Color PPF

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Color PPF changes the color of your car and protects the paint in one film. It is a thick TPU film with an opaque color layer and a self-healing top coat. It absorbs stone chips, light swirls close up with heat, and it peels off when you want the factory paint back. Our range covers solid gloss colors, metallics, deep gloss jewel tones, pearls, color shift, satin and a gloss carbon, and every film installs dry.

Color PPF Types Compared

Every film here has the same TPU body, adhesive and top coat. The color layer is what makes each type look and behave differently on a car.

Color PPF typeWhat you seeHow it behaves on a carShop
Mercedes G-Wagon in Gloss Porcelain Blue Color PPF (CPX310)Gloss SolidCPX301-CPX313One clean color with no flake under a deep gloss. True Black has no blue, brown or purple undertone.The easiest type to match to factory paint. Gloss reflects everything under it, so dents and filler still show.True Black (CPX301)
Pure White (CPX302)
Inferno Red (CPX311)
Porcelain Blue (CPX310)
BMW in Gloss Dark Carmine metallic Color PPF (CPX416)Gloss MetallicCPX407-CPX432Metallic flake under the gloss, like factory metallic paint. Reds, blues, greens, bronze, silver and black.Flake can vary between production runs, so order the whole car from one LOT.Dark Carmine (CPX416)
Abyss Blue (CPX417)
Racing Green (CPX413)
Stone Bronze (CPX408)
BMW in Deep Gloss Sapphire Blue Color PPF (CPX501)Deep Gloss Jewel TonesCPX501, CPX502Saturated color with a dark base under a bright reflection. Sapphire Blue shows cobalt in the light and navy in the shade.The color stays deep across a full car instead of reading flat.Sapphire Blue (CPX501)
Noble Green (CPX502)
Gloss Diamond Sparkle White Color PPF (CPX402)Pearl and Sparkle WhiteCPX401-CPX404A white base with a pearl tint or fine sparkle that shows in direct light.The effect changes with the light, so check a sample outside before you choose.Pearl True White (CPX403)
Pearl Sakura White (CPX404)
Diamond Sparkle White (CPX402)
Audi in Gloss Stealth Olive color shift Color PPF (CPX421)Gloss Color ShiftCPX405, CPX418, CPX421Color that moves as the light and your viewing angle change.Stretch moves the color, so an overstretched area reads as a different shade. Keep stretch even and inlay deep areas. Batch variation shows most on these films.Phantom Purple (CPX418)
Cherry Steel (CPX405)
Stealth Olive (CPX421)
Satin Silk Ash Color PPF (CPX419M)SatinCPX301M, CPX419M, CPX420MA soft, low sheen that spreads reflections into wide bands instead of sharp highlights.Hides waves, filler edges and orange peel far better than gloss. Pressure, dry wiping and too much heat can burnish it to a shine that stays.Silk Ash (CPX419M)
Graphite Rose (CPX420M)
Frozen Anthracite (CPX301-Satin)
Side mirror in Gloss Sable Carbon Color PPF (CPX601)Gloss CarbonCPX601A black carbon weave look under a gloss top coat.Carbon styling with real chip protection, for mirrors, roofs, hoods, spoilers and trim.Sable Carbon (CPX601)

Color PPF Film Specs

FilmAliphatic TPU color paint protection film on a Lubrizol TPU base
Top coatFluorocarbon polyurethane. Hydrophobic, anti-yellowing and chemical resistant, with a self-healing surface for light marks.
Thickness198-207 µm (7.8-8.1 mil) for the film that goes on the car, about 344-357 µm (13.5-14.1 mil) with the liner
OpacityFully opaque, 0% light transmission, so the paint underneath does not change the color
AdhesiveLow-tack acrylic, 1,350 g/inch. You can reposition it during install, and it reaches full bond in 24-48 hours.
LinerUltra-micro-grooved PET with air-release channels, for dry install with no slip solution
Stretch and strength360-430% elongation at break, 22 MPa tensile strength
Application temperature63-73 °F (17-23 °C)
Service temperature-40 to 122 °F (-40 to 50 °C)
RollsAll are 5 ft (1.52 m) wide. Lengths are 9.8, 16, 33, 49 and 59 ft (3, 5, 10, 15 and 18 m).
Warranty5 years against yellowing, cracking, peeling, delamination and material defects. Improper installation, impact damage and scratches deeper than the self-healing layer are not covered.

Each film has its own technical data sheet. Find them on our TDS page.

Installing and Caring for Color PPF

Installing

Color PPF goes on dry. The film is thick, stretches a long way and holds firmly once it is set, so it suits installers who have worked with PPF before.

  • Clean and decontaminate every panel, and work at 63-73 °F (17-23 °C).
  • Set each piece while the low-tack adhesive still lets you move it. Lifting the same area again and again can leave adhesive lines.
  • Plan seams in panel gaps and shadow lines. Every overlap is a double layer of color and shows as a darker line.
  • Never cut on the paint. Use plotted patterns or cut pieces off the car.
  • Post-heat after final positioning and allow 24-48 hours for full bond.
  • Order the whole car from one production LOT.

Read our guide to common color PPF mistakes, or find an installer near you for a full car.

Care

Color PPF is easy to live with, as long as nothing strips the self-healing top coat.

  • Skip wax and pressure washers for the first 7 days.
  • Hand wash with two buckets and a pH-neutral soap, then dry with a blower or a soft towel.
  • Keep pressure washers back from the edges.
  • Never machine polish or use compound. Once the top coat is gone, nothing heals.
  • A PPF-rated ceramic coating is optional and makes gloss easier to wash.
  • On satin, use matte and satin products only. Wax, polish and gloss coatings raise the sheen for good.
Installer applying PPF to a front bumperHow to wrap a bumper with PPFInstall guide PPF on the front of a carWhat PPF does against stone chipsProtection guide

Color PPF FAQ

How long does color PPF last?

Our color PPF carries a 5-year warranty against yellowing, cracking, peeling, delamination and material defects. Stone chips and cuts in the film are not covered, because taking those hits is the film's job. Hand washing and never polishing keep the self-healing top coat working for the life of the film.

How much color PPF do I need, and what does it cost?

A full 59 ft (18 m) roll is enough to do most cars in one color. Cut lengths of 9.8 ft (3 m) start at $239 for the gloss solid colors, $249 for the metallics, pearls, color shift and carbon, and $269 for the deep gloss jewel tones. Check your vehicle with our material calculator and order the whole job, plus extra for mistakes, from one production LOT. In the US, full rolls ship free with duties paid, and cut lengths ship for a flat $49.

Does color PPF stop stone chips?

Yes. The TPU flexes when a stone hits it and spreads the force, so the clear coat underneath stays intact. It has limits. A large, sharp rock at highway speed can still cut through, and a hard enough hit can dent the panel even when the paint survives. Our stone chip guide covers where film works and where it does not.

Will color PPF hide dents or bad paint?

It hides light texture. The film is thick, so shallow orange peel mostly disappears under it. Dents, filler ridges and peeling clear coat still show, and gloss reflects them straight back. Satin hides much more than gloss, so it is the better choice for a car with paint history.

Can I install color PPF myself?

On small parts, yes. Mirror caps, a spoiler or trim are good first jobs. A full car is a job for an installer who has worked with TPU before, because the film is thick and stretches a long way. Improper installation is not covered by the warranty. Find a wrap shop near you.

Will color PPF damage my paint when I remove it?

Not on sound, fully cured factory paint. Warm the panel first, then peel the film back slowly at a low angle. Repainted or repaired panels can lift with the film, so do not put it over fresh or weak paint.

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