PPF in Orange County runs about $1,200 to $8,500 for most cars in 2026. A partial front is $1,200–$2,000. A full front is $2,500–$3,500. A full body on a sedan or crossover is $5,000–$8,500, and trucks and exotics cost more.
Those are typical ranges, not fixed prices. The film, the coverage and the condition of your paint all move the number. The Tint Pros has shops in Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach, and you can request a PPF quote for your car on our paint protection film page.
PPF cost in Orange County by coverage level
Coverage is the biggest lever on price. More surface means more film, more prep and more hours in the bay.
| Coverage level | What’s included | Typical OC price (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Partial front | Hood leading edge (18–24″), front bumper, mirrors | $1,200–$2,000 |
| Full front | Full hood, full fenders, full bumper, mirrors, headlights, sometimes A-pillars | $2,500–$3,500 |
| Track pack / extended | Full front plus rocker panels, rear wheel arches and door cups | $3,800–$5,500 |
| Full body | Every painted panel | $5,000–$8,500 on a sedan or crossover; $7,000–$10,000+ on a large truck or exotic |
Partial front is the entry tier. Rock chips on the freeway hit the hood edge, bumper and mirrors first, and that’s what it covers. For a daily driver you plan to keep more than three years, full front is the tier we’d point you to, because it covers the whole hood and the fenders, not just the hood’s leading edge.
Full body makes the most sense for exotics, resale plays and cars with expensive paint.
PPF price by vehicle type
A truck has more square footage. An exotic has curved panels that take more time to lay flat.
| Vehicle type | Full front (typical) | Full body (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Compact sedan (Civic, Corolla, Model 3) | $2,500–$3,000 | $5,000–$6,500 |
| Mid-size SUV or crossover (Model Y, RAV4, X3) | $2,800–$3,400 | $5,800–$7,500 |
| Full-size truck (F-150, RAM 1500, Silverado) | $3,000–$3,800 | $7,500–$10,000 |
| Luxury sedan (S-Class, 7 Series, EQS) | $3,000–$3,800 | $7,000–$9,500 |
| Exotic or supercar | $3,500–$5,000+ | $8,500–$15,000+ |
Teslas don’t get their own price tier. A Model 3 prices with the compact sedans and a Model Y with the mid-size SUVs.
What moves the price
Coverage and vehicle type are in the tables above, and film grade is the next section. Two more things move the number. Swirl marks and scratches get locked in under the film, so a car that needs heavy paint correction first costs more. Sculpted panels, wide fenders, body kits and vented hoods take more pattern work and more time than flat panels, so they cost more too.
How film grade changes the price
Two quotes for the same car can differ because they quote different films. Entry-grade film costs less. Top-grade film costs more.
So compare quotes on the same coverage and the same film, and ask each shop to show you the film maker’s warranty in writing before you book. If you’re comparing makers, we wrote up how the main PPF brands compare and what each costs in Orange County.
Adding window tint on the same car? See our Orange County window tint cost guide.
Is PPF worth the cost in Orange County?
If you’ll keep the car more than two or three years, usually yes.
The 405, 55, 73 and 5 chew up leading edges. From Huntington Beach down through Dana Point, salt air also speeds up rust wherever a chip gets through to bare metal. Film on those panels takes the small stone hits that would chip the paint.
It’s a harder sell on a 12-year-old commuter you’ll sell next year, or a car that sleeps in a garage and only goes out on weekends. For a new or nearly new car that lives outside and sees highway miles, it helps keep the paint in resale condition. Thinking about a car you just bought? Read our new-car PPF buyer’s guide.
How to get an accurate PPF quote in Orange County
A shop needs to know:
- Year, make, model and trim
- Coverage you want: partial front, full front, full body or custom
- Film preference, if you have one
- Whether the paint needs correction first
- Whether you want a ceramic coating on top
A shop that quotes full body without asking these is guessing. Ask for the quote broken down by line item so you can see what you’re paying for.
Hours and contact details for both shops are on the Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa pages, or you can request a PPF quote online.
FAQ
About $1,200 to $8,500 for most cars in 2026. A partial front is $1,200–$2,000, a full front is $2,500–$3,500, and a full body on a sedan or crossover is $5,000–$8,500. Trucks and exotics cost more.
Partial front covers the hood’s leading edge, the front bumper and the mirrors. Full front adds the full hood, full fenders and headlights, and sometimes the A-pillars.
For a car you’ll keep more than two or three years, especially one that lives outside and sees freeway miles, usually yes. On a short lease or an older car, the math gets tighter.
A color-change wrap is for looks: it changes the color of the car. PPF is clear film made to protect the paint from rock chips. Some drivers do both. For wrap pricing, request a quote.
It depends on the film and how the car is cared for. The film maker’s warranty is the number to compare, so ask any shop to show it to you in writing before you book.
Not as a separate tier. Price follows size: a Model 3 sits with the compact sedans and a Model Y with the mid-size SUVs in the tables above.
