Not Just Protection. Total Domination.
Gladiator Paint Protection shields your vehicle like armor on the battlefield — PPF stopping rock chips up front, self-healing coating defending every panel, and your car looking flawless day after day. Premium protection, perfected.
Gladiator Paint Protection
Repainting a car or truck can cost tens of thousands — and once factory paint is gone, it’s never the same. The smarter move is to protect it before damage happens. Gladiator Paint Protection combines the strength of PPF with the self-healing protection of ceramic coating, giving you armor where it counts and a flawless shine everywhere else — for less than a full-car PPF package.
How it works
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To ensure the best look for your car, we perform several prep steps:
- Hand Wash
- Decontamination
- Clay bar
- Tape
- Paint Correction (German Polish)
- Second decontamination to remove all the polish from the panels.
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Armor the High-Impact Zones
We apply Paint Protection Film (PPF) to the areas that take the most abuse — your hood, bumper, fenders, mirrors, rocker panels, and A-pillars. This film absorbs the punishment from rocks, road debris, and highway driving so your paint doesn’t have to.
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Next, we coat your vehicle in a premium self-healing ceramic coating. This technology not only delivers incredible gloss and hydrophobic properties, but also repairs light scratches and swirls automatically with heat or sunlight.
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Before you pickup your car, we perform a quality check to ensure the PPF is flawless, and there are no high spots on your car.
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This is where the fun begins, because we get to watch you glow with happiness that you got your car’s paint protected.
Why Choose Gladiator Paint Protection?
Maximum Rock Chip Defense
High-impact zones take the hits so your paint stays flawless.
Self-Healing Finish
Minor scratches and swirls disappear in the sun or with warm water.
Smarter Investment
Enjoy the strength of PPF + the elegance of our self-healing coating for far less than full-car PPF.
here's what our clients say
EXCELLENT Based on 239 reviews Posted on John ParkerTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have used Dripping Auto Pros a couple of times for both film and ceramic, and am very pleased with the results. The service is excellent, and I really like the professionalism of the work. I highly recommend them.Posted on John RossiTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Did a great job on my Defender. That special coating is amazing! Literally bugs and bird do do wash right off the car.Posted on Rich EmersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ken and his team at Dripping Auto Pros did a ceramic coating on my wife's Honda Pilot for her birthday. She was so happy and pleased with the finish. It looks even better than when it was on the dealer showroom floor. I highly recommend anyone to have this done to keep your vehicle in better than new condition.Posted on Yvonne AndersonTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ken restored a headlight that was severely faded because of the sun. I chose his shop over other places in the area to do this work. The head light looks brand new ( actually both headlights look brand new)!. Ken was awesome as he refurbished the left headlight a few years ago and while the car was in for the right headlight...he touched up the left headlight so they both looked the same with no additional charge. What a gift! I am completely thrilled with the results. Please use Ken for your services.....he treats folks right!!. Friendly, professional and a sweetheart.Posted on Michael TempleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had my car done (ppf and ceramic). While I was standing next to it a bird pooped on my roof. It just ran off onto the parking lot. This is a low maintenance protective treatment that also makes your car’s color pop. Just had my wife’s car done at her insistence after she saw mine. Just do it.Posted on Dale WesternTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. VERY happy with service, advice & price. I have used Dripping Auto Pros many times and found them to be very consistent.Posted on Barbie BurgettTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It's been one month since I picked up my car from Dripping Auto Pros and I have been so pleased with the results! I had several services completed, but it all started with Revivify Coating. My car looks like it came off the show room floor!! Its glossy, repels water and constantly looks like a fresh wax job. My car is two years old and red. Red in particular fades, so I wanted to protect the paint. This coating will protect UV rays and bird droppings. I couldn't be happier with the results. To clean my car, I simply spray and wipe - no more hoses and buckets. I live in Austin, TX and Dripping Auto Parts is in Dripping Springs, obviously. It's well worth the short drive. Ken, the owner/Mgr. was an excellent communicator - explained the process and timeline and even offered up other services once he saw my car. I had a small, but deep dent on the side door. He had it evaluated and fixed while my car was there for the Revivify services. I also had a way too dark tint on the back window - couldn't see out of it. He was able to remove the old tint and install a new one. It looks great and I feel much safer. Can't say enough about the kindness, efficiency, and straight-forward communication from Ken and his team!!! I highly recommend Dripping Auto Parts. My car looks brand new - love it!!Posted on J LoganTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Second time around working with these gents. Good quality work for a fair price and they go out of their way to ensure your vehicle is well taken care of. Highly recommend.Posted on Samuel RossTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ken took the time to explain all of the ceramic coating options and how they work. Once we got the car in it was done promptly in the timeframe Ken gave us. They even took the time to clean off some kind of overspray that had gotten on the paint. When we picked up the car Ken went over how to wash and care for the ceramic coating and gave us a cleaning kit. The paint looks amazing and the ceramic coating works wonderfully. Most dirt just comes right off, bugs wipe off easily. You barely need windshield wipers because the rain just slides right off! I highly recommend Dripping Auto Pros!Posted on BTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ken and his team did a great job on my sister’s car. She had gotten some tree sap all over the paint and windows and they painstakingly got it all off. They cleaned the inside so well it looked like new. I highly recommend Dripping Auto Pros.
Protect What Drives You
With Gladiator Paint Protection
Your car or truck deserves more than ordinary protection. With Gladiator Paint Protection, you get armor where it counts, self-healing gloss everywhere else, and peace of mind every time you drive.
Don’t wait until rock chips or scratches cost you thousands — protect your investment now with the ultimate combination of strength and shine.
FAQ's
Here are answers to the most common questions we get about Gladiator Paint Protection.
How is Gladiator Paint Protection different from a regular ceramic coating?
A standard ceramic coating adds gloss and hydrophobic properties, but it doesn’t stop rock chips. Gladiator combines Paint Protection Film (PPF) on high-impact areas with our self-healing ceramic coating, giving you both strength and shine in one package.
Why not just do full-car PPF instead?
Full-car PPF offers great protection, but it’s more expensive and it’s not necessary. Our Gladiator Package is designed to give you maximum defense where your car takes the hardest hits, while adding self-healing coating — for less than the cost of full coverage.
Will I be able to see where the PPF ends and the coating begins?
No — we apply the self-healing ceramic coating over both the film and the painted surfaces. This keeps everything looking new because the coating has 100% UV blocking technology. It creates a uniform look across the entire vehicle.
We tuck the edge of the PPF and remove the badges, to ensure you aren’t able to see it.
Is this package only for luxury or exotic cars?
Not at all. While many of our clients drive high-end cars and trucks, our Gladiator Package is perfect for anyone who wants the best balance of protection, appearance, and value — whether it’s a luxury SUV, a daily driver, or a performance car.
How do I maintain my vehicle after Gladiator Paint Protection is installed?
Maintenance is simple. We provide a wash kit for rinseless washes. Regular cleaning will keep your car looking great. Thanks to the coating, dirt and water slide off easily, and the self-healing properties help repair minor swirls and scratches automatically.
Why choose us?
- Certified in self-healing coatings.
- Certified in PPF.
- Advanced training.
- BBB Accredited.
- Locally owned business.
- Over 240 online local reviews.