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    Paint Correction

    Multi-Stage CorrectionPaint Correction at our Southend-on-Sea studio

    Wet sanding, compounding and refining for severe defects — the highest level of correction we offer.

    From £7002 to 3 daysSouthend-on-Sea

    What multi-stage correction involves

    Multi-Stage Correction is our most intensive paint service, reserved for severely neglected or heavily defected paintwork. Following comprehensive paint depth measurement, isolated areas of deep scratching or orange peel are addressed by spot wet sanding, a technique that levels the clear coat by hand before machine work begins. Multiple compounding stages follow, then a refining polish to restore full optical clarity. We target 90 percent or greater defect removal within safe clear coat limits. Given the scope of this work, before and after photography is documented throughout, and paint depth readings are recorded and provided on completion.

    What's included

    • Comprehensive paint depth measurement
    • Spot wet sanding
    • Multi-stage compounding
    • Refining polish
    • 90 percent or greater defect removal
    • IPA wipe-down to verify correction
    • Before and after photography
    • Paint depth readings recorded

    Multi-Stage Correction: the common questions

    Google Reviews
    4.9/ 5
    • Ruth Donoghue

      What can I say they are second to none..great service with a smile great value for the money, they pick up and return your vehicle too,will definitely recommend to others *****

    • Steph Moore

      Brought a 2014 Corsa from John in November 2025. John explained everything, gave me time to look around car, test drive for as long as I wanted. Car came with 3 month warranty. I had a problem a few weeks after purchase, where I unfortunately broke down, but this could have happened to anyone and would not have been something John would have known about. I contacted John he was super helpful and came to my home and fixed it on the weekend. He also topped up my petrol when taking car to workshop to fix. Amazing friendly service and best used car dealer I've dealt with. Would not hesitate to get a new car from John in future.

    • Kieron Rochester

      I bought a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa from Zanom Ltd and had a great experience from start to finish. John was extremely helpful, giving me a thorough run-through of the car, delivering it to me for a test drive and happily answering questions I had a few days later. Really friendly, professional service and John has a great manner — easy to deal with and very reassuring. Highly recommend.

    • Scott Jaycock

      Just bought my sons first car from Zanom Automotive. Great experience from start to finish, not hassled or pressured and John was very friendly and happy to tell me about the car and what things may need doing. Paid a deposit and I was offered the option of delivery which saved me a lot of hassle and was much appreciated. The whole process was easy and friendly. I would have no problem recommending Zanom to anyone looking to buy a car.

    • Mia Pike

      i bought a honda jazz from this dealership ,the car was delivered in good condition and detailed before it arrived.I came across some problems with the transmission and he was swift to rectify the issue and the car now drives smoothly

    • Kleopas

      We bought a used car from Zanom Automotive about a month ago and we had a great experience. The seller was easy to talk to, told us what's been done to the car by him and what bit may need some attention. We've had no issues with the car. 10/10 for overall quality!

    Zanom Automotive

    Quality used cars in Southend-on-Sea. We pride ourselves on offering excellent vehicles at competitive prices.

    Contact Us

    01702 938050info@zanom.co.uk
    Unit 16
    Imperial Park
    Towerfield Rd
    Southend-on-SeaSS3 9QT

    Opening Hours

    Monday09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday09:00 - 17:00
    Friday09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday09:00 - 17:00
    SundayClosed

    By appointment only

    Please call ahead to schedule a viewing

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    Zanom Automotive is a trading name of Zanom Ltd. Zanom Ltd is registered in England under number 14238774. Registered Office: Unit 16, Imperial Park, Towerfield Rd, Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9QT.

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