PPF Buying Guide
GSWF vs XPEL PPF 2026: Material, Thickness, Warranty & Hong Kong Price
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After correction, sealing the paint with film protects the work. car wrapping Hong Kong — The guide breaks down how film pricing is calculated (area, disassembly, film grade).
GSWF and XPEL are two PPF brands Hong Kong owners often compare. This article uses only verifiable sources: XPEL details come from XPEL's technical data sheet, warranty document, website FAQ and SEC annual report; GSWF details come from LETS GET WRAP's official price list and service terms. Figures without an official source, such as optical clarity or in-house healing times, are left out.
1. Quick comparison
| Item | GSWF Defender series | XPEL Ultimate Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | GSWF (LETS GET WRAP is the authorised Hong Kong distributor) | XPEL (San Antonio, Texas, USA; Nasdaq: XPEL) |
| Material | Aliphatic TPU (Defender Ultimate uses ARGOTEC TPU) | Aliphatic polyurethane film + self-healing clearcoat |
| Self-healing | Yes | Yes (officially: scratches heal over time) |
| Official thickness | Per GSWF spec sheet | 192 μm (7.6 mil) ±10% without liner; website FAQ says about 8 mil |
| Finish | Gloss, satin (Defender Satin) | Gloss; Stealth for matte |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty; terms in the written quote | Official FAQ: 10-year limited warranty for Ultimate Plus and Stealth |
| Hong Kong price | Full car from HK$20,800 (LETS GET WRAP) | Ask an authorised XPEL installer |
2. GSWF series and prices at LETS GET WRAP
| Series | Material | Full-car price | Full-car shop time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defender Hydro | Aliphatic TPU, hydrophobic gloss | From HK$20,800 | 3–5 working days |
| Defender Ultimate | ARGOTEC TPU | From HK$23,800 | 3–5 working days |
| Defender Satin | Satin TPU | From HK$23,800 | 3–5 working days |
| Defender Platinum | Ultra-gloss TPU | From HK$28,800 | 4–6 working days |
3. What the warranty covers and excludes
| Item | GSWF (LETS GET WRAP) | XPEL Ultimate Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Covers | Bubbling, delamination, yellowing, cracking | Yellowing, bubbling, cracking, delamination and more (official FAQ) |
| Excludes | Collision, deliberate damage, non-approved disassembly, third-party installs, replaced panels | Damage from improper or automatic car washes, water spots, scratches, collision, vandalism and more (official warranty document) |
| Conditions | Length, scope and conditions in the written studio quote | Must be installed and maintained per XPEL instructions |
4. Five things to confirm before you choose
●Film model
The quote should name the brand and series, e.g. GSWF Defender Hydro or XPEL Ultimate Plus.
●Written warranty
Ask for the length, coverage, exclusions and how it is registered in Hong Kong.
●Workmanship guarantee
The film warranty and the studio's workmanship guarantee are separate; get both in writing.
●Edges & disassembly
Which edges are wrapped and which parts are removed affects durability and finish.
●Washing
Neither brand's warranty covers damage from improper washing, so hand-wash after installation.
5. Which to pick?
●You want public specs to check
XPEL publishes its technical data sheet and warranty document online.
●You want a one-stop quote in Kwun Tong
GSWF at LETS GET WRAP comes in Hydro, Ultimate, Satin and Platinum, with full cars from HK$20,800.
●You want a satin look
Compare GSWF Defender Satin (from HK$23,800) with XPEL Stealth.
Sources
XPEL Ultimate Plus technical data sheet: https://www.xpel.com/web-assets/downloads/XPEL-ULTIMATE-PLUS-TDS-82019-V1-1.pdf ; XPEL Ultimate Plus product page: https://www.xpel.com/products/ultimate-plus ; XPEL Ultimate Plus & Stealth warranty: https://assets.contentstack.io/v3/assets/blt4d9a5b94323eb907/bltc71a2391dea7ef71/6811073d484ca476d58390bb/Ultimate_Plus_%26_Stealth_Warranty_Help_Center_V3.pdf ; XPEL 2025 annual report (SEC): https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1767258/000176725826000014/xpel-20251231.htm . GSWF prices and warranty scope from the LETS GET WRAP official price list (verified August 2026). Sources checked on 10 October 2026; brands may update their terms, so the latest official documents apply.
Want a GSWF full-car price for your model? See /en/wrap/ppf-price-hk, or WhatsApp 9789 7813 for a quote.
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