Car Protection Film Comparison
Full-body, partial, wheel-arch and interior film compared

Four types of protection film compared

Full-body TPU PPF covers every painted panel with the strongest chip resistance and self-healing — the right call for new and high-residual cars. Partial PPF treats the front bumper, bonnet, mirrors and door edges, stopping most everyday damage at the lowest cost.

Wheel-arch and sill anti-chip film targets the stones your tyres throw up and typically uses thicker material. Wheel and interior films are cosmetic protection against scuffs and wear rather than impact.

• Full PPF: maximum coverage, strongest resale protection
• Partial PPF: the best value entry package
• Arch and sill film: high-impact zones, thickness first
• Wheel and interior film: wear protection, not impact protection

Judging price against coverage

Don't look only at the total. Work out the cost per square foot of protection and where your car actually gets hit. In Hong Kong, damage clusters on the front bumper, door edges and wheel arches, so those three areas give the best return.

If you plan to change cars within three years, partial PPF plus a coating usually wins. For long ownership or a high-residual model, full PPF returns more at resale.

Match the package to how you drive

Heavy highway commuting: prioritise a full-height front bumper, bonnet and mirrors. Mostly street parking: prioritise door edges, wheel arches and sills. Family cars with children: add door handle cups and the boot lip.

Whichever package you choose, add a coating on top so the film sheds water and stays easy to clean.