Color Change PPF vs Vinyl Wrap: Which Should You Choose?

Color-change paint protection film gives you a new color and rock-chip protection in one layer. Here's how it stacks up against a traditional vinyl wrap.

Color Change PPF vs Vinyl Wrap: Which Should You Choose?

Color-change paint protection film is the newest option in the customization world, and it's quickly replacing vinyl wraps for a lot of clients who want both a new look and real protection.

Here is how the two compare.

## What they are

Vinyl wrap is a thin printed film, typically 3 to 4 mils thick. It changes the color and finish of your car but offers little impact resistance.

Color-change PPF is the same self-healing urethane used in clear paint protection film, just pigmented. Typically 8 mils thick, it changes the color and protects the panel underneath from rock chips, swirl marks, and minor scratches.

## Side by side

| | Vinyl Wrap | Color Change PPF | |---|---|---| | Thickness | 3-4 mil | 8 mil | | Self-healing | No | Yes | | Rock chip protection | No | Yes | | Lifespan | 3-5 years | 7-10 years | | Removable | Yes | Yes | | Starting price (full car) | $4,500 | $7,500+ |