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Paint protection film (PPF) is a clear, flexible urethane film applied over your car’s paint. It takes the hits your paint would otherwise take: stone chips, light scratches, bird droppings and bug splatter. Once fitted it is almost invisible, and it can be removed later without harming factory paint.
How PPF works
PPF is built in layers, each with one job.
- Topcoat. The outer surface. It repels water and dirt, and light swirls in it heal with heat.
- Film. A thick, flexible urethane layer that absorbs impacts from stones and grit. Polyshield film is 7.5 mil (about 0.19 mm) thick.
- Adhesive. Holds the film firmly to the paint, but lets go cleanly when the film is removed with heat.
What PPF protects against
PPF is made for the everyday damage that slowly wears down a paint job: stone chips on the highway, scratches from bags and keys, and contaminants that etch into clear coat. It won’t stop a dent or a serious impact, and it doesn’t fix damage that is already there.
Where it goes on a car
Most owners protect the areas that take the most hits: the bonnet, bumper, guards and mirrors. Others cover the whole car. See the packages on the Protection page.
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Get advice and a quote based on your car, its paint and the coverage you want.