Paint Protection film

Get unmatched paint protection
with an unbeatable warranty

Choose 3M™ Paint Protection Films for best-in-class scratch resistance, backed by a consumer warranty of up to 10 years.

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Car paint protection film cost varies depending on your vehicle make and model, style options, and installer pricing. Talk to a 3M expert or an Authorized Installer near you to get a quote.


Two cars showcasing Pro Series Gloss and Matte

Choose from two Car Paint Protection Film finishes.

Backed by years of experience in film technology, 3M provides tough, durable and maintenance-free paint protection film options for a wide range of application areas so you can choose your level of protection.

3M™ Paint Protection Film offer:

  • Helps keep your vehicle looking newer longer
  • Protects paint against chips, scratches, stains and the elements
  • Offers UV protection
  • Virtually invisible protection.
  • Features self-healing technology to remove minor scratches with heat
  • Professionally applied by 3M Preferred Installer Network or Authorized Dealership
  • Simple Release Liner Removal
  • Easy to remove cap sheet layer to help protect quality
  • Optimized adhesive for repositioning, minimizing lift lines and marks
  • Ability to stretch for bulk installations

    • Exceptional stain resistance. Hydrophobic finish repels against water and dirt.
    • Matte or Gloss finish
    • For gloss finish, exceptional clarity with lower orange peel to help maintain the brilliance of the vehicle paint.
    • 10-year consumer warranty backed by 3M
    • High stain resistance with hydrophobic finish to repel against water and dirt.
    • Gloss finish
    • Exceptional clarity with lower orange peel to help maintain the brilliance of the vehicle paint.  
    • 10-year consumer warranty backed by 3M
    • Gloss finish
    • 7-year consumer warranty backed by 3M
    • Gloss finish
    • 5-year consumer warranty backed by 3M

Car protection coverage to fit your lifestyle and budget.

Whether you choose to apply paint protection film to your whole car or areas prone to knicks and scratches, we have the right clear bra coverage option for you at a variety of price points.

  • Wear and tear coverage

    Wear & tear coverage

    • Door edge guards
    • Trunk ledge
    • Door handles
    • Cost: $
  • Partial coverage

    Partial coverage

    • Partial front hood and fenders
    • Front bumper
    • Side mirrors
    • Door edge guards, trunk ledge, door cups
    • Cost: $$
  • Full front coverage

    Full front coverage

    • Full hood and full fenders
    • Front bumper
    • Side mirrors
    • Door edge guards, trunk ledge, door handles
    • Cost: $$$
  • Full vehicle coverage

    Full vehicle coverage

    • Covers every painted surface of the vehicle
    • Cost: $$$$


Your car is now protected so your film can go the distance.

3M™ Paint Protection Film Vehicle Owner Warranty

3M designs, formulates, and manufactures 3M™ Paint Protection Film for optimum performance and durability. The 3M commitment to quality is the foundation for the warranty coverage we provide.

3M warrants that film will be free of defects in materials and manufacture including the attributes covered in the following table. Ask your 3M authorized installer or see your warranty card for complete details.

Paint Protection Film
Years Coverage
Yellowing
Bubbling
Cracking
Transferable
Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film Pro Series 200, Gloss and Matte
10 Year
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
3M™ Paint Protection Film Series 150 Gloss
10 Year
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
3M™ Paint Protection Film Series 100 Gloss
7 Year
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
3M™ Paint Protection Film Series 50 Gloss
5 Year
Yes
Yes
Yes
No

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Frequently asked questions about Paint Protection Film.

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  • No. Ceramic coating should be professionally removed from the veihcle before applying paint protection film. You may have 3M™ Ceramic Coating appled on top of your 3M™ Paint Protection Film. Check with your local 3M authorized installer for more details.

  • 3M designs, formulates and manufactures 3M™ Paint Protection Film for optimum performance and durability. The 3M commitment to quality is the foundation for the warranty coverage we provide.


     


    Paint Protection Film
    Years Coverage
    Yellowing
    Bubbling
    Cracking
    Transferable
    Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film Pro Series 200, Gloss and Matte
    10 Year
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    No
    3M™ Paint Protection Film Series 150 Gloss
    10 Year
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    No
    3M™ Paint Protection Film Series 100 Gloss
    7 Year
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    No
    3M™ Paint Protection Film Series 50 Gloss
    5 Year
    Yes
    Yes
    Yes
    No

    Limited Warranty and Limited Remedy


    This warranty does not apply to damage caused by misuse, accident, misapplication or ordinary wear, nor does it apply to dents caused by physical impact of rocks or road debris. Warranty coverage does not include paint pull during film removal process.

    This warranty is only provided to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable. Register your warranty online to validate at 3m.com/ppfwarranty. By entering the information into 3M’s warranty registration system, you consent to allow 3M to share with Carfax, the VIN number and installation date. Your personal information (name, address, phone number, etc.) WILL NOT be included in the submission to Carfax. Some installers may choose to offer, on their own behalf, different or additional warranties or remedies, beyond the limited warranty and limited remedy offered by 3M. This warranty does not apply to headlights.


     

    Implied Warranty Limitation


    All implied warranties and conditions, including but not limited to the implied warranty or condition of merchantability, the implied warranty or condition of fitness for a particular purpose, and any implied warranty or condition arising out of a course of dealing or of performance, custom or usage of trade, are limited in duration to the applicable warranty time period. Some states’ jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.


     

    Limitation of Liability:


    Except where prohibited by law, 3M and the installer of the 3M product shall not be liable for any loss or damage arising from the 3M product, whether direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential, regardless of the legal theory asserted, including warranty, contract, negligence or strict liability. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.


  • The cost of a paint protection film installation depends on many different factors, primarily the size of the vehicle, PPF coverage options and the type of film you’d like to use. There isn’t a standard price tag for a high-quality, professional installation.

    The best way to find out what paint protection film installation would cost is to speak to one of our 3M Authorized installers, who will be able to offer you advice and an accurate quote, based on your personal needs and desired outcome. Find an installer near you by using our 3M Auto Films Locator tool

  • Yes. Paint protection film is intended to be permanent, but it can be removed without damage to your car’s finish. 3M recommends that you visit a 3M Authorized installer for removal.

  • Yes. Whether you choose to have accents like racing stripes or partial coverage like full hood coverage with color wrap film, paint protection film can be applied over. Check with your local 3M authorized installer for more details.

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