Ceramic Coating
San Francisco, California

Best PPF installers in San Francisco, CA

48 shops in and around San Francisco install paint protection film, also called PPF or clear bra. Ranked on brand certifications, posted prices and Google reviews.

  • 48 shops
  • 16 brand certified
  • 12 mobile

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Photo: Akuto Customs

Top paint protection film installers in San Francisco

Richmond

The Tint

5.0 · 280 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint

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San Francisco

PPF Wrap Up

5.0 · 93 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint

Prices on request View

San Francisco

Golden Bay Detailing

5.0 · 117 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Boats · RVs

Says it installs System X

Ceramic coating from $799 View

Oakland

Innovo Auto Detailing

4.9 · 169 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Says it installs STEK and Ultimate Plus

PPF from $700 View

San Mateo

Bay Area Detail

5.0 · 107 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction

Uses XPEL

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Oakland

J&W Mobile Detailing

4.9 · 246 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · RVs

Ceramic coating from $800 View

San Bruno

360 Tints & Body

5.0 · 246 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Tint · Wraps

Uses 3M, Avery Dennison

Prices on request View

Mobile · serves Daly City

GT Mobile Detailing

5.0 · 129 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Says it installs System X

Prices on request View

San Francisco

DetailedByPrecision

5.0 · 36 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Wraps

Uses Avery Dennison, CarPro CQuartz, SunTek

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PPF cost in San Francisco

Across the US, the middle half of advertised PPF prices runs from $1,199 to $3,800, with a median of $1,999 (128 shops, September 2026). Coverage drives the price: a partial front costs far less than a full car. PPF prices in detail.

PPF installers in and near San Francisco
48
On a brand's own installer list
16
Also apply ceramic coating
41
Mobile
12
Posted film prices
Too few shops post prices
Most common films
XPEL, 3M, STEK
Shop data checked
October 2026

Paint protection films installed in San Francisco

Shops a film maker lists as installers, or that name the film on their own website.

  • XPEL20 shops, 15 on XPEL's list
  • 3M7 shops
  • STEK6 shops
  • Avery Dennison6 shops
  • SunTek3 shops
  • Kavaca2 shops

PPF in San Francisco: common questions

Who are the best PPF installers in San Francisco?

Our top three right now are Akuto Customs, The Tint and California Detailing PPF & Tint. Brand certification, posted prices and Google reviews decide the order. No shop can pay to rank.

How much does PPF cost?

Across the US, the middle half of advertised PPF prices runs from $1,199 to $3,800, with a median of $1,999 (128 shops, September 2026). Coverage drives the price: a partial front costs far less than a full car.

Is clear bra the same as PPF?

Yes. Clear bra, paint protection film and PPF all name the same clear urethane film. "Clear bra" comes from the vinyl front-end covers it replaced, and many shops still use it.

Which paint protection films do San Francisco shops install?

XPEL (20 shops), 3M (7 shops), STEK (6 shops), Avery Dennison (6 shops), SunTek (3 shops) and Kavaca (2 shops). Some of these are confirmed on the film maker's own installer list; the rest name the film on their own websites.

Should I get PPF or ceramic coating in San Francisco?

Film stops rock chips and light scratches; a coating does not. A coating makes the paint easier to wash and keeps the gloss. Many owners film the front of the car and coat the rest, and 41 of the film shops here also apply coatings.

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