Buying a new car is exciting, and protecting its exterior is more important to avoid damage that can happen with daily wear and tear. A new car’s surface is exposed to damage from stones and gravel on roads, faint swirls from car washes, and sap spots from parking under the trees, and these can add up over time to reduce the value of your vehicle.

To preserve the resale value of your vehicle and protect against wear and tear damage that can happen with regular use, you can protect the exterior of your car using Paint Protection Film.

Paint Protection Film (PPF) is a clear, flexible layer designed to absorb the kind of wear and tear you can expect from daily use. This guide will cover the essentials of PPF: how it works, what to cover first, how to smartly budget for it, and what to inquire from the service provider or installer before you book with them.

What is PPF

PPF is a transparent polyurethane film applied over the exterior paint surface of the car. It’s thin enough to be hard to spot, yet tough enough to help resist scratches and light abrasion. Additionally, self-healing PPF is also available, which can self-heal when heat is applied to it. PPF can significantly reduce the routine marks that make a car look tired long before it should.