Warranty
10 to 12 years on the top films.
Installer
Claims go through the shop.
Coverage
Decides most of the price.
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| Brand and film | Warranty (maker) | Thickness (maker) | Shops we list that name it |
|---|---|---|---|
| XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS | 10 years | 7.6 mil without liner | 1,591 |
| 3M Scotchgard Pro Series 200 Gloss | 10 years | 7.8 mil with adhesive | 706 |
| STEK DYNOshield | 10 years; 12 with Final Coat | 8 mil | 494 |
| SunTek Reaction | 12-year limited | Not published | 307 |
| LLumar Valor | 12-year limited | Not published | 283 |
What they have in common
All five makers describe a clear urethane film with a top coat that heals light scratches with heat. All tie the warranty to professional installation and send claims through the installer, and none of them cover rock chips that break the film.
So two quotes for “PPF” can differ less by brand than by coverage, edge wrapping, prep and the installer’s skill.
Where they differ
Warranty length runs from 10 to 12 years on the top films. STEK and XPEL tie their coatings to the film warranty: STEK says Final Coat extends it to 12 years, and XPEL excludes non-XPEL coatings. LLumar and 3M limit their films to original paint.
Thickness is published by XPEL, 3M and STEK and not by SunTek or LLumar, and each measures it differently (with or without adhesive or liner), so small differences don’t mean much.
How to choose
Pick the installer first. Ask which film they install most, how they handle edges and seams, and who handles a warranty claim. Then pick the finish you want, gloss, satin or color, and get the coverage in writing.
- Which film line, by name.
- Which panels, and whether edges are wrapped.
- Whether paint correction is included.
- The written warranty, and who you call for a claim.
What film costs
Shops post a median of $1,999 for paint protection film, with half of posted prices between $1,199 and $3,800 (127 shops). By coverage, shops post a median of $1,195 for partial front, $2,000 for full front, $6,000 for full body.
Professional installation
Ask shops what’s in the price
Find installers near you, then ask about the exact product, the prep and which surfaces get coated.
Sources
Product claims come from the manufacturers’ own instructions, linked below. Prices come from shops’ published price lists.
- XPEL: ULTIMATE PLUS data sheetConstruction, thickness, gloss and stain tests.
- XPEL: warranty informationWarranty terms for each XPEL film.
- 3M: Scotchgard PPF Pro Series 200 Gloss data sheetConstruction, warranty, coatings over film and removal.
- STEK: DYNOshieldThickness, top coat and warranty.
- STEK: Final CoatSTEK’s coating for its film and the warranty extension.
- SunTek: ReactionTop coat and warranty.
- LLumar: ValorTop coat, self-healing and warranty.
- LLumar: PPF questionsRemoval, repainted panels and what the warranty excludes.
