Originally Posted by vividracing

Clear bra as it's also called, or paint protection film or PPF, or film, is kind of the same vinyl/rubbery stuff you'd put on your cell phone screen to protect it from scratches. And it does the same thing.

It takes more labor and a ton more material too, so the cost is more as a result. The entire front bumper should cost between $300-$500 depending on where you go, if you want the entire hood that'll be $500-$900. I had my entire car protected except for the roof and trunk lid. The entire front, sides and back are protected, and it was by far the most expensive addition I've made, but also the most beneficial because I don't have to worry about paint scratches and especially swirl marks from washing, except on the roof and trunk lol (dammit).

If you ask around in your regional forum you can probably find someone to recommend a reputable place to install, and DEFINITELY DO NOT GO TO ANY DEALERSHIP NO MATTER WHAT! If there's an installer who does it at a dealership, his prices will be much higher than average because the dealer would want a kick-back. If the dealer does the work, they have a private installer come to them and the installer gets a big kick-back. Either way you pay more.

Go to a private shop that has clean floors and where you can talk to the owner AND installer if you so choose, so you can gauge what kind of person they are. Tell them what you want and they can get it done.

-RyanG