Should you PPF a brand new car?
The first 500 miles are when most front-end damage happens. Installing film in the first month is the cheapest time to do it.
Why sooner is better
Once the bumper has chips, the film has to go over them or you pay for correction first. Correction before install adds $300–$900.
The dealer offer
Dealer PPF packages are frequently pre-cut, applied without removing panels, and priced above market. Ask what film brand and whether panels are removed — if they cannot answer, book an independent installer.
What to cover first
Front bumper, partial or full hood, mirrors, headlights, A-pillars, and the area in front of the rear wheels. That is the track-pack tier and it covers 80% of real damage.
Get quotes instead of calling around. Tell us the car and the coverage — shops near you reply within a day.