction from £500 (3-4 days) –
The most intensive & thorough type of paint correction which significantly improves the look of the paint, making it smooth, glossy & free of defects (has the ability to remove up to 90% of paint imperfections)
- Cutting Stage (heavy cut) – Removes deeper swirl marks, scratches, oxidation & other paint defects, significantly levels the clear coat to eliminate visible imperfections.
- Polishing Stage (medium cut) – Refines the paintwork by removing micro-marring left by the cutting stage and addressing moderate defects. Begins to restore gloss & clarity
- Finishing Stage (Final polish) – Enhances the gloss and depth of the paint, and removes any remaining fine haze or holograms. Produces a deep, reflective, showroom quality shine.
Five year ceramic coating from £100
- Long term protection against UV damage, bird droppings, water spots, dirt & road grime
- Hydrophobic properties – keeping the car cleaner for longer and easier / quicker to clean
- Majorly enhances gloss & shine
- Light scratch resistance
- Preserves resale value
- Saves time & money – no need to wax for 3 years & fewer washes needed
What’s included?:
- Thorough exterior wash using snow foam & 2 bucket method
- Wheel arches carefully jet-washed
- Wheels cleaned using alloy wheel cleaner
- Clay bar the entire exterior
- Second exterior wash to remove clay residue
- Industrial compressed airline used to ensure the whole car is dry to avoid any drips of water coming through seals / gaps
- Paint depth readings taken to ensure safety and accuracy
- One / two / three stage machine polish
- IPA panel wipe to remove all polish residue
- Wax applied to body work or upgrade to a 3 year ceramic coating
- Interior hoover & wipe down
- Interior & exterior glass cleaned using glass cleaner
- Exhaust and other metal work polished
- Engine Bay Detail
- Final inspection
