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Plain-English guides to paint protection film, window tint and looking after both, from the people who fit them.

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01Paint protection filmChips, finishes, cost, DIY or pro, aftercare.13 guides02Window tintShades, heat, specs and legal limits.6 guides03CareWashing and looking after film, tint and paint.Coming soon
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Each product has its own page with the options, finishes and shades. Jump to the part you need.

Paint · PPF

Paint protection film

Clear, satin or coloured film that takes the stone chips and scratches instead of your paint.

What it stopsChoose a packageDIY or professionalIs your paint ready?

Glass · Window tint

Window tint

Carbon and nano ceramic film in six shades, for heat, glare, UV and privacy.

Choose your shadeCompare the two filmsHow dark you can goTint questions

Care · ShieldLab

Care

Keeping film, tint and paint looking new, with the ShieldLab range from 4 January 2027.

The wash routineThe ShieldLab rangeCheck your warranty

Guides

Answers to the questions people ask before, during and after.

PPF · Living with PPFHow long does PPF last?What affects film life, and how warranty length relates to it.Read guidePPF · Before you buyWhat is paint protection film?The clear layer explained in one minute, with a cutaway diagram.Read guidePPF · Before you buyIs PPF worth it?Who gets the most from it, and when it may not suit your car.Read guidePPF · Before you buyWhat affects the cost of PPF?Coverage, finish, vehicle size and paint condition, explained.Read guidePPF · Before you buyGloss vs satin vs coloured PPFSide-by-side finishes and what each one suits.Read guidePPF · Before you buyDIY PPF vs professional installationWhat you can fit yourself, and when to book a studio.Read guidePPF · Before you buyCan PPF go on resprayed paint?The 90-day rule and why some resprays lift with the film.Read guidePPF · Living with PPFHow to wash a car with PPFThe six-step routine, plus what to avoid.Read guidePPF · Living with PPFHow self-healing PPF worksWhy light swirls disappear with heat.Read guidePPF · Living with PPFDoes PPF go yellow?Why older films discoloured, and what changed.Read guidePPF · Living with PPFCan PPF be removed?How film comes off factory paint, and when to get help.Read guidePPF · WarrantyPPF warranty explainedWhat is covered, and why registering matters.Read guidePPF · InstallingHow a DIY PPF kit goes onThe demo video with written steps for each stage.Read guideWindow tintWhat do window tint specs mean?VLT, UVR, TSER, IRR and SIRR in plain English, and which one matters for heat.Read guideWindow tintHow dark can you legally tint your car in Australia?The limits for the front sides, the rear windows and the windscreen in every state.Read guideWindow tintCarbon ceramic vs nano ceramic tintHow the two films differ on heat, look and warranty, and which one suits you.Read guideWindow tintWhich window tint keeps a car coolest?Why darker isn't always cooler, and the one figure to compare for heat.Read guideWindow tintHow to look after new window tintCuring times, small water bubbles and how to clean tinted windows safely.Read guideWindow tintCan you see out of dark tint at night?How each shade affects night driving, and where the darkest shades make sense.Read guide
Caring for your car

The first few weeks, then the routine.

Film and tint both settle after fitting. After that, gentle care keeps them looking new.

After paint protection film

Let the film settle

  • First 7 days: don't wash the car while the adhesive cures.
  • First few weeks: small haze or water spots under the film clear on their own.
  • Every wash: hand wash, keep a pressure washer 30 cm back and off the edges, skip brush car washes.
After window tint

Keep the windows up

  • First 3 to 5 days: don't roll the windows down.
  • First 2 to 4 weeks: small water bubbles and light haze dry out.
  • Every clean: ammonia-free cleaner and a soft microfibre towel. Never a blade or scourer.

A PPF-friendly wash, step by step

SHIELDLAB by PolyshieldAvailable 4 January 2027
  1. 01

    Pre-wash

    Spray on to loosen road grime, then hose it off after 30 seconds.

    Active Pre-Wash
  2. 02

    Foam

    Cover the car in foam and let it sit, without letting it dry.

    Pink FoamFoam cannon
  3. 03

    Contact wash

    Top down, straight lines, light pressure. Rinse the mitt often.

    Microfibre Wash Mitt
  4. 04

    Rinse

    Low pressure, angled away from film edges.

    Hose or low pressure
  5. 05

    Dry

    Lay the towel flat and draw it across. Don't rub.

    1200 GSM Drying Towel
  6. 06

    Finish

    Moisturise the PPF and dress the tyres.

    PPF After-CareTyre Gloss
Always follow each product's label.See the ShieldLab range
PPF wash guide
Tint care guide
Watch · DIY PPF kit

See how a DIY kit goes on.

A Polyshield Side Protection kit fitted start to finish. Full panel-by-panel videos are emailed with every kit.

Read the written steps
DIY kit · DemoSide Protection kit
Demo video coming soon
  1. 01Clean the panel
  2. 02Spray and place
  3. 03Squeegee out
  4. 04Finish the edges
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PPF and window tint, fitted by a Polyshield installer.

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Fit it yourself

DIY PPF kits, with panel videos by email.

Side Protection kits with everything you need to fit them, backed by a 7-year warranty.

DIY kits launch 4 January
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