How Much Does A Car Paint Protection Film Cost?

Protecting the exterior of your car with paint protection film can make it look great and keep its value.

Cars depreciate quickly. One of the reasons your car depreciates is because its appearance starts to look dull due to dents and dings, bird droppings, dirt, debris, and sun exposure. In the winter Protecting your car from snow and salt can be a huge challenge.

Washing your vehicle frequently and applying a quality wax will help, but these measures are not enough.

Ceramic coating is a great option that is also cost-effective; however, if you want to protect your car's paint, keep its appearance and maintain its value, consider adding a paint protection film to its exterior to make it look brand new.

Can the benefits of PPF outweigh the cost? Read on to find out why it's worth buying paint protection film.

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Isn't Paint Protection Film expensive?

However, if your vehicle spends a lot of time exposed to the elements rather than in the garage, the cost of paint protection film will be worth it when you see how great your vehicle looks. However, the cost of a full vehicle PPF can vary.

Why is that?

Several factors affect the cost of paint protection film on a vehicle.

The number of vehicles you treat.

The experience of the detailer in applying it.

Some vehicle owners may be inclined to use cheaper quotes, perhaps even quoting themselves using a kit, but PPF is difficult to apply. An inexperienced detailer can end up damaging the appearance of your car, which in the long run costs more money than if you had purchased a higher paint protection film for the price of your car.

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Exterior conditions affect the cost of paint protection film for your car

Your vehicle looks its best when it leaves the factory. Once it arrives at the dealership, or even during shipping, it will begin to deteriorate. Factory defects are almost invisible, if at all. This is the look you want to maintain, but once you start driving your new car, these elements start to take their toll. While it won't protect the paint from all problems, using a quality wax will provide about six months of protection. Defects encountered with automotive paint include.

Swirl marks, aka spider webs

Marring and micro marring

Buffer trails and holograms

Etchings from bird droppings

Isolated deep scratches

Water spots

Paint oxidation and ultraviolet fading

Clearcoat fading

When you apply PPF, the surface of your vehicle should be free of swirls, debris, and other defects. A dedicated detailer will carefully inspect the condition of the paint to find minor scratches and other imperfections that need to be removed before PPF can be applied. This process of removing defects is called paint correction. For a vehicle in good condition, a single step polish is generally sufficient to remove minor imperfections at a cost of only $300 to $400. However, if your car has swirl marks, scratches, and other issues that reach below the top layer, a multi-step paint correction process is required.

Determining the price of your paint protection film

You can reduce the cost of PPF on your vehicle by treating only the front end. This treatment is called a clear bra and typically includes the most vulnerable areas of the vehicle, such as the front bumper, hood, and side-view mirrors. You can expect the cost of placing paint protection film on the front of your vehicle to range from $900 to $2,500, depending on the number of panels you want to cover and the condition of your vehicle.

You’ve got the flexibility to select a PPF installation that is perfect for you. NB  Protective Film offers an easily affordable solution. If you’re curious about paint protection film installation, click the button below to request a free estimate.