Should I get a 1-step or 2-step polish?

It depends on how much correction the paint needs. We assess the paint before quoting. If a 1-step will get you 80 to 90% of the way there, that is usually the right call. If the paint needs serious work, a 1-step is a waste of your money.

1-Step Polish

Q: What does a 1-step polish not fix?

Deep scratches, heavy marring from years of neglect, bird dropping etching, or paint that has been machine polished incorrectly and burned through the clear coat. If the damage is deep enough to catch your fingernail, a 1-step is not going to fix it.

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One stage.
A sharper finish.

Compact

Hatchbacks and coupes, including Polo, i10, GR Yaris, and similar.

R2250

Standard

Sedans and crossovers, including C-Class, 3-Series, Macan, and similar.

R2500

Large

SUVs and bakkies, including Range Rover, X5, Amarok, and similar.

R2750

What your paint receives.

01Thorough wash and paint decontamination before correction begins.
02Paint condition assessed and sensitive trim carefully masked.
03A single machine-polishing stage matched to the hardness and condition of the paint.
04Panel wipe to remove polishing oils and reveal the true correction achieved.
05Gloss inspection followed by sealant application for protection.

How to tell a 1-Step Polish is right for your car.

Light swirl marks appear in the sunFine circular defects are visible, but the scratches do not catch your fingernail.
Reflections look flat or hazyThe paint is healthy but has lost the crispness and depth it once had.
The finish needs a pre-sale liftA single correction stage can improve photographs and first impressions without multi-stage work.
You want gloss before protectionCorrecting light defects first creates a cleaner foundation for a sealant or coating.

The Revival process.

Decontaminate

Bonded contamination is removed so the polishing pad works against clean paint.

Correct

One measured polishing cycle balances useful defect removal with a clean finish.

Inspect

Polishing oils are removed so the actual correction can be assessed under lighting.

Protect

Sealant is applied after the finish passes its final inspection.

Deep scratches, heavy marring, and severe etching may require a 2-Step Polish or focused correction work.

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Questions, answered.

What does a 1-Step Polish fix?

Light swirl marks from automatic car washes, light water spots, minor haze, and dull paint that has not been corrected before. On a well-maintained car, a single pass is often enough to make the paint look sharp again.

What does a 1-Step Polish not fix?

Deep scratches, heavy marring, severe etching, or clear coat that has already been damaged. If a scratch catches your fingernail, a single polishing stage is unlikely to remove it safely.

Should I choose a 1-Step or 2-Step Polish?

It depends on the paint condition and the result you want. We assess the vehicle before correction and recommend the least aggressive process that can achieve a worthwhile improvement.