Knowledge centre
Answers to the questions car owners ask before film and tint: which film, what it costs, what is legal and how to care for it.
Protection film
- Matte or gloss protection film? Matte film turns a gloss car satin, and gloss film leaves the paint exactly as it is. The protection is the same on both. The differences are in looks, care, price and what can be reversed later. 5 min read · 1 September 2026
- PPF, ceramic coating or wax: what each one protects against Wax, ceramic coating and protection film each solve a different problem, even though all three are sold under the word "protection". Here is an honest comparison: what each layer actually does, how long it lasts and when it makes sense to combine them. 5 min read · 1 September 2026
- When is the right time to film a car? The best moment to install film is before the first stone chip, but it is not the only good moment. Here is the difference between filming a new and a used car, whether the season matters, how the spring queue works and what to do when the car is already a few years old. 5 min read · 1 September 2026
- Which PPF should you choose? Paint protection films differ from each other more than the price tag shows. This page explains what a film is actually made of, which properties to compare and what to ask the installer, so the film lasts ten years on the car rather than two. 6 min read · 1 September 2026
Care
- Does removing protection film damage the paint? A quality film comes off factory paint without a trace when it is done with heat and patience. Problems arise in three cases: a repainted panel, a film past its age, or a cheap film whose adhesive has become too friendly with the paint. Here is how removal works and when to leave it to the installer. 5 min read · 1 September 2026
- PPF care and lifespan: washing, the first weeks and what to avoid Protection film needs no special care, but the first weeks and a few washing habits decide whether it stays clear for ten years or starts lifting at the edges. Here is the exact list: what to do right after installation, how to wash, and when to replace the film. 5 min read · 1 September 2026