Ceramic Coating
Alexandria, Virginia

Best PPF installers in Alexandria, VA

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

  • 34 shops
  • 10 brand certified
  • 14 mobile

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Photo: Xotic Car Spa

Top paint protection film installers in Alexandria

McLean

Xotic Car Spa

4.8 · 188 Google reviews

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

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Arlington

Capitol Shine

4.8 · 317 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

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Fairfax

ProTec Auto Studio

4.9 · 44 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Uses XPEL

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Woodbridge

Tint Plus

4.9 · 1,333 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Tint

Uses Ceramic Pro, LLumar, STEK

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Chantilly

Skyline Customs

5.0 · 148 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint

Says it installs Gtechniq and STEK

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Arlington

Barcroft Auto Detailing

4.9 · 188 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint

Says it installs System X

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Springfield

Black Optix Tint Springfield

4.9 · 873 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

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Fairfax

Wrapbeast

4.9 · 164 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Tint · Wraps

Uses 3M, Avery Dennison, Hexis

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Chantilly

Tabula Rasa Fine Auto Detailing

4.9 · 149 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint

Uses Gyeon, STEK

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Springfield

Skyline Tint

4.9 · 774 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Tint

Says it installs LLumar

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Alexandria

WrapMotive

5.0 · 108 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Tint · Wraps

Says it installs 3M and STEK

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Chantilly

Wrap House

5.0 · 36 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Tint · Wraps

Says it installs 3M and STEK

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Fairfax

ClubExec Auto

4.8 · 477 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint

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Fairfax

Peakmods

5.0 · 138 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Wraps

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Chantilly

Phantom Wrap and ADAS

4.9 · 72 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Tint · Wraps

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PPF cost in Alexandria

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 Alexandria
34
On a brand's own installer list
10
Also apply ceramic coating
31
Mobile
14
Posted film prices
Too few shops post prices
Most common films
XPEL, STEK, 3M
Shop data checked
October 2026

Paint protection films installed in Alexandria

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

  • XPEL11 shops, 9 on XPEL's list
  • STEK8 shops
  • 3M4 shops
  • LLumar4 shops
  • SunTek1 shop
  • Avery Dennison1 shop

PPF in Alexandria: common questions

Who are the best PPF installers in Alexandria?

Our top three right now are Xotic Car Spa, Patriot Auto Detail and Capitol Shine. 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 Alexandria shops install?

XPEL (11 shops), STEK (8 shops), 3M (4 shops), LLumar (4 shops), SunTek (1 shop) and Avery Dennison (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 Alexandria?

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 31 of the film shops here also apply coatings.

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