PPF & ceramic. Protect your paint.
PPF, ceramic coating or a wrap?
Each one solves a different problem. Here's how they compare.
| Compare | Paint protection film | Ceramic coating | Vinyl wrap |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Clear urethane film, about 8 mil thick. | A liquid coating that cures into a hard, thin layer. | Colored cast vinyl, about 3 mil thick. |
| What it's for | Absorbing rock chips, road grit and bug damage. | Gloss, water beading and easier washing. | Changing the color without repainting. |
| Rock chips | Absorbs most chips before they reach the paint. | No chip protection. | Some protection, but the vinyl itself can chip or tear. |
| Swirl marks | Light scratches self-heal with heat. | Reduces wash swirls. | No. |
| Starting price (coupe) | $650 partial front$1,250 full front | $650 ceramic coating$450 paint correction | $2,800 full color change |
Packages and pricing.
Prices are for a coupe. Sedan +8%, SUV +22%, truck +35%, exotic +55%. Book two or more services together and save 10%.
Paint protection film
Partial front
$650–$950Front bumper, headlights, mirrors and the leading 18 inches of the hood and fenders.
Get a quoteFull front
$1,250–$1,950Full hood, full fenders, front bumper, headlights, mirrors and A-pillars.
Get a quoteFull body
$5,500–$7,800Every painted exterior panel, including door cups and rocker panels.
Get a quoteFactory paint is about 4 mil thick. The film is about twice that.
A wash-and-gloss layer, not impact protection.
Takes the rock chip instead of the paint.
The factory gloss. Swirl marks sit here.
The color. A chip this deep needs paint.
Protects the metal from corrosion.
Not to scale.
Ceramic coating and paint correction
Ceramic coating
$650–$1,500A hard, hydrophobic layer that adds gloss, sheds water and makes washing easier.
Get a quotePaint correction
$450–$1,200Machine polishing that removes swirls, haze and light scratches from the clear coat.
Get a quoteA coating seals in whatever is underneath it, swirl marks included, so we check the paint and recommend correction where it's needed.
PPF and ceramic questions.
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Should I choose PPF or a ceramic coating?
PPF, if the car sees highway miles. A coating adds gloss and makes washing easier, but it won't stop a rock chip. Many owners put film on the front of the car and a coating over everything.
Will I see the edges of the film?
The film ends along a panel edge, gap or body line. From normal viewing distance the edges are hard to see. Up close, you can find them if you look.
Can you put a ceramic coating over PPF or a wrap?
Yes. A coating can go over paint protection film or vinyl, and it makes both easier to keep clean.
How do I care for it in the first week?
We'll give you care instructions at pickup. In general, hold off on washing for the first several days and keep a pressure washer away from film edges.
Does the film have to come off before I sell the car?
No. It can stay on, and the paint underneath stays protected. When it's time to remove it, it comes off with heat.
PPF & ceramic
Ready to protect your paint?
Send your year, make and model, and tell us whether the car sees highway miles or is parked outdoors. We'll reply with a quote and the next open date.