Ceramic Coating & PPF Guide: Get It Done
Paint Protection Film in Anderson, SC: Packages and Prices
Paint protection film is the clear layer that takes rock chips and road debris so your paint doesn't. At The Auto Show in Anderson, we're authorized LLumar installers and use LLumar Platinum PPF, offered in four coverage packages.
This page lists what each package covers, the published starting prices, the film versions available and what to expect from booking to pickup. Final prices are confirmed before install.
The short answer
At The Auto Show in Anderson, LLumar Platinum PPF packages start at $1,199.99 for the Interstate package (partial front), $2,199.99 for Long Distance Driver (full front with headlights and door edges) and $5,499.99 for Full Car coverage. The Off Roader package adds rocker panels; call for a quote. The final price is confirmed before install, after we see the vehicle.
Key points
- We're authorized LLumar installers using LLumar Platinum PPF: clear, self-healing and high gloss.
- Four packages: Interstate, Long Distance Driver, Off Roader and Full Car.
- Film comes in gloss, black, matte and extra-thick versions.
- PPF can be ceramic coated on top to make it easier to keep clean.
- Appointment only; a deposit confirms your booking and the final price is confirmed before install.
Packages
Our Four PPF Packages
- Interstatefrom $1,199.99
- Front half of the hood, front half of the fenders, front bumper and mirrors. Covers the highest-impact areas for most commuters. You may notice the film edge across the hood up close. Partial vs full hood
- Long Distance Driverfrom $2,199.99
- Full hood, full fenders, headlights, fog lights, mirrors and door edges. No film line on the hood, and the headlight lenses are protected too. Built for heavy highway mileage.
- Off Roadercall for a quote
- Full hood, full fenders, headlights, fog lights, mirrors, plus front and rear rocker panels. Made for trucks, Jeeps and anything that sees gravel, dirt or tire spray. Why rocker panels matter
- Full Carfrom $5,499.99
- Whole-vehicle coverage, with the exact panels confirmed at inspection. For owners who want every painted surface protected from chips, scuffs and light scratches. Is full car PPF worth it?
Starting prices. The final price is confirmed before install.
Choosing
Which Package Fits How You Drive
Think about where your miles come from. If you drive mostly in town with some highway, Interstate covers the bumper, the leading edge of the hood and fenders, and the mirrors, which is where most chips land. If you commute daily on I-85 toward Greenville or drive long trips, Long Distance Driver removes the visible hood line and adds headlights and door edges, which take more abuse at highway speeds.
If you drive gravel roads, tow a boat to Lake Hartwell ramps or take a truck off pavement, the rocker panels and lower doors get sandblasted by your own tires. That's what the Off Roader package adds. Full Car makes the most sense for high-value or hard-to-repaint cars, or owners who want the doors, quarters and roof covered too.
The film
About LLumar Platinum PPF
LLumar Platinum is a clear urethane film with a high-gloss top coat. LLumar describes the gloss version's surface as self-healing, using heat from your engine or sunlight to reduce swirl marks and minor scratches, and says its HydroGard technology creates a water-repellent barrier that resists stains. In practice, light marring levels out on a warm day; deep cuts don't heal.
LLumar backs its Platinum Gloss and Platinum Extra films with a 10-year manufacturer's limited warranty, with certain restrictions that the dealer explains. Under federal warranty law, a limited warranty can set conditions, which is why the written terms matter. Ask us for the current LLumar warranty details for the film and finish you choose before you book.
- Gloss
- Clear and high-gloss, designed to blend with factory paint. The default choice for most cars.
- Matte
- Protects a factory matte finish without making it shiny, or turns gloss paint into a satin look. Gloss vs matte PPF
- Black
- Used for roofs, pillars, trim and accents where you want a black finish plus protection. Black and colored PPF
- Extra-thick
- LLumar describes Platinum Extra as its thickest paint protection film, for drivers who see gravel roads or track use as well as daily driving. When thicker film makes sense
Process
From Booking to Pickup
Request a quote or book
Request a PPF quote online with your vehicle and the package you're considering. We're appointment only.
Confirm with a deposit
A deposit confirms your appointment. The cancellation policy is shown when you book.
Drop off
There's no waiting area, so plan a ride. Drop-off after 6 pm can be arranged by phone at (864) 202-6934.
Inspection and prep
We inspect the paint, point out existing chips or defects that film would cover, and confirm the final price. The paint is washed and decontaminated so nothing gets trapped under the film.
Installation
Film is laid on each panel, positioned and squeegeed into place, and edges are finished. Heat helps the film settle and conform.
Pickup
We go over what's normal in the first days, such as small moisture pockets that dry out, and how to wash the film.
Before film
Paint Condition and Prep
Film is clear, so it shows what's underneath. Chips, swirls and scratches under the film stay visible. On a new car that's rarely an issue. On a car that's a few years old, we'll point out chips and swirl marks at inspection so you can decide whether to touch up or polish before film goes on.
If the paint needs polishing first, a 1-Step Paint Correction starts at $799.99 and takes about 2 days; a 2-Step starts at $1,399.99 and takes about 3 days. Doing the correction first means the film protects paint at its best.
Combine
Film Plus a Ceramic Coating
PPF can be ceramic coated on top. A popular combination is film on the front end and an IGL coating over the film and the rest of the car. The film handles chips; the coating makes the whole car, film included, easier to wash and quicker to shed bugs, pollen and red clay dust.
Our coatings start at $699.98 for a 1-year IGL EZ, $899.98 for a 3-year IGL Quartz+ and $1,299.98 for a 5-year IGL Kenzo on a coupe. We can quote film and coating together.
| Panel | Interstate | Long Distance Driver | Off Roader | Full Car |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood | Front half | Full | Full | Full |
| Fenders | Front half | Full | Full | Full |
| Front bumper | Yes | Ask | Ask | Yes |
| Mirrors | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Headlights and fog lights | No | Yes | Yes | Confirmed at inspection |
| Door edges | No | Yes | Ask | Yes |
| Rocker panels | No | No | Front and rear | Yes |
| Starting price | $1,199.99 | $2,199.99 | Call for a quote | $5,499.99 |
Panels as listed in each published package; Ask means the package description doesn't list that panel, so confirm it with us. Full Car panels are confirmed at inspection.
Get a PPF Quote for Your Vehicle
Tell us your vehicle and how you drive. We'll recommend a package, confirm coverage and give you a final price before install.
Common questions
How much does PPF cost on a truck in Anderson?
Our packages are priced by coverage, starting at $1,199.99 for Interstate, $2,199.99 for Long Distance Driver and $5,499.99 for Full Car. Trucks that see gravel or tow often suit the Off Roader package, which adds rocker panels; call for a quote. Large hoods and bumpers can affect the final price, which we confirm before install.
Can you install PPF on a car with existing chips?
Yes, but film won't hide them. Chips stay visible under clear film, and the film seals them in. Small chips can be touched up before install. We'll point them out at inspection so you can decide whether to repair them first or accept them and protect the paint from new damage.
Can I get PPF on just my headlights or mirrors?
Our published packages bundle the highest-impact panels, and headlights are part of Long Distance Driver and Off Roader. If you want something different, request a quote and tell us the panels you're interested in; we'll tell you what we can do and price it.
Do you offer colored or matte film?
Yes. LLumar Platinum PPF is available in gloss, black, matte and extra-thick versions. Matte film protects factory matte paint or gives gloss paint a satin look, and black film is popular for roofs and trim. Ask us which version suits your car when you request a quote.
Should I ceramic coat the film too?
Many owners do. A coating over the film makes it slicker and easier to wash, and helps bugs and pollen release. If you plan both, the film goes on first and the coating goes on afterward over the film and paint. We can quote both in one visit.
Sources
- Platinum Gloss Paint Protection Film, LLumar (https://llumar.com/na/en/automotive/paint-protection-film/platinum-gloss), accessed October 2026
- Platinum Extra Paint Protection Film, LLumar (https://llumar.com/na/en/automotive/paint-protection-film/platinum-extra/), accessed October 2026
- Businessperson's Guide to Federal Warranty Law, Federal Trade Commission (https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/businesspersons-guide-federal-warranty-law), accessed October 2026
Prices on this page are The Auto Show’s published starting prices and are confirmed after we inspect the vehicle. Product ratings and warranty terms come from the manufacturers.