Paint Protection Film (PPF) is the most comprehensive protection you can apply to your car. It's a transparent polyurethane film that bonds directly to the paint and protects against damage that no coating or wax can prevent: stone chips, deep scratches and road debris impact.
What is PPF?
PPF is a self-healing polyurethane film 150–200 micrometres thick. The film is completely transparent and virtually invisible on the car. Its defining property: minor scratches in the film disappear on their own through heat (sunlight or warm water). The film is damaged, not the paint beneath it.
What does PPF protect against?
- Stone chips — the most common paint damage at motorway speeds
- Deep scratches — keys, bicycle locks, parking impacts
- Insects and chemical damage — acid resistance similar to ceramic coating
- UV fading
- Minor dents (high-end products)
Where is PPF applied?
Partial PPF — Front bumper, bonnet, front wings, mirrors, A-pillars
Full body PPF — The entire exterior. The maximum protection, standard for new and exotic vehicles.
PPF vs ceramic coating
PPF protects against physical impact; coating excels at hydrophobic properties and chemical resistance. The two complement each other — PPF as a base layer with coating on top — which is standard practice for high-end vehicles.
What does it cost?
- Partial PPF (bumper, bonnet, wings): €600–€1,200
- Full front: €1,000–€2,000
- Full body: €2,500–€6,000+
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