Invisible Corvette Armor
The C8 chips fast. Factory paint is thin, the nose sits low, and the carbon fiber roof fades under Florida sun. We install XPEL PPF, ceramic coating, and ceramic window tint on Stingray, E-Ray, Z06, ZR1, and ZR1X from two Florida studios serving Sarasota, Venice, Nokomis, and Punta Gorda.
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Protection Services for Corvette
Paint Protection Film for Corvette
XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS film takes the rock chips and highway debris so your paint doesn't. Self-healing — small scratches vanish with heat. 10-year warranty.
From $2,799
Ceramic Coating for Corvette
XPEL Fusion Plus bonds to paint so dirt and water slide off instead of sticking. Keeps the finish glossy and protects against UV. 8-year warranty.
From $2,199
Auto Window Tint for Corvette
XPEL PRIME XR PLUS ceramic film cuts cabin heat. Handles the hot rear engine glass on the C8.
From $349
Supported models
Corvette models we protect
PPF, ceramic coating, and ceramic window tint for every C8 variant.
Corvette Stingray
Low nose chips within the first few hundred highway miles. 495 hp V8.
Corvette E-Ray
First hybrid AWD Corvette. Widebody shared with Z06.
Corvette Z06
Widebody. Flat-plane-crank 5.5L V8, 670 hp.
Corvette ZR1
Twin-turbo 5.5L V8, 1,064 hp. Carbon aero.
Corvette ZR1X
New for 2026. ZR1 twin-turbo + E-Ray front motor, 1,250 hp.
Why Corvette owners protect their cars
What Corvette owners need to know
Thin factory paint needs careful correction
C8s arrive from Bowling Green with factory texture, fine scratches, and swirl marks, even on brand-new cars. Dark colors show every flaw under direct light. The clear coat is thin, so paint correction before PPF has to be careful, not aggressive. Skip the correction and the flaws get locked under the film.
Rock chips within the first 1,000 miles
The C8 sits low enough that GM added a factory front-lift system to clear speed bumps. At highway speed, the front end and lower side panels take hits fast. Owners report chips in the first few hundred miles. XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS on the full front and lower sides takes the damage instead of the paint.
Carbon fiber roof yellows in UV
The C8's carbon fiber roof panel has a thin factory clear coat that fails in Florida sun. Once it does, the carbon weave yellows permanently. No polishing fixes it. Replacement panels start around $2,600 for the part alone. PPF over the roof blocks the UV before the damage starts.
Stingray and widebody patterns differ
Stingray, Z06, E-Ray, ZR1, and ZR1X don't share body dimensions. Widebody cars have wider fenders, larger fender vents, and different rocker shapes. We use XPEL cut patterns matched to the exact variant. One pattern doesn't fit all C8s.
Rock chips need real repair first
Our paint tech matches your Corvette's color by VIN with a laser, fills chips with custom-mixed paint, and seals them with clear coat from our on-site paint booth. Skip this step and you're sealing damage under the film permanently.
Bundle services while the car is here
Add ceramic coating to any Corvette PPF job for $1,499 instead of $2,199. The prep work covers both at once, so you're not paying for it twice.
Corvette Prices
Corvette PPF, Ceramic Coating & Window Tint Prices
Install prices for Corvette paint protection film (PPF), ceramic coating & auto window tint in Sarasota. All C8 variants price at the same tier.
PPF Pricing
Full Front
Essential impact-zone coverage
| All C8 Variants | $2,799 + tax |
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- Hood + fenders + front bumper
- Headlights + side mirrors
- XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS self-healing film — small scratches vanish with heat
- 10-year XPEL warranty
Full Body Gloss
Every painted panel, clear finish
| All C8 Variants | $5,999 + tax |
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- Complete body coverage, bumper to bumper
- Invisible clear gloss finish
- Preserves factory paint for resale
- 10-year XPEL warranty
Full Body STEALTH
Matte finish — factory look preserved
| All C8 Variants | $6,499 + tax |
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- XPEL STEALTH matte PPF
- Every painted panel covered
- Self-healing — small scratches vanish with heat. 10-year warranty
- Removable at trade-in without damaging paint
Full Body Color PPF
Change the color — keep factory paint underneath
| All C8 Variants | $6,999 + tax |
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- XPEL Color PPF — full color change
- Factory paint preserved beneath
- Self-healing — small scratches vanish with heat. 10-year warranty
- Removable at trade-in without damaging paint
Ceramic Coating Pricing
Standalone Ceramic Coating
Full exterior XPEL Fusion Plus, 8-year warranty, includes deep paint cleaning
Add-On with PPF
$700 off when bundled with any Corvette PPF job
Interior Coating
Leather, plastics, and glass — protects from UV fading
Add ceramic coating to any Corvette PPF job for $1,499 instead of $2,199. The prep work covers both at once, so you're not paying for it twice.
Auto Window Tint Pricing
Two Front Windows
Entry option — driver + passenger side glass
| All C8 Variants | $349 + tax |
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- Driver + passenger side windows
- XPEL PRIME XR PLUS ceramic film
- 98% heat blocked, 99% UV blocked
- Lifetime install warranty
Full Windshield
Ceramic tint across the entire windshield
| All C8 Variants | $499 + tax |
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- XPEL PRIME XR PLUS ceramic film
- 98% heat blocked, 99% UV blocked
- No GPS or cellular interference
- Lifetime install warranty
Sides + Rear Glass
Standard full-car tint — sides plus rear glass
| All C8 Variants | $989 + tax |
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- Side windows + rear glass
- XPEL PRIME XR PLUS ceramic film
- Cuts heat on the rear engine hatch
- Lifetime install warranty
Roof Glass
Targa panel / roof glass tint — cuts cabin heat load
| All C8 Variants | Call for quote |
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Targa panel tint varies by spec — call for an exact quote on your C8.
- Targa / roof glass coverage
- XPEL PRIME XR PLUS ceramic film
- 98% heat blocked, 99% UV blocked
- Lifetime install warranty
XPEL PRIME XR PLUS — lifetime install warranty.
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Recent Corvette builds
What Corvette owners say about our work
“I've had 3 cars serviced with Alset and can't say enough good things about this group! Kyle and his staff go above and beyond with both workmanship and customer service. In my recent visit I dropped off my car Thursday afternoon and the staff worked late into the night and had my car ready on Saturday 2p. Great turnaround and customer service.”
“Alset made my car shine brighter than the day I bought it. Their PPF and ceramic treatments gave it a super high-gloss look with built-in protection to last! Kudos to Kyle and Elvis, who coated the car like he was Michaelangelo!”
“Was looking for a shop to get a tint job done quick before a road trip with a new vehicle. Not only did they get me in next day but did a killer job. So good that the truck was in there when I got back for a cleaning, PPF, and Ceramic coating. Definitely found my go to place!”
Common questions from Corvette owners
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How much does Corvette PPF cost in Sarasota?
Full front on any C8 variant is $2,799. Full body gloss is $5,999. STEALTH matte is $6,499. Color PPF is $6,999. Ceramic coating bundled with PPF is $1,499 instead of $2,199 standalone.
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How much does Corvette ceramic coating cost in Sarasota?
Standalone ceramic coating starts at $2,199. Add it to any Corvette PPF job for $1,499 instead of paying for separate prep work.
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How much does Corvette window tint cost in Sarasota?
Two front windows are $349. Full windshield is $499. Sides and rear glass are $989. Targa panel or roof glass tint is Call for quote.
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When should I put PPF on a new C8?
Before the first highway drive if possible. C8 owners see chips on the front end within the first few hundred miles.
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Does a C8 need paint correction before PPF?
Usually yes. New C8s show texture, fine scratches, and swirl marks from the factory, especially on black and dark colors. Anything left in the paint gets locked under the film. The clear coat is thin, so we polish carefully and measure paint thickness before starting.
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Can you tint the rear engine glass?
Yes. The glass over the engine bay runs hot, and cheap tint bubbles or peels there. We install XPEL PRIME XR PLUS ceramic tint on C8 engine-hatch glass. Some owners pick a clear version of the film to keep the engine visible while still blocking heat.
Ready to get started
Ready to protect your Corvette?
Submit the form for pricing on your C8, or call the studio nearest you.
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Sarasota, Nokomis, Osprey, Venice, North Port, Siesta Key, Bird Key, Longboat Key, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton, Palmetto, Englewood
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Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte, North Port, Englewood, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Arcadia, Venice