PPF Adelaide | Paint Protection Film from $2,700 | Thomas Mayer Automotive Detailing
Paint protection film · Adelaide · Since 2018

Stone chips happen. Just not to your paint.

Custom fit PPF from Thomas Mayer in Magill. Edges wrapped, no visible seams, and an honest answer on how much of the car actually needs it.

Front end from $2,700 inc GST · Every car quoted individually
  • 5.0★Google rating
  • 53Reviews
  • 8 yrsSince Jan 2018
  • 10 yrFilm warranty
Three ways to protect it

Which one is your car?

How much film you need depends on how you use the car, not what earns us the most. Most daily drivers and new cars land on the front end.

Most popular

Front end

Daily driver or new car. Stop the chips where they actually happen.

The panels that face the road take almost every stone chip. Film them and the rest of the car looks after itself.

  • Bonnet, front bumper, guards and mirrors
  • Headlights available
  • Self healing, anti yellowing film
From $2,700inc GST
Get my front end price
Keeper

Full body

Garage queen or long term keeper. Every panel, nothing left to chance.

Every painted panel filmed, edges wrapped and seams hidden. Car parks, trolleys and the odd scratch stop mattering.

  • Every painted surface covered
  • Custom install, bumpers off where needed
  • Pairs well with a ceramic topcoat
From $6,500inc GST
Get my full body price
Change it

Satin or colour change

You want it to look different, and stay perfect.

Gloss to satin, or a full colour change in protective film. The factory paint stays untouched underneath.

  • Satin conversions and colour change film
  • Fully reversible, protects as it changes
  • Recent: AMG GT satin, MX5 Soul Red to BRG
From $8,500inc GST
Get my satin price

Smaller jobs too: track pack from $600, door and luggage edges from $350.
Not sure? Tell us about the car and how you use it. We'll recommend one, and explain why.

Your price

Tell Thomas about your car.

Make, model, and roughly how you use it. Off road 4WD, garage queen or daily driver all need different protection.

  • Thomas personally reviews every enquiry and replies within the business day
  • An honest recommendation, not what lines a dealership's pockets
  • No spam. You'll get a text and email confirming we've got it

Rather talk? Call 0405 142 319.

What Adelaide clients say

Not one review below five stars.

5.0 ★53 Google reviews · swipe for more
★★★★★
The PPF is very seamless and all the scratches that were on my car before are gone.

Ceramic coating, tint and PPF on a brand new car. Got updates throughout. Will definitely return.

Emilija Heywood-SmithPPF, ceramic and tint
★★★★★
As soon as I met Tom, I knew I had found the right place.

Gave me options, explained the process and more than happy to answer any questions. First time getting paint correction, ceramic coating and PPF done properly.

Tony WhiteBMW · PPF and ceramic
★★★★★
Amazing attention to detail, and the best after sales service.

Had a competitor's ceramic coating removed after 10 months and PPF applied instead. Could not be happier with the result.

Alex BrownwoodCoating removal and PPF
★★★★★
His attention to detail is second to none.

Swirl marks removed, PPF and coating applied. Extremely knowledgeable, detailed updates throughout. Left the finish looking incredible.

Jacob de KleuverCorrection and PPF
★★★★★
You can tell he genuinely cares about delivering the best possible outcome.

Professional and meticulous from start to finish. Guided through the options, determined the right product.

Cameron SteerFull detail, ceramic and PPF
★★★★★
He did such a good job it actually made my car look brand new again.

Had a car show and wanted it to look shiny and clean. You can tell he takes pride in his work.

RileyLocal Guide
McLaren and Ferrari detailed for The Bend Motorsport Park
The Bend Motorsport Park · McLaren and Ferrari, full show condition
Career highlight

Two race cars. Front row. The Bend.

When The Bend Motorsport Park needed a McLaren and a Ferrari brought to show condition for the showroom floor, they called us. Both delivered on time.

Same process, same hands, whether it's a race car or your daily.

Featured install

McLaren 750S. Full front, STEK DynoShield.

  • Custom fit, edges wrapped, no visible seams
  • Windscreen film fitted as well
  • You see the car. Not the film.
McLaren 750S full front PPF
Watch the install
The work

Real cars. Real results.

Straight from the workshop floor. Tap any car to watch.

Lamborghini Super Trofeo Evo II colour change PPF
Lamborghini Super Trofeo Evo IIColour change PPF
Porsche 911 T front end PPF
Porsche 911 TFront end PPF
AMG GT 4-door satin conversion
AMG GT 4-DoorSatin conversion
Mazda MX5 Soul Red to BRG colour change PPF
Mazda MX5Soul Red to BRG colour change
Range Rover Autobiography full body PPF
Range Rover AutobiographyFull body PPF
Datsun 2000 full body PPF
Datsun 2000Full body PPF
McLaren 750S windscreen PPF
McLaren 750SWindscreen PPF
Workshop, multiple cars in progress
In the workshopMultiple cars in progress
Why Thomas Mayer

Custom installs. Edges wrapped. Seams gone.

Film quality is personal01

We started as detailers. Film quality is personal.

STEK DynoShield goes on most cars and it's our preferred film. But preferred doesn't mean right for every car. We use what suits yours.

Building a custom pattern02

No template? Good. We prefer building one.

Custom fit makes us look better, which means it makes your car look better. That's the whole point.

Subaru 22B STI custom install03

We genuinely love this work.

Custom installs scratch our itch in a way template jobs don't. That energy goes into every panel. You'll feel it when you pick the car up.

Finished car in the workshop04

5.0 stars. 53 reviews. Not one below five.

Not farmed, not filtered through a funnel. People write them because they mean it. Go read them and make up your own mind.

Common questions

Straight answers.

How much does PPF cost in Adelaide?

Front end from $2,700 inc GST. Full body from $6,500. Satin or colour change from $8,500. Track pack from $600, door and luggage edges from $350. Every car is quoted individually.

What film do you use?

STEK DynoShield is our preferred film. 8 mil, self healing, anti yellowing, 10 year warranty. It's not always the right fit for every vehicle, so we use what suits your car best.

Can you see the film once it's applied?

With a quality install and quality film, no. A proper custom install means no visible seams, no lifted edges, no panel lines. You see the car, not the film.

Template or custom. What's the difference?

Template uses pre-cut patterns. Clean, solid, good value. Custom is hand trimmed, edge wrapped, bumpers off where needed, and the result is invisible. Both get the same prep.

Does PPF void my warranty?

No. PPF is a removable film on top of the factory paint. It doesn't modify the vehicle or void any manufacturer warranty.

When should I get PPF?

Before the first drive, ideally. Every kilometre without film is unprotected paint. But PPF can go on at any point. The paint is assessed and corrected first if it needs it.

Thomas Mayer
Who's doing the work

Thomas Mayer. Magill, Adelaide.

Detailing in Adelaide since 2018. We started as detailers, so we see paint the way you do: up close, under lights, panel by panel. That's why the film has to disappear.

Race cars, collector cars and daily drivers all come through the same workshop and the same process.

Ready to protect your car?

Off road 4WD, garage queen or daily driver. The protection is different for all three. Tell us how you use it and we'll tell you what it actually needs.

Thomas Mayer Automotive Detailing · 639 Magill Rd, Magill SA 5072 · 0405 142 319