Experienced & Independent PPF Installer

Custom Details Portland is looking for an experienced Paint Protection Film installer to take on consistent project work at our Portland shop.

Our retail and dealership volume continues to grow, and we are looking for a dependable contractor who can take ownership of PPF projects, communicate clearly, maintain a high standard of quality, and complete accepted work within agreed-upon timelines.

Experience Requirements

Applicants should have:

• At least 1 year of hands-on PPF installation experience
• Experience completing full-front and/or full-body PPF installations
• Experience with bulk installation and wrapped edges
• Experience installing film on bumpers, mirrors, hoods, fenders, doors, rocker panels, quarter panels, and other complex surfaces
• STEK and/or XPEL PPF certification preferred
• Reliable transportation
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage projects efficiently
• Experience working around high-value customer and dealership vehicles

This is not currently intended as an entry-level training position. Some onboarding and training on our specific film, installation standards, and shop processes will be provided, but applicants should already have a solid foundation in PPF installation.

Scope of Contract Work

Projects may include:

• Washing and preparing vehicles before installation
• Clay bar and paint decontamination
• Inspecting painted surfaces prior to installation
• Preparing and handling PPF material
• Bulk PPF installation
• Full-front and full-body installations
• Installing PPF on bumpers, mirrors, hoods, fenders, doors, rocker panels, quarter panels, roofs, and other surfaces
• Wrapping edges whenever possible for a clean, seamless appearance
• Properly finishing corners, seams, edges, and difficult areas
• Minor vehicle disassembly and reassembly when appropriate
• Final inspection and quality control
• Correcting lifting, contamination, bubbles, stretch marks, edge issues, or other installation concerns
• Maintaining a clean installation environment and properly protecting customer vehicles

Additional Experience Is a Plus

Experience with any of the following is highly valued:

• Ceramic coating application
• Paint polishing and paint correction
• Window tint installation
• Vinyl wrap
• Automotive detailing
• Vehicle disassembly and reassembly

What We’re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, professional, and takes pride in their work.

Contractors should be able to communicate availability and project progress clearly, work independently, meet agreed-upon completion timelines, and consistently produce clean, high-quality installations.

Our shop regularly works with dealership vehicles, luxury vehicles, exotics, specialty vehicles, and customer-owned vehicles, so attention to detail and respect for the vehicles being worked on are extremely important.

Compensation

This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity.

Compensation is project-based and generally ranges from 20%–30% of job revenue after direct material costs, depending on experience, skill level, installation quality, and the scope of work being completed.

Experienced installers who can independently complete high-quality full-front and full-body installations may qualify for the higher end of the compensation range.

Contractors are required to complete a W-9 and will receive a 1099 as applicable.

Consistent ongoing project work is available based on retail and dealership volume.

Scheduling

Project scheduling is coordinated based on shop workload and contractor availability.

Contractors are expected to communicate availability in advance and complete accepted projects within the agreed-upon timeframe.

To Apply:

Please be prepared to submit:

• Your PPF installation experience
• Years of hands-on PPF experience
• Any STEK, XPEL, or other PPF certifications
• Types of PPF installations you have completed
• Photos or videos of previous work
• Any additional experience with tint, ceramic coatings, polishing, paint correction, vinyl, or detailing
• Your general availability

We are looking for someone interested in building a reliable, long-term contractor relationship as Custom Details Portland continues to grow.

Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Experience:

• Paint Protection Film: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• PPF Certification (STEK, XPEL, GLOBAL, 3M, ETC.) (Preferred)

Location:

• Portland, OR 97219 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $50