Partial Front
Front bumper, full hood, headlights, fog lights and side mirrors: the spots that take the most rock chips.
This package includes
- Front bumper
- Full hood
- Headlights
- Fog lights
- Side mirrors
Starting at $1,700
STEK Paint Protection Film · Louisville
STEK Paint Protection Film in Louisville, KY
Clear, self-healing STEK film that takes the rock chips so your factory paint doesn’t. Partial front or full front coverage.
Invisible Chip DefensePlotter-cut STEK film, precise fit
Self-Healing TopcoatLight swirls relax out with heat
STEK WarrantyManufacturer warranty + our install guarantee
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“They did the full frontal PPF package and everything looks great! … now when he’s driving on trips his paint won’t get damaged from all the rock chips his previous car had nor will the bugs and bird poop leave marks too.”JTFord F-150 · full front PPF
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PPF 101
What Is Paint Protection Film?
Paint protection film (PPF, often called clear bra) is a clear, durable urethane film applied over your paint. It takes the hits from rocks and road debris so your factory finish doesn’t. As Louisville’s STEK paint protection film installer, ProShield fits clear, self-healing clear bra film plotter-cut for your exact vehicle, helping stop the majority of rock chips so your paint stays looking new.
What it is
A thick, optically clear film fitted to your car’s panels. We install STEK PPF, the same brand as our window tint, with a self-healing, hydrophobic topcoat.
How it works
The urethane layer absorbs impact energy from gravel, sand and bugs before it reaches the clear coat. The self-healing topcoat lets light swirls and scratches in the film relax back out with heat, so the surface keeps its clarity.
Who it’s for
Owners of new or high-value cars, anyone who drives I-65, I-64 or the Gene Snyder daily, sports and exotic car owners, and leased vehicles that need to come back chip-free. Pair it with ceramic coating for easier washing.
Why it’s worth it
PPF pays for itself.
Rock chips are easy to get and costly to fix. Touch-ups and repaints add up, and refinished paint rarely matches the factory finish exactly. STEK paint protection film keeps your original paint intact, and original, chip-free paint is what buyers look for when it’s time to sell or trade in.
Benefits
Why Protect With STEK PPF
Rock chip defense
Takes the hits from gravel and road debris on the bumper, hood, fenders and mirrors.
Self-healing topcoat
Light swirls and scratches in the film relax back out with heat.
Hydrophobic
Water beads and rinses away, so bugs and road grime come off more easily.
Nearly invisible
Optically clear film keeps your paint’s color and gloss.
Protects resale
Helps keep original paint chip-free, a plus for leases and trade-ins.
Warranty
STEK manufacturer warranty, plus our ProShield install guarantee.
$1,700Partial frontStarting price
$2,200Full frontStarting price
100+Five-star Google reviewsFrom Louisville drivers
Done in our bay
Plotter-cut. Precisely fitted.
Every pattern is plotter-cut with precise digital cuts for your exact vehicle, then fitted panel by panel in our Louisville bay, so edges are clean and the film is nearly invisible.
Coverage options
Choose Your Coverage
Red shows where the STEK film goes. Final price depends on your vehicle. Get an exact quote or book online.
Full Front
Front bumper, full hood, full front fenders, side mirrors, headlights and fog lights, with no visible line across the hood.
This package includes
- Front bumper
- Full hood
- Full front fenders
- Side mirrors
- Headlights
- Fog lights
Starting at $2,200
Track Package
Everything in Full Front, plus rocker panels, A-pillars, the front edge of the roof and rear quarter panels, for cars that see high speeds and heavy debris.
This package includes
- Everything in Full Front
- Rocker panels
- A-pillars
- Front edge of the roof
- Rear quarter panels
Starting at $3,000
Exact coverage varies by vehicle. Driving a Tesla? See our Tesla window tint & PPF page.
Compare
PPF or Ceramic Coating?
They solve different problems. Here’s what each one does, and doesn’t do.
STEK Paint Protection Film
A clear urethane film on high-impact panels
What it does
- Helps stop rock chips and road-debris damage
- Self-healing topcoat: light swirls in the film relax out with heat
- Shields the paint under it from bugs and bird droppings
What it doesn’t do
- Doesn’t cover panels outside your chosen package
- Isn’t a slick, easy-wash coating on its own
System X Ceramic Coating
A hard, glossy coating bonded to the surface
What it does
- Adds gloss and a slick, hydrophobic finish
- Makes washing easier: dirt and grime release faster
- Can go on paint, wheels and glass, and over PPF
What it doesn’t do
- Doesn’t stop rock chips: it’s far thinner than film
- Doesn’t make a car scratch-proof
Better together
Why pairing them works
PPF takes the hits on the front end, and a coating makes the whole car easier to keep clean. System X rates its Max G+ coating for use over PPF, so we can coat the film along with the rest of your paint.
Matte & satin paint
Matte PPF for Matte Cars
Matte and satin paint looks incredible, but it’s the hardest finish to keep perfect. Gloss paint can usually be polished or corrected when it gets scratched. Matte paint can’t: polishing adds shine and leaves a blotchy spot, so once a matte finish is scratched or chipped there’s really no good way to fix it short of a costly repaint.
That’s why we install STEK DYNOmatte on matte cars. STEK describes it as a matte paint protection film that matches a range of factory frost, frozen and matte paints, with a self-healing, hydrophobic top coat. It takes the rock chips and scratches instead of your paint, and keeps the satin look you paid for instead of making it shiny. It’s plotter-cut with precise digital cuts for your exact vehicle, just like our clear film.
Why matte needs film
- Matte paint can’t be polished or paint-corrected like gloss
- Scratches, chips and stains on matte are hard or impossible to fix
- STEK DYNOmatte keeps the satin look while it protects
- Self-healing topcoat: light swirls in the film relax out with heat
- Pair it with a matte-safe ceramic coating for easier washing
Also have a gloss car you want to look satin? Ask us about matte film over gloss paint.
Our process
How Your PPF Gets Done
Inspect
We check the paint and plan coverage with you.
Prep
Wash, decontaminate and correct the paint as needed.
Plotter-cut & install
Film is plotter-cut with precise digital cuts for your vehicle, then fitted panel by panel.
Cure & aftercare
We walk you through cure time and care.
The ProShield standard
Protection you can’t see.
Appointment-only slots mean your car gets the time it needs: careful prep, clean film, and edges finished right. Every STEK PPF install is backed by STEK’s manufacturer warranty and our install guarantee.
Recent PPF work
From Our Louisville Bay
Recent STEK paint protection film installs at our shop.
Ford Bronco Sport
with STEK PPF + System X Max G+ ceramic coating
Porsche
with STEK paint protection film going on in our bay
Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model Y
Aftercare
How to Care for Your PPF
Wash gently
Hand wash with a pH-neutral car soap and soft mitt. Skip brush-type automatic washes.
Mind the edges
When pressure washing, keep the nozzle back from film edges and don’t aim straight at them.
Top it if you like
A ceramic coating rated for PPF, like System X Max G+, can make the film easier to clean.
FAQ
PPF Questions
What does paint protection film protect against?
PPF is a clear film applied over painted surfaces to help stop rock chips and damage from road debris in high-impact areas like the bumper, hood, fenders and mirrors.
Which PPF brand do you install?
STEK – the same brand as our window tint. STEK paint protection films are clear urethane films with a self-healing, hydrophobic topcoat. We’ll recommend the right STEK film for your car when you get a quote.
Is there a warranty on STEK PPF?
Yes. STEK paint protection films carry a STEK manufacturer warranty against defects such as bubbling, yellowing or cracking. The term depends on the film, per STEK’s warranty terms. ProShield also stands behind its installation work.
How much does PPF cost?
STEK PPF starts at $1,700 for a partial front (front bumper, full hood, headlights, fog lights and side mirrors), $2,200 for a full front (adds the full front fenders) and $3,000 for a track package (full front plus rocker panels, A-pillars, the front edge of the roof and rear quarter panels). Your final price depends on your vehicle and the coverage you choose. Get an exact quote through our quote form or booking page.
Should I get PPF or ceramic coating?
It depends on what you want to protect against. PPF is a physical film that helps stop rock chips on high-impact areas; ceramic coating adds gloss and makes washing easier but doesn’t stop chips. Many owners do both: PPF on the front end and a coating over the whole car.
Can I add ceramic coating over PPF?
Yes. System X lists its Max G+ coating for use on paint, wraps and PPF, so many owners pair PPF on high-impact areas with a coating for easier washing.
Do you have PPF for matte paint?
Yes. Matte and satin paint can’t be polished or corrected like gloss paint, so once it’s scratched there’s really no good way to fix it short of a repaint. We install STEK DYNOmatte, STEK’s matte paint protection film, which protects the paint from chips and scratches while keeping the matte look.
Is PPF the same as a clear bra?
Yes. Clear bra is an older name for paint protection film. Early clear bras were partial front kits; modern PPF like STEK’s can cover anything from the bumper and mirrors to the full front of the car.
Will PPF change how my paint looks?
Quality film is optically clear and designed to be nearly invisible once installed, so the paint underneath keeps its color and gloss.
Can PPF go on an older car?
Yes, but the paint should be in good shape first. We inspect the finish and recommend decontamination and correction as needed, since film protects the surface it covers, including any existing defects.
How long does a PPF install take?
It depends on coverage and the vehicle. A partial front is quicker than a full front. We’ll give you a timeline with your quote.
Service area
Paint Protection Film Near You in Louisville
Our shop at 910 Ulrich Ave (40219) is in south Louisville. We serve all of Louisville and the surrounding areas, including:
- Okolona
- Fern Creek
- Highview
- Hikes Point
- Buechel
- Jeffersontown
- St. Matthews
- Middletown
- Germantown
- The Highlands
- Shepherdsville
- Mount Washington
- Southern Indiana
Protect your paint before the next rock chip.
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