What Greeley Auto Spa/Sun Stoppers Window Tinting does

Sun Stoppers operates as a multi-location automotive protection services franchise network, specializing in the installation of XPEL-manufactured window films, paint protection films, and ceramic coatings. The company primarily serves automotive consumers (with particular focus on luxury and electric vehicle owners including Tesla, Rivian, Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini), as well as residential and commercial customers seeking heat rejection, UV protection, privacy, and security solutions. The Greeley, Colorado location is one of the company's 60+ U.S. retail/service sites spanning North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Colorado, California, and other states. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Charlotte, NC, with approximately 40 corporate staff, Sun Stoppers has positioned itself as the largest XPEL window tint dealer in the world, having completed over 150,000 window tint and paint protection installations.

The company's product portfolio centers on XPEL's nano-ceramic particle technology—including PRIME XR (88% infrared heat blockage) and XR Plus (96%) ceramic window films, Ultimate Plus and Stealth self-healing paint protection films (PPF), and FUSION PLUS ceramic coatings—installed using a proprietary database of 80,000+ vehicle-specific patterns for precision computer-cut fitting. Business model mechanics: revenue is generated primarily through one-time installation service fees priced on a quote basis per vehicle or per panel, plus franchise and licensing fees from independent tint shop operators who license the Sun Stoppers brand, systems, marketing, and software. Distribution operates through both company-owned retail locations and a franchise/licensing network, with a dealer portal supporting XPEL product distribution to franchisees. Pricing tiers include entry-level XPEL PRIME CS, mid-tier PRIME XR, premium PRIME XR Plus, Ultimate Plus PPF, and FUSION PLUS ceramic coating with 4–10 year warranties.

The Greeley location functions as a Colorado retail showroom serving local automotive, residential, and commercial window film demand, operating within a broader franchise model that processes approximately 1,500 cars per month at the Charlotte headquarters, spends over $1,000,000 annually on XPEL products, and reportedly generates over $1.6 million in annual revenue at a single corporate-owned shop (2022).

Name

Greeley Auto Spa/Sun Stoppers Window Tinting

Legal name

Sun Stoppers

Website

https://sunstoppers.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sun Stoppers is a Charlotte, NC-based automotive protection services franchise network operating 60+ U.S. locations that installs XPEL window films, paint protection films, and ceramic coatings for automotive, residential, and commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Aftermarket Services

NAICS

Automotive Glass Replacement Shops (811122), Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair (81112), Blind and Shade Manufacturing (33792)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Window Films & Tinting Retail (Privacy, UV, Decorative Films) (CRAIAKAJ)

Keywords

• Automotive window tinting
• Paint protection film
• Ceramic coating services
• Vehicle wrap installation
• Flat glass window films

Headquarters

HQ city

Greeley, Colorado

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices28 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Automotive Window Tinting Services: One-time installation services for automotive window tint using XPEL films. Revenue generated per vehicle service with pricing based on vehicle type and film grade selected.
2. Paint Protection Film (PPF) Installation: Clear bra installation services for vehicle exteriors. Charges per panel or full-vehicle coverage. Includes warranty-backed installations.
3. Ceramic Coating Services: Professional ceramic coating application for vehicle paint protection. Warranty-backed application with 4-8 year coverage.
4. Vinyl Wrap Services: Custom vinyl wrap installation for Cybertruck and other vehicles. Protects against corrosion, dents, and scratches while providing aesthetic customization.
5. Residential and Commercial Window Film: Home and office window tinting services including security film, decorative film, and antimicrobial medical film.
6. Franchise and Licensing Fees: Revenue from licensing the Sun Stoppers brand, systems, and software to independent tint shop owners. Franchisees pay for the proven business model, training, and ongoing support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sun Stoppers installs automotive window tint, paint protection film (clear bra), ceramic coatings, vehicle wraps, and residential/commercial flat-glass films at its 60+ retail locations across the United States. The company's core revenue is generated from professionally installed film and coating services for individual vehicle owners, with supplemental offerings for homes and commercial buildings.

Product overview

Sun Stoppers is a window tinting and automotive protection services company operating as a multi-location franchise network offering installation of XPEL-manufactured window films, paint protection films, and ceramic coatings primarily for automotive applications, with additional services for residential and commercial properties. The core product portfolio centers on XPEL PRIME XR and XR Plus ceramic window films, XPEL Ultimate Plus and Stealth paint protection films (clear bra), and XPEL FUSION PLUS ceramic coating, all of which are applied by trained technicians at company-owned and franchise locations. Supporting offerings include Cybertruck vinyl wraps, residential and commercial window films, roller shades, frosted decorative films, security films, medical antimicrobial films, and window graphics. The company also provides a car simulator digital tool for customer visualization. Sun Stoppers positions itself as the largest XPEL window tint dealer in the world, with operations spanning over 40+ locations across the United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Window Tinting Professional installation of dyed, metalized, carbon, and ceramic window films on passenger vehicles for heat rejection, UV protection, glare reduction, privacy, and aesthetic enhancement.
• Paint Protection Film (Clear Bra) Transparent urethane film applied to painted surfaces of vehicles to protect against rock chips, scratches, road debris, bug splatter, and environmental damage.
• Ceramic Coatings Liquid polymer coating professionally applied to vehicle exterior surfaces to create a long-lasting hydrophobic and protective layer over paint, glass, and trim.
• Vehicle Wraps Custom color-change and graphics vinyl wrapping services applied to vehicle exteriors for personalization, advertising, or color-change purposes.
• Residential and Commercial Flat-Glass Window Films Architectural window film installation for homes and commercial buildings to reduce heat gain, block UV rays, increase privacy, and improve energy efficiency.
• Auto Spa Detailing Services Vehicle wash and detailing services offered under the Greeley Auto Spa brand at the Greeley location, complementing the tint and protection offerings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Blocks up to 96% of infrared heat with XPEL PRIME XR Plus
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• XPELcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary product supplier and technology partner. Sun Stoppers is the largest XPEL window tint dealer in the world. Products include PRIME XR & XR Plus ceramic window films, Ultimate Plus and Stealth paint protection films, and FUSION PLUS ceramic coatings. Sun Stoppers spends over $1,000,000 annually on XPEL products and has access to XPEL's database of 80,000+ vehicle patterns for precise installation.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Solar Gard (Saint-Gobain): Solar Gard, owned by Saint-Gobain, manufactures window films for automotive and architectural applications. It is a broad incumbent supplier competing with XPEL for share of premium-film installations at competing tint shops.
• Maaco: Maaco is a large North American franchise network specializing in auto painting and collision refinishing. While primarily focused on paint services, it represents an analogous scale automotive aftermarket franchise model that targets similar dealer and consumer channels.
• Madico: Madico is a window film manufacturer producing automotive, architectural, and safety/security films. As an XPEL alternative at many competing tint shops, it is relevant to understanding supplier-side competitive dynamics.
• Ziebart: Ziebart is an established franchise network offering automotive aftermarket protection services including rustproofing, paint protection, and window tint — a broader incumbent with overlapping automotive protection categories but a more diversified service menu.
• Eastman (LLumar): Eastman's LLumar brand is a major manufacturer of window films, PPF, and ceramic coatings competing with XPEL — relevant as the alternative premium-film supplier whose product range is installed by many competing tint shops.
• 3M (Window Film Division): 3M manufactures automotive and architectural window films distributed through dealer networks. It is a broad incumbent supplier whose films are installed at many independent tint shops competing with Sun Stoppers.

Direct peers

• DetailXPerts: DetailXPerts is a national auto detailing franchise offering interior and exterior protection services including ceramic coatings and paint protection — a comparable franchise model with overlapping automotive protection services.
• Tint World: Tint World is a national franchise network specializing in automotive, residential, and commercial window tinting, PPF, and ceramic coatings — the closest direct competitor to Sun Stoppers with a similar multi-location franchise model and overlapping product set (XPEL, 3M, and other films).

Regional players

• Take 5 Car Wash: Take 5 Car Wash is a large multi-location automotive services franchise model with a comparable site-level economics profile. While focused on car washing rather than tinting, it illustrates the franchise unit-economics model that Sun Stoppers' expansion strategy resembles.

Others

• XPEL: XPEL is Sun Stoppers' primary product supplier and technology partner; XPEL manufactures the films and coatings Sun Stoppers installs. It is included as a strategic enabler whose go-to-market decisions directly shape Sun Stoppers' economics rather than as a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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