Full Front vs
Full Body PPF?
How much of the car should you wrap in film? It comes down to your miles, your budget and how flawless you need it. Here's what each coverage level protects — and who each one is for.
Coverage, Level by Level
PPF isn't all-or-nothing. Between "just the bumper" and "the whole car" there are four sensible tiers — pick the one that matches how and where you drive.
| Coverage | Protects | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Partial front | Bumper, partial hood & fenders, mirrors | Budget-minded, city driving, essentials only |
| Full front | Full bumper, hood, fenders, mirrors, headlights — from $1,300 | Most drivers — the sweet spot for highway miles |
| Track package | Full front plus rockers, A-pillars, roof edge | Performance & track cars taking debris at speed |
| Full body | Every painted panel on the car | Exotics, collectors, keep-it-flawless owners |
The front third of the car takes the vast majority of rock chips. That's why full front, from $1,300, is the most popular choice — it guards where the damage actually lands. See the full price breakdown on the PPF cost guide →
Which One's Right for You?
Full front is enough if…
- You want to stop chips where they actually happen
- It's a daily or weekend driver you want protected, not perfect
- You'd rather spend the difference on ceramic or tint
- Budget matters and you want the best value
Go full body if…
- It's an exotic, collector or high-value build
- You want every panel flawless for resale
- The paint is rare, soft or expensive to refinish
- You want the whole car self-healing and protected
See whether film pays off for your car in Is PPF Worth It? → or how film compares to coating in PPF vs Ceramic →
Full Front vs Full Body FAQ
What's the difference between full front and full body PPF?+
Full front covers the high-impact nose — bumper, hood, fenders, mirrors and headlights — and starts from $1,300. Full body wraps every painted panel, protecting the whole car but using several times the material and labor, so it costs into the thousands.
Is full front PPF enough?+
For most drivers, yes. The front third of the car catches the overwhelming majority of rock chips, so full front protects where damage actually happens without paying for full-body coverage. Full body makes sense for collectors, exotics and keep-it-flawless owners.
How much more is full body than full front?+
Full front starts from $1,300; full body is quoted per car and typically runs several times that, because it wraps every panel, not just the nose. Vehicle size and panel count set the exact number.
What's a track package?+
It sits between full front and full body — adding rockers, A-pillars and the roof's leading edge to a full-front layout. It protects the extra zones that get sandblasted at speed, so it's popular on performance and track cars.
Can I add more coverage later?+
Yes. Film installs zone by zone, so you can start with a partial or full front and extend to a track package or full body later as the budget allows.
Not Sure How Much to Cover?
Tell us the car and how you drive it — we'll recommend the right coverage and a firm price.