| Main purpose | Protect the existing finish | Colour change plus protection | Appearance-led colour change |
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| Colour change | No; clear PPF retains the current colour | Yes — 500+ BLACK LABEL COLOUR PPF colours | Yes — Avery Dennison, 3M and KPMF |
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| Rock-chip protection | Strong protection on covered areas | More impact protection than traditional vinyl | Lower impact protection than PPF |
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| Scratch protection | Helps resist light surface scratches | Helps resist light surface scratches | Helps with light surface wear; not PPF |
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| Self-healing | Where supported by the selected film | Where supported by the selected product | Not presented as a PPF-style benefit |
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| Film thickness | Varies by product; confirmed before booking | Varies by product; confirmed before booking | Varies by product; confirmed before booking |
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| Typical lifespan | Depends on selected film, care and exposure | Depends on selected product, care and exposure | Depends on selected film, care and exposure |
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| Manufacturer warranty | 5, 7 or 10 years depending on film | 5–7 years depending on product and policy | 5–7 years depending on film and policy |
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| Finish options | Gloss, matte and satin where applicable and available | Gloss, satin, matte and specialty finishes where available | Gloss, satin, matte and specialty finishes |
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| Relative cost | Full-front to premium full-body | Highest of the three starting options | Lower starting cost than colour PPF |
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| Best use case | Keeping the current finish while adding protection | Changing colour while adding PPF protection | Changing appearance with broad finish choice |
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