Benefits of Paint
Protection Film (PPF)

Paint protection film, also called clear bra, is a clear, flexible thermoplastic urethane film that is applied over your car's painted surfaces. It is typically 6 to 8 mil thick and absorbs rock chips, scratches and road debris before they reach the paint.

For most drivers in Washington and Colorado, yes. Gravel, sanded winter roads, mountain passes and highway commutes chip paint fast. Fixing chips or repainting a bumper or hood usually costs more than protecting it, and clean original paint helps resale value.

Car Toys PPF packages start at $10 per door for door cups and door edges. A Partial Front Kit is $849.99, a Full Front Kit is $1,650, and a Full Car starts at $4,750 for Tesla models, $5,500 for other cars and $6,500 for trucks and SUVs, all installed. Trucks, SUVs and matte film can cost more, and parts charge is calculated at the store level.

Quality PPF typically lasts 5 to 10 years or more with proper care. For best results at install, we need your vehicle for 48 hours so the film can be fitted and set properly.

Yes. The top coat on modern films like Pro Tint PPF lets light swirls and fine scratches disappear with heat from the sun, warm water or the engine. Deep gouges that cut through the film will not heal.

They do different jobs. PPF is a physical layer that stops rock chips and scratches. Ceramic coating is a thin chemical layer that adds gloss and makes washing easier, but it does not stop rock chips and usually lasts about 1 to 4 years. Many owners put PPF on the front end and ceramic coating over the whole car.

Start with the high-impact areas: the front bumper, the leading edge of the hood and fenders, the mirrors and the headlights. A Full Front Kit covers all of those. Add rocker panels if you drive on gravel or snowy roads, door cups and edges for daily wear, and a trunk guard if you load a lot of gear.

Yes. Professionally installed PPF can be removed without harming healthy factory paint. Fresh body-shop paint should cure about 30 days before film is applied.

Wait about a week before washing so the film can fully set. After that, hand wash with a pH-neutral soap, keep pressure washers at least 12 inches away from film edges, and avoid harsh solvents or abrasive polishes.

Yes. Car Toys installs paint protection film, window tint and ceramic coating, so you can book them together at the same visit.

No. Paint protection film is made for painted surfaces only. Unpainted or textured plastic parts, such as black plastic trim, grilles and lower bumper pieces, cannot be paint protected.

For the first 7 days, do not wash the car, and do not pick at or lift any film edges. Small water bubbles or haze are normal and clear on their own as the film cures. After the first week, hand wash with a pH-neutral car soap and a soft microfiber mitt, keep pressure washers at least 12 inches from film edges, skip abrasive polishes, compounds and harsh solvents, and remove bird droppings, bug splatter and tree sap promptly.