Is PPF popular in Texas?

Texas has approximately ~3,500 aftermarket service shops aftermarket service shops, many of which offer PPF. Demand is driven by luxury vehicle density + paint protection needs from road conditions. Houston, Dallas, Austin are the primary metros.

How much does PPF shop software cost in Texas?

SalesThumb starts at $199/month per shop for Texas 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, 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.

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PPF shop software in Texas — kit templates, warranty tiers, photo gallery

Shop management built for Texas 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

~3,500 aftermarket service shops

state-wide

Hub cities

Houston, Dallas, Austin

+ more

State context

Texas heat means tint + ceramic are essential, not optional.

Trial

At launch

Built for paint protection film workflows

Everything Texas 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

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.

Texas state context

Texas VLT laws + market context.

Film laws: Texas allows 25% VLT on front side windows, any darkness on rear sides + back glass. Windshield: top 5 inches AS-1 line. Medical exemption available. Strict enforcement varies by county — Harris and Dallas counties are known for stops; rural counties less so.

Market: Texas is the #1 state for aftermarket service trades by volume. The combination of intense heat (100°F+ summers across most of the state), high vehicle ownership, and a strong truck/SUV culture drives massive tint, ceramic coating, and PPF demand. Houston alone has 200+ tint shops; the DFW metro adds another 300+.

Operators: always verify current VLT statutes with the Texas DOT before quoting work. Laws and enforcement vary by county; medical exemptions usually require state-issued documentation.

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Why SalesThumb fits

Built for Texas ppf installers.

Same nationwide pricing — plans start at $99/mo per shop, no Texas 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 Houston 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 Texas numbers
Integrated payment processing for shop-attributed deposits, balances, and tips
Launching August 1, 2026 — join the waitlist for early access

FAQ

Texas ppf installer FAQ.

Is PPF popular in Texas?: Texas has approximately ~3,500 aftermarket service shops aftermarket service shops, many of which offer PPF. Demand is driven by luxury vehicle density + paint protection needs from road conditions. Houston, Dallas, Austin are the primary metros.
How much does PPF shop software cost in Texas?: SalesThumb starts at $199/month per shop for Texas 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, 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.

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Try SalesThumb in your Texas shop.

Launching August 1, 2026 — join the waitlist for early access.