Shop software built for paint protection film installers.
Coverage-area pricing, XPEL / SunTek / 3M roll tracking, manufacturer warranty registration, and damage-photo documentation that holds up in disputes.
Trusted by full-vehicle PPF studios, XPEL-certified installers, and combo tint+PPF shops.
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Why paint protection film shops choose SalesThumb
Built for how you actually work — not a generic CRM with your logo on it.
Every workflow is specific to paint protection film. None of the auto-repair bloat.
Coverage-area pricing done right
Quote by what's actually on the car — partial front, full front (hood, fenders, mirrors, bumper), full vehicle, rocker-only, track packages. Pre-cut + bulk options per zone.
XPEL / SunTek / 3M roll tracking
Every roll logged by manufacturer, series (Stealth, Ultimate Plus, Pro Series), lot, and linear feet remaining. Reorder at your threshold automatically.
Manufacturer warranty registration
Register the install with the manufacturer directly from the job. VIN, install date, installer cert, lot ID — all the fields the warranty team needs.
Damage photos that win disputes
Pre-install paint inspection with high-res photos and notes (rock chips, swirl marks, panel gaps). Time-stamped, GPS-tagged, customer-signed. Insurance and customers both back off.
Multi-day jobs, scheduled right
A full-vehicle PPF takes 2-4 days. Multi-day scheduling with cure-window blocks, customer updates between days, and pickup workflow when cured.
Combo-job pricing (PPF + ceramic, PPF + tint)
Bundle PPF with ceramic over film or with tint and ceramic windshield. Auto-calculated bundle discount; one invoice; one warranty packet.
A typical paint protection film job, end-to-end
From inquiry to rebook — automated where it should be.
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Customer requests a quote
Year/make/model + coverage selection (partial / full front / full vehicle / custom). Optional photo upload of paint condition.
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Pattern + price built
Coverage-area pricing layers on the right pattern set (XPEL DAP, SunTek ProForma). Add ceramic-over-PPF, windshield protection, or track-package upgrades.
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Deposit + multi-day schedule
Customer pays deposit online. Job is dropped on the calendar across 2-4 days with bay locks; vehicle drop-off and pickup windows confirmed by text.
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Pre-install inspection
Installer photo-documents existing paint damage, panel gaps, and trim. Customer signs the condition report. Stored permanently to the job.
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Install + roll log
Each day's work logged: which panels, which roll(s), linear feet used. Customer gets a daily progress photo automatically.
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Warranty + pickup
Manufacturer warranty registered, certificate generated, final payment captured. Customer picks up with the full photo log and warranty PDF in their portal.
The features that matter for paint protection film
Picked from the platform for paint protection film workflows.
SalesThumb ships 38+ features. These are the ones paint protection film operators lean on every day.
Quotes
Pick a vehicle class, pick a film package, hit send. The customer gets a branded quote with three tiers — they pick one and you're booked.
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Inventory
Scan a QR on the roll, deduct inches on job completion, get alerted before you run out mid-install. Built for tint, PPF, and ceramic shops.
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Warranty
Issue a PDF warranty cert at job close with film batch, install date, installer, and a registration link. Customers can open a claim from their phone.
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Job Photos
Every appointment gets a photo gallery. Techs capture on mobile. Customers see a polished post-install gallery. You protect yourself from 'it was like that when you got it' claims.
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Scheduling
Every installer, every bay, every appointment in one view. Drag to reschedule. Color-coded by status. Overbooking blocked automatically.
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Payments
Accept cards online with a one-click pay link in SMS or email. Partial payments, deposits, refunds — all handled. Platform fee is 0.3%, the lowest in the industry.
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Two-way SMS
Every customer conversation in one inbox. Auto-reminders run 24/7, but when they reply, a human sees it. MMS, templates, merge fields.
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Automations
Build rules like 'when a quote is approved, send a deposit SMS and add a calendar hold.' Everything that happens repeatedly should be automated — and nothing should slip through.
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“The damage-photo workflow alone saved us a $4,000 dispute last month. Customer claimed a chip was new — we pulled the pre-install photo signed at intake, and the conversation ended. That's the whole subscription paid for the year.”
Devon R.
Owner, full-vehicle PPF studio · Scottsdale, AZ
FAQ
Paint protection film shop questions, answered.
Does it support coverage-area pricing for PPF?
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Yes. Set prices per coverage zone — partial front (hood + fenders), full front (adds mirrors + bumper), full vehicle, rocker-only, track package. Bundle ceramic over PPF, windshield protection, or paint correction with one-click upsells.
Can I track XPEL, SunTek, and 3M rolls?
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Yes. Every roll tracked by brand, series (XPEL Ultimate Plus, Stealth, SunTek Ultra, 3M Pro Series), lot number, and linear feet remaining. Installers log usage per panel; rolls deduct in real time.
Does SalesThumb register manufacturer warranties?
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It generates the warranty packet (VIN, install date, installer cert, lot ID, panels covered) ready to submit to XPEL, SunTek, or 3M. Some manufacturers accept the PDF directly; for others, your installer submits via the brand's portal with our generated data.
How does damage-photo documentation work?
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Pre-install: installer photographs paint condition, panel gaps, and any existing damage. Photos are time-stamped, GPS-tagged, and customer-signed at intake. Post-install photos round out the record. Stored on the job permanently — useful for insurance, customer disputes, and warranty claims.
Can I schedule a 3-day full-vehicle PPF?
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Yes. Multi-day jobs span the calendar with bay locks and cure-window blocks. Daily customer updates fire automatically with progress photos. Pickup window confirmed by text the day before.
Will it handle combo PPF + ceramic jobs?
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Yes. Bundle PPF with ceramic-over-film, windshield protection, or interior coating. Auto-calculated bundle discount, single invoice, single multi-warranty packet at pickup.
How does it compare to ShopMonkey for PPF shops?
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ShopMonkey is built for general auto repair — labor matrices, parts ordering, DVI inspections. None of that applies to film install. SalesThumb gives you PPF-native tooling: coverage-area pricing, roll tracking, manufacturer warranty packets. See /compare/shopmonkey.
Free trial?
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30 days free, no credit card. We help you migrate your customer list, vehicle history, and quote templates. Cancel anytime.
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SalesThumb vs. ShopMonkey for paint protection film shops
Feature-by-feature comparison with pricing, what each platform's actually built for, and a migration checklist.
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