Do you provide ceramic coating services in Nashville and surrounding areas?
Yes! Touchstone Detailing provides certified System X ceramic coating installations for clients throughout Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin and surrounding cities. For intensive paint correction and multi-year ceramic installations, we utilize our climate-controlled shop location to ensure flawless, dust-free curing environments.
Why do you use System X over generic ceramic coatings?
With a background in chemistry, I chose System X based on its superior molecular cross-linking technology. Unlike generic retail spray coatings or basic SiO₂ sealants, System X forms a semi-permanent covalent bond with your factory clear coat. This creates a structurally dense, hydrophobic sacrificial layer that delivers exceptional chemical resistance (pH 2 to pH 12) and long-term UV stability.
Does a ceramic coating protect against scratches and rock chips?
No, ceramic coatings are not scratch-proof or bulletproof. They create a highly slick, durable barrier that minimizes microscopic wash marring and protects against environmental hazards like bird droppings, acid rain, tree sap, and industrial fallout. For physical impact protection against rock chips, Paint Protection Film (PPF) is required.
Why is a machine polish included, and can I opt out to save money?
A machine polish is standard because applying a premium coating without proper surface preparation permanently traps defects—like swirl marks, water spots, or scratches—beneath it.However, if you are strictly looking for the chemical protection benefits (UV stability, chemical resistance, and hydrophobic performance) and are not concerned with achieving a flawless, showroom reflection, you can opt out of the polishing step for a $200 discount. > Important Risk Advisory: By opting out of the machine polish, you accept the risk that any existing paint imperfections will be locked under the coating. Furthermore, because a raw clear coat lacks the optimal microscopic leveling created by a machine polish, the final gloss, clarity, and overall finish will be limited by the current condition of your paint. Full paint decontamination is still mandatory to ensure proper chemical bonding.
How do you classify vehicle sizes for pricing?
To keep our pricing structure straightforward and transparent, we categorize vehicles based on physical surface area and time requirements. Please note that any vehicle equipped with third-row seating is classified as a Large SUV to ensure our team can allocate the necessary hours required for a flawless installation and inspection.