Quick answer
Paint protection film (PPF) is a clear, self-healing urethane film that stops stone chips, scuffs and wash marks reaching your paint. In Sydney you will usually choose between front-end PPF, which protects the areas that take the most chips, and full PPF, which covers every painted panel. At End Game Detailing, front-end PPF is $2,500 for Teslas and $3,500 for other cars, and full PPF is $5,500 for a Tesla Model 3, Model Y or Model Y L and from $6,500 for small and medium sedans and hatches. Every package uses INOZETEK film, covered by INOZETEK's 10-year film warranty, and includes paint correction and a Fireball coating.
Front-end vs full PPF at a glance
| Front-end PPF | Full PPF | |
|---|---|---|
| Film coverage | Bonnet, front bumper, front guards, side mirrors and headlights | Every exterior painted panel |
| Coating | Fireball Graphene Eternity, a 10-year graphene coating, on all remaining paint | Fireball coating on top of the film |
| Finish | Gloss only | Gloss, or matte/satin |
| Tesla price (inc GST) | $2,500 | $5,500 (Model 3, Y, Y L, gloss or matte) |
| Other cars (inc GST) | $3,500 | From $6,500 small and medium sedans and hatches; $7,000–7,500 mid-size SUVs, large sedans and utes |
| Also included | Wash and decontamination, full paint correction, complimentary glass coating, complimentary exterior wheel face coating, and one complimentary wash and inspection 2–4 weeks after handover | |
Large SUVs, exotics and the Tesla Model S, Model X and Cybertruck are quoted after a free studio inspection. Matte or satin full PPF on non-Tesla cars adds $500–1,000 to the gloss price. Colour-change PPF starts from $8,500. See every price on our pricing page.
Which should you choose?
Front-end PPF suits you if…
- Your main worry is stone chips from motorway driving on the M4, M5 or M7.
- You want the high-impact areas covered for the lowest outlay.
- You're happy with a coating, not film, on the doors, rear guards and boot.
Full PPF suits you if…
- You want the whole car to stay as it left the factory, including the doors and rear, which pick up car-park scuffs, trolley dings and grit off the rear wheels.
- You park on the street or in busy car parks.
- You want matte or satin. That finish is only offered on full PPF.
- You plan to keep the car for years or care about resale. Film over every panel also means the paint ages evenly.
Full PPF costs more because there are more panels, more film and more hours, but it is the better value per panel. Read more on our paint protection film Sydney page and our full car PPF page.
INOZETEK film and the 10-year film warranty
We install INOZETEK paint protection film as an INOZETEK Authorised Installer in the Shield Network. It is optically clear, self-healing, and covered by INOZETEK's 10-year film warranty against film defects, subject to INOZETEK's terms. We register the warranty for you after the job.
The film brand matters. Cheaper unbranded films can yellow, crack or lift, and failed film has to be removed and replaced. That costs more than doing it right once. If a quote doesn't name the film and its manufacturer warranty, ask.
Gloss vs matte PPF
Gloss (INOclear) is optically clear with a deep, wet look. Your car keeps its factory colour, only shinier, and the film is close to invisible. This is the right pick for most owners, and it is the only finish for front-end PPF.
Matte (INOmatte) is still a clear film, but it changes the overall finish of the car to a smooth satin. It is also the correct film for cars that left the factory matte. Matte gives the same protection as gloss. It takes more work to get an even finish, which is why on most cars it adds $500–1,000 to the gloss price. On a Tesla Model 3, Model Y or Model Y L, full PPF is the same $5,500 in gloss or matte.
Matte changes how the whole car looks, so if you're unsure, come in and see gloss and matte film samples on your own panels before you decide.
What to expect, step by step
- Quote. Tell us your car, the coverage and the finish you want. We reply with the price and the next free dates.
- Free studio inspection. We check the paint under studio lighting and show you film samples.
- Booking. A 50% deposit secures your date and the balance is due on completion.
- Drop-off. Weekend drop-offs welcome (Sat/Sun, ideally 10–11am); all work Mon–Fri 9am–5pm.
- Prep. Wash, chemical and clay decontamination, then full paint correction, so nothing is sealed under the film.
- Install. We remove trims, badges and mirrors where needed, lay the film by hand from bulk and wrap edges wherever the panel allows.
- Coating and cure. Fireball goes on, on top of the film or on the remaining paint, and cures overnight in the studio.
- Handover. Full PPF takes 3–5 days. We walk you through aftercare and register your INOZETEK warranty.
- Follow-up. Your complimentary wash and inspection 2–4 weeks after handover. A little lifting or bubbling can be normal on new film and is normally fixed at this visit.
PPF for Teslas
Teslas are our specialty. Tesla front-end PPF is $2,500 (gloss), and full PPF for a Model 3, Model Y or Model Y L is $5,500, gloss or matte at the same price. The Model S, Model X and Cybertruck are quoted after a free inspection. Every Tesla package includes INOZETEK film, full paint correction and a Fireball coating.
Tesla's low nose takes a lot of road grit, and many owners want protection on before the first motorway trip. If you have a delivery date, tell us when you ask for a quote and we'll plan the booking around it. See our Tesla PPF Sydney page, the Tesla PPF cost guide and Tesla delivery day protection.
PPF for brand-new cars
A new car is the best time for film: the paint has no chips yet, so nothing needs repairing first. New cars still get a correction stage, because transport and dealer prep often leave light marks that film would seal in. Read our guide to detailing a new car.
How to compare PPF quotes
- Film brand and warranty. Which film, and which manufacturer warranty covers it?
- Exact coverage. Which panels are included? Front-end should include the bonnet and mirrors, not just the bumper.
- Edges. Wrapped edges or pre-cut kits that stop short of the panel edge?
- Paint correction. Is it included, or will swirls be sealed under the film?
- Coating. Is a coating included on the film or on the rest of the paint?
- Time. A full car done in a day leaves no time to remove trims, wrap edges or let a coating cure.
Weighing film against a coating? Our PPF vs ceramic coating guide and our ceramic coating cost guide cover the other side. Want a new colour as well as protection? See colour-change PPF. Choosing an installer? See what sets a PPF specialist apart, and why Sydney drivers choose End Game.
Get an exact PPF quote
Tell us your car, front-end or full, and gloss or matte, and we'll come back with the price and the next free dates. Call 0400 053 885, use the quote form, or read more on our paint protection film Sydney page. See finished cars in our gallery.
Prices are AUD inc GST and current at November 2026. Prices are subject to change; for an accurate quote we recommend a free studio inspection.