Paint Protection Film (PPF) & Clear Bra Installation in Denver, CO
Every mile you drive in Denver and surrounding areas chips away at your vehicle’s paint. Highway gravel, Front Range road debris, Colorado hailstorms, and the daily abuse of your vehicle that actually gets driven: your factory finish faces constant attack from the moment you leave the dealership. Paint Protection Film, commonly known as clear bra, is the only product that physically absorbs that impact before it reaches your paint. It self-heals. It preserves your factory finish and your manufacturer warranty. And when it’s installed correctly by a certified specialist with 30 years of experience, it is virtually invisible.
Extreme Autoworks is a certified Supreme Films installer serving Lakewood and the greater Denver area since 1995. We stock four Supreme Films PPF options and offer seven coverage packages, from a basic hood strip to full-vehicle protection. Every installation is backed by the manufactures warranty.
Denver Roads Hit Hard. Your Factory Paint Has No Defense Without PPF.
Colorado’s Front Range is one of the harshest environments for vehicle paint in the country. It is not one dramatic event that destroys a finish. It is the relentless accumulation of small impacts that most drivers don’t notice until they’re cleaning the vehicle and wondering why the CarFax looks fine but the paint looks 10 years older than the mileage.
- I-70 and C-470 highway gravel: Colorado’s mountain highways generate road debris at a rate that coastal drivers never experience. Gravel trucks, winter sanding operations, and the constant freeze-thaw cycle that breaks road surfaces loose send rocks into your hood and fenders at 70 mph. Every commute is a sandblasting event at low intensity.
- Hail: Denver sits in Hail Alley and experiences three to four major hailstorms per year. Each one produces dozens to hundreds of impact points across every exposed panel. PPF absorbs and disperses hail energy before it reaches the paint. Without PPF, each impact is a potential chip, crack, or dent.
- Bird droppings and bug splatter: Colorado’s altitude and climate produce insect activity and bird populations that deposit highly acidic organic material onto paint surfaces. Left for hours in Denver’s intense high-altitude sun, acid etching can happen within a single afternoon. PPF’s self-healing top coat and hydrophobic surface prevent acids from reaching the paint and make cleaning dramatically easier.
- UV radiation at 5,280 feet: Denver receives measurably more UV radiation than sea-level cities due to thinner atmosphere at altitude. Paint oxidation, fading, and clearcoat degradation happen faster here than at lower elevations. PPF’s UV-stabilized top coat blocks UV before it reaches the factory paint.
Every one of these threats is active every day your vehicle is on Denver roads without protection. The question is not whether the damage will happen. The question is whether it happens to your paint, or to a film that can be replaced.
Certified Supreme Films Installer. Denver's Most Experienced PPF Specialist Since 1995.
We understand the anxiety of handing over a vehicle you care about for a process that involves covering it in film. If it goes wrong, the evidence is visible every time you look at your car. We have seen the work that less experienced installers produce, and we have spent the last 30 years making sure that’s not what comes out of Extreme Autoworks.
Extreme Autoworks is a certified Supreme Films installer. We don’t just stock Supreme Films products, we are trained in their application, we install them daily, and we trained by the manufacture on how to do it correctly. That is why Denver’s most demanding clients trust us: Prestige Porsche & Audi, the Stevinson Group, Medved Group, Mercedes-Benz of Littleton, Mike ward exotics and Harley-Davidson. When luxury dealerships need their vehicles protected before delivery, they bring them to us. That is the standard we hold every installation to, regardless of the vehicle.
- 30 years in business, one of Denver’s longest-tenured vehicle protection specialists
- Certified Supreme Films installer, trained in all four PPF product lines
- 40,000+ vehicles protected since 1995
- Featured by Top Gear, the only Denver metro shop to earn this distinction
- Luxury dealership partnerships: Prestige Porsche & Audi, Stevinson Group, Medved Group, Mercedes-Benz of Littleton, Mike ward exotics and Harley-Davidson
- BBB A+ Rating, zero complaints since 2006
- PCA Club of America
- Manufacture warranty on all workmanship, every installation, every film, every package
How It Works: Film First, Coverage Second, Protected for Life
Step 1: Free Consultation and Film Selection
Call us or submit a quote request online. When your vehicle arrives, we walk you through two decisions: which Supreme Films PPF is right for your vehicle and driving situation, and how much of the vehicle to cover. We ask about your driving habits, how long you plan to keep the vehicle, and what your budget looks like. Then we give you a clear recommendation. Whether you want basic hood protection or full-vehicle coverage in a specialized film finish, you leave the consultation knowing exactly what we recommend and why.
Step 2: Precision PPF Installation
Our certified installers apply your chosen Supreme Films PPF using precision-cut along with pre-cut patterns for your specific vehicle make and model. The film is applied wet, positioned with exact alignment, and squeegeed smooth without bubbles, lifted edges, or visible seams on panel faces. Turnaround time ranges from just over an hour for a basic hood strip to one to two weeks for full-vehicle coverage, depending on the package and vehicle complexity. We do not rush installations. The film goes on correctly, or it does not go on.
Step 3: Drive Away Protected, Backed by Warranty
Your vehicle leaves our shop with a factory finish that is now sealed behind a self-healing, impact-absorbing, UV-blocking layer of Supreme Films PPF. Every installation is backed by our Manufacture and workmanship warranty on the installation itself, plus from Supreme Films covering the film against yellowing, bubbling, peeling, and delamination. We’ll walk you through maintenance, tell you what to use and what to avoid, and make sure you know exactly how to keep the film looking perfect for years.
The Paint Underneath the Film Looks Exactly Like the Day It Left the Factory. That's the Point.
Before: A 2025 Porsche Cayenne brought in by a Cherry Creek client who had owned it for 18 months. No accidents, careful owner, garaged overnight. The hood had 23 rock chips along the leading edge, two of which had reached bare metal. The fenders had another 11 chips. The front bumper had a constellation of gravel impacts across the lower section. Eighteen months of Denver driving, no PPF.
After: Paint correction to address the existing chips and surface damage, followed by a Gold Extreme Package installation of Gloss Ultra-Slick PPF covering the full hood, full fenders, full bumper, mirrors, headlights, fog lights, and all four door cups. The client asked us to show him where the seams were. He found one, after two minutes of looking, on the door cups. He said: ‘I’ll never see that from a normal distance.’ He was right.
PPF is the only product that stops the damage before it happens. Ceramic coating protects the surface above the paint. PPF puts a physical barrier between the paint and everything that wants to reach it. After 30 years installing PPF in Denver, we have seen the before-and-after hundreds of times. The vehicles that come in without PPF after two or three Colorado winters tell the full story of what the roads here do to unprotected paint.
Step 1: Choose Your Supreme Films PPF
All four Supreme Films PPF options share the same foundational spec: 8-mil, 6-layer construction, self-healing polyurethane top coat, UV-stabilized to prevent yellowing, and up to a 10 year manufacturer warranty against bubbling, peeling, fading, and delamination. The differences are in appearance, hydrophobic performance, and finish type. We will help you choose the right film for your vehicle and goals at your free consultation.
Gloss Slick-Silver PPF
Supreme Films’ entry-level clear PPF. High gloss, self-healing, built for protection.
Film specs: 8-mil, 6-layer | Self-healing | 60% hydrophobic | UV top coat prevents yellowing and peeling
Best for: Everyday drivers, vehicles needing solid protection at a lower film cost, partial coverage packages where budget matters.
Gloss Ultra-Slick PPF
Supreme Films’ most advanced clear gloss PPF. Deeper shine, superior self-healing, 30% more hydrophobic than Slick-Silver.
Film specs: 8-mil, 6-layer | Self-healing at twice the speed of Slick-Silver | 90% hydrophobic (comparable to ceramic coating) | Most advanced UV top coat
Best for: Luxury, Daily Drivers and high-value vehicles where finish quality is paramount. Full-vehicle coverage. Vehicles that also carry a ceramic coating.
Matte Ultra-Slick PPF
Self-healing matte-finish PPF. Protects factory matte paint or converts gloss to matte appearance.
Film specs: 8-mil | Self-healing | 70% hydrophobic | UV top coat | Designed to replicate factory matte finish
Best for: Factory matte finish vehicles where maintaining the exact finish is required. Gloss vehicles where the owner wants a matte appearance. Any vehicle where a subtle, understated look is preferred over high gloss.
BEYOND PROTECTION: A NEW LOOK FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Supreme Films Onyx Ultra-Slick PPF
The other three Supreme Films PPF options protect what you already have. Onyx is something different entirely. It is an 8-mil self-healing film that replaces the visual appearance of your vehicle with a deep, mirror-like gloss black, while delivering the same rock-chip, scratch, and debris protection as the rest of the Supreme Films lineup.
Film specs: 8-mil, 6-layer | Self-healing | 90% hydrophobic | UV-stabilized top coat
Finish: Non-transparent gloss black, mirror-like finish
Popular applications in Denver:
- Chrome deletion on black or dark-colored trucks and SUVs
- Two-tone accent panels on sports cars and luxury vehicles
- Full black finish, an alternative to a traditional black vinyl wrap with PPF protection built in
- Mirror, pillar, and trim accent pieces on any vehicle
Every Onyx application is a fully custom project. Contact us or stop by the shop with your vehicle and we will walk through coverage options and pricing with you in person.
Film Comparison at a Glance
Step 2: Choose Your Coverage Package
Coverage packages are defined by which panels the film covers. We offer seven standard packages, from a targeted hood-only strip to full-vehicle protection. All packages are available in any of the four Supreme Films PPF options. Packages 01 through 04 use panel sections that result in a seam line across the hood and fenders. Packages 05, 06, and 07 eliminate hood seams by covering the full hood in one piece, which is the preferred approach for vehicles where a seamless result is worth the additional investment.
PPF & Clear Bra FAQs: What Denver Buyers Ask Before They Book
How long does paint protection film last, and what does the warranty cover?
The Supreme Films manufacturer warranty covers the film itself against yellowing, bubbling, peeling, and delamination for up to 10 years of the film as long as it remains on the vehicle and is properly maintained. Our workmanship warranty covers the installation for one year: if there is ever an issue with how the film was applied, we make it right. What the warranties do not cover is physical damage to the film from impacts, abrasion, or improper maintenance. Think of it this way: the film is doing its job by absorbing that damage instead of your paint, which is exactly what it was designed to do. To maintain the film, keep it clean, use only PPF-safe cleaning products, and never apply wax directly to the film surface.
Can I combine PPF with a ceramic coating on the same vehicle?
Yes, and for high-value vehicles this combination is the gold standard in paint protection. PPF provides the physical barrier against rock chips, hail impacts, and road debris. A ceramic coating applied on top of the PPF adds a hardened chemical bond layer that makes the film surface easier to clean, more resistant to chemical etching, and gives the finish a deeper gloss. The two products work together rather than competing: PPF handles impact protection, ceramic coating handles surface protection and maintenance. Our Gloss Ultra-Slick PPF is particularly well-suited to this combination because its 90% hydrophobic rating is comparable to spray-on ceramic coatings, so the combined performance is exceptional. We offer both services and can apply them in sequence during the same appointment or within a few days of each other.
Will installing PPF void my vehicle's manufacturer warranty?
No. Paint Protection Film is a surface application that does not affect any mechanical component of your vehicle. It does not void your manufacturer warranty under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, which prohibits manufacturers from voiding a warranty simply because an aftermarket product was added, unless they can demonstrate that the aftermarket product caused a specific failure. PPF does not affect mechanical systems, electrical systems, or any component covered by a typical manufacturer warranty. For vehicles still under factory warranty, PPF actually protects the factory paint, which helps maintain the vehicle’s condition and resale value over the warranty period. PPF installation is universally accepted as warranty-safe by the industry.
What Denver Drivers Say After We've Protected Their Paint
Two Decisions. One Shop. Thirty Years of Getting It Right.
Choosing the right PPF comes down to two questions: which film fits your vehicle and goals, and how much of it you want to protect. We have helped Denver drivers answer both of those questions for 30 years, on 40,000+ vehicles, across every price point and vehicle type. The consultation is free, the recommendation is honest, and the installation is backed by a warranty we have stood behind since 1995.
The roads are not getting any easier on your paint. Let’s put something between them.