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Keep the finish you paid for.
A clear, self-healing film that takes the stone chips, scratches and grime so your paint doesn’t. Fitted by qualified Polyshield installers, or by you with a DIY kit.
The damage your paint never sees.
Stone chips
Highway gravel hits the film instead of the clear coat, front bumper and bonnet first.
Scratches and swirls
Light marks in the topcoat fade with heat. Deeper cuts stay in the film, not your paint.
Bird droppings and insects
Acidic marks sit on the film surface and wipe away before they can etch the paint.
Sap, tar and road grime
Sticky contamination releases from the film with a normal wash.
Off-road scrub
Branches and scrub along the sides scratch the film. Side Protection is made for it.
Easier washing
The super-hydrophobic topcoat beads water and sheds dirt, so the car stays cleaner for longer.
See what's covered before you book.
Pick a package and a finish. The outlined panels show exactly where the film goes on the car.
- Covers
- Installation
- Warranty
- Finish
Any panel painted in the last 90 days can't be filmed yet. A paint condition disclaimer is completed before every job.
Lubrizol film, built in layers.
Thick enough to absorb a stone strike, clear enough that you forget it’s there.
How self-healing works
The topcoat is heat-activated. Light swirls and fine scratches close up with warmth from the sun or a rinse of warm water. Deep cuts through the topcoat won’t heal, but the paint underneath stays protected.
Self-healing topcoat
Heat-activated, super-hydrophobic and high gloss. This is the layer you touch and wash.
Lubrizol polyurethane film
The 7.5 mil body of the film. It flexes, stretches around curves and absorbs impacts.
Adhesive
Holds firmly for the life of the film and releases cleanly from factory paint when removed.
Your paint
Untouched, in the condition it was in when the film went on.
Who fits it decides your warranty.
- Every package: Front-End, Full-Car, Side Protection and Track Pack
- Paint inspected and a paint condition disclaimer completed before the job
- Typically 2 to 9 days, depending on package, vehicle and complexity
- Smoked lights, interior film and window tint available from the same installer
- Available for Side Protection
- Fit it yourself, at your own pace
- The same 7.5 mil Lubrizol film and self-healing topcoat
- Same paint rules apply: no panels painted in the last 90 days
Bought a DIY kit? Have a qualified Polyshield installer fit it and your warranty becomes 10 years.
Paint condition comes first.
Film is only as good as the paint under it. These rules apply to every job, DIY or professional.
No film on fresh paint
Any panel painted within the last 90 days must not be filmed. Fresh paint is still curing, and covering it too early can damage it.
Poor paintwork can lift
If a respray wasn’t done properly, the paint may not be bonded well enough. The film can then peel that paint away when it’s removed.
Disclaimer on every job
Your installer completes a paint condition disclaimer with you before any work starts, so the paint’s condition is on record.
On factory paint, removal is easy. The film peels away and leaves the paint underneath undamaged and in factory condition.
Also from Polyshield installers
- Smoked PPF headlights
- Smoked PPF tail lights
- Interior screen protection
- Dash protection
- Window tinting
How long is the warranty?
10 years when a qualified Polyshield installer fits the film. 7 years for a DIY kit you fit yourself. Register your installation on the Warranty page.
Can I install it myself?
Yes, for Side Protection, which is sold as a DIY kit. Front-End, Full-Car and Track Pack are fitted by qualified installers only. If a qualified installer fits your DIY kit, the warranty becomes 10 years.
How long does installation take?
Between 2 and 9 days. It depends on the package, your vehicle and how complex the panels are. Your installer confirms the timing when they quote.
How does the self-healing work?
The topcoat is heat-activated. Light swirls and fine scratches close up with warmth from the sun or warm water. Deep cuts through the topcoat won’t heal.
My car was recently painted. Can I still get PPF?
Not on any panel painted in the last 90 days. Fresh paint needs time to cure, and film applied too early can damage it.
Resprays also need to be done properly. If the paint isn’t well bonded, the film can peel it off when removed. A paint condition disclaimer is completed before every job.
Can the film be removed? Will it damage my paint?
On factory paint, the film removes easily and leaves the paint underneath undamaged and in factory condition. Paint that’s been resprayed poorly is the exception, which is why condition is checked first.
Do you offer satin or coloured PPF?
Yes. Clear satin and coloured PPF are quoted per vehicle, so choose the finish in the configurator above and request a quote. A coloured PPF range is also coming to the Shop.
Can I get smoked lights, interior film or tint at the same time?
Yes. Qualified Polyshield installers also fit smoked PPF headlights and tail lights, interior screen and dash protection, and window tint. Ask for them when you request your quote.
Get it fitted, get 10 years.
Find a qualified Polyshield installer near you and request a quote for your vehicle.
Fit it yourself.
Side Protection kits for off-road scratches, backed by a 7-year warranty.