Frequently Asked Questions-Customization-(6 articles)

The increase in armored weight usually ranges from 600 to 1,500+ pounds for standard civilian protection packages, with the protection level, vehicle size, and the materials used for armoring taken into account. In addition to advanced ballistic glass and high-strength ballistic steel, Alpine Armoring’s engineers use lightweight armoring materials, including composite materials such as ceramics, Kevlar®, Dyneema®, Spectra®, and various types of polyethylene, to minimize impact while maximizing protection of their armored vehicles....

Yes, almost any vehicle can be made bulletproof with the right skills and materials, though the feasibility of vehicle armoring depends on structural integrity, space constraints, and cost-effectiveness. Alpine Armoring specializes in luxury civilian armored vehicles, creating custom bullet-resistant sedans and SUVs tailored to your specific safety needs and protecting you and your passengers in any situation....

No, you can’t simply add bulletproof glass to your vehicle like you would with regular glass. It’s not that simple....

Alpine Armoring can add dozens of features to an armored vehicle beyond the core ballistic package, grouped into four areas: armoring upgrades, conversion accessories, communications, and other tactical or comfort options. Keep in mind that the added options & features may depend on the OEM Chassis being armored....

Yes, you can upgrade the armor on a vehicle you already own once the existing build passes Alpine Armoring’s ballistic and structural assessment. Typical projects replace aged components, refresh certifications, or add equipment, and the engineering team prices a protection-level increase on a case-by-case basis....

Yes, you can design a custom armored vehicle, and Alpine Armoring will build it to your exact specifications. You choose the platform, the protection level, and the equipment; the engineering team designs the ballistic package around those decisions....