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Paint Protection Film Removal
PPF Removal in
PPF Removal in
Los Angeles
Your PPF yellowed, bubbled, or it's simply time for a new install. We remove all brands of paint protection film safely, cleanly, and without damaging your car's finish.
What Is PPF?
Paint Protection Film — and Why It Needs to Come Off
Paint protection film is a thermoplastic urethane film applied to vehicle paint to protect against rock chips, scratches, and UV damage. It's a great product — when it's new. Unlike vinyl wrap removal, PPF removal requires dealing with a much stronger adhesive bond since the film is designed to stay put for years.
Over time, PPF yellows from UV exposure, develops orange peel texture, lifts at the edges, bubbles in areas of impact, or simply reaches end of its design life (typically 5-10 years). When that happens, it needs to come off cleanly — or it starts trapping moisture and potentially damaging the paint underneath. Not sure if your film has reached that point? Check the 5 signs your PPF needs removal. Whether you have PPF, a color-change vinyl, or a full car wrap removal project, we handle it all. Check our pricing guide for transparent cost breakdowns.
- Yellowed or hazing film
- Bubbling or lifting edges
- Preparing for a new PPF install
- Film reaching end of warranty life
- Selling the vehicle
All Major Brands
PPF Brands We Remove
Every brand, every generation, every coverage level.
XPEL
Ultimate Plus, Stealth, Prime
SunTek
Ultra, ClearBra, Matte
LLumar
FormulaOne, Platinum
3M
Scotchgard Pro, Clear Bra
Avery Dennison
Supreme, Conform Reserve
All Others
STEK, Hexis, Vivid, & more
Our Removal Process
How We Remove PPF Safely
Every step is designed to protect your paint while achieving complete, clean removal.
1. Assessment
We inspect the film age, condition, and adhesive state. Older or more brittle film changes our approach and tool selection.
2. Controlled Heat Application
We heat each panel section to the precise temperature that softens the adhesive without affecting the paint or clear coat underneath.
3. Film Removal (Plastic Only)
We use only plastic pry tools and squeegees — never metal. This prevents scratching the paint as we work the film off each panel.
4. Adhesive Residue Removal
Any remaining adhesive is removed with professional-grade, paint-safe adhesive remover. We never use harsh solvents that could strip clear coat.
What's Next After Removal?
Protect Your Paint After PPF Removal
After removal, the paint is fully exposed — this is the best time to re-protect the vehicle with new PPF or ceramic tint. Not sure whether removal or a re-wrap is the right call? Read our PPF removal vs re-wrap comparison. We connect you with trusted installation partners to keep your car protected.
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FAQ
PPF Removal Questions Answered
Front-end PPF removal starts from $400, typically ranging $400-$900. Full vehicle PPF removal starts from $1,200, with most projects falling between $1,200-$3,500+. Removal pricing depends on film condition. We'll confirm exact pricing after a quick inspection. See full pricing or read our detailed PPF removal cost guide.
Yes — and this is our specialty. Yellowed PPF has degraded UV absorbers and becomes brittle. Standard pull-and-peel technique causes shattering. We use a slow, low-tension heat approach that keeps brittle film pliable enough to remove in larger sections, dramatically reducing the risk of adhesive transfer or paint lifting. Some people still call this film "clear bra" — we have a clear bra removal guide covering older films specifically.
Yes to all. We remove every major PPF brand: XPEL (Ultimate Plus, Stealth, Prime XR), SunTek (Ultra, ClearBra), LLumar (FormulaOne), 3M (Scotchgard Pro Series), Avery Dennison, STEK, Hexis, Vivid, and all others. Brand does not affect our pricing.
Partial PPF (bumper, hood, mirrors): often same-day.
Full vehicle PPF: 1–3 days depending on coverage and film condition.
Heavily aged film: may take longer.
We'll give you a precise timeline when you drop off the car.
Full vehicle PPF: 1–3 days depending on coverage and film condition.
Heavily aged film: may take longer.
We'll give you a precise timeline when you drop off the car.
No. Adhesive residue removal is included in every job. After the film is off, we apply professional adhesive remover to each panel and wipe it clean. Your car is returned residue-free. We do not charge extra for adhesive cleanup — it's part of the service.
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