PPF: paint protection film
PPF is a clear film applied over the paint. It takes the stone chips and light scratches so the paint underneath doesn't. Most owners start with the front of the car, where chips happen, and some cover the whole car.
What PPF is and isn't
PPF is a physical layer between the road and your paint. It's not a coating and it's not a wrap. It won't fix paint that's already damaged, so we check the paint and note existing marks before we start.
Finish
- Gloss: keeps the factory shine
- Matte or satin: turns gloss paint to a flat or soft finish, and protects matte paint
- Colour PPF: changes the colour and protects the paint at the same time
A colour-change wrap is another way to change the colour. It is not PPF. For glass, see window tint.
How we install it
- We inspect the paint and photograph existing marks.
- We wash and decontaminate the car.
- We correct the paint where we've agreed to.
- We install the film.
- We check every edge.
- We hand the car over with a care sheet.
Care, records and removal
At handover you get the film name, the panels covered, the install date and the manufacturer's warranty document. Keep them with the car's papers. If the film ever needs to come off, it should be removed by an installer.
Warranty
Shinobi Films: 5-year warranty. For XPEL, STEK, 3M, SunTek and Avery Dennison, each manufacturer offers its own warranty. Ask us for the document for your film.
Coverage options
Four ways to cover the car. We'll confirm the details in your quote.
Full front: Whole bonnet, wings, bumper, mirrors, lights.
| Compared | Front | Full front | Full body |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covers | Bumper, bonnet edge, mirrors, headlights | Whole bonnet, wings, bumper, mirrors, lights | Every painted panel |
| Good for | Daily driving where most chips land on the nose. | Highway use, with no film line across the bonnet. | New cars, colour PPF, or owners who want everything covered. |
| We confirm | How far up the bonnet the film runs. | Which front panels are included for your car. | Any trims, badges or sensors left uncovered. |
Front
Bumper, bonnet edge, mirrors, headlights
- Good for:
- Daily driving where most chips land on the nose.
- We'll confirm in your quote:
- How far up the bonnet the film runs.
Full front
Whole bonnet, wings, bumper, mirrors, lights
- Good for:
- Highway use, with no film line across the bonnet.
- We'll confirm in your quote:
- Which front panels are included for your car.
Full body
Every painted panel
- Good for:
- New cars, colour PPF, or owners who want everything covered.
- We'll confirm in your quote:
- Any trims, badges or sensors left uncovered.
Selected panels
Sills, rear bumper top, door cups and other high-wear spots
- Good for:
- Track days and spots that wear from use.
- We'll confirm in your quote:
- The exact panel list.
PPF going on a Ferrari F430
A short clip from a real job in our bay. Slip solution goes on the paint, then the film goes across the hood. Tap to play. It has no sound.
PPF brands we install
XPEL
Clear, matte and colour paint protection film, plus window tint and ceramic coating, from a US film company.
Warranty: XPEL offers its own warranty. XPEL warranty information
STEK
Paint protection and window films, including the DYNO range of clear, matte and coloured PPF.
Warranty: STEK offers its own warranty. STEK warranty information
3M
Paint protection film (Scotchgard Pro range) and window tint from the US manufacturer 3M.
Warranty: 3M offers its own warranty. 3M warranty information
SunTek
Paint protection film (such as the Reaction and Ultra ranges) and window film from Eastman Performance Films.
Warranty: SunTek offers its own warranty, issued by Eastman. SunTek warranty information
Avery Dennison
Supreme PPF in gloss, satin and matte, from the materials company better known for vehicle wrap films.
Warranty: Avery Dennison offers its own warranty, with registration. Avery Dennison warranty information
Shinobi Films
Shinobi Films paint protection film, installed at BVT Tuning.
Warranty: 5-year warranty.
Brand names only; we don't use their logos. BVT Tuning is an independent installer.
PPF or ceramic coating?
| Compared | PPF | Ceramic coating |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A clear film over the paint | A thin liquid layer that hardens on the paint |
| Stone chips | Takes the chip instead of the paint | Won't stop chips |
| Washing and gloss | Wash as normal, following the care sheet | Easier to clean, adds gloss |
| Finish options | Gloss, matte or satin, colour | Goes over the existing finish |
Some owners put PPF on the front and a coating on the rest. More in our guide: PPF, ceramic coating or a wrap.
Ask for a PPF quote
Tell us the car and the coverage you have in mind. Not sure? Pick "Not sure: advise me".
Shops: we also supply PPF film rolls. Trade & wholesale enquiry
Common questions
How much of the car should I cover?
How long does PPF take to install?
Can PPF go over a colour wrap or matte paint?
From our workshop
Red Mazda MX-5 RF after paint protection film · Photo: BVT Tuning 
Black Ford Mustang GT with white stripes in the PPF bay · Photo: BVT Tuning 
BYD eMAX 9 after paint protection film · Photo: BVT Tuning
Recent builds
PPF jobs from our workshop.
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Ready when you are
Tell us the car and what it needs. We inspect, explain, and you approve before any work starts.