PPF shop software built for paint protection installers.
PPF shop software designed for paint protection film installers — XPEL, SunTek, KAVACA, STEK shops alike. AI photo-to-quote reads a photo of the customer's car and drafts a starting estimate. Film inventory by sqft remaining. Multi-day project scheduling for full-vehicle wraps. Customer-facing photo galleries that drive 5★ reviews + tips paid to the installer.
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What you're stuck on
The ppf installers pain points your current tool ignores
Today's pain
Quotes for full-vehicle PPF take 30+ minutes including a walk-around
How SalesThumb fixes it
Customer texts photos → AI photo-to-quote drafts a starting line-item estimate. You confirm + send in 5 minutes.
Today's pain
Film waste because you can't tell what's left on the roll
How SalesThumb fixes it
Inventory tracks film by sqft remaining + flags low-stock + drafts the PO when you're under threshold.
Today's pain
Multi-day jobs (wash → correct → install → cure) are hard to schedule cleanly
How SalesThumb fixes it
Multi-day session series template. Schedule each phase + the customer gets per-phase SMS updates automatically.
Today's pain
Warranty claims are a Word-doc-and-email scramble
How SalesThumb fixes it
Multi-SKU warranty tier catalog. Auto-generated certificates emailed on job-complete. Claims intake pre-fills from the customer's history.
Today's pain
PPF customers are high-LTV but you have no system to nurture them
How SalesThumb fixes it
Sales playbook fires post-paid: review at +24h, warranty registration at +7d, ceramic top-coat cross-sell at +30d, anniversary at +1yr.
What you get
Everything in one workspace
AI photo-to-quote (vision)
Customer texts a photo of their car. AI reads make/condition/coverage area + drafts a starting quote with line items from your menu. Flags damage that needs to be scoped.
Multi-day project scheduling
Full-vehicle wraps span 2-3 days. Schedule each phase + cure window. Customer gets per-phase SMS updates automatically.
Film inventory by sqft
Track XPEL, SunTek, KAVACA rolls by sqft remaining. Auto-PO when low. Film cost per job tracked into COGS reports.
Warranty registration + tiers
Multi-SKU warranty tier catalog. Auto-generated certificates emailed on job-complete. Customer wallet shows their warranty status anytime.
Customer photo gallery + tips
Per-job photo gallery. Customer can tip the installer directly via Stripe Connect (100% to the shop). Drives Google reviews.
Mobile app for installers
Installer app with VIN scanner, photo capture, AI captions, on-the-floor squawk submission. Owner gets push when big quotes go out or refunds need approval.
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FAQ
Questions ppf installers · xpel, suntek, kavaca, stek ask
What's the best PPF shop software for an XPEL or SunTek installer?+
SalesThumb is the modern choice — built specifically for paint protection film installers. You get AI photo-to-quote (vision), film inventory by sqft remaining, multi-day project scheduling, multi-SKU warranty tiers (XPEL Ultimate Plus, SunTek Reaction, KAVACA Ceramic IR, etc.), and customer-facing photo galleries with tip-the-tech. Plans start at $159/month per shop.
Does it handle PPF + ceramic + tint if my shop does multiple verticals?+
Yes — multi-vertical by design. Enable any combination of PPF, ceramic coating, tint, detail, wrap, or general service. The catalog, scheduling lanes, warranty tiers, and reporting all flex per vertical.
How does the AI photo-to-quote work?+
Customer texts a photo of their car (or you upload one from the customer detail page). The AI vision model reads the make/model/year, identifies coverage areas (front bumper, hood, fenders, full front, full vehicle), and drafts a starting quote with line items pulled from your service menu. You review, adjust, and send. Average draft-to-send time: under 3 minutes.
Can it integrate with my plotter (Platinum Cut, etc.)?+
Yes — Platinum Cut plotter bridge is built in. Send a PPF cut directly to your plotter from the quote screen. No more filename-juggling between two computers.
How does it handle multi-day projects (wash + correct + install + cure)?+
Multi-day session series templates let you schedule the prep, the install, and the cure window as one connected job. Customer gets per-phase SMS updates ('your car is washed and ready for paint correction tomorrow') automatically.
Is there a customer-facing portal for warranty registration?+
Yes. After job-complete, the customer gets a magic-link SMS to their portal. They register the warranty in one tap, see their certificate, and download a PDF for their records. Or they download the SalesThumb app and log in with name + phone for full self-serve access.
Does it support fleet contracts?+
Yes. Fleet contract pricing overrides per-quote menu pricing automatically. Per-window installer attribution tracks the discount + the volume. Common for commercial fleet PPF accounts.
How much does it cost vs OrbisX?+
SalesThumb starts at $159/month per shop with a 30-day free trial. OrbisX is custom-quoted (typically $200+/month) with longer onboarding. Detailed comparison at /compare/orbisx.
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Feature deep-dives for ppf installers
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