Ceramic Coating
Wilmington, North Carolina

Best PPF installers in Wilmington, NC

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

  • 18 shops
  • 9 brand certified
  • 7 mobile

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Photo: Fireball Protective Films & Tint

Top paint protection film installers in Wilmington

Wilmington

Ceramic Pro Elite Wilmington

4.9 · 134 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Boats

Says it installs Ceramic Pro

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Wilmington

SouthernStylez Tinting

4.9 · 353 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Says it installs SunTek

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Mobile · serves Wilmington

Diamond Detailing

5.0 · 141 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Boats

Uses Ceramic Pro

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Wilmington

Premium Auto Detailing

4.9 · 440 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Boats · RVs

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Wilmington

AutoworX Pro Detailing

5.0 · 105 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Aircraft · Boats · RVs

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Wilmington

Black Optix Tint - Wilmington

4.7 · 148 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps · Boats

Uses System X

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Wilmington

Martins Auto Spa

5.0 · 84 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Boats

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PPF cost in Wilmington

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 Wilmington
18
On a brand's own installer list
9
Also apply ceramic coating
12
Mobile
7
Posted film prices
Too few shops post prices
Most common films
XPEL, SunTek, Kavaca
Shop data checked
October 2026

Paint protection films installed in Wilmington

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

  • XPEL9 shops, 9 on XPEL's list
  • SunTek1 shop
  • Kavaca1 shop

PPF in Wilmington: common questions

Who are the best PPF installers in Wilmington?

Our top three right now are Sun Stoppers Wilmington Window Tinting, Fireball Protective Films & Tint and Tint World. 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 Wilmington shops install?

XPEL (9 shops), SunTek (1 shop) and Kavaca (1 shop). 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 Wilmington?

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 12 of the film shops here also apply coatings.

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