Ceramic Coating
Columbia, Maryland

Best PPF installers in Columbia, MD

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

  • 45 shops
  • 11 brand certified
  • 10 mobile

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Top paint protection film installers in Columbia

Beltsville

Perfect Tints & Detailing

4.9 · 439 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Says it installs 3M and XPEL

PPF from $6,000 View

Glen Burnie

Proform Auto

5.0 · 8 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Prices on request View

Gaithersburg

My Paint Doctor PPF

5.0 · 174 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Says it installs Gyeon

Prices on request View

Parkville

Dman's Detailing Service

4.8 · 165 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint

Says it installs System X

Ceramic coating from $600 View

Rockville

Capital Wrappers

5.0 · 273 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Says it installs SunTek

Prices on request View

Gaithersburg

Top Aesthetics

5.0 · 128 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Wraps

Says it installs STEK

Prices on request View

Rockville

Unlimited Detailing

5.0 · 297 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint

Uses Kenzo

Prices on request View

Sykesville

4th Dimension Detailing

5.0 · 88 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint · Boats

Uses 3M, Opti-Coat

Prices on request View

Rockville

Tint Shop 1986

4.9 · 1,268 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Tint

Uses SunTek

Prices on request View

Gambrills

Quality Mobile Detailing

4.9 · 392 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint

Uses System X

Prices on request View

Glen Burnie

HPR Window Tinting

4.9 · 289 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction · Tint

Uses 3M

Prices on request View

Gambrills

Quality Car Detailing

5.0 · 139 Google reviews

Ceramic coating · PPF · Paint correction

Says it installs System X

Prices on request View

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PPF cost in Columbia

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 Columbia
45
On a brand's own installer list
11
Also apply ceramic coating
42
Mobile
10
Posted film prices
Too few shops post prices
Most common films
XPEL, 3M, STEK
Shop data checked
October 2026

Paint protection films installed in Columbia

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

  • XPEL11 shops, 8 on XPEL's list
  • 3M9 shops
  • STEK6 shops
  • SunTek4 shops

PPF in Columbia: common questions

Who are the best PPF installers in Columbia?

Our top three right now are Maryland Auto Spa Ceramic Coating and Paint Protection Film, Rise N Shine Detailz, Tint, & PPF Studios and All American Paint Protection. 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 Columbia shops install?

XPEL (11 shops), 3M (9 shops), STEK (6 shops) and SunTek (4 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 Columbia?

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 42 of the film shops here also apply coatings.

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