Only 8 of the 19 businesses doing protection work in Arlington offer paint protection film. These are those 8.
Film is a different trade from coating, with different material, different equipment and a much more expensive mistake to make, which is why fewer shops offer it. What paint protection film actually involves
Every shop below names film on its own website. Worth asking each one whether they cut the pattern in house, and if they send the car out, who actually does the work.
| Paint protection film in Arlington | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 published price | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| National, 128 shops | $1,199 | $1,999 | $3,800 |
Shops publishing a paint protection film price come first, then manufacturer credentials, then how much of the business is protection work. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Arlington
Known for paint protection film (ppf), ceramic coating, paint correction
Best for owners of BMWs, Fords, Audis, Corvettes, and Subarus getting PPF, ceramic coatings, or full detailing for multiple vehicles
Arlington
Known for ceramic coating application, multi-step paint correction, thorough vehicle detailing
Best for vehicle owners in Arlington, Texas, wanting ceramic coating, paint correction, or detailing to restore or protect car appearance
Arlington
Known for paint correction, ceramic coating, paint protection film (ppf)
Best for vehicle owners wanting premium paint protection, ceramic coating, and tinting services
Arlington
Known for paint protection film (ppf), ceramic coatings, paint correction
Best for preserving a new vehicle's paint with ceramic coating and PPF, restoring damaged paint on an older car, or enhancing a vehicle's appearance with ceramic tinting in Grand Prairie, Texas
Arlington
Known for ceramic coating, window tinting, paint protection film (ppf)
Best for people needing ceramic coating or tinting done quickly, with Manuel working overnight if necessary, or those with specific issues like rust stains who appreciate a professional and direct approach at his Euless, Texas shop.
Arlington
Known for tinting, ppf (paint protection film), ceramic coatings
Best for vehicle owners who value quality work, transparent communication, and a personalized customer experience
Arlington
Known for paint protection film (ppf), ceramic coating, full vehicle detailing
Best for Arlington, Texas customers wanting high-quality protective coatings, comprehensive vehicle detailing, or durable spray-in bedliner installations
Arlington
Known for window tinting, paint protection film (ppf), ceramic coating
Best for vehicle owners in Arlington, Texas wanting paint protection, window tinting, or detailing from a professional team
How this order is decided · All 19 Arlington shops · What paint protection film costs nationally
Tell us the car and the work. We put it in front of shops that do this specific job, and they come back to you directly. We aren't a middleman on the price and we take no cut of it.
Film changes almost nothing about how you wash the car. What it does change is that the edges hold water and dirt, so drying properly and keeping the glass clear matter more than any dedicated film product.
A pH-neutral shampoo with no gloss additives or wax in it.
A glass water repellent that takes minutes to apply.
A large twisted-loop drying towel.
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Few Arlington shops publish a film price. Nationally it runs $1,199 to $3,800 across 128 businesses, median $1,999. Ask for the quote by coverage: partial front, full front, or full body.
8 of the 19 protection shops in Arlington, which is 42% of them. The rest coat but do not wrap. 0 of the 8 hold a manufacturer credential we can check, which matters more for film than for coating because the brands train installers on their own patterns.
Not enough Arlington shops publish a film price to say. Nationally it runs $1,199 to $3,800 across 128 businesses. Ask for the quote by coverage rather than by car.
Published rates are a range. What you pay comes down to size, paint condition and how much correction the finish needs first. Tell us the car and we will put it in front of shops that publish their pricing.
Once a month, read off the price lists of the 552 shops that publish one. Whether you are about to buy or about to quote, it is the same data from opposite sides.
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