Nashville · Brentwood · Franklin · Spring Hill
Ceramic Coating & Paint
Correction in Nashville, TN
The most durable paint protection available, applied in your driveway rather than a shop. Correction first, then a coating that bonds to the clear coat and holds for years.
Pricing
Ceramic Coating Prices in Nashville
Every figure is a starting rate — paint condition drives the hours, so the final number is confirmed at the walkaround before any work begins. Most people book the Bundle, because correcting the paint first is what makes a coating worth having.
Sedan / Coupe — prices shown for S
| Service — starting at | S | M | L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceramic Bundle Best value 1-Step Paint Correction + 3-Year Ceramic Coating — about 10% less than booking both |
$825 | $975 | $1,125 |
| 3-Year Ceramic Coating Coating only, no correction. Right for new or near-perfect paint |
$450 | $550 | $625 |
| 1-Step Paint Correction Single machine polish pass. Removes light swirl marks, water spots and minor defects |
$450 | $550 | $625 |
| 2-Step Paint Correction Cut compound for deep swirls, scratches and oxidation, then a finishing polish |
$775 | $850 | $950 |
Tap S · M · L above to switch sizes
The Comparison
Ceramic Coating vs Wax
Every car can have wax. The difference that matters is how long it lasts and what it is actually bonded to.
| Ceramic Coating | Wax | |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | 2–5 years | 4–8 weeks |
| Bond type | Chemical bond to the clear coat | Sits on the surface |
| UV protection | Blocks UV rays | Minimal |
| Water repellency | Extreme hydrophobic effect | Good, fades fast |
| Scratch resistance | Resists minor scratching | None |
| Cleaning effort | Minimal — dirt slides off | Standard washing |
| Long-term cost | One investment, years of coverage | Recurring every 4–8 weeks |
The Process
How a Ceramic Coating Is Applied
A coating is only as good as the prep underneath it. Every application follows this sequence, with no steps skipped.
01
Paint Decontamination
Iron fallout remover and chemical decontamination dissolve bonded contaminants a normal wash cannot touch.
02
Clay Bar Treatment
Clay bar lifts what chemical decon leaves behind, giving a paint surface that is glassy-smooth to the touch.
03
Machine Polish
Defects come out of the clear coat before any coating goes on. One step for light defects and gloss, two for heavier correction.
04
Coating Application
Professional-grade ceramic polymer applied panel by panel, each layer levelled and cured before the next.
Common Questions
Ceramic Coating FAQ
Do I need paint correction before a ceramic coating?
Not always, but understand the trade-off. A coating locks in whatever is already on the paint, so swirl marks and oxidation get sealed under it for years. On newer or well-kept paint the coating alone is fine. On anything with visible defects, correction first is the difference between protecting a good finish and preserving a bad one.
How do I maintain a ceramic-coated car?
Hand wash only, pH-neutral soap, and keep it out of automated washes with brushes. The coating does the hard work; the washing just needs to not undo it. A maintenance wash every one to two months keeps it performing.
Is my car a good candidate?
Almost any vehicle with painted panels. Ceramic works on factory paint and on properly resprayed surfaces. We confirm it at the walkaround before anything is agreed.
How much does ceramic coating cost in Nashville?
The Ceramic Bundle starts at $825 for a sedan and covers both the correction and a three-year coating. Coating alone starts at $450. Every price is a starting rate, because paint condition drives the hours.
Protect Your Paint
Send us the make, model and a photo of the paint and we will tell you which package actually makes sense.
Serving Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Spring Hill and College Grove, TN.
760-707-8905 · jordan@thespotlessshine.com