Paint protection film (PPF) is one of the most-asked-about services at our Manassas studio, and the first question is almost always “how much?” Here is what drives the price, where our published starting prices are, and how to decide how much coverage you need.

What PPF is (and isn’t)

PPF is a clear, flexible urethane film applied to painted panels. Its job is physical: it absorbs stone chips, sand and minor abrasion before they reach the paint. It isn’t the same as ceramic coating, which is a thin chemical layer for gloss and easier washing — see our ceramic coating vs PPF comparison. We install LLumar Platinum Gloss film.

Our LLumar PPF packages

Prices are published by vehicle size: Car (coupe, sedan, hatchback, wagon), Mid-size (e.g., RAV4, CR-V, Model Y, X3, Tacoma), Full-size (e.g., Tahoe, Explorer, F-150, Sienna, X7) and XL (e.g., Suburban, Yukon XL, Escalade ESV, Sprinter). There are four coverage packages:

  • Partial Front — bumper, partial hood and fenders, mirror caps
  • Full Front — bumper, full hood and fenders, mirror caps and headlights
  • Track Package — full front plus high-impact areas such as the A-pillars, the leading edge of the roof and the rocker panels
  • Full Body — all accessible painted panels

Add-ons include door cups and door edges, headlights, the rear bumper loading ledge, rocker panels and interior piano-black trim. Full details are on our PPF page. See PPF starting prices

What changes the price

Four things move a PPF quote:

  • Vehicle size and panel complexity. Bigger panels and complex bumpers take more film and more labor.
  • Coverage. Partial front protects the leading edge of the hood; full front avoids a visible film line across the hood.
  • Paint condition. Film magnifies whatever is underneath. Swirls or defects may need paint correction first.
  • Existing film removal. Old or failing film is removed per panel.

Which coverage do Northern Virginia drivers choose?

Commuters on I-66, I-95 and Route 28 see constant gravel and construction debris, so Full Front is the most common choice for new cars. Owners of trucks and SUVs driving rural roads toward Haymarket or Nokesville often add rocker-panel PPF. Track-day and performance drivers choose the Track Package, and owners who want the whole car protected choose Full Body.

Not sure? Start with the area that gets hit most. Most chips land on the bumper, hood leading edge and mirrors.

PPF plus ceramic

Many customers add Ceramic Coating Over PPF. It makes the film easier to clean and adds gloss. See our Ceramic Pro packages. See ceramic coating starting prices

How long does it take?

Plan on dropping the vehicle off; front-end packages generally take longer than a standard detail and full-body installs longer still. We confirm timing with your quote.

Is PPF worth it?

If you keep cars long, lease and want to avoid chip charges at turn-in, or drive a lot of highway miles, PPF is often cheaper than repainting a bumper or hood later. If you mainly want shine and easier washing, a ceramic coating alone may be enough.

Drivers from Gainesville, Centreville and Chantilly regularly visit our studio for PPF.

Frequently asked questions

How much is PPF on a Tesla Model Y?

Model Y is priced in our Mid-size column. The Partial Front and Full Front starting prices for that column are in the PPF price table.

Do you use LLumar film?

Yes, LLumar Platinum Gloss PPF.

Can PPF be removed?

Yes. Removing existing PPF is priced per panel; it’s listed with the add-ons on our PPF page.

Should I coat over PPF?

It’s optional. Ceramic Coating Over PPF is listed with the Ceramic Pro add-ons.