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Wraps

Vehicle Wraps & Color PPF

Restyle the car. Protect the paint. Two films, one studio.

8 YrColor PPF warranty
200+LuxeGuard Color PPF colors
8 milSelf-healing chassis
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The Southern Luxe Standard

Same studio. Two films. Honest recommendation on which is right for your car.

We install two color-change films under one climate-controlled roof. LuxeGuard Color PPF is our flagship — the only film that both changes your color AND absorbs rock chips, heals swirl marks, beads water off like a coated surface, and carries an 8-year manufacturer warranty. Same 8-mil self-healing urethane chassis as our clear PPF, in 200+ satin, matte, and gloss color-change finishes — a larger color catalog than any vinyl line on the market. It's the film we recommend on every newer vehicle where the paint is worth protecting. 3M 2080 is our go-to cast vinyl when the use case calls for it — a 3.5-mil decorative film carrying specialty finishes LuxeGuard Color PPF doesn't manufacture (real carbon fiber weave, chrome mirror, brushed metal, color-shift flip) plus 100+ standard catalog colors. It wraps cleanly, reverses cleanly, and gives you a restyle at a fraction of a repaint — the right pick for lease returns, fleet rebrands, and any install where a specialty finish is the point. Every install — PPF or vinyl — is bulk-cut on the vehicle for full edge wrap (zero original color peeking through at seams), installed dust-free in our climate-controlled bay by the same hands that do our clear PPF work.

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What we install
  • LuxeGuard Color PPF
    Flagship
    Our flagship color film — 8-mil self-healing, chip protection, 8-year warranty
  • LuxeGuard Matte / Stealth PPF
    Clear-over-gloss matte conversion — factory paint stays underneath
  • 3M 2080 Color-Change Vinyl
    Cast decorative vinyl — gloss, satin, matte, carbon, chrome, color-shift
3M 2080 + LuxeGuard Color PPFClimate-controlled installBulk-cut color changes
Vinyl wrap vs color PPF

Two films. Two jobs.

We install both 3M 2080 color-change vinyl and LuxeGuard Color PPF — which one is right for your vehicle depends on how long you're keeping it, how hard you drive it, and whether chip protection matters. Here's the honest side-by-side.

  • Film thickness
    Thicker film absorbs more impact before paint sees it
    Vinyl3.5 mil — cosmetic cast vinyl
    Color PPF8 mil — same chassis as clear PPF
  • Manufacturer warranty
    Factory-backed coverage on the film itself
    Vinyl3 years (3M MCS warranty)
    Color PPF8 years (LuxeGuard Color PPF)
  • Real-world lifespan
    How long before it needs replacement under Lowcountry UV
    Vinyl5–7 years with garage storage and regular care
    Color PPF10+ years — matches clear PPF longevity
  • Self-healing topcoat
    Light scratches and swirls reflow with heat
    VinylNo — scratches are permanent until re-wrapped
    Color PPFYes — sun, warm water, or a heat gun erases marks
  • Scratch / swirl resistance
    Everyday wash marring, fingernail scuffs, light scuffs
    VinylLow — visible marring shows fast on dark colors
    Color PPFHigh — self-healing topcoat reflows surface damage
  • Rock-chip protection
    Stops stone strikes from reaching paint
    VinylMinimal — too thin to absorb real impacts
    Color PPFFull — same 8-mil urethane that stops chips on clear PPF
  • Hydrophobic performance
    Water beading, dirt release, easy rinse-off
    VinylStandard — no engineered hydrophobic topcoat
    Color PPF~115° contact angle — water sheets off without wiping
  • Color accuracy & clarity
    How true the color reads under sunlight
    VinylExcellent — 3M's flagship cast color line
    Color PPFExcellent — engineered for deep, saturated color
  • Color catalog size
    How many colors you can actually pick from
    Vinyl100+ catalog colors in the 3M 2080 line
    Color PPF200+ colors — larger catalog than any vinyl line on the market
  • Specialty finishes
    Chrome mirror, real carbon fiber weave, brushed metal, color-shift flip
    VinylYes — 3M's specialty catalog is uniquely deep here
    Color PPFNot manufactured in Color PPF — vinyl is the only route for these
  • Removability
    Coming off cleanly when it's time to change the look
    VinylClean within 3–5 years; older vinyl can leave adhesive residue
    Color PPFDesigned for clean removal across the full 10-year life
  • Best for
    Who each product is actually the right pick for
    VinylLease returns, fleet rebrands, budget restyles, specialty finishes (chrome, carbon)
    Color PPFNewer vehicles where the paint is worth protecting — restyle + chip protection in one film
  • Typical cost (full body)
    Sedan-base starting price
    Vinyl$5,000–$8,500
    Color PPF$9,000–$14,000+
Our honest take
Newer vehicles → Color PPF. Daily drivers and fleets → 3M 2080.

If you drive a newer vehicle and want to both restyle the car and protect the paint in one film, LuxeGuard Color PPF is the only option that does both. It carries the same 8-mil self-healing urethane chassis as our clear PPF, so the film that changes your color also stops rock chips, heals swirl marks, and beads water off like a coated surface. If you're wrapping a daily driver for a restyle without needing chip protection, or you want a specialty finish (chrome, carbon, color-shift) that PPF doesn't offer, 3M 2080 is the right call — every time.

The Studio Standard

What every wrap includes.

The details that separate a real wrap from a driveway install — built into every package we offer.

Two Films, One Honest Recommendation

We install both 3M 2080 vinyl and LuxeGuard Color PPF and will tell you which is actually right for your car — based on vehicle age, daily-driver usage, and whether you want chip protection bundled in.

Climate-Controlled Bay

Every wrap is installed in a dust-free, temperature-controlled environment. One speck of dust trapped under film stays visible for the life of the install — we obsess over prep.

Paint Inspected First

Every wrap starts with a paint inspection and adhesion test. Factory paint wraps cleanly; aftermarket repaints or damaged clear can lift. We check before we commit so there are no surprises at removal.

Bulk-Cut Color Changes

Unlike clear PPF kits that come plotter-cut per panel, color changes are bulk-cut on the vehicle itself — the film wraps fully around every panel edge, behind trim, and into door jambs. Zero original color shows through at any seam. Ever.

Edge-Wrapped Install

Where body design allows, we wrap film around panel edges so there are no visible cut lines. Slower to install. Cleaner to look at. Worth it.

Reversible When You're Ready

Both films are designed for clean removal. Ready to sell, change colors, or return to factory paint? We unwrap without damaging what's underneath.

Packages

Pick the tier that fits the car.

Exact pricing and availability live in our booking system. Click through to lock in your slot or request a quote.

Flagship

LuxeGuard Color PPF — Full Vehicle

from $9,500
8-year manufacturer warranty
  • 8-mil self-healing color PPF across every painted panel
  • Full rock-chip protection — same chassis as our clear PPF
  • 200+ colors across satin, matte, and gloss — larger catalog than any vinyl line
  • Bulk-cut on the vehicle for full edge wrap, zero original color at seams
  • Hydrophobic surface — water beads and sheets off
  • 8-year manufacturer warranty against yellowing, cracking, delamination
  • Cleanly reversible to factory paint
  • Recommended for newer vehicles (<5 years old)
Most Popular

3M 2080 Full Color Change

from $5,000
3-year 3M MCS warranty
  • Every painted panel wrapped in 3M 2080 cast vinyl
  • 100+ catalog colors — plus specialty finishes Color PPF doesn't offer (real carbon fiber, chrome mirror, brushed metal, color-shift flip)
  • Bulk-cut on the vehicle for full edge wrap
  • 3-year 3M MCS manufacturer warranty
  • Cleanly reversible within 3–5 years
  • Best for restyles, lease returns, and any install where a specialty finish is the point

3M 2080 Accent Wrap

from $499
Partial restyle
  • Roof, hood, mirrors, or trim panels
  • Chrome delete / blackout package
  • Racing stripes or two-tone accents
  • Fast restyle without committing to full-body
  • Same 3-year warranty on 3M 2080

Matte / Stealth PPF

from $8,500
10-year manufacturer warranty
  • Clear matte-finish PPF over factory gloss paint
  • Converts gloss paint to stealth satin — factory color stays underneath
  • Same 8-mil self-healing chassis as clear PPF
  • 10-year manufacturer warranty
  • Fully reversible — unwrap to return to factory gloss

Commercial / Fleet

Contact for quote
Volume pricing
  • Logo + livery application on 3M IJ cast print vinyl
  • Multi-vehicle volume pricing
  • Brand-match color profile from your style guide
  • Graphic templating for consistent fleet rollout
  • Removal + refresh when branding updates
FAQ

Common questions.

Depends on the vehicle and the use case. LuxeGuard Color PPF is the right call on newer vehicles (under ~5 years old) where the factory paint is worth protecting — you get the restyle AND rock-chip protection, self-healing swirl recovery, hydrophobic beading, and an 8-year warranty in one film. 3M 2080 vinyl is the right call when you want a specialty finish that PPF doesn't offer (chrome, carbon fiber, brushed metal, color-shift), when you're restyling a daily driver or fleet vehicle and don't need chip protection, or when budget is the primary driver — vinyl runs about half the cost of color PPF at the full-body tier. We'll walk through both at the in-person consult and give you our honest take for your specific car.

Ready when you are

Ready to book your wraps?

We'll confirm vehicle fit, options, and a firm timeline at the quote stage.