Paint Protection Film Wiltshire

Paint protection film, also known as PPF, is a clear thermoplastic urethane film applied to painted surfaces. It absorbs impacts from stones and road debris and helps resist scratches, scuffs and everyday wear. Modern XPEL film also has a self-healing top coat that allows light marks in the film to recover with warmth.

Front Bumper coverage protects the single most vulnerable area. Front End coverage adds the bonnet, front wings, headlights and mirrors. The Performance package extends protection to areas such as the A-pillars, roof edge, side skirts and luggage area. Full Coverage protects all exterior painted panels and suitable carbon-fibre accents. We can also create a bespoke package.

PPF can be a worthwhile investment for owners who want to preserve original paintwork and reduce the risk of stone chips and everyday damage. It is particularly useful on new, prestige, sports and performance vehicles, or for cars regularly driven on motorways, B-roads and track days. You can protect only the highest-impact areas or choose full-car coverage.

At our Wiltshire studio, XPEL PPF starts from £450 + VAT for front-bumper coverage, £1,300 + VAT for Front End, £1,600 + VAT for Performance and £3,800 + VAT for Full Car PPF. Final pricing depends on vehicle size, model complexity, coverage and film finish.

XPEL Ultimate Plus and XPEL Stealth are backed by a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty. With correct installation and aftercare, the film provides long-term clarity and protection while helping preserve the paint beneath it.

Yes. PPF is best suited to brand-new cars or vehicles with relatively low mileage and paintwork in very good condition. As a general guide, once a vehicle has covered more than around 15,000 miles, stone chips across the front end and road rash on lower panels such as the side skirts are usually already present, so PPF may no longer represent a worthwhile investment.

We inspect used vehicles before installation and will advise if the existing paint condition is likely to compromise the finished result. Paint correction can improve swirl marks and light scratches, but existing stone chips and road rash will remain visible unless the affected panels are refinished first.

They protect against different types of damage. PPF provides a physical barrier against stone chips, scratches and road debris. Ceramic coating improves gloss, water repellency and ease of maintenance but does not provide the same impact protection. For broader protection, PPF can be applied to high-impact areas and ceramic coating added over the film and remaining paintwork.

Use a pH-neutral shampoo and safe hand-washing techniques, and avoid automatic brush washes. Do not direct a pressure washer closely at film edges. Allow the film to cure fully after installation and follow the aftercare guidance supplied at collection. A PPF-safe ceramic coating can also be added to improve water repellency and make cleaning easier.