Royal Oak Paint Protection Film
Paint Protection Film for Royal Oak, MI Drivers
Elite Auto Lab installs paint protection film for Royal Oak drivers at its shop in neighboring Madison Heights, at 436 E 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071. Royal Oak lies along Madison Heights' west side, and Royal Oak is about 4 miles south-southwest of the shop, in a straight line. The cities meet at 11 Mile Road, I-75 exit 62, and 14 Mile Road is exit 65. Paint protection film (PPF) is the clear film that takes rock chips and light scratches in place of your paint. Installs run from a single bumper to the whole vehicle, usually 1 to 3 days, and the film carries the manufacturer's 10-year limited warranty, satin and matte included. Coverage and the films we install are on the paint protection film page.
Request a free PPF quote or call (248) 881-8204. Open Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–6:00 PM and Sat 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, closed Sunday.
How far is Royal Oak from your shop, and which way do I drive?
Royal Oak is about 4 miles south-southwest of our shop, in a straight line. We're at 436 E 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071, and the drive is one interstate.
| Roads | What to know |
|---|---|
| Around Royal Oak | I-75 runs along the east side of the city, I-696 along the south side and Woodward Avenue (M-1) along the west side |
| The interchange | I-696 meets I-75 at exit 18 on I-696 |
| Our exit | I-75 exit 65, 14 Mile Road, on the Madison Heights–Troy city line |
| Passed on the way north | The I-696 interchange (exit 61), 11 Mile Road (exit 62) and 12 Mile Road (exit 63) |
Use a map app for current ramps and the final turns.
What does Royal Oak driving do to a car's paint?
It puts it in front of other drivers' stones. I-75 and I-696 frame the city, highway speed is when stones thrown up by other vehicles hit hardest, and a film over the front end takes the chip instead of the paint.
Winter adds salt, which speeds up rust on cars. The spray from traffic reaches the bumper, hood and lower panels first, and those are the panels film is usually laid over.
Is PPF worth it on a car that comes out for Woodward season?
It can be, if keeping the original paint matters to you. The film is a physical layer, so a rock chip lands on the film, and the top coat on newer films self-heals light scratches when it is warmed.
Royal Oak encompasses a major span of the Woodward Dream Cruise, and the city sponsors ancillary events around it. If yours is a car people come to look at, original paint is the thing to protect, and film we install can come off professionally later; done properly it leaves no residue and does not damage sound factory paint.
For a matte paint or a matte look, we also install satin and matte film, covered by the same warranty as the clear film.
Which panels should a Royal Oak driver cover first?
The front end: bumper, hood, fenders, mirrors and headlights. You can add rocker panels and lower doors or move to full-vehicle coverage later, and we confirm the exact panels for your vehicle when we quote.
| If your Royal Oak driving is… | A coverage level to ask about |
|---|---|
| Mostly I-75 and I-696 commuting | Full front, meaning the main painted panels at the front of the vehicle |
| A weekend car that rarely sees a freeway | Bumper or partial front, with headlights and mirrors |
| A new or high-value car you want fully covered | Full body, which protects the whole painted body |
Paint Protection Film Work From Our Madison Heights Shop
Here are four vehicles we protected with paint protection film at our Madison Heights shop.
Mercedes-AMG G-Class 
Lamborghini Aventador 
Chevrolet Corvette 
BMW 2 Series
What does the manufacturer's 10-year warranty cover?
It runs 10 years from the date of professional installation and covers yellowing, cracking, crazing and fading in the film, satin and matte included. If the film has a manufacturing defect, the manufacturer repairs or replaces it at no cost.
| Warranty point | What it says |
|---|---|
| Not covered | Damage from accidents, rocks and improper cleaning |
| Making a claim | Through the shop that installed the film, with your warranty card and receipt |
| Full terms | Our PPF guide for Michigan drivers lists each one |
How long will my car be at the shop?
Most installs take 1 to 3 days, depending on the coverage level, how much paint correction your car needs, and its size and complexity.
The car stays inside our shop, which is climate-controlled (heated and cooled), insured, and gated with an alarm. An install runs from the paint assessment through decontamination, pattern cutting, installation and edge finishing to a 24-hour cure and a final inspection.
How do I look after the film once it's on?
Wait 7 days before the first wash and 30 days before waxing or sealing. After that, hand washing works, and a touchless wash is also fine.
- Avoid harsh chemicals, petroleum-based products and abrasive compounds.
- Minor marks in a self-healing film fade with heat from sunlight or warm water.
- A ceramic coating can go over the film for extra gloss and easier washing.
- If an edge starts to lift, bring the car back.
Which cities near Royal Oak have their own PPF pages?
Royal Oak shares borders with Ferndale and Southfield, and Birmingham borders it too. These cities, and our home city, have PPF pages of their own:
What else can the shop do for a Royal Oak car?
Film pairs with the shop's other work, and each service has a page for Royal Oak:
- Ceramic coating in Royal Oak, for gloss and easier washing over the film
- Auto detailing in Royal Oak, for the paint correction that comes before film
- Vinyl wrap in Royal Oak, since clear film can go over a wrap
- Window tint in Royal Oak, carbon or ceramic film for the glass
Why do Royal Oak drivers come to Madison Heights for film?
Royal Oak drivers come to the neighboring Madison Heights shop for film because Royal Oak lies along Madison Heights' west side and Royal Oak is about 4 miles south-southwest of the shop, in a straight line. I-75 exit 62 is 11 Mile Road where the cities meet, and exit 65 is 14 Mile Road. Drop-off is at 436 E 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071.
Does a Royal Oak PPF install use the same films and warranties?
Yes. We're certified installers of XPEL, SunTek and 3M paint protection film, and we also install PPG film. The manufacturer's 10-year limited warranty covers the film, and Elite Auto Lab's limited lifetime installation warranty covers the installation, the same as on our paint protection film page.
The car waits in a shop that is climate-controlled (heated and cooled), insured, and gated with an alarm. Expect 1 to 3 days, depending on coverage, paint correction, and the vehicle's size.
Which I-75 exit is 14 Mile Road for a Royal Oak driver?
Exit 65. Royal Oak and Madison Heights meet at 11 Mile Road, I-75 exit 62, and the exits north of that are 12 Mile Road (exit 63) and 14 Mile Road (exit 65). The shop is at 436 E 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071, and Royal Oak is about 4 miles south-southwest of the shop, in a straight line.
The same visit can include window tint in Royal Oak, ceramic coating in Royal Oak, auto detailing in Royal Oak or a vinyl wrap in Royal Oak. Birmingham borders Royal Oak, and Troy is the next city north: PPF in Birmingham and PPF in Troy. The shop's own city page is PPF in Madison Heights, and the city list is on service areas.
What does PPF cost for a Royal Oak car, and how do I start?
It depends on how much of the car you cover, the film you choose, your vehicle's size and body complexity, and whether the paint needs correction first. A free quote with your year, make and model gives the exact number.
Request a free quote or call (248) 881-8204. Our financing page explains payment plans, and our paint protection film page has more on the service.
What warranty comes with paint protection film?
Two warranties apply: the manufacturer's 10-year limited warranty on the film, and Elite Auto Lab's limited lifetime installation warranty on our workmanship.
The film: The film we install, including satin and matte, carries the manufacturer's 10-year limited warranty, which runs from the date of professional installation and covers yellowing, cracking, crazing and fading. If the film has a manufacturing defect, the manufacturer repairs or replaces it at no cost.
The installation: Our limited lifetime installation warranty covers lifting, peeling and workmanship on the film we install.
Both are limited, so they have exclusions. The manufacturer's warranty excludes damage from accidents, rocks and improper cleaning, and a claim goes through the shop that installed the film with your warranty card and receipt. Ask us for the written terms of the installation warranty when you get your quote, and see our guide for the manufacturer's terms.
Which paint protection films does Elite Auto Lab install?
We're certified installers of XPEL, SunTek and 3M paint protection film, and we also install PPG film.
Visiting the shop
We're at 436 E 14 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071. Hours are Mon–Fri 10:00 AM–6:00 PM, Sat 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, Sunday closed.
Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome when possible. We reply to quote and contact messages the same business day.
The shop has gated parking and public parking.
Email eliteautolabinfo@gmail.com.
We accept cash, cards, Affirm, Apple Pay and Google Pay. Financing is available through Affirm.
Paint Protection Film in Other Cities
Our shop is at 436 E 14 Mile Rd in Madison Heights, and we do paint protection film for drivers in the cities below too. Pick your city to see its page.
- Paint protection film in Madison Heights
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Get a Paint Protection Film Quote Near Royal Oak
Contact Elite Auto Lab for clear paint protection film, from the front end to the whole vehicle.
Request Free QuoteLast updated October 28, 2026