Ceramic Coating
Palatine, Illinois

Best PPF installers in Palatine, IL

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

  • 67 shops
  • 26 brand certified
  • 13 mobile

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Photo: Pure Fleet

Top paint protection film installers in Palatine

Skokie

Pure Fleet

5.0 · 340 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint

Prices on request View

Schaumburg

Automotive Aesthetics

4.9 · 174 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Says it installs Ceramic Pro and Gtechniq

Ceramic coating from $300 View

Villa Park

InCleaning

4.9 · 76 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction

Uses 3M, IGL Coatings

Paint correction from $350 View

Mobile · serves Norridge

Elegant Mobile Detail

5.0 · 183 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction

Ceramic coating from $1,150 View

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PPF cost in Palatine

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 Palatine
67
On a brand's own installer list
26
Also apply ceramic coating
55
Mobile
13
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 Palatine

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

  • XPEL30 shops, 21 on XPEL's list
  • 3M9 shops
  • Avery Dennison5 shops
  • SunTek4 shops
  • STEK3 shops
  • LLumar3 shops

PPF in Palatine: common questions

Who are the best PPF installers in Palatine?

Our top three right now are Pure Fleet, Unlimited Auto Style and Auto Image. 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 Palatine shops install?

XPEL (30 shops), 3M (9 shops), Avery Dennison (5 shops), SunTek (4 shops), STEK (3 shops) and LLumar (3 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 Palatine?

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 55 of the film shops here also apply coatings.

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