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Protection · After collision repair
Paint protection film. Because you just fixed it.
A freshly painted panel is a chip magnet. Self-healing XPEL film locks in the finish the day it leaves our booth.
Transparent pricing
Three ways to cover it
Film just the panels we repaired, the whole front end, or every painted surface on the car. Exact quote from photos — same day, and every install carries the shop's written 10-year warranty.
Partial Front
from $1,200most sedans · 1 day
- 18″ hood + fenders
- Full bumper & mirrors
- Self-healing film
Best value
Full Front
from $2,000most sedans · 1–2 days
- Full hood, fenders, bumper
- Mirrors + headlights
- Self-healing film
🛡 Written warranty on the install
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Full Body
from $5,000every painted panel · 3–4 days
- Complete coverage
- Matte or gloss finish
- Paint corrected before install
Protect the repair
You fixed it. Now seal it.
A panel that just left the booth looks factory — but it isn't factory-hard yet. Modern paint keeps curing for weeks after it's sprayed, and the front of your car meets gravel, salt and truck spray every mile. Film over the repaired panels means the finish you paid for stays the finish you drive.
- Fresh paint cures softer — repainted panels chip easier in their first weeks on the road
- The hood, bumper and fenders take roughly 80% of all rock chips
- Optically invisible and self-healing — nobody will know it's there
- Keeps the original finish intact, which protects resale value
Do the math
Film now vs. repaint later
Every chip that reaches bare paint is future refinish work. Here's how the two options compare over the life of the car.
| What matters | Paint protection film | Repainting chipped panels |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | from $1,200 | $5,000+ |
| Lifespan | Around 10 years of service life | 2–3 years until the first chips |
| Downtime | 1–2 days | 3–5 days |
| Resale | Protects the original paint | Diminished — resprays show on inspection |
How the film works
Scratches that heal in the sun.
The film we install is XPEL, with STEK USA also available. The top coat of the film is a heat-activated elastic layer. Light swirls, wash marks and fine scratches settle back flat with sunshine or warm water — no polishing, no touch-ups. Underneath, the urethane body absorbs rock chips before they ever reach paint.
- Heat-activated top coat re-flows and erases light scratches on its own
- Stain-resistant against bugs, bird droppings and road tar
- Wrapped edges on the panels we film — no visible lines
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Every repair leaves washed — with these three cans. Sold under our name on Amazon and stocked at the counter.
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Payment options
Pay over time with Affirm or American First Finance
Paying for the work yourself — a deductible, a repair outside a claim, wheels, film or paint? You can apply to split the bill into payments through Affirm or American First Finance. Ask when we send your estimate and we will walk you through the application.
Paying your deductible over time: what to ask
Financing is subject to approval and is provided by Affirm or American First Finance, not by Waxman; rates and terms depend on the lender and your application. Payment options through Affirm are subject to an eligibility check and are provided by Affirm's lending partners.
Straight answers
Paint protection film, explained
What our estimators get asked every week — answered without the sales pitch.
What is paint protection film?
Paint protection film is a clear urethane layer about 8 mils thick, wrapped over individual painted panels. It absorbs rock chips, road debris and light abrasion so the paint underneath stays untouched. We install XPEL self-healing film (STEK USA is also available), and the install itself carries the shop's written 10-year warranty.
How long does paint protection film last?
Around 10 years of service life before yellowing, cracking or peeling become an issue. On a daily driver the film usually outlives the ownership of the car. The shop's own written 10-year warranty covers the install; what the film's maker adds on top depends on the line quoted — we show you that paperwork rather than promise a term from memory.
Can I get a matte finish?
Yes. Matte film turns any gloss paint into a satin factory look without a respray, and it protects exactly like the gloss version. It is available on the Full Body package or on individual panels.
Can you film only the panels you repaired?
Yes — it is our most common install. Fresh paint is the most vulnerable paint on the car, so many collision customers protect just the repaired hood, bumper or fender. We cut the film to the exact panel, so the edges line up cleanly and the coverage is invisible.
Paint protection film or ceramic coating — which one do I need?
They do different jobs. Film physically absorbs impacts like rock chips; ceramic coating adds gloss and makes washing easier, but it will not stop a stone. Many owners combine them — film on the front, coating over the whole car; we apply Ceramic Pro or Nasiol here once the paint has fully cured.
Can I pay for the repair over time?
Yes. For work you pay for yourself — a deductible, a repair outside a claim, wheels, film, paint or detailing — you can apply to pay over time through Affirm or American First Finance. Approval, rates and terms come from the lender, not from us; ask when you get your estimate and we will walk you through the application.
Protect the panels we just painted.
Add film before pickup — no second appointment, no extra downtime. Send photos and we'll quote the repair and the film together, same day.