Protect your vehicle’s showroom finish with 3M™ Paint Protection Films.
Available in matte or gloss.
Car paint protection film cost varies depending on your vehicle make and model, style options, and installer pricing. Talk to a 3M Authorized Installer or Dealership near you to get a quote.
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.
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.
The products differ by warranty coverage, durability and self-healing technology.
The latest innovative paint protection film product is Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film Pro Series Gloss and Matte which includes the self-healing technology to remove minor scratches or marks when heat is applied to the films surface. 3M also offers Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film and 3M™ VentureShield™ Paint Protection Film for strong performance and affordability.
Durability and peace of mind. High-quality films provide a durable finish that lasts as long as you own your vehicle. A product from 3M, a name you know and trust, paired with the most skilled installers and comprehensive warranty, will give you the confidence that you and your paint protection film will be backed by 3M.
Generally, a wear and tear package (side mirrors, door edges, door cups, trunk ledge) will take only a few hours. Full paint protection film installation takes about 2-3 days. However, we recommend contacting your local 3M authorized installer because depending on your type of vehicle, coverage options and availability, time to install paint protection film will vary. Upon submitting your information request, the installer will be able to inform you of the amount of time that your wrap will require.
To ensure the quality, appearance and durability of your paint protection film, it is important that a trained and experienced installer complete the installation for you. Our 3M authorized installers are here to answer any of your questions about possible coverage options, solutions, pricing and maintenance of your auto paint protection film and will do a high-quality install for you. Find an installer near you by using our 3M Auto Films Locator tool
The cost of a paint protection film installation depends on many different factors, primarily the size of the vehicle, coverage options and the specific 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
Exceptional clarity – Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film Pro Series has low orange peel, making it one of the clearest paint protection films and virtually invisible, even on white cars. Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film Pro Series offer greater clarity through film compared to leading competitors.
Our matte paint protection film offers a deep satin finish to match most OEM matte paint systems or turn your clear paint into a matte finish. Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film Pro Series Matte shows the true color vibrance of your vehicle.
Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film Pro Series offers industry-leading paint chipping protection to help keep that new car paint looking new.
Clear bra can be professionally installed anywhere you want to protect your car finish from scratches, chips, stains and other damaging elements. 3M™ Paint Protection Film protects:
Please contact a 3M Authorized paint protection film distributor to get assistance locating a clear bra installer near you.
Innovative technology in the paint protection film causes minor scratches to disappear, which keeps the paint protection film and car’s finish looking new.
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.
Clear or matte paint protection film can be purchased and installed by one of our 3M Authorized clear bra installers. Find an installer near you by using our 3M Auto Films Locator tool
Caring for your 3M™ Paint Protection Film is easy. After film installation, wait one week before washing or waxing your vehicle to help ensure proper adhesion build of the film has been achieved. No special maintenance is required but if you would like to wax your vehicle, use waxes that do not contain dyes, abrasive polishes and/or rubbing compounds. 3M recommends 3M™ Performance Finish when waxing your car. After waxing your car, you can remove any wax build-up along film edges with a lint-free cloth. Visit www.3M.com/automotive to order 3M’s Car Wash Soap, Waxes, Polishes and High-Performance Detailing Cloths.
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.
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.
To make a claim under this warranty in India, first contact your installer. If the installer is not available, simply contact 3M at 1-800-425-3030. 3M will direct you to an installer selected by 3M to have your 3M™ Paint Protection Film Pro Series inspected and, if your claim is covered, 3M will have the installer provide the stated remedy. In India, first contact your installer. If the installer is not available, call 1-800-425-3030.
To make a claim under this warranty in India, first contact your installer. If the installer is not available, simply contact 3M at 1-800-425-3030. 3M will direct you to an installer selected by 3M to have your 3M™ Paint Protection Film Pro Series inspected and, if your claim is covered, 3M will have the installer provide the stated remedy. In India, first contact your installer. If the installer is not available, call 1-800-425-3030.
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.
Contact a 3M representative today to help you personalize and protect your vehicle.
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