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Clear gloss PPF protects your paint and keeps its factory shine. Satin PPF protects it and gives a smooth, low-sheen finish, and is also the right film for cars with factory matte paint. Coloured PPF changes the colour of the car while protecting the paint underneath.
The three finishes side by side
| Clear gloss | Clear satin | Coloured | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Looks like | Your paint, as it is | Your colour, with a soft satin sheen | A new colour |
| Best for | Keeping the original look | A stealth look, or protecting matte paint | Changing the colour without a respray |
| Removable | Yes, back to the original paint | Yes, back to the original paint | Yes, back to the original colour |
Clear gloss
The classic choice. It is close to invisible, so the car looks exactly as it left the factory, with extra depth from the gloss topcoat.
Clear satin
Satin turns gloss paint into a smooth, low-sheen finish. On a car with factory matte paint, satin film protects the paint without making it shiny. Matte paint can’t be polished, so protecting it matters even more.
Coloured
Coloured PPF changes the look of the car while still protecting the paint. Unlike a respray it can come off later, which helps resale. Coloured film has the same self-healing topcoat; however, its warranty covers 5 years.
How to choose
If you love your car’s colour, choose clear gloss. If you want a different look but may sell later, choose satin or coloured. See finishes on the car in the Protection configurator, and the coloured range in the Shop.
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