Color change PPF in Milpitas
Change the look of your car and protect the paint at the same time. We install LLumar Select Black, plus color films from Carlas USA and FlexShield.
Quick answerColor PPF, also called colored paint protection film, changes your car's color while it protects the paint. 68 Auto Film installs color PPF in Milpitas, CA using LLumar Select Black, plus films from two other brands, Carlas USA and FlexShield. Full body color PPF starts at $6,999 for coupes, $7,499 for sedans, $7,999 for SUVs and $8,499 for trucks, out the door (tax included). Text us your car and the color you want for an exact quote.
Color PPF we install
We install color PPF from three brands: LLumar Select Black, Carlas USA and FlexShield. Carlas USA and FlexShield are separate brands, not LLumar products. Text us the color you have in mind or stop by to see samples in person.
LLumar Select Black
Glossy black color PPF from LLumar.
Carlas USA
A separate brand from LLumar. Color PPF in a range of colors. Ask us to see samples.
FlexShield
A separate brand from LLumar. Color PPF in a range of colors. Ask us to see samples.
Color PPF pricing
Starting prices by vehicle type. Select Black, Carlas USA and FlexShield are all the same price, because the price is mostly labor. Your exact price depends on your vehicle.
| Job | Starting at |
|---|---|
| Full body color PPF, coupe | $6,999 |
| Full body color PPF, sedan | $7,499 |
| Full body color PPF, SUV | $7,999 |
| Full body color PPF, truck | $8,499 |
| Van, large SUV, Porsche or exotic | Text for price |
All prices are out the door (tax included). The final price depends on your car, the film you choose and how much of it you cover. Text us the year, make and model for an exact quote.
LLumar Select Black
LLumar says Select Black changes the look of any underlying color to a rich, glossy black. You can cover the whole car or add accents.
- Full body color change
- Stripes and hood accents
- Mirrors and spoilers
It also protects. LLumar says it guards against rocks, salt and road debris, and that minor scratches heal with heat from the engine or sun. Select Black carries a manufacturer's 10-year limited warranty, subject to restrictions.
Color PPF vs vinyl wrap vs paint
| Color PPF | Vinyl wrap | |
|---|---|---|
| Changes color | Yes | Yes |
| Protects from rock chips | Yes | Limited |
| Self-healing | Yes (per LLumar) | Depends on film |
LLumar says Select Black costs less than custom paint, is stronger than custom paint and is more protective than black vinyl. Source: LLumar Select Black product page.
Want to keep your paint color instead? See clear LLumar Valor PPF, or look at vinyl wraps.
Prep is included on every PPF install
Film only looks as good as the paint under it. Every PPF install at 68 Auto Film includes a hand wash, a clay bar treatment and a single-stage paint correction on the areas being wrapped, before any film goes on.
Porsche, exotic and other high-end sports cars are priced higher than the starting prices on this page because they take more labor, time and care. Text us your car for an exact quote.
See it on your car
LLumar has a free tint simulator, the Automotive Film Viewer, that lets you preview film shades on a vehicle. Try LLumar's tint simulator, then text us the shade you like and we'll quote it.
Color PPF questions
Does the price change with the color film I pick?
No. LLumar Select Black, Carlas USA and FlexShield are all priced the same, because the price is mostly the labor it takes to do a good job, not the film.
How do I book color PPF and what is the deposit?
Color PPF deposits are taken in person at the shop, because there are so many colors to choose from. Once you have seen the samples and confirmed the color you want, we take the deposit and book your install. We don't take color PPF deposits online. For some jobs we ask for half of the invoice at drop-off, and the remaining balance is due at pickup.
What is color PPF?
Color PPF is paint protection film with a color or tint built into it. It protects your paint like clear PPF and changes how the car looks.
What color PPF brands do you install?
We install LLumar Select Black, plus color films from Carlas USA and FlexShield. Text us the color you want or stop by to see samples.
What is color change PPF?
Color change PPF, also called colored paint protection film, changes your car's color and protects the paint underneath. It's an alternative to a vinyl wrap or a repaint.
Is color PPF better than a vinyl wrap?
They're different products. Color PPF is a protective film, so it takes rock chips and scratches. Vinyl wrap changes color but gives little impact protection. LLumar says Select Black is more protective than black vinyl and costs less than custom paint. See vinyl wraps.
Does color PPF self-heal?
It depends on the film. LLumar says Select Black self-heals minor scratches with heat from the engine or sun. Ask us about the self-healing and warranty for Carlas or FlexShield.
What warranty does LLumar Select Black have?
LLumar lists a manufacturer's 10-year limited warranty, subject to restrictions. Ask us for the details before you book.
How much does color PPF cost?
Full body color PPF starts at $6,999 for coupes, $7,499 for sedans, $7,999 for SUVs and $8,499 for trucks, out the door (tax included). The final price depends on your car, the film you choose and how much of the car you cover, so text us the year, make and model for an exact quote.
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