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      02-20-2018, 11:16 AM   #1
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PPF Installer in Toronto/GTA

Hey all,

I was wondering if anyone can suggest a great ppf installer close to Toronto, and roughly how much a good job using xpel should cost.

So far I have received two quotes.

Sekanskin quoted me $2000 for full front end and rocker panels

Advanced Automotive Films quoted me $2770 for the same job, but they did break their price down piece by piece. I also have the option to do the mirrors for $200, rear wheel impact area for $200 and extended rear quarter panel for $400.

I used to work in automotive detailing but I never handled ppf since our shop always contracted that out to a guy who would come in on an as needed basis, and for the life of me I can’t recall what he charged. I know a roll of xpel film is not that expensive for a shop to buy, so you’re paying more for the skill of the installer. I also know many detail shops will charge you more for an M car or P car compared to a Prius, even for the same service. I’m looking for a balance of good installer at a fair, not crazy high price.

Any personal experiences with installers, and if you feel comfortable sharing how much you spent, would be much appreciated so I can nail down a shop and get my baby protected!

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      02-20-2018, 12:09 PM   #2
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Hey all,

I was wondering if anyone can suggest a great ppf installer close to Toronto, and roughly how much a good job using xpel should cost.

So far I have received two quotes.

Sekanskin quoted me $2000 for full front end and rocker panels

Advanced Automotive Films quoted me $2770 for the same job, but they did break their price down piece by piece. I also have the option to do the mirrors for $200, rear wheel impact area for $200 and extended rear quarter panel for $400.

I used to work in automotive detailing but I never handled ppf since our shop always contracted that out to a guy who would come in on an as needed basis, and for the life of me I can’t recall what he charged. I know a roll of xpel film is not that expensive for a shop to buy, so you’re paying more for the skill of the installer. I also know many detail shops will charge you more for an M car or P car compared to a Prius, even for the same service. I’m looking for a balance of good installer at a fair, not crazy high price.

Any personal experiences with installers, and if you feel comfortable sharing how much you spent, would be much appreciated so I can nail down a shop and get my baby protected!

Not in ON but so you have more CDN prices to compare to - I paid just over $2500 for full front (excluding headlights and mirrors) and extended rocker coverage which includes larger piece in front of rear wheel well, and small piece behind the rear wheel well. This also included paint correction on any factory paint defects as I drove it straight from dealership to detail shop.

It seems like between the two shops, you're pretty much in the ballpark for pricing. I paid a little more for the shop I went with as their work is always immaculate - the prep work they do that goes into a car for PPF and/or ceramics is just as important as the application of the actual product.
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      02-20-2018, 12:37 PM   #3
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Here is the place I used for my X3 M40i. They did a fantastic job.
Pricing for reference

https://calgaryppf.com/product-categ...stall-package/
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John at Autolinks does alot of these at a very reasonable price.
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my friend did my car and another friend's m2
for much cheaper than 2000

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John at Autolinks does alot of these at a very reasonable price.
Thanks I will give them a shout!
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I did my 18 E63S back in Dec 2017 @ ap shields

http://apshield.ca/

You are probably looking at around $1600 + taxes (full front, headlights, front side fender).
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Doing mine Friday at a place in Mississauga (SRS). Xpel Ultimate, $2,300 for full bumper, hood, front quarters, mirrors, headlights, rockers, and a patch after the rear tires. Price includes 35% ceramic tint all around. Place gets 4.8 out of 5 online reviews, so figured they can't be too bad. Lifetime warranty. Busy place so they must be doing something right.
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Hey all,

I was wondering if anyone can suggest a great ppf installer close to Toronto, and roughly how much a good job using xpel should cost.

So far I have received two quotes.

Sekanskin quoted me $2000 for full front end and rocker panels

Advanced Automotive Films quoted me $2770 for the same job, but they did break their price down piece by piece. I also have the option to do the mirrors for $200, rear wheel impact area for $200 and extended rear quarter panel for $400.

I used to work in automotive detailing but I never handled ppf since our shop always contracted that out to a guy who would come in on an as needed basis, and for the life of me I can’t recall what he charged. I know a roll of xpel film is not that expensive for a shop to buy, so you’re paying more for the skill of the installer. I also know many detail shops will charge you more for an M car or P car compared to a Prius, even for the same service. I’m looking for a balance of good installer at a fair, not crazy high price.

Any personal experiences with installers, and if you feel comfortable sharing how much you spent, would be much appreciated so I can nail down a shop and get my baby protected!

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Doing mine Friday at a place in Mississauga (SRS). Xpel Ultimate, $2,300 for full bumper, hood, front quarters, mirrors, headlights, rockers, and a patch after the rear tires. Price includes 35% ceramic tint all around. Place gets 4.8 out of 5 online reviews, so figured they can't be too bad. Lifetime warranty. Busy place so they must be doing something right.

Can you report back on how their work is?
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Doing mine Friday at a place in Mississauga (SRS). Xpel Ultimate, $2,300 for full bumper, hood, front quarters, mirrors, headlights, rockers, and a patch after the rear tires. Price includes 35% ceramic tint all around. Place gets 4.8 out of 5 online reviews, so figured they can't be too bad. Lifetime warranty. Busy place so they must be doing something right.
I have done mine at SRS. Dimitri is great to work with. Great customer service. Great work. Highly recommended. However, if u r willing yo spend more money to get more of work ProTech does gooooooood
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Doing mine Friday at a place in Mississauga (SRS). Xpel Ultimate, $2,300 for full bumper, hood, front quarters, mirrors, headlights, rockers, and a patch after the rear tires. Price includes 35% ceramic tint all around. Place gets 4.8 out of 5 online reviews, so figured they can't be too bad. Lifetime warranty. Busy place so they must be doing something right.
Wow, that sounds like a great price I may have to check them out.

Still need to do a little paint correction but I hope to get it done this month.
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Can you report back on how their work is?
Picked up the car today. Everything looks good...pictures below. Was able to notice up close a few "joints" on the PPF, very small (<2cm) and look like small cut lines just around some of the challenging parts of the front bumper. Take two steps back and they disappear. Tint is just the right amount and I guess time will tell if it holds up. Lifetime warranty so if it bubbles or peels, they will fix it. Fast, professional, car was immaculate when I picked it up, good price. I would recommend. Speak to Naveed or Dimitri, both good guys.



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Ask for Mark - you simply won't regret it.

All the reviews speak for themselves - I got full front done with rockers, mirrors and trunk from them along with ceramic tints, it was perfect work.
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Picked up the car today. Everything looks good...pictures below. Was able to notice up close a few "joints" on the PPF, very small (<2cm) and look like small cut lines just around some of the challenging parts of the front bumper. Take two steps back and they disappear. Tint is just the right amount and I guess time will tell if it holds up. Lifetime warranty so if it bubbles or peels, they will fix it. Fast, professional, car was immaculate when I picked it up, good price. I would recommend. Speak to Naveed or Dimitri, both good guys.



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Love the blue!
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Love the blue!
VFF 107's are still tucked away in their boxes just waiting for some nice weather...to come out and play!!
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VFF 107's are still tucked away in their boxes just waiting for some nice weather...to come out and play!!
Awesome, can't wait for the pictures!
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I went to Touch of Tint in Mississauga, they charged $1500 for full front end - headlights, full hood, full bumper, full fender, mirrors. They quoted another $400 for rockers and a strip behind the rear wheel on the rear bumper cover.

They did a pretty good job, my only PPF experience in the GTA area, so not sure they are the best in the business. I constantly hear good things about Auto-Links btw.

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