The XPEL PPF Quote Process for a New Truck Chrome Delete

Buying a new truck is exciting, but if you plan to keep it looking new, paint protection film (PPF) should be one of your first moves. The good news? Getting a quote isn’t complicated. In fact, when you go through the process with Benchmark Auto Salon, it’s structured, informative, and tailored to how you actually use your truck.

Here’s exactly what that experience looks like — from the first conversation to final pricing decisions.

Step 1: The First Conversation with Katie

It usually starts with a quick call, text, or in-person visit — and more often than not, you’ll be talking with Katie.

Katie isn’t just there to give you a number. Her role is to understand how you plan to use your truck and what matters most to you. That means asking questions like:

• Is this a daily driver or a weekend truck?
• Do you do a lot of highway driving?
• Are you planning to off-road or tow regularly?
• How long do you plan to keep the vehicle?

This matters because PPF isn’t one-size-fits-all. The right coverage depends on your lifestyle, not just your vehicle. If you don’t visit in-person, Katie will likely request images of your vehicle. These don’t have to be perfect. They just need to show the front, side and back.

Step 2: Defining Your Goals

Once Katie has a feel for how you use your truck, the conversation shifts to your goals. Some customers want:

• Maximum protection (keep the truck flawless long-term)
• Strategic protection (focus only on high-impact areas)
• Cosmetic enhancement (protection + gloss or matte finish)

Others are more budget-conscious and want to prioritize the most vulnerable areas. If you are interested in making cosmetic improvements — like a chrome delete — you would also want to discuss that at this point.

This step is important because it sets the direction for everything else. Instead of pushing a package, Benchmark builds the plan around what you actually want.

Step 3: Reviewing Your Options

Next comes the breakdown of your options. Katie will walk you through the most common PPF coverage levels for trucks:

Front-End Protection (Most Popular)

• Full hood or partial hood
• Fenders
• Front bumper
• Mirrors

This covers the areas that take the most abuse from rock chips and road debris.

High-Impact Add-Ons

• Rocker panels
• Lower doors
• Rear wheel arches
• A-pillars
• Headlights

For trucks, these areas get hit hard, especially if you drive on highways or rough roads.

Full Vehicle Wrap

• Complete coverage of all painted surfaces

This is the highest level of protection and ideal if you want your truck to stay in near-perfect condition for years. 

Step 4: What to Wrap vs. What to Replace

One of the most helpful parts of the process, and something that sets Benchmark apart, is the honest conversation about what shouldn’t be wrapped. This is particularly important with a chrome delete.

As a rule of thumb, if you want to change the color of a piece on the car, replacing it will give you the most longevity. That being said, sometimes wrapping is a more economical option.

Katie will help you weight the pros and cons of areas like:

• Door Handles
• Window Trim
• Decals

This is where experience really matters. Instead of upselling, the focus is on making the right call for your situation.

Step 5: Building the Quote

Once your coverage plan is clear, Katie puts together a detailed quote. This isn’t a vague estimate. Everything is clearly laid out so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

Step 6: Walking Through Pricing Together

After the quote is prepared, Katie walks you through it.

This is where you can:

• Adjust coverage areas
• Compare partial vs full coverage pricing
• Add or remove options
• Prioritize what matters most

For example, you might start with a full wrap — but after talking it through, decide that a full front end + rockers gives you 90% of the protection for significantly less cost.

Or, you might realize that full coverage is worth it based on how you use your truck.

There’s no pressure. This is just a collaborative process to land on the best setup.

Step 7: Weighing the Best Option for You

By the end of the process, you’ll have a clear understanding of:

• What areas are most at risk
• What protection options are available
• How pricing scales with coverage
• What makes the most sense for your budget and goals

And most importantly — you’ll feel confident in your decision.

Step 8: Confirming a Loaner Car

In addition to their highly skilled team and exceptional customer service — one of the things that sets Benchmark Auto Salon apart is the ability to get a loaner vehicle (upon availability). Depending on the install, it can take a few days to a whole week to finish a project.

Access to a loaner vehicle means you:

• Don’t have to arrange a ride back home.
• Don’t have to navigate life down a vehicle.
• Don’t have to arrange a ride back to get your truck (or car).

Chrome Delete — A First-Hand Account From Start to Finish

This is the first post of this series that follows a GMC Sierra 2500 Denali Ultimate through a full chrome delete and beyond. In addition to exploring what it’s like to work with Benchmark, it will follow how the truck holds up to long road trips in the mountains hauling trailers and driving down gravel roads.

The truck’s full treatment included:

• Install full coverage XPEL Ultimate Fusion clear paint protection film to the hood, fenders, front bumper, headlights, fog lights and the smoked chrome grille surround.
• Install full coverage XPEL Ultimate Fusion clear paint protection film to all doors and cab corners extending from the A pillar to the back of the cab corner.
• Install full coverage XPEL Ultimate Fusion clear paint protection film on the roof and rear spoiler
• Install full coverage XPEL Ultimate Fusion clear paint protection film to both bedsides.
• Install full coverage XPEL Ultimate Fusion clear paint protection film to the rear bumper.
• Install full coverage XPEL Ultimate Fusion clear paint protection film to tailgate.
• Install full coverage XPEL Ultimate Fusion clear paint protection film to both rocker panels
• Install 3M Scotchprint gloss black vinyl to the chrome trim in both running boards
• Install XPEL Slate smoked PPF on the mirror lights and amber markers in all flares.
• Apply full XPEL FUSION PLUS ceramic coating on the truck.
• Install XPEL Window Tint on front two windows.

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