Your auto care questions, answered.

Brakeout Auto is a State College, PA vehicle care company offering six specialized services: paint protection film (PPF), auto detailing, ceramic coating, window tinting, vinyl wraps and windshield protection film. Founded in 2023 by brothers Sullivan and Everett Barter, we run one trusted team out of a dedicated State College shop and carry 500+ five-star reviews.

We offer paint protection film, auto detailing, ceramic coating, window tinting, vinyl wraps, windshield protection film and paint correction. Each service has its own dedicated site with the full detail, but they're all delivered by the same certified team at our State College location.

We're located at 143 Hawbaker Industrial Dr, Suite 104, State College, PA 16803. Paint protection film, windshield protection film, window tinting, vinyl wraps and most ceramic coatings are performed in our dedicated, climate-controlled bay, which is the clean, temperature-controlled environment those finishes require. Detailing is also available mobile, so we can come to you.

We serve State College and the surrounding Centre County communities, including Bellefonte, Boalsburg, Port Matilda, Centre Hall, Pleasant Gap, Philipsburg, Lemont and more. Customers regularly travel to our State College shop from across the region.

We're open 24/7, seven days a week. We schedule work by appointment so we can give each vehicle the time it needs.

Request a free quote using the form on our homepage, book online at brakeoutauto.com, or call our team directly at (814) 424-5367. We typically respond to quote requests within 24 hours.

Everyday commuters, trucks, SUVs and high-performance exotics alike. Whatever you drive, we treat it as if it were our own, and we tailor the service and product recommendations to your vehicle and goals.

A ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that chemically bonds to your paint to form a durable, transparent protective layer. It locks in a deep, high-gloss finish, adds hydrophobic (water-repelling) properties and makes the vehicle far easier to keep clean.

A professionally applied ceramic coating generally lasts several years, depending on the product tier, how the vehicle is stored and how it's maintained. We're certified System X installers and apply coatings to the manufacturer's professional standard.

Wax is a temporary sacrificial layer that lasts weeks to a few months. A ceramic coating chemically bonds to the paint and lasts years, offering much stronger protection, better gloss and easier washing. Coating is the long-term upgrade over repeated waxing.

Usually, yes. A coating locks in whatever is underneath it, so we correct swirls, scratches and oxidation first. That way the coating seals in a clear, glossy finish rather than sealing in existing defects.

Yes. Our ceramic coating work is backed by a 60-day money-back guarantee, on top of the manufacturer warranty that comes with your package, which runs from three years up to lifetime depending on the tier you choose. If the finish isn't right, tell us and we'll make it right.

A vinyl wrap is a premium film applied over your vehicle's panels to change its color or finish (gloss, satin, matte or specialty looks) without repainting. We also do partial wraps, roofs, mirrors, accents, chrome delete and custom graphics.

No. When applied to factory paint in good condition and removed professionally, quality vinyl actually protects the paint underneath from minor abrasion and UV. It's a fully reversible way to change your vehicle's look.

A professionally installed wrap typically lasts about five to seven years, depending on the film, color and how the vehicle is stored and maintained. We use premium 3M wrap films for durability.

Absolutely. In addition to full color-change wraps, we do partial wraps, roofs, hoods, mirrors, trim, chrome delete and custom graphics or commercial branding.

Yes. We are certified 3M installers for paint protection film, window tint and vinyl, and certified System X installers for ceramic coating, with team training completed through EPD in Charleston, South Carolina.

Brakeout Auto was voted #1 Best Auto Detailing in Centre County's Favorites 2025 (up from #2 in 2024), has earned multiple Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite awards, holds an A rating from the Better Business Bureau, and carries 500+ five-star reviews at a 5.0 average.

Yes. Our paint protection film is backed by up to a 10 year manufacturer warranty, and our window films and ceramic coatings carry manufacturer warranties as well. We'll go over the specific coverage for your chosen product before we begin.

Pricing depends on the service, your vehicle's size and its condition. We provide a clear, up-front quote before any work begins, no surprises. Request a free quote and we'll give you an honest recommendation for your goals and budget.

You get local, hands-on owners whose names and reputations are attached to every job, a certified team, and one trusted shop for all six services rather than being handed off. That accountability is a big reason we became Centre County's #1-voted shop.

It depends on the service. After detailing or window tint you can generally wash normally (tint just needs its short curing period first). After a fresh ceramic coating, wait about a week before washing so it fully cures. We provide exact aftercare instructions for whatever we install.

Yes. Brakeout Auto Detailing, LLC is fully licensed and insured, and every employee is background checked before they are trusted with a customer vehicle.

Brakeout Auto's own employees, never subcontractors. Every technician is trained in-house by co-owner Everett Barter before working on a customer vehicle, and we run a skill-tier system from Level 0 in training up to Level 3 senior technician so each job is matched to the right person. Both owners still work on vehicles themselves.

Yes. Every service is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. If something isn't right, tell us and we'll make it right.

Price follows the work involved. A large truck, SUV or van has considerably more surface area than a compact car, and a heavily soiled or neglected vehicle takes longer than a well-kept one. Rather than quote a flat rate and pad it, we quote on your vehicle's actual size and condition.