Partial Front
The essential chip shield for daily drivers.
- Front bumper
- Leading 18–24" of hood & fenders
- Mirror caps
Custom quote
Crystal gloss
Sarasota · Bradenton · Venice · Lakewood Ranch
Protection, perfected.
3M ceramic window tint, Pure PPF paint protection film, Gtechniq ceramic coating and color-change vinyl wraps — installed by hand in our Sarasota studio by people who obsess over every edge.
Bundle & Save up to $1,000Build your package in 60 seconds. Bundle & save up to $1,000.
Brands we install
Premium film. Real warranties.
Authorized installer
Authorized 3M window film installer
Paint protection film
Ceramic coating
Wrap film
Pure PPF and 3M: authorized installer. Other logos are brands we install; no endorsement or certification implied.
What we do
Window tinting, PPF, ceramic coating & wraps in Sarasota.
Paint Protection Film
Pure PPF Crystal & Frost. 8-mil, self-healing, 12-year warranty.
PPF packages from $2,400Explore →
Ceramic Window Tint
3M Ceramic IR — up to 64% solar energy rejected, 99.9% UV blocked.
Lifetime warrantyExplore →
Vinyl Wraps
Avery Dennison color change, accents, chrome delete & roof wraps.
5-year warrantyExplore →
Ceramic Coating
5-year Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light package, paint correction included.
From $1,000 (coupes)Explore →Our difference
We take it apart. So it looks factory.
We fully disassemble every vehicle — badges, handles, trim and lights where needed — so no corners are cut. The result: every edge is fully wrapped and tucked, with no pre-cut seams. Very complex body panels have film limitations and may need a relief cut or seam.
- Full disassemblyBadges, handles, trim and lights come off where needed, so film and vinyl wrap around every edge.
- Wrapped, tucked edgesEvery edge is fully wrapped and tucked, with no pre-cut seams. Very complex body panels have film limitations and may need a relief cut or seam.
- Owner-operated attentionThe owner is hands-on with every car that comes through the studio.
- Premium film, real warranties3M window film (lifetime), Pure PPF (12-year) and vinyl wraps with a 5-year warranty — 5.0-star rated on Google.
Why Gulf Coast Auto Studio
The details nobody sees. We see them.
01
Premium film only
Pure PPF and 3M — products with real manufacturer warranties, chosen to survive Florida sun, salt and humidity.
02
Clean studio installs
Climate-controlled bays keep dust and humidity out of your film, and a client lounge keeps you comfortable while you wait.
03
Gulf Coast locals
We grew up on these roads. We know what I-75 debris, lovebug season and summer heat do to paint, glass and interiors.
04
Straight answers
Clear pricing, honest recommendations and a quote confirmed in person — before any work starts.
PPF coverage packages
Choose your level of protection.
PPF packages from $2,400
Every package uses self-healing 8-mil Pure PPF with wrapped edges wherever the panel allows. Crystal gloss on all packages; Frost satin-matte is offered as Full Body only, so the finish is uniform across every panel.
Full Front
No visible film lines on the nose of the car.
- Full bumper
- Full hood & fenders
- Mirror caps & headlights
Starting at $2,400
Crystal glossTrack Pack
Full Front plus the high-impact zones behind it.
- Everything in Full Front
- Rocker panels
- A-pillars & roof leading edge
Custom quote
Crystal glossFull Body
Every painted panel, wrapped and sealed.
- All painted surfaces
- Door edges & cups
- Door jambs on request
From $6,000 coupe · $6,500 sedan · SUV & truck quoted
Crystal gloss or Frost matteIn the details
Craft you can see up close.
Built by Gulf Coast natives.
Born and raised on Florida’s Gulf Coast — cars, sunshine and coastal life are in our DNA. We know what Florida heat, salt and humidity do to a vehicle, so we only use Pure PPF and 3M films and Gtechniq coatings chosen to survive it.
Every car is handled in a clean, climate-controlled studio by installers who care about the edges nobody else looks at.
Our storyThe process
Every build, start to finish.
No shortcuts, no rushed installs. The same four steps for a daily driver or a supercar.
- ConsultWe walk the car with you, look at how and where you drive, and recommend the right film, shade or finish — no upsell.
- PrepFull decontamination wash, clay and panel wipe. Paint correction where needed, so nothing gets sealed under film.
- InstallPrecision install in a clean, climate-controlled bay. Edges wrapped wherever the panel allows.
- AftercareInspection under studio lighting, cure-time guidance and care instructions. We’re a call away after you drive off.
Service area
Serving the Suncoast.
Our studio is in Sarasota on Porter Lake Drive — a short drive from Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Venice and the keys.
- Sarasota
- Lakewood Ranch
- Bradenton
- Venice
- Siesta Key
- Longboat Key
- Osprey
- University Park
- Nokomis
- Palmetto
- Parrish
- Englewood
- North Port
FAQ
Good questions.
How long does a PPF install take?
Full Front PPF typically takes 1–3 days and Full Body PPF 3–5 days. We disassemble badges, handles, trim and lights where needed — that’s worth the extra time. Every edge is fully wrapped and tucked, with no pre-cut seams. Very complex body panels have film limitations and may need a relief cut or seam.
What warranty comes with your PPF?
We are a Pure PPF authorized installer, and Pure PPF is backed by a 12-year manufacturer warranty against yellowing, cracking and bubbling.
Do you offer bundle pricing?
Yes. Book any PPF package together with our 5-year ceramic coating and save $500. Add full-car window tint as well and save $1,000 in total (the two savings don’t stack). Bundle savings apply to packages booked together and come off starting prices; Full Body PPF bundles on SUVs and trucks are confirmed with your quote, since those are quoted per vehicle.
How long does window tint take?
Most tint installs are done in 1 day.
Do you tint Tesla glass roofs and oversize windshields?
We tint Tesla roof glass, and we install clear heat-rejection film on oversize windshields such as the Cybertruck and Model X. Both are priced by quote. On any windshield, the only shaded option we offer is the strip above the AS-1 line.
Do you do chrome deletes and roof wraps?
Yes — chrome deletes (window trim, badges, grille surrounds) and roof wraps are among our most popular wrap services.