18/10/2026
Vinyl vs. Colour PPF: What is the difference? 🛡️🎨
For years, you had two choices: Paint Protection Film (Clear) OR Vinyl Wrap (Colour).
Now, you can have both.
In Episode 9 of Know Your Wrap, we introduce the heavy hitter: Colour PPF.
The Breakdown:
1️⃣ Vinyl Wrap:
Purpose: Primarily cosmetic. It changes the colour and offers light protection against UV and swirls.
Finish: Can have a slight texture ("orange peel").
Cost: The standard entry for a colour change.
2️⃣ Colour PPF:
Purpose: Hardcore protection. It is much thicker than vinyl, meaning it actually stops stone chips and deep scratches.
Finish: It looks like wet paint. The gloss levels are insane, with zero texture.
Self-Healing: Scratches disappear with heat (sunlight or hot water). 🤯
The Verdict:
If you want a cool look for a few years? Wrap it.
If you want to armor your car against stone chips AND look like you had a £10k respray? Colour PPF is the king.
See the durability test in the video below. 👇