PPF
Paint protection film
ProLayers clear, matte and black film, cut by plotter and fitted panel by panel at 430 Hookahi St in Wailuku. Coverage planned around how your car is actually driven.
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Short answer
Offshore Window Tinting installs ProLayers paint protection film at 430 Hookahi St in Wailuku, Maui. Impact-zone coverage starts from $1,495.98, full front from $2,249, full front plus rockers from $2,995.89 and full body from $6,499.89. Patterns are computer-cut for your exact year and model, and the written manufacturer and workmanship terms are reviewed with you before the film goes on.
Key takeaways
- PPF is a clear, self-sacrificing urethane layer that takes rock chips, bug etching and light scratches so your paint does not.
- Full front (hood, fenders, bumper, mirrors) is the package we recommend for most drivers because it covers every panel that takes highway damage.
- ProLayers makes the clear, matte and black film Offshore installs; full-color and specialty finishes are quoted per project.
- Every pattern is plotter-cut from a digital template. No blades touch your paint.
- New paint bonds best. Bring a new car or truck in during its first week if you can.
Options
Full body
from $6,499.89
- Every painted panel
- Clear, matte or black finish
- Door edges and cups
- Rocker panels
How it works
- 01Inspect
We look at paint condition, existing chips, panel shapes and how you drive. Dealer-lot damage gets noted before anything goes on.
- 02Plan coverage
We agree the finish (clear, matte or black), the panel list, edge treatment and the written quote. Nothing is assumed.
- 03Decontaminate
Wash, clay bar, iron decontamination and a panel wipe-down. Film only bonds well to clean paint.
- 04Cut and fit
Patterns are plotter-cut for your exact year and model, then applied wet, squeegeed flat and heat-formed to the panel edges.
- 05Cure and hand back
We inspect every edge and seam, then walk you through care, the written coverage terms and what to expect in the first week.
Pricing
| Impact zone (partial hood, bumper, mirrors)Entry coverage | from $1,495.98 |
|---|---|
| Full front (hood, fenders, bumper, mirrors, A-pillars)Our usual recommendation | from $2,249 |
| Track pack (full front plus rockers and door edges)Lifted trucks and highway commuters | from $2,995.89 |
| Full bodyEvery painted panel | from $6,499.89 |
| Colored full bodyBlack or full-color film | from $7,999 |
What PPF does, and what it does not
Paint protection film is a thick, optically clear urethane layer bonded to painted panels. It absorbs rock chips, bug acid, gravel spray and light scratches so the paint underneath stays as it left the factory. It is not impact-proof and it is not a substitute for body work, but on the leading edges of a car it removes most of the everyday damage that ends up as touch-up paint and resprays.
The film Offshore installs is ProLayers clear, matte and black. Clear keeps the factory look. Matte turns a gloss panel satin, which is the stealth PPF option. Black PPF gives a blacked-out finish with the same chip protection, covered on the colored PPF page. Full-color and color-shift film outside that range is quoted per project, and we review physical samples with you first.
Picking coverage
Most drivers are best served by full front. Hood, front fenders, front bumper, mirrors and A-pillars are the panels that face truck traffic on Mokulele and Honoapiilani highways and the loose gravel on Upcountry and Hana roads. Full front covers all of them for one price. Impact-zone coverage is the entry package: partial hood, bumper and mirrors, and it makes sense on a leased sedan you plan to hand back.
Lifted trucks, F-250 and Ram 2500 owners, and anyone with a long daily commute from West Maui, Upcountry or Hana usually add rocker panels and door edges. That is the track pack. Full body is for vehicles whose paint repair would cost more than the film: new Corvettes, Porsches, AMG and M cars, and anything in a premium tri-coat color. We cover that choice in detail on full body PPF and the full front vs full body comparison.
Vehicle notes
Camry, Accord and other sedans have fewer square feet of paint than a truck, so the same package costs less. Camry TRD pattern availability is confirmed for the exact year at consultation. Subaru WRX and BRZ owners often take full front to protect the sport-tuned bumper and hood. The 4Runner TRD Pro has its own pattern for the wider body.
Mercedes GLE and GLS, Kia Telluride and EV6 and new F-150s all take full front well. On AMG models the aero components are included in the coverage plan. Trucks ride higher and follow other trucks on the highway, so they take the most rock chip damage of any class. The truck PPF page goes into bed rails, rockers and tailgate edges.
Why plotter-cut patterns matter
Every pattern we apply is cut on a plotter from a digital template for your exact year, make and model. That means no razor blade on the paint, consistent edges from one side of the car to the other, and wrapped edges where the pattern allows. Dirt under the film is the signature of a rushed install, and it is the first thing we look for before you pick the car up.
Care after installation
Cure time varies by film and conditions, so you leave with care guidance for the exact product installed. Until it has cured, no washing and no pressure washer near the edges. After that, hand wash or touchless wash, pH-neutral soap, no brush tunnels. A ceramic coating over the film, covered on the PPF and ceramic coating combo page, makes it easier to clean and adds UV resistance.
Scheduling and the first week
The earlier film goes on, the better it looks. New paint is at its cleanest the week it leaves the dealership, and film bonds best to it. If you are buying new from one of the dealers in Kahului, get our quote before you accept the dealer’s protection package, then book the drop-off for the first week of ownership. If the car is arriving by ship from the mainland, book the first week after it clears the harbor.
We serve all of Maui from one shop at 430 Hookahi St in Wailuku. Customers from Kahului, Kihei, Paia and Upcountry pay the same prices, and drivers from Lahaina, Kaanapali and Hana usually book the first drop-off of the day. For a written quote, send the year, model, trim and the coverage you are thinking about.
Questions
Which PPF brand does Offshore install?
ProLayers clear, matte and black film is the primary product. Full-color, color-shift and specialty finishes are quoted per project.
How much does PPF cost on Maui?
Impact-zone coverage starts from $1,495.98, full front from $2,249 and full body from $6,499.89. The final number depends on vehicle size, paint condition, finish and the panels you choose, so we quote after looking at the car.
Is clear bra the same thing as PPF?
Yes. Clear bra is the older name for paint protection film, from the bra-shaped coverage that used to sit on the hood and bumper. Modern PPF covers whole panels with computer-cut patterns and clean edges.
Does PPF interfere with cameras or radar?
No. The film is non-metallic. Toyota Safety Sense, Tesla Autopilot cameras and radar cruise systems work as before, and model-specific patterns are cut to avoid sensor zones.
How long does installation take?
Timing depends on vehicle condition, film, panel shapes, coverage and preparation. We confirm the expected schedule with the written scope after reviewing the car.
Should I get PPF before or after ceramic coating?
PPF goes on first. Ceramic coating is applied over the film and over any uncovered paint. Many customers pair full front PPF with a full-vehicle coating.
Should I take the dealership's protection package instead?
Dealerships typically mark PPF up well beyond what an independent shop charges, and the install is often done by less experienced technicians. Get our quote before you sign, decline the add-on, and bring the vehicle to us in its first week.
What warranty applies?
Coverage comes from the written manufacturer terms for the selected film plus Offshore workmanship terms. We go through duration, exclusions and the claim process with you before installation.
Get my pricePriced for your vehicle in the shop, before you book.
Ready to protect your vehicle?
Most tint and impact-zone PPF are same day, full wraps in three days. Homes and businesses start with a site visit.