Price the hours
Inspection, masking, test spots, polishing, and cleanup all take time.
TURN INSPECTION INTO A PRICE
Paint Correction Price Calculator
Paint correction is labor-heavy and condition-dependent. Calculate a profitable starting price, then confirm the correction goal with a test spot.
Calculate a profitable price ↓QUOTE CHECKCosts + time + margin
No account. No copied averages. Built around your business.
Match the goal
Enhancement and near-perfect correction are different jobs.
Leave room for risk
Hard paint, tight panels, and deeper defects may require more work.
USE THE FREE TOOL
Calculate before you quote.
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Job details
Vehicle condition
Add-ons
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Time & travel
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Your costs & target
PRACTICAL PRICING GUIDE
Scope paint correction before pricing it
Ask whether the customer wants improved gloss, a one-step enhancement, or maximum safe defect removal. Avoid selling a correction percentage without a test spot.
Inspect paint depth and condition where appropriate. Identify scratches that may be too deep to safely remove and document expectations.
Build the quote from labor, pads, compounds, towels, masking materials, travel, overhead, and profit. Add coating or sealant as a clearly defined next step.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Before you send the quote.
How many hours does paint correction take?+
It varies widely with vehicle size, paint, condition, and the desired result. Replace the preset hours with your inspected estimate.
Should I guarantee scratch removal?+
No. Some defects are unsafe or impossible to remove. Explain limits before work.
Is polishing material included?+
Yes, through the supplies fields. Adjust it for your actual pads, liquids, and towel usage.
THE DETAILER PRICING KIT
Quote faster. Look professional. Keep more profit.
Six practical templates to turn a calculated price into a quote your customer can approve.
✓ Pricing Calculator✓ Profit Calculator✓ Rate Card✓ Quote Template✓ Invoice Template✓ Add-on Price List
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