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Paint Protection Packages Explained

Paint protection packages explained for the US—dealer add-on for paint sealant or film; often high margin; decide before you go.

AutoPremo Team
January 31, 2026
1 min read

Paint protection packages in the U.S. are dealer add-ons—paint sealant, ceramic coating, or film—often high margin. Decide before you go whether you want one and at what max price. Here's paint protection packages explained.

TL;DR Paint protection = dealer add-on (sealant, ceramic, film); often high margin. Say no unless you want it and negotiate price. Get full OTD in writing—use autopremo.com OTD calculator. Use autopremo.com.

What It Is

Paint protection = sealant, ceramic coating, or film applied to protect paint. Dealers charge hundreds or thousands—margin is high. Use autopremo.com OTD calculator to build OTD without add-ons. Get your numbers at autopremo.com.

Say No or Negotiate

Say no unless you want it. If you want it, negotiate price—don't pay full retail. Get full OTD in writing. Use autopremo.com. See OTD at autopremo.com.

Bottom Line

Paint protection = dealer add-on; often high margin. Say no or negotiate; get full OTD in writing. Use autopremo.com OTD calculator so you see what you're paying.

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