Paint protection film is a thick, self-healing urethane film that shields your paint from rock chips, scratches, and UV damage. Autoplex installs precision computer-cut PPF at 5 Colorado locations, with coverage options from a partial hood to full vehicle. Every job uses our LLumar films that are designed to outlast the lifetime of your vehicle, are guaranteed for 5 years (12 year for our LLumar Valor film) and are invisible when professionally installed.
SelectPro Dealer | 6 Colorado Locations Paint protection film — also called clear bra or PPF — is a thick, optically clear thermoplastic urethane film applied to your vehicle’s painted surfaces. Think of it as invisible armor over your paint.
When a rock or piece of road debris hits a PPF-protected surface, it impacts the film – not your paint. Your paint underneath stays pristine. On premium self-healing films, light surface scratches in the film heal on their own when exposed to heat.
Self-healing explained: LLumar® PPF uses heat-activated polymer relaxation — when the film warms in sunlight or with warm water, the urethane layer returns to its original flat state, erasing light swirls and surface marks without any treatment.
Colorado roads are brutal on paint. A single chip on a hood or fender can cost $300–$600 to repair properly. PPF is the only way to prevent that damage from happening in the first place.
LLumar® is developed and manufactured by Eastman Performance Films — one of the world’s largest specialty film manufacturers with over 65 years in film technology. Every film Autoplex installs is backed by a LLumar® manufacturer warranty. Autoplex is an authorized LLumar® SelectPro dealer.
Larger vehicles (full-size SUVs, trucks) are priced in the higher column.
| Coverage | Standard | Valor |
|---|---|---|
| The Full Wrap | $4,999 + | $6,249 + |
| Full Front Clip | $1,799 | $2,250 |
| Highway Package (H/F/M/B) 18″ | $999 | $1,225 |
| Preferred Package (H/F/M) 18″ | $399 | $499 |
Front clip packages (hood + fenders + mirrors + bumper) and full-vehicle coverage are available – contact your nearest Autoplex location for a custom quote on those packages.
Typical install times: Partial hood (18–24in) — 1 to 2 hours. Full hood — 2 to 3 hours. Full front clip — 3 to 5 hours. Full vehicle — 1 to 2 days. Times vary by vehicle complexity.
Tell us what you’re trying to protect and we’ll build a custom quote around your specific vehicle and concerns – wraps, custom paint, specific vulnerable areas.
Hood (first 18″), fender tips, and side mirrors. The essential starting point — covers the panels that take the most rock chip damage on Colorado roads.
Covers: Hood (18″) + Fenders + Mirrors
Everything in Preferred plus your front bumper — complete protection across every panel facing direct highway impact.
Covers: Hood (18″) + Fenders + Mirrors + Bumper
Full hood coverage plus fenders, mirrors, and bumper. The most popular full-front package for drivers who want comprehensive protection in one visit.
Covers: Full Hood + Fenders + Mirrors + Bumper
Every painted panel on the vehicle, fully protected. The ultimate paint preservation package for new vehicles, high-value cars, and custom paint.
Covers: Full Vehicle
They do different jobs. The best builds combine both.
| Protection Type | PPF | Ceramic |
|---|---|---|
| Rock chip protection | ✅ Yes – primary purpose | ❌ No |
| Scratch resistance | ✅ High – absorbs impact | ⚠️ Light scratch resistance only |
| Self-healing | ✅ Yes (premium films) | ❌ No |
| Water repelling (hydrophobic) | ⚠️ Moderate | ✅ Yes – primary feature |
| UV protection | ✅ Yes ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Physical barrier | ✅ Thick (8–12 mil film) | ❌ Nano-thin coating |
| Best combined with | Ceramic coating over the top | PPF on high-impact zones underneath |
Ideal setup: PPF on high-impact zones + ceramic coating over everything. Ask our team about combined PPF + ceramic packages.
1. Book online or by phone at techflow.autoplexco.com/book or call 855-449-1785.
2. Paint inspection & prep: Decontamination wash before any film is applied; existing chips noted.
3. Precision film cutting: Computer-designed templates specific to your exact vehicle year/make/model.
4. Installation: Film panels wet-applied, squeegeed, trimmed, and edge-sealed at panel breaks.
5. Curing: 24–48 hours before the film fully bonds; ready for rain and normal driving after. (Our film is ready for normal driving immediately after install. But car washes and pressure washers should be avoided for the first 2 weeks. Leaving in the vehicle in the sun can help expedite cure time.)
6. Final walkthrough: Installer reviews the completed job with you before pickup.
Don’t let budget be the reason you skip protecting your vehicle. Autoplex offers consumer financing through Wisetack, making it easy to pay over time for your installation.
Financing is subject to credit approval. Rates range from 0% to 35.9% APR based on creditworthiness. See full terms at autoplexco.com/financing.
PPF is a thick, clear urethane film that absorbs rock chips and scratches — protecting the paint underneath.
Paint protection film is a thick, optically clear urethane film applied to your vehicle’s painted surfaces. It absorbs rock chips, scratches, and road debris — protecting the paint underneath. Premium self-healing PPF films repair light surface scratches when exposed to heat.
PPF starts at $399 for the first 18 inches of hood (no bumper). Full hood starts at $1,299.
At Autoplex, PPF on the first 18 inches of hood starts at $399 without bumper, or $999 with bumper. A full hood without bumper is $1,299, or $1,799 with bumper. Larger vehicles (SUVs, trucks) have slightly higher pricing. Book online or call 855-449-1785 for a specific quote.
LLumar films that are designed to outlast the lifetime of your vehicle, are guaranteed for 5 years (12 year for our LLumar Valor film) and are invisible when professionally installed.
High-quality PPF typically lasts 7–10 years with proper care. LLumar® PPF includes a 5-year manufacturer warranty against yellowing, cracking, peeling, and delamination.
When professionally installed, PPF is essentially invisible — no visible color change, seams placed at natural body lines.
When professionally installed, PPF is essentially invisible — optically clear with no visible color change to your paint. Seams are placed at natural body line breaks. Matte/satin-finish PPF is available if you want to intentionally change the vehicle’s finish.
PPF stops physical damage (chips, scratches). Ceramic coating adds hydrophobic and UV protection. They’re best combined.
PPF is a physical film that stops rock chips and scratches. Ceramic coating is a nano-thin liquid that adds hydrophobic and UV-protective properties. They’re complementary — many customers apply PPF to high-impact zones and add ceramic coating over the entire vehicle.
Yes — professional-grade PPF is designed to be removed without harming paint, when removed properly before end of service life.
Yes. Professional-grade PPF is designed to be removable without harming the paint underneath — as long as it’s removed properly by a trained technician before it ages past its service life.
Hood, front fenders, side mirrors, and door leading edges are highest priority. Rocker panels and front bumper are also highly recommended.
The hood, front fenders, side mirrors, and door leading edges are the highest-priority zones. Rocker panels and the front bumper are also highly recommended. Our team can build a coverage strategy based on your driving habits and budget.
Wait 48–72 hours after install before washing. After that, wash normally — avoid pressure at seam edges.
Wait at least 48–72 hours after installation before washing. After that, wash normally. Avoid pressure washing directly at seam edges. Ceramic coating over PPF makes car washing even faster.
Install time depends on coverage: partial hood (18–24in) takes 1–2 hours; a full hood takes 2–3 hours; a full front clip takes 3–5 hours; full vehicle coverage takes 1–2 days. Times vary by vehicle complexity. Your Autoplex installer will confirm timing when you book.
The LLumar® 5-year manufacturer warranty covers yellowing, cracking, peeling, bubbling, and delamination under normal use and care. It does not cover damage from improper installation by non-authorized installers or failure to follow care instructions. Autoplex is an authorized LLumar® installer.
Colorado’s highways will chip unprotected paint. PPF is best applied to paint that’s still in good condition – every day you wait is a day chips can happen.
