PPF shop software buyer guide
What to look for in PPF shop software
PPF work is high-ticket, multi-day, and warranty-heavy. Here are the four things that matter when you pick software, and how Strata handles each.
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Strata is one system for a detailing or PPF shop, from $39/month: booking, deposits, scheduling, invoicing, vehicle history, and texting. It runs the business side, not film-pattern or plotter cutting.
What matters
What to look for, and how Strata delivers
| Capability | Strata | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| Coverage / panel-based quotes | StrataLine-item quotes per panel or package, plus add-ons, tax, and deposit. Becomes the appointment, then the invoice. | What to look forQuotes you can build panel by panel, not one flat number you rekey for every car. |
| Deposit before you order film | StrataDeposits paid right after booking via Stripe on your branded page, with alerts for any deposit still uncollected. | What to look forA deposit collected online right after booking, and a way to see who still hasn't paid. |
| Multi-day, multi-bay scheduling + cure time | StrataCalendar with bays, staff, and buffers. Jobs board moves a car through In Progress and Awaiting Pickup. | What to look forA calendar that thinks in bays and lets you hold a bay while film cures instead of double-booking. |
| Warranty & job history | StrataEvery job tied to the exact vehicle, full history and comms log, invoice showing the film installed. | What to look forEvery job tied to the exact vehicle, so a warranty claim years later isn't a hunt. |
| Customer texting | StrataTwo-way SMS on Pro and Premier with nothing to set up: reply C to confirm, Messages inbox, STOP/START and carrier registration handled. | What to look forTwo-way texting from your business number, not a personal cell, with confirmations and opt-outs handled. |
| Getting your data in | StrataSelf-serve CSV import that takes exports from OrbisX, Urable, TintWiz, or QuickBooks, with no paid onboarding. | What to look forAn import you can run yourself in an afternoon; many tools quote paid onboarding to move your data. |
| Pricing | StrataPlans from $39/month, role-based team access on Pro with no per-seat charge, 30-day trial, cancel anytime. | What to look forA few flat prices with reporting included in each, and no per-seat fee. |
Why shops choose Strata
One job from quote to paid
Build the quote panel by panel, with add-ons and tax, and it becomes the appointment, then the invoice. The deposit and remaining balance carry through.
The deposit lands before the film gets cut
Deposits are paid right after booking through Stripe, and Strata flags any still uncollected. When someone ghosts, you're not out the material.
The vehicle is the warranty record
Every job stays tied to the exact vehicle, with history, comms log, and the invoice showing film and coverage. Warranty question? Pull up the car.
Autopilot works the follow-ups you don't get to
It queues cold quotes, uninvoiced finished cars, and overdue regulars, each with a text pre-written for your approval. Every dollar it brings back is logged.
Bring your data with you
Switching from OrbisX, Urable, or TintWiz
Bring your customers and vehicles with you. Strata imports the CSV you export from OrbisX, Urable, TintWiz, or QuickBooks, self-serve, with no paid onboarding call. Try the 30-day free trial, cancel anytime.
See how import worksCommon questions
Can Strata do coverage- or panel-based PPF quotes?
Yes. Quotes are line-item, so you price by panel or by package, with add-ons, tax, and a deposit on the same quote. That quote becomes the appointment and invoice with no re-entry.
Can I collect a deposit before I order the film?
Yes. Your branded booking page collects a deposit through Stripe right after booking, and Strata alerts you to any deposit still uncollected.
How does scheduling handle multi-day jobs and cure time?
The calendar works in bays and staff with buffers, so you can hold a bay for multi-day jobs. The jobs board tracks each car through Scheduled, In Progress, Awaiting Pickup, and Complete.
Does Strata keep warranty records?
There's no separate warranty module. The vehicle record is the record. Every PPF job stays tied to the exact vehicle with history, comms log, and the invoice showing film and coverage installed.
Get started
Run the whole shop from $39 a month
Every plan includes booking with deposits, multi-bay scheduling, quote-to-invoice, vehicle history, dashboards, and Autopilot, and two-way texting starts on Pro. No per-seat charge. 30-day free trial, cancel anytime.
