PPF - Paint Protection Film for Cars
Protect your paintwork against stone chips, scratches, swirl marks and everyday road damage with professionally installed Paint Protection Film (PPF).
PPF is a tough, transparent and self-healing film applied directly over your car's paintwork and other vulnerable exterior surfaces. Unlike waxes or ceramic coatings, car paint protection film provides a physical barrier between the paint and the road, helping to absorb stone impacts, light scratches, minor scuffs and the everyday wear that would otherwise affect the original clear coat.
Modern premium PPF is designed to remain extremely discreet. High-quality clear film maintains the gloss, colour and appearance of the paint beneath, while its self-healing top layer can recover from many fine surface marks during normal use.
This makes car PPF particularly suitable for new vehicles, daily drivers, performance cars, prestige vehicles and cars regularly driven on motorways or fast A-roads.
Coverage can be tailored around both your budget and how the vehicle is used. Full front PPF protects the areas most exposed to stone chips, while Track Pack options extend protection to additional high-impact areas such as side skirts and rear arches.
For owners looking for the highest level of protection, full car PPF can cover virtually every painted exterior panel.
Every PPF installation is completed in-house at our dedicated detailing and Paint Protection Film studio near Reading and Wokingham in Berkshire. We use our own Graphtec FC9000 plotter and professional vehicle pattern databases, allowing us to plot, adjust and cut patterns specifically for each vehicle.
Where the design of the vehicle allows, edges are always extended and wrapped as standard. Badges and selected trim pieces are also removed and refitted where appropriate, helping us hide film edges and create a cleaner, more discreet finished installation.
From individual high-impact panels through to complete vehicle protection, our aim is to install the right amount of film for how you use your car while preserving as much of the original paintwork as possible.
Many companies will offer you a 10 or 12 Year Material warranty. We offer a unique and market leading addition to this - Our Installation Warranty.
If there are any problems with our installation or the material, we will rectify it free of charge - for as long as you own the vehicle, up to 12 years.
Consultation
We discuss how the vehicle is used, your goals, the areas most at risk and the level of protection you want to suit your needs.
Application
Patterns are cut in-house using our Graphtec FC9000 plotter. Edges are extended and wrapped wherever possible to make the finished installation as discreet as possible.
Preparation
Your car receives a thorough clean of all edges, shuts and trims. The paintwork is fully decontaminated, with machine polishing carried out where required before film installation.
Inspection and Aftercare
Every installation receives a detailed final inspection and is supported by our unique material and installation warranty and free post-installation Healthcheck.
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Coverage Options
Our PPF packages can be tailored around how the vehicle is used, your budget and the areas you most want to protect.
- Headlights Only - targeted protection for one of the most vulnerable and expensive exterior components.
- OEM Film Replacement - replace worn or discoloured factory protection on areas such as rear arches and sills.
- Full Front End - front bumper, full bonnet, front wings, headlights, wing mirrors and A-pillars.
- Track Pack - Full Front coverage with additional protection for side skirts and rear-quarter impact areas.
- Full Car - protection for virtually every painted exterior panel.
PPF Prices and Turnaround Time
Below is a typical price range for our PPF Packages.
Our main packages also include ceramic coating applied to the installed film, an interior valet, a complimentary post-installation health check and our Lifetime Installation Guarantee.
The quoted turnaround allows time for thorough cleaning and preparation, careful installation, controlled settling, and a final inspection of the film and edges before your vehicle is returned.
Included with Our PPF Installations
Our main PPF packages include the following at no additional cost:
- Ceramic coating applied over the installed PPF
- Interior valet
- Complimentary post-installation health check
- Lifetime Installation Guarantee
These additions improve ease of maintenance, allow us to inspect the film once it has settled and provide continued support after your vehicle leaves our studio.
For an exact, no-obligation quotation, please contact us with your vehicle’s make, model, year and mileage.
Whether you want a simple bumper lip protector, Headlights, or complete full-car PPF, the coverage can be tailored to suit the vehicle rather than forcing every car into the same package.
Every installation is plotter cut in-house using our Graphtec FC9000 and professional vehicle pattern databases. Patterns are adjusted and extended wherever possible, with edges wrapped wherever the vehicle design allows.
For classic, modified or specialist vehicles where a suitable pattern is unavailable, we can also carry out custom bulk installations.
Wrapped and Extended Edges
Where the vehicle design allows, we extend or wrap film around panel edges rather than simply stopping at the visible face.
This helps reduce exposed paint, makes the installation less noticeable and provides more complete protection.
Badges, trims, door handles and other components may also be removed and refitted to avoid unnecessary cut-outs in the film.
We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to ensure the best installation result possible.
Clear, Stealth and Colour-Changing PPF
Paint Protection Film does not have to simply preserve the existing finish.
Traditional clear gloss PPF is designed to protect the paintwork while remaining extremely discreet. Satin or Stealth PPF can transform gloss paint into a matte-style finish while retaining the original colour underneath.
Colour-changing PPF combines a visual transformation with the physical protection of film, allowing the vehicle to take on a completely different colour without permanently changing the original paintwork.
Gloss black, satin black and carbon-effect PPF options are also available for selected panels, roofs and trim.
Stealth and colour-changing installations generally cost slightly more than conventional clear PPF because the specialist materials are more expensive and additional workmanship is often required to hide the original colour around panel edges and returns.
PPF or Ceramic Coating?
Paint Protection Film and ceramic coating protect a vehicle in different ways.
A ceramic coating primarily provides chemical protection, strong water repellency and easier maintenance. It helps reduce the way road grime and environmental contamination bond to the surface.
PPF adds a physical layer of protection against stone chips, scratches, light scuffs and the fine wash marks that would otherwise affect the clear coat.
For many owners, the best solution is to combine the two. A Full Front PPF package can protect the highest-impact areas, while paint correction and ceramic coating are used on the remaining panels.
Why Choose On Track Detailing for PPF?
Every PPF installation is completed in-house at our dedicated studio near Reading and Wokingham in Berkshire.
We do not subcontract our PPF work. The same full-time team you speak to before the booking is responsible for preparing, installing and inspecting the film on your vehicle.
Using our own Graphtec FC9000 plotter, premium 12 Year warranted self-healing films and professional vehicle pattern databases, we can adjust coverage and extend patterns where appropriate rather than simply fitting every template exactly as supplied.
With more than 20 years of hands-on detailing and PPF experience, and over 150+ 5 Star Google Reviews, we also understand what needs to happen before the film is installed. Paint correction, ceramic coating, brake caliper refinishing and other protection services can all be completed during the same booking where appropriate.
Every installation is supported by both the manufacturer film warranty and our own Lifetime Installation Guarantee.
If an issue develops with our installation or if there is a material problem, we will rectify it free of charge for as long as you own the vehicle, up to 12 years.
See a Full PPF Installation
Want to see what a complete PPF installation actually involves?
Watch our Porsche 911 S/T project, where we take you through the process of protecting the entire vehicle with full-car Paint Protection Film.
Not Sure How Much PPF You Need?
If you are unsure whether targeted protection, Full Front PPF, a Track Pack or full-car coverage is right for your vehicle, speak to us before booking.
We can discuss how the car is used, identify the areas most likely to suffer damage and recommend a level of Paint Protection Film that makes sense for both the vehicle and your budget.
You can send us photographs or arrange a free inspection at our studio near Reading and Wokingham.
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