Ceramic Coating
San Mateo, California

Best PPF installers in San Mateo, CA

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

  • 58 shops
  • 15 brand certified
  • 14 mobile

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Photo: Akuto Customs

Top paint protection film installers in San Mateo

San Francisco

PPF Wrap Up

5.0 · 93 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint

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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

Newark

MAR Quality Protection

5.0 · 55 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction

Says it installs IGL Coatings and SunTek

PPF from $1,299 View

San Mateo

Bay Area Detail

5.0 · 107 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction

Uses XPEL

Prices on request View

Fremont

OCDetailing

5.0 · 292 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Tint · Wraps

Uses 3M, CarPro CQuartz, STEK

Prices on request View

Oakland

J&W Mobile Detailing

4.9 · 246 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · RVs

Ceramic coating from $800 View

Menlo Park

SS Customs

4.9 · 259 Google reviews

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

Uses 3M, Ceramic Pro, XPEL

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San Bruno

360 Tints & Body

5.0 · 246 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Tint · Wraps

Uses 3M, Avery Dennison

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PPF cost in San Mateo

Starting prices posted by 3 film shops here run from $650 to $1,800.

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 Mateo
58
On a brand's own installer list
15
Also apply ceramic coating
53
Mobile
14
Posted film prices
$650 to $1,800 (middle half, 3 shops)
Most common films
XPEL, 3M, STEK
Shop data checked
October 2026

Paint protection films installed in San Mateo

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

  • XPEL23 shops, 13 on XPEL's list
  • 3M15 shops
  • STEK9 shops
  • SunTek6 shops
  • Avery Dennison6 shops
  • Kavaca2 shops

PPF in San Mateo: common questions

Who are the best PPF installers in San Mateo?

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

How much does PPF cost in San Mateo?

Starting prices posted by 3 film shops here run from $650 to $1,800. 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 Mateo shops install?

XPEL (23 shops), 3M (15 shops), STEK (9 shops), SunTek (6 shops), Avery Dennison (6 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 Mateo?

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 53 of the film shops here also apply coatings.

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