PPF shop software in North Carolina — kit templates, warranty tiers, photo gallery
Shop management built for North Carolina paint protection film installers. XPEL / SunTek / STEK catalog support, vehicle-specific kit templates, photo-gallery-driven install documentation, and warranty registration in tiers (track, road, lifetime). Built for the per-job-detail workflow PPF actually requires.
Launching soon — get early access.
Market size
~1,200 aftermarket service shops
state-wide
Hub cities
Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro
+ more
State context
Charlotte + Raleigh-Durham are growing aftermarket markets.
Trial
At launch
30-day free trial
Built for paint protection film workflows
Everything North Carolina ppf installers actually need.
Not a generic auto-shop tool with a PPF mode — purpose-built for the way paint protection film shops work.
PPF brand catalog
XPEL Ultimate Plus, SunTek Reaction, STEK DynoShield — full catalog with thickness, warranty class, and pricing baked in.
Vehicle kit templates
Pre-cut kits per vehicle (full-front, partial, track pack). Quote in one click; track which kits you have in stock by SKU.
Install photo gallery
Document every panel. Mobile installer app captures from any phone. Customer gets a shareable post-install gallery.
Warranty tier registration
Track / Road / Lifetime tiers per install. Auto-generated PDF certificate. Customer warranty wallet with claim flow.
Square-foot calculator
Hand-cut jobs priced by sq ft + complexity multiplier. Margin shown in real time so you never under-quote.
Multi-day scheduling
Full-front PPF jobs span 2-3 days. Multi-bay multi-day blocks supported with customer SMS check-ins.
North Carolina state context
North Carolina VLT laws + market context.
Film laws: North Carolina allows 35% VLT on front side, rear side, AND back glass — one of the most uniform film codes in the US. Windshield: AS-1 line. Medical exemption available.
Market: NC's growth — driven by Charlotte (banking + sports) and the Research Triangle (tech) — pulls in luxury vehicles + younger PPF/ceramic-aware buyers. Tint demand is climate-driven; PPF is a rapidly growing premium category.
Operators: always verify current VLT statutes with the North Carolina DOT before quoting work. Laws and enforcement vary by county; medical exemptions usually require state-issued documentation.
Why SalesThumb fits
Built for North Carolina ppf installers.
- Same nationwide pricing — $159/mo annual, $199/mo monthly, no per-seat surcharge for North Carolina operators
- Full paint protection film feature set out of the box — no add-ons or "PPF mode" toggles
- Mobile installer app for techs working in Charlotte bays or on-location
- Public booking page tuned to how paint protection film customers actually book
- Two-way SMS via Twilio (10DLC compliance handled) for North Carolina numbers
- Stripe payments + Connect for shop-attributed deposits, balances, and tips
- Launching soon — join the waitlist for early access; 30-day free trial at launch, no credit card
FAQ
North Carolina ppf installer FAQ.
- Is PPF popular in North Carolina?
- North Carolina has approximately ~1,200 aftermarket service shops aftermarket service shops, many of which offer PPF. Demand is driven by luxury vehicle density + paint protection needs from road conditions. Charlotte, Raleigh, Greensboro are the primary metros.
- How much does PPF shop software cost in North Carolina?
- SalesThumb starts at $159/month per shop (annual) for North Carolina PPF installers — same nationwide pricing. 30-day free trial, no credit card required. XPEL / SunTek / STEK catalogs included.
- What is the best software for a PPF shop?
- SalesThumb is built specifically for PPF installers — XPEL/SunTek/STEK catalog, pre-cut vehicle kit templates, install photo gallery, warranty tier registration, sq-ft calculator with complexity multiplier, and multi-day bay scheduling. Generic auto-shop or detailing tools miss most of this.
- Can it handle XPEL DAP-driven kit pulling?
- Yes — kit templates can reference your XPEL DAP SKUs. Quote includes the kit, install captures which kit was pulled, and inventory deducts on completion. Reconciles cleanly with XPEL's monthly DAP statement.
PPF installer software in nearby states
Other shop types in North Carolina
Try SalesThumb in your North Carolina shop.
Launching soon — join the waitlist for early access. At launch: 30-day free trial, no credit card.
Launching soon — get early access.