McLaren Paint Protection Film Kits

No — McLarens do not come with PPF applied from the factory. Some dealerships offer PPF as an add-on at purchase, but it is not standard. Given how exposed the front bumper, hood, and mirrors are to road debris at speed, most McLaren owners add paint protection film shortly after buying the car. A precut DIY kit is the most cost-effective way to do it.

Professional shop installation for a McLaren typically runs $1,700–$2,000 for front-end coverage and $5,000–$12,000 for a full-car install, depending on the shop, film brand, and how many panels are covered. A North Tints precut PPF kit for the same front-end coverage starts at $239.99 — you supply the time, we supply the precision-cut film.

Yes — with a precut kit, DIY installation is very achievable. The key advantage of a precut kit over bulk film is that every piece is already shaped to your specific McLaren model, so there's no cutting near your paint. North Tints kits come with detailed instructions and access to our installation support team. If you make a mistake on a piece, replacement panels are available at a discount.

We currently offer precut paint protection film kits for the McLaren 540c/570S (2016–2021), 600LT (2019–2021), 650S (2014–2016), 720S (2017–2020), and MP4-12C (2012–2014). Each kit is precision-cut to that specific model's body panels — not a generic template.

Each kit is available in three film options: 3M PRO Series 200 (our top-tier film, widely used by professional installers), 3M PRO Series 100 (strong value-oriented protection), and NT Diamond Gloss (our in-house film that delivers near-3M performance at a lower price point). All three are self-healing, UV-resistant, and virtually invisible on the car.

The front bumper and lower splitter take the most rock chip damage at speed — these are the highest-priority areas. Headlights, mirrors, and the leading edge of the hood are also vulnerable. McLaren owners on forums frequently add rocker panels and the lower door edges as secondary priority. Our kits cover the front-end high-impact zones most owners protect first.