Which Paint Protection Film Coverage Do You Need?

Updated October 2026.

Once you decide to protect your car with paint protection film (PPF), the next question is how much of the car to cover. More coverage means more protection and a higher price. Here's what each Pristine Detail package covers, and who it's best for.

The four coverage levels

Partial Front End

• Front bumper
• First 24 inches of the hood
• Front of the fenders
• Side mirrors

Best for: drivers who want to protect the areas that take the most rock chips at the lowest cost. One trade-off: there's a film edge across the hood and fenders. It's hard to see on most colors, but some owners notice it on darker paint.

Full Front End

• Full bumper
• Full hood
• Full fenders
• Headlights and fog lights
• Side mirrors
• Self-healing film, 10-year warranty

Best for: most customers. It protects the entire front of the car with no visible line across the hood. It's our most popular PPF package, and a common choice for highway commuters and new cars.

Track Package

• Everything in a full front: bumper, full hood, fenders and mirrors
• Rocker panels

Best for: performance cars and anyone who drives hard or on the track. Rocker panels take a beating from debris thrown up by the front tires, and in Minnesota, from sand and salt.

Full Vehicle

• Front bumper and entire hood
• Roof
• Side and door panels
• Trim
• Luggage area
• Rear bumper

Best for: exotic, luxury and collector cars, and owners who want every painted panel protected from rock chips, scratches, door dings from shopping carts and swirls from washing.

Gloss, matte or a new color

PPF isn't just clear and glossy:

• Stealth PPF: gives glossy paint a satin or matte look while protecting it.
• Color-change PPF: changes the color like a wrap, with the protection and self-healing of PPF.

Learn more in our post on different types of paint protection film.

Why Minnesota cars benefit

Sanded and salted roads mean more rock chips than in warmer states, and every chip is a place for rust to start. PPF takes the hit instead of your paint, and minor scratches in the film heal with heat. Add a ceramic coating on top, and salt and grime wash off more easily all winter.

Our recommendation

If you're unsure, start with a Full Front End. It covers the areas that get damaged most, with no visible line on the hood. You can always add rocker panels or more panels later.

Winter Special (Nov 1 – Feb 28): get free Glass Protection ($299.99 value) with any PPF package. See the Winter Special.

Get a free PPF quote: call (651) 706-9895 or request a quote. Pristine Detail installs XPEL paint protection film inside our climate-controlled shop at 4444 W 76th St in Edina.