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Illinois · PPF installer
PPF shop software in Illinois — kit templates, warranty tiers, photo gallery
Shop management built for Illinois 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.
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Market size
~1,800 aftermarket service shops
state-wide
Hub cities
Chicago, Aurora, Naperville
+ more
State context
Chicago's North Shore drives premium PPF + ceramic.
Trial
At launch
Built for paint protection film workflows
Everything Illinois 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. Staff registers the warranty, then sends a branded PDF certificate by email with a public verification link — customers file claims from that same page, no login required.
Square-foot calculator
Toggle the panels you're covering, apply your waste factor, and the film + labor cost comes straight off the roll you're tracking. 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.
Illinois state context
Illinois VLT laws + market context.
Film laws: Illinois pairs front and rear darkness instead of setting one flat number: pick 50% VLT front with 30% VLT rear, or 35% VLT on both — no mixing the two. Separately, if the front side windows are left completely untreated (no tint at all, not just 50% VLT), the rear windows can go any darkness with outside mirrors on both sides. No vehicle-type exception despite that claim showing up on many tint-industry sites. Windshield: nonreflective tint on the top 6 inches. Medical exemption available for documented conditions (e.g. lupus, albinism, TBI-related light sensitivity).
Market: Chicago + collar counties carry a major luxury market (Lake Forest / Hinsdale / Naperville). Salt-belt winters mean paint protection is functional, not just cosmetic. Tint demand is steady; wrap demand follows the Chicago commercial fleet market.
Operators: always verify current VLT statutes with the Illinois DOT before quoting work. Laws and enforcement vary by county; medical exemptions usually require state-issued documentation.
Why SalesThumb fits
Built for Illinois ppf installers.
- Same nationwide pricing — plans start at $99/mo per shop, no Illinois surcharge
- Full paint protection film feature set on Growth tier ($399/mo) and up — 10 user seats included on Growth, unlimited on Pro — no "PPF mode" toggles or add-on upsells
- Mobile installer app for techs working in Chicago 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 Illinois numbers
- Integrated payment processing for shop-attributed deposits, balances, and tips
- Every feature unlocked, no artificial tier limits
FAQ
Illinois ppf installer FAQ.
- Is PPF popular in Illinois?
- Illinois has approximately ~1,800 aftermarket service shops aftermarket service shops, many of which offer PPF. Demand is driven by luxury vehicle density + paint protection needs from road conditions. Chicago, Aurora, Naperville are the primary metros.
- How much does PPF shop software cost in Illinois?
- SalesThumb starts at $199/month per shop for Illinois PPF installers — same nationwide pricing. 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, a panel-by-panel coverage calculator, 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.