PPF vs vinyl wrap: protection, colour change, and cost
Film is clear protection; vinyl is colour and finish. They solve different problems and can be combined.
Protection
PPF is 6–8 mil urethane designed to absorb impacts. Vinyl is 2–4 mil and does not stop stone chips — it protects against nothing harder than light abrasion.
Cost
Full body vinyl wrap $2,500–$5,000; full body PPF $4,800–$8,000. Colour-change film sits between them.
Combining
A common build is colour wrap on the body with clear PPF over the front end. Ask the installer about adhesion between layers.
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