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What paint protection film costs

See the typical price of paint protection film (PPF) by coverage and vehicle size. The range comes from published installer prices and guides across the US.

National typical priceAbout $1,900
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National typical ranges, not a quote. Prices come from published shop price lists and cost guides, last checked October 17, 2026. Local prices vary.

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Most installers apply film in a clean, closed shop bay, so this estimate assumes shop service.

National typical price · Full front · midsize car

About $1,900

Most published prices fall from $1,200 to $3,500. Your local quote can be outside this range.

Low$1,200Entry packages and lower-cost areas
Typical$1,900Near the middle of published prices
High$3,500Top packages and higher-cost areas

What makes up this range

  1. Full front, midsize car$1,200 to $3,500$1,900
  2. Total$1,200 low · $3,500 high$1,900

What drives the price

  • Coverage. Each step from partial front to full car adds more film and more hours.
  • Vehicle size and shape. Large and curved panels take more film and more time.
  • Film brand and finish. Premium and matte films cost more and have longer warranties.
  • Install method. Wrapped edges and removed trim cost more than pre-cut film with exposed edges.

What a fair quote should include

  • The film brand, product, finish, and maker's warranty years.
  • A panel-by-panel list of what is covered, such as full hood or an 18 to 24 inch strip.
  • Whether edges are wrapped and whether trim is removed.
  • Paint prep or polishing, and whether a coating is added on top.

How this range was formed: Low is the low end of the Charlotte shop range. Typical is near the median of the shop prices and range midpoints ($1,900). High is the top of the BGI US range. See the sources.

For detailers: set your own price

These ranges show what customers expect to see. Your price must also cover your own time, products, travel, and business costs.

PPF prices at a glance

Paint protection film (PPF) is a clear, thick film that an installer applies to painted panels. It takes rock chips and light scratches so the paint does not. These are national typical prices for a midsize car:

  • Partial front, the bumper, mirrors, and part of the hood and fenders: about $975 ($600 to $1,500).
  • Full front, the full hood, fenders, bumper, mirrors, and headlights: about $1,900 ($1,200 to $3,500).
  • Track pack, a full front plus rocker panels and A-pillars: about $2,900 ($2,000 to $4,500). What it covers differs between installers.
  • Full car, every painted panel: about $5,750 ($4,000 to $8,500). Exotic cars cost much more.

PPF or ceramic coating?

PPF stops chips. A ceramic coating makes paint easier to clean but does not stop chips. Some owners use both: film on the front and a coating on the rest. If the paint has swirls, it needs paint correction before film goes on.

For detailers

Customers compare PPF by coverage. List every panel in the quote, and state the film brand and warranty. Price your own hours with the pricing calculator.

How long PPF lasts

  • Film warranty: Premium films have a 10- to 12-year maker's warranty against yellowing, cracking, and peeling. XPEL's is 10 years. Entry films are about 5 years. (Sources: Exclusive Paint Protection, BGI Tint.)
  • Cheap film: One film maker warns that cheap film can yellow or peel in 2 to 3 years. (Sources: ULTRASHIELD.)

Common questions

How much does PPF cost?

For a midsize car, a partial front typically costs about $975, a full front about $1,900, a track pack about $2,900, and a full car about $5,750.

How much is full front PPF on an SUV?

A full front on an SUV or midsize truck typically costs about $2,175, compared with $1,900 on a midsize car. Larger panels need more film and time.

Why are some PPF quotes much cheaper?

A low price can mean economy film, less coverage, or exposed edges. For example, a partial hood strip instead of the full hood. Compare the film brand, the panel list, and the warranty years.

How long does PPF last?

Premium films carry a 10- to 12-year maker's warranty against yellowing, cracking, and peeling. Entry films are about 5 years.

Other price estimates

Sources and method

These are national typical ranges, not quotes. Local prices vary with labor costs, the shop, and your car. Every source was last checked on October 17, 2026. Most shop prices are "starting at" prices.

How each range was formed

Each range is for a midsize car. The low end sits near the cheapest entry packages and the low end of the guides. The typical price sits near the median of the shops' main packages and the guide midpoints. The high end sits near the top packages. No range goes past the prices its sources publish. Other vehicle sizes use the median price ratio from shops that publish one price for each size.

  • Partial front, midsize car: $600 / $975 / $1,500. Low is the low end of the BGI range. Typical is near the median of the range midpoints and the Maryland package price ($975). High is the top of two guides.
  • Full front, midsize car: $1,200 / $1,900 / $3,500. Low is the low end of the Charlotte shop range. Typical is near the median of the shop prices and range midpoints ($1,900). High is the top of the BGI US range.
  • Track pack, midsize car: $2,000 / $2,900 / $4,500. Low is the low end of the BGI range. Typical is near the median of the package price and range midpoints ($2,900). High is the top of the Pure Protection range. What a track pack covers differs between installers, and only four sources price it, so the range is thin.
  • Full car, midsize car: $4,000 / $5,750 / $8,500. Low is the low end of two ranges. Typical is near the median of the package price and range midpoints ($5,750). High is the top of the ULTRASHIELD range. Exotic cars cost much more.

Sources

  1. Aqualine: Paint Correction Cost in Las Vegas: 2026 Pricing by Stage. Shop price list, Las Vegas, Nevada. Page date June 15, 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. Own sedan prices by stage. Trucks, 3-row SUVs, and vans add $50 to $200.
  2. BGI Tint: How Much Does PPF Cost? 2026 Paint Protection Film Guide. Cost guide, United States. Page date June 12, 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. US ranges by coverage and film warranty tiers, plus the installer's own $1,899 promotional full-front price.
  3. Car Detox Orlando: Car Detailing Prices. Shop price list, Orlando, Florida. No page date shown. Checked October 17, 2026. Shop prices by seven vehicle sizes and a quote calculator with condition add-ons. The page title says 2023, so some prices may be older.
  4. Dennis Auto Details: Ceramic Coating in Escondido & San Diego: 2026 Cost, Tiers, and What Actually Lasts. Shop price list, San Diego, California. No page date shown. Checked October 17, 2026. Durability of each tier: about 24 months for the 2-year package and about five years for the 5-year package. Paint correction is priced separately.
  5. Dennis Auto Details: Paint Correction Cost in San Diego: A Complete Pricing Guide. Shop's local market ranges, San Diego, California. Page date October 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. Typical San Diego ranges for mobile paint correction, sedan and SUV/truck.
  6. DetailX Chicago: Car Detailing Pricing Chicago. Shop price list, Chicago, Illinois. No page date shown. Checked October 17, 2026. Mobile. Sedan, SUV, and truck prices for each package, including one ceramic coating package.
  7. Exclusive Paint Protection: How Much Does PPF Cost in Charlotte & Huntersville? (2026). Shop price list, Charlotte, North Carolina. Page date September 27, 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. Own ranges for sedans and for SUVs and trucks, XPEL film with a 10-year maker's warranty. Paint prep or correction $450 to $800+ when needed.
  8. Maryland Clean Rides: How Much Does PPF Cost? Ultimate 2026 Price Guide. Shop price list, Maryland. Page date April 16, 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. Fixed package prices: partial $900, full front $1,800, track pack $2,200, full body $5,000.
  9. Milliren Mobile Detailing: Car Detailing Prices Chicagoland. Shop price list, Chicago suburbs, Illinois. No page date shown. Checked October 17, 2026. Mobile. Starting prices by car, SUV, and truck/van. No travel fee listed.
  10. Pure Protection Film: How Much Does PPF Cost?. Cost guide, United States. No page date shown. Checked October 17, 2026. 2026 US ranges by coverage and by seven vehicle classes. Published by a film installer.
  11. Rangel Auto Detailing: Ceramic Coating prices. Shop price list, Grayslake, Illinois (inferred from the site's URLs and area code). No page date shown. Checked October 17, 2026. Average 5-year coating prices for five vehicle sizes.
  12. Severin Detailing: Ceramic Coating Cost in San Diego. Shop price list, San Diego, California. Page date August 17, 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. Own 'from' prices for 1-, 3-, 5-, and 7-9-year coatings, sedan and SUV/truck. The 3-year and longer tiers include a 1-step polish. Standalone correction from $399 (1-step) and $649 (2-step).
  13. Shine Design: Stage 1 vs Stage 2 vs Stage 3 Paint Correction Cost. Shop's local market ranges, Arizona. Page date September 11, 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. Arizona ranges by stage, with the share of defects each stage removes and the time each takes.
  14. ULTRASHIELD: How Much Does Paint Protection Film Cost? (2026 Guide). Product maker, United States. Page date July 2026. Checked October 17, 2026. Installed price bands for a typical sedan or crossover, from a film maker. It may favor premium film.