Paint protection film is a vital product in the detailing and automotive paint protection world, and is becoming a household name for vehicle owners across America. With its long list of benefits and superior protection factors, it has little to no downsides. But pricing can be a mystery, and today we are breaking down the factors of a paint protection film and installation services.

A Superior Product

The first factor in PPF installation cost is the quality of the material. Paint protection films from major brands such as Kavaca, 3M, Stek, and Xpel all share one thing in common: quality. They are at the top of their class for a few reasons:

1. Clarity of the films. Paint protection films offers robust protection against the harsh elements while being nearly invisible. You have no worries that your custom paint color selection will be foggy-looking under a wrap.

2. Self-healing properties. These products have been specially formulated with self-healing properties. Light scratches and swirls on the surface of the PPF will return to near invisibility when exposed to sunlight.

3. Hydrophobic properties. PPF repels hard water, grime, and harsh liquids as if you put opposite ends of a magnet together, adding a layer of protection against harsh elements. PPF not only offers the highest quality protection, but it also looks good doing it. Even if you started with a smaller application of a clear bra at the front of your car, it will look as if it just came off the lot.

 

Cost of materials

Second, the cost of material affects price. In recent years, the price of raw materials has risen across the globe, and you might have noticed some goods and services are pricier now. The manufacturing of paint protection film is impacted by the cost of raw materials. As an example, if the price of urethane rises by 10 cents, the cost of the film increases and installers who carry and sell these products need to adjust their prices to accommodate the material price change.

 

Amount of Material Used

Third, a capable PPF installer will offer multiple stages of coverage. At Dynamic Detailing in Santa Clara, California, we offer three different paint protection film (PPF) packages to meet your needs. The amount of material required to cover your vehicle according to the package you select determines your base price.

Our front bumper, or clear bra, PPF package covers all body color surfaces on the front of your car with all edges being wrapped where applicable and is under $1000 including tax. This is an entry level package.

Our mid-level service is a full front PPF package including all body color painted surfaces and full front bumper, headlights and fog lights, full fender, full hood, and mirror housings.

Our best package is the track package which covers the entirety of the front of the vehicle as well as side skirts, A-pillars and part of the vehicle's roof to protect against debris on the track (because we know you race your car).

Depending on what type of driver you are and how much you drive, we have a package to suit your needs. If you want to protect the investment in your daily driver, we recommend our full-front PPF package to ensure the protection against most possibilities of dings and elements on the roads. To find out more about our PPF packages, please click here.

 

Craftsmanship

Perhaps one of the biggest factors influencing the price of an installation is craftsmanship. As you look into options to protect your investment, consider these additional circumstances that will affect the overall quality of your service and end product.

 • How long has the PPF installation shop been in business?

 • Are they certified by the manufacturers?

 • How many installations do they have under their belt?

 • Do they have five-star reviews and how many?

 • What are their policies and is their customer service helpful to you?

 • Do they offer check-up appointments?

 • Will they share a breakdown of costs?

• How do they compare to other shops in the area with similar services?

All valid questions to ask oneself when looking at installation quotes. Take a brand new PPF installation shop that has been in business for 6 months or so; they would have done maybe 20 installations in that time. Now look at a certified PPF installer who has been in business for 6 years with 2000 installations under their belt. Who would you feel more comfortable paying? The saying is that you pay for experience, not time. This saying holds true in the world of PPF installation as well. Labor and equipment go hand-in-hand. Better equipment and more experienced workers in a shop are factored into costs, but expect professional results completed efficiently with little to no errors. The demand for a reputable PPF installer can limit their resources or bandwidth and be factored into price. Let the shop know what you want and have a conversation about how to achieve that. We hope you found this article informative on the subject of PPF installation prices.

To find out more about Dynamic Detailing and our PPF installations, please give us a call at (408) 724-1065 to schedule a consultation.