Professional Machine Polishing & Paint Enhancement in Worthing & Sussex
Remove swirl marks, restore deep gloss and revive tired paintwork with professional machine polishing at Juicy Car Care. The perfect upgrade for daily drivers, performance cars and vehicles needing proper paint correction.
What Is Paint Enhancement?
Paint enhancement is a professional machine polishing process that removes light swirl marks, wash marring, dullness and minor scratches from your vehicle’s paintwork. It brings back clarity, depth and gloss, making paint look dramatically cleaner and more reflective.
It’s the perfect treatment for cars that look “tired” in the sunlight, or vehicles that need a visual refresh without the cost of a full multi-stage correction.
Paint enhancement helps reduce or remove:
Light swirl marks
Wash marring
Light scratches
Dull/hazy panels
Oxidation
Surface haze & micro-marring
Why Choose Juicy Car Care for Machine Polishing?
20+ years of professional machine polishing experience
Precision correction using the safest and most effective techniques.
Controlled indoor environment in Findon
Machine polishing is carried out indoors only — perfect lighting, no dust, no weather issues.
Premium polishing systems
Rupes, Flex, DA machines, and high-end compounds from Koch Chemie, Scholl & Menzerna.
Paint depth gauge readings used where possible
Helps detect previous repairs and ensures safe defect removal.
0ppm purified water wash process
Ensures a spotless, mineral-free surface before polishing — essential for flawless results.
Certified Modesta & Cartec installer
Ideal preparation before applying a long-term ceramic coating.
Fully insured to drive vehicles up to £2.5 million
Total peace of mind — performance, classic and luxury vehicles welcome.
Honest, safe correction
No fillers or glazes. Your paint is properly corrected, not temporarily masked.
Professional high-CRI detailing lighting in the Findon unit, allowing me to see every swirl, scratch and defect that normal workshop lights or sunlight fail to reveal. This ensures precise, safe and accurate paint correction.
Paint Enhancement Packages
Restore gloss, clarity and depth with professional machine polishing tailored to your vehicle’s paint type and condition. I’ll always inspect the car first and advise honestly on what level of correction is realistic and worthwhile.
Stage 1 Paint Enhancement — from £295
Correction level: Typically 50–70% on normal paint systems.
Paint enhancement is a single-stage machine polish aimed at removing light swirl marks, wash marring and dullness to restore clarity and gloss.
Important note for hard paints:
Some vehicles with very hard clear coat (such as BMW, Audi, VW and Mercedes) may not achieve a meaningful result from a single-stage polish. In these cases, I’ll usually recommend Stage 2 correction instead so you’re not paying for a service that won’t deliver.
Includes:
• 0ppm safe wash & full decontamination
• Iron/fallout remover
• Clay bar treatment
• Single-stage DA machine polish
• Gloss enhancement
• Panel wipe
• Exterior trims, tyres & glass finished
Best for:
Cars with light swirl marks, faint scratches or dull paintwork on softer or medium paint types.
Stage 2 Paint Correction — from £495
Correction level: Typically 70–90%, depending on paint type and thickness.
Stage 2 correction uses a cutting stage followed by a refining stage to remove heavier defects and dramatically improve the finish.
Why Stage 2 is needed on some cars:
Brands such as BMW, Audi, VW and Mercedes often use very hard clear coats. These don’t respond well to a light enhancement. Stage 2 allows for proper cutting and refinement to achieve a noticeable, long-lasting improvement.
Advanced defect removal:
Localised wet sanding is available for deeper scratches or isolated defects where safe to do so. A paint depth gauge is used before any sanding or heavy correction to assess clear coat thickness and ensure the work is carried out safely. All machine polishing is carried out under professional high-CRI lighting to expose every defect, ensuring safe and accurate correction.
Includes:
• 0ppm safe wash & decontamination
• Clay bar treatment
• Machine compounding (cutting)
• Refining polish (gloss restoration)
• Panel wipe
• Gloss enhancer/protection
• Wheels & trims dressed
Best for:
Heavier swirl marks, deeper scratches, oxidised paint and dull/flat finishes – especially on harder clear coats.
New Car Machine Polish — from £195
Even brand-new cars often arrive with transport marring, light swirls or dealership wash damage. A refining machine polish boosts gloss and prepares the paint perfectly for ceramic coating.
Includes:
• Light refining machine polish
• Gloss enhancement
• Ideal preparation before Modesta or Cartec ceramic coatings
Best for:
Brand-new or nearly-new cars that need a proper prep before protection.
Optional Upgrades
Enhance your polishing package with targeted extras:
Localised wet sanding for deeper scratches (only after paint depth gauge inspection)
Headlight restoration
Glass polishing & water spot removal
Exhaust tip polishing
Exterior trim restoration
Engine bay clean & dress
Wheel & glass ceramic coating upgrades
Perfect prep before ceramic coatings — learn more about Modesta & Cartec here.
MACHINE POLISHING FAQ
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No — not when carried out professionally.
I use safe dual-action polishers, controlled pad/product combinations and professional high-CRI lighting to accurately assess the paint as I work.
A paint depth gauge is used where accessible to ensure the clear coat is thick enough for correction. Your vehicle is polished safely with no guesswork.
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Not always.
Shallow marks, swirls and light scratches can often be removed or significantly reduced.
Deep scratches may require localised wet sanding, or may be too deep to remove safely without risking the paint.
I’ll always assess the car first and explain exactly what’s achievable.
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Stage 1: One single polishing stage. Ideal for lighter defects and softer paints.
Stage 2: Cutting stage + refining stage. Needed for harder paints (BMW, Audi, Mercedes, VW) or heavier defects.
If your paint is too hard for Stage 1 to give a noticeable improvement, I’ll tell you honestly and recommend Stage 2 instead.
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Stage 1: approx 3 hours - 1 day
Stage 2: approx. 6 hours - 2 days
New car machine polish: 2–3 hours
Wet sanding or additional defect removal may add extra time.
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No.
All machine polishing is carried out indoors at my Findon unit, behind The Coffee Camp.
This controlled environment gives perfect lighting, no dust or wind, and allows for a higher-quality finish.
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Absolutely — polishing can dramatically improve gloss and clarity on older paint.
Even 10–20 year old cars often see huge improvements.
I’ll assess the paint first and give honest advice on what level of correction makes sense.
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Yes — polishing restores gloss, but a ceramic coating locks in that finish, protects it long term and makes washing far easier.
I offer Modesta and Cartec Ceramic Guard upgrades if you want ongoing protection.
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Yes — every vehicle receives a full inspection before polishing, including:
Paintwork condition
Type of clear coat (soft/medium/hard)
Thickness readings (where accessible)
Identification of previous repairs
This ensures safe, accurate and honest correction.
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I bring my own 0ppm purified water.
I do require access to a standard plug socket for polishing work — I carry 25m and 40m extension leads so distance isn’t an issue.
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Yes — holograms, buffer trails and dealership “quick prep” marks can be safely removed with a refining polish or Stage 2 correction.
This is extremely common on brand-new cars.
Ready to Restore Your Paintwork?
Bring back deep gloss, clarity and reflection with professional machine polishing from Juicy Car Care.
Whether you need a light enhancement, multi-stage correction or new car preparation, I’ll inspect the paint and recommend the right option — no guesswork, no overselling, just honest, high-quality workmanship.
Serving Worthing, Findon, Brighton, Hove, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Goring, Angmering, Ashington, West Chiltington, Storrington & the wider Sussex area.