Ceramic Coating
San Rafael, California

Best PPF installers in San Rafael, CA

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

  • 23 shops
  • 8 brand certified
  • 7 mobile

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Photo: The Tint

Top paint protection film installers in San Rafael

Richmond

The Tint

5.0 · 280 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint

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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

Oakland

J&W Mobile Detailing

4.9 · 246 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · RVs

Ceramic coating from $800 View

San Francisco

DetailedByPrecision

5.0 · 36 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Wraps

Uses Avery Dennison, CarPro CQuartz, SunTek

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San Francisco

MCAR PPF & TINT

4.9 · 161 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Tint · Wraps

Prices on request View

San Francisco

ESM Motors

4.6 · 19 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Tint · Wraps

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Oakland

Window Tinting A Plus

4.4 · 123 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Uses 3M, STEK

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San Francisco

Enzo Auto Beauty

5.0 · 17 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction

Uses STEK, XPEL

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Vallejo

A1 Auto Salon

4.3 · 6 Google reviews

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

Uses SunTek

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Daly City

Eco Car Detail & Tint

4.6 · 30 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

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American Canyon

Irv Tint

5.0 · 23 Google reviews

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PPF cost in San Rafael

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 Rafael
23
On a brand's own installer list
8
Also apply ceramic coating
19
Mobile
7
Posted film prices
Too few shops post prices
Most common films
XPEL, STEK, SunTek
Shop data checked
October 2026

Paint protection films installed in San Rafael

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

  • XPEL11 shops, 8 on XPEL's list
  • STEK4 shops
  • SunTek4 shops
  • Kavaca2 shops
  • 3M1 shop
  • Avery Dennison1 shop

PPF in San Rafael: common questions

Who are the best PPF installers in San Rafael?

Our top three right now are The Tint, California Detailing PPF & Tint and PPF Wrap Up. 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 Rafael shops install?

XPEL (11 shops), STEK (4 shops), SunTek (4 shops), Kavaca (2 shops), 3M (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 San Rafael?

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 19 of the film shops here also apply coatings.

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