Ceramic Coating
San Clemente, California

Best PPF installers in San Clemente, CA

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

  • 18 shops
  • 8 brand certified
  • 4 mobile

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Photo: DETAIL KING EXPRESS

Top paint protection film installers in San Clemente

Irvine

T HOUSE

4.8 · 125 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

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Laguna Hills

Elevate Auto Haus

5.0 · 89 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Says it installs STEK

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San Clemente

Wrap Works

5.0 · 50 Google reviews

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

Uses 3M, Avery Dennison, Ceramic Pro

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Mission Viejo

Iconic Car Wraps

5.0 · 41 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Uses 3M

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Mission Viejo

OC Tint Shop

4.8 · 226 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Uses 3M

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Laguna Hills

Ikon Edition Wraps

5.0 · 38 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Uses 3M, Avery Dennison, XPEL

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Lake Forest

Mammoth Shield PPF and Wraps

5.0 · 18 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Tint · Wraps · Boats

Uses 3M

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Rancho Santa Margarita

AudioToyz

4.9 · 92 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF

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Mobile · serves Rancho Santa Margarita

Trimco Select Films

5.0 · 7 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Tint

Uses LLumar

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PPF cost in San Clemente

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 Clemente
18
On a brand's own installer list
8
Also apply ceramic coating
14
Mobile
4
Posted film prices
Too few shops post prices
Most common films
XPEL, 3M, Avery Dennison
Shop data checked
October 2026

Paint protection films installed in San Clemente

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

  • XPEL9 shops, 7 on XPEL's list
  • 3M7 shops
  • Avery Dennison3 shops
  • STEK1 shop
  • SunTek1 shop
  • LLumar1 shop

PPF in San Clemente: common questions

Who are the best PPF installers in San Clemente?

Our top three right now are DETAIL KING EXPRESS, 1 Clear Bra and Relic Protective Films. 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 Clemente shops install?

XPEL (9 shops), 3M (7 shops), Avery Dennison (3 shops), STEK (1 shop), SunTek (1 shop) and LLumar (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 San Clemente?

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 14 of the film shops here also apply coatings.

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