Vinyl or PPF
Color Change Film
Looking to change the look of your vehicle and add some style?
Benefits of Color Change Film
Customizable Appearance: Vinyl and PPF offer a wide range of colors, finishes, and textures, allowing you to achieve a unique, personalized look that stands out on the road.
Protection and Durability: Both vinyl wraps and PPF provide a protective layer over your vehicle’s paint, shielding it from scratches, rock chips, and UV damage, while maintaining the car’s original paint condition.
Reversibility: Unlike a permanent paint job, vinyl wraps and PPF can be removed, allowing you to revert to the original color or change the color again whenever you want, without damaging the underlying paint.
Cost-Effective Alternative: Compared to a traditional paint job, using vinyl or PPF for a color change is often more affordable and faster, offering a fresh new look with less downtime.
What Can You Expect With Color Change Film
When opting for a color change film, customers can expect a complete transformation of their vehicle's appearance. The process involves applying a specialized film over the car's original paint, allowing for a new, customized look without the permanence of a traditional paint job. The results are stunning, offering a wide variety of colors, finishes (like matte, gloss, satin, or metallic), and even textures (such as carbon fiber or brushed metal) that can dramatically alter the vehicle's aesthetic.
Differences Between Color Change Vinyl and Color Change PPF
1. Material Composition:
Color Change Vinyl: Vinyl wraps are typically made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and are designed primarily for aesthetic purposes. They are available in a vast array of colors, finishes, and textures, making them ideal for those looking to personalize their vehicle’s appearance.
Color Change PPF (Paint Protection Film): Color change PPF is made from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), which is thicker and more durable than vinyl. While it also offers a variety of colors and finishes, its primary function is to protect the vehicle’s paint from damage.
2. Protection:
Color Change Vinyl: While vinyl wraps provide a basic level of protection against minor scratches and UV rays, they are not as robust as PPF in protecting against more severe damage like rock chips or deep scratches.
Color Change PPF: PPF offers superior protection against environmental hazards. It’s designed to absorb impacts and resist abrasions, making it the better choice if protection is a priority. Some PPFs also feature self-healing properties, where minor scratches and swirls disappear with heat exposure.
3. Thickness and Durability:
Color Change Vinyl: Vinyl is generally thinner than PPF, which makes it easier to apply and conform to complex curves, but it’s also more susceptible to wear and tear over time.
Color Change PPF: PPF is thicker and more durable, providing long-term protection for your vehicle’s paint. Its durability makes it more resistant to damage, but it can be slightly more challenging to apply due to its thickness.
4. Reversibility and Longevity:
Color Change Vinyl: Vinyl wraps are designed to be removable, allowing you to revert to the original paint or change the color again without any damage to the underlying surface. Vinyl typically lasts between 3 to 7 years, depending on exposure to elements and maintenance.
Color Change PPF: PPF also offers reversibility, but with the added benefit of longer-lasting protection—often up to 10 years or more. Its primary function as a protective film ensures that the original paint remains in pristine condition when the PPF is eventually removed.
