Paint protection film costs $1,199 to $3,800
What changes the number is coverage, and it changes it enormously. A partial front and a full body are the same three words on a price list and several thousand dollars apart.
These are advertised price rows from business websites, not completed transactions or a quote for your vehicle. The range is the middle half of eligible rows, using the midpoint of each listed price range.
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A panel list makes film quotes comparable; the word PPF alone does not.
| Part of the job | Confirm the scope | Possible difference |
|---|---|---|
| Partial front | Selected high-impact areas | Ask whether the hood and fenders are partly covered. |
| Full front | Named front panels | Confirm bumper, full hood, fenders and mirrors individually. |
| Full body | Agreed exterior panels | Check exclusions, edges, film finish and any coating add-on. |
Questions to ask before booking
- Which film and finish are included?
- How will existing chips and exposed edges be handled?
- What does the film warranty cover and who handles a claim?
Send each provider the same vehicle details and photos. Ask for approval before extra work begins, and keep a written copy of the agreed package.
Price by how much of the car is covered
Coverage is the whole question with film. These three are all sold as "PPF" and the spread between them is about five times.
Partial front
$1,195
$1,000 to $1,600 · 13 shops publish it
Full front
$2,000
$1,850 to $2,500 · 17 shops publish it
Full body
$6,000
$5,999 to $7,000 · 13 shops publish it
Price by vehicle size
Bigger vehicle, more panels, more hours. Measured across 9 shops that publish the same job at more than one size, an SUV runs about 13% over a standard car and a full-size truck about 27%.
| Vehicle size | Range | Median | Shops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan / coupe | $1,650–$3,750 | $1,999 | 14 |
| SUV / crossover | $1,899–$5,999 | $2,499 | 9 |
| Truck / large SUV | $1,999–$3,000 | $2,200 | 10 |
Price by state
Only states where at least 5 separate businesses publish a rate appear here. Below that the number is one shop's opinion rather than a market.
| State | Range | Median | Shops |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $1,200–$5,500 | $2,200 | 26 |
| California | $995–$2,499 | $1,999 | 22 |
| Texas | $1,500–$5,999 | $1,999 | 14 |
| North Carolina | $1,800–$4,999 | $2,400 | 10 |
| Washington | $900–$1,750 | $1,199 | 8 |
| Georgia | $995–$3,500 | $1,700 | 7 |
| Arizona | $850–$1,835 | $1,000 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,599–$4,999 | $2,000 | 5 |
| Tennessee | $1,350–$2,500 | $2,399 | 5 |
What a paint protection film quote should spell out
Two quotes that look like the same job frequently aren't. These are the questions that expose the difference, and a shop that answers them cleanly is usually the one to use.
- Exactly which panels are covered, named one by one
- Whether edges are wrapped or trimmed at the panel edge
- The film brand and its warranty term
- Whether the film is self-healing, and whether it is coated on top
Paint protection film cost, answered
How much does paint protection film cost?
Paint protection film costs $1,199 to $3,800 for a standard car, with a median of $1,999. That comes from 339 prices published by 127 businesses on their own websites, so it is what shops advertise rather than an estimate.
Does paint protection film cost more for a larger vehicle?
Yes. Comparing 9 shops that publish the same job at more than one vehicle size, an SUV runs about 13% more than a standard car and a full-size truck about 27% more. Those multipliers are measured from real price lists, not assumed.
Does paint protection film cost the same everywhere?
No. Among states where at least 5 businesses publish a price, the median runs from $1,000 in Arizona to $2,400 in North Carolina. Labor rates and how contested the local market is both move it.
How much does it cost to wrap a whole car in PPF?
Full-body coverage runs $5,999 to $7,000, median $6,000, from 13 shops that publish it. A full front is $2,000 at the median and a partial front $1,195, which is why "PPF" on its own is not a quote.
Are these quotes?
No, and the difference matters. Every figure on this page is an advertised rate read from a business's own website. A quote depends on your vehicle's size, the condition of the paint and what the shop finds when they inspect it. Use these ranges to tell whether a quote is normal, not to predict it.
