PPF Coverage Options Explained: Partial Front to Full Body

PPF coverage ranges from a partial front that protects just the leading edge of your car to a full-body wrap that covers every painted panel. The right choice comes down to how and where you drive, how long you'll keep the car, and your budget. This guide breaks down each option so you can protect the panels that matter most.

What parts of my car should I protect first?

The front end takes the worst of it. Highway debris, gravel and sand hit the hood, bumper, fenders, mirrors and headlights first and hardest — which is why the leading edge is where chips show up soonest. If you protect nothing else, protect the front. From there, high-wear areas like the rocker panels, rear arches behind the tires, door cups and door edges are the next most valuable to cover.

What is a partial front?

A partial front protects the most vulnerable leading sections at a lower price point: the front bumper, the leading portion of the hood and fenders, and the side mirrors. It's the entry point to PPF — it stops the majority of chips for the lowest cost. The tradeoff is a film edge across the hood and fenders, which on most cars is barely visible but isn't the seamless look of a full front.

What's included in a full front?

Our most popular package. A full front covers the entire hood, both full fenders, the front bumper, headlights and side mirrors — edge-to-edge protection across every panel that sees debris first. Because the film wraps the whole hood and fenders, there's no line across the middle and the protection is effectively invisible. For most drivers, this is the sweet spot of coverage, looks and value.

What is a track package?

A track package adds coverage geared toward high-speed and spirited driving, where rock and debris impact is far more aggressive than normal commuting. It typically extends protection further back along the body, onto rocker panels, A-pillars, the roof's leading edge, and other areas that get sandblasted at track speeds. If you do track days, autocross or lots of high-speed highway miles, it's worth considering.

What does full-body PPF cover?

Full-body PPF wraps every painted exterior panel — hood, fenders, doors, bumpers, quarter panels, roof and mirrors — in self-healing film. It's the ultimate protection plan: nothing painted is left exposed, and the whole car self-heals light scratches. It's the standard choice for exotics, collector cars, EVs with soft factory paint, and anyone who wants their entire finish preserved like new.

Can I customize which panels get covered?

Yes. Custom coverage lets you protect any combination of panels you want, hand-cut to your exact specs — from a chip-prone hood lip to full quarter panels behind the tires. If you have a specific plan in mind, or want to mix and match (say, a full front plus rockers and rear arches), we'll build a tailored quote around it.

Why edge wrapping matters

Whatever the coverage, the quality of the install comes down to the edges. Wherever a panel allows, the film should be wrapped and tucked around the edge so there's no exposed line and nothing for dirt or a car wash to catch and lift. Hand-cutting and edge-tucking is the difference between a clean, invisible install that lasts and an obvious one that peels early — it's the detail that separates a good shop from a cheap one.

How do I choose?

Start with how you use the car. A daily commuter that sees highway miles is well served by a full front. A weekend or high-value car you plan to keep is a strong candidate for full-body. Tight budget? A partial front still stops most chips. Track or performance use? Look at a track package. When you're ready, we'll walk your specific vehicle, recommend coverage based on how you drive, and give you an exact, itemized quote.