TPU Color PPF (Thermoplastic Polyurethane Color Paint Protection Film) is an advanced automotive surface protection technology that integrates full-body color customization with heavy-duty paint protection into a single product.
Unlike traditional color change wraps, which are made of PVC and serve purely aesthetic purposes, TPU Color PPF uses the same elastomeric base material as premium clear bras. This fundamental material difference transforms its function from decoration to protection.
The film is engineered through co-extrusion or cast manufacturing, embedding pigments directly into the TPU substrate. This gives it “mass color,” meaning the hue runs through the entire thickness of the film, preventing exposure of a white backing if scratched.
In terms of physical performance, TPU Color PPF typically measures 7 to 9 mils thick. It absorbs stone chip impacts, resists stretching or tearing, and guards against environmental etchants like bird droppings and bug splatter. It retains the self-healing property of clear PPF, using elastic memory to make swirl marks and light scratches disappear when exposed to heat.
Visually, TPU Color PPF offers a high-gloss, deep wet-look finish with minimal orange peel, closely replicating the appearance of high-quality liquid paint rather than a plastic sticker. It is available in a wide spectrum of finishes including solid metallic, satin matte, ultra-gloss, liquid metal, iridescent, and color-shifting varieties.
By combining the impact resistance of a protective film with the vibrancy of a color wrap, TPU Color PPF eliminates the need to stack clear bra over vinyl. It reduces long-term costs and maintenance while providing up to ten years of durable, colorfast performance.
TPU Color PPF (Thermoplastic Polyurethane Color Paint Protection Film) is an advanced automotive surface protection technology that integrates full-body color customization with heavy-duty paint protection into a single product.
Unlike traditional color change wraps, which are made of PVC and serve purely aesthetic purposes, TPU Color PPF uses the same elastomeric base material as premium clear bras. This fundamental material difference transforms its function from decoration to protection.
The film is engineered through co-extrusion or cast manufacturing, embedding pigments directly into the TPU substrate. This gives it “mass color,” meaning the hue runs through the entire thickness of the film, preventing exposure of a white backing if scratched.
In terms of physical performance, TPU Color PPF typically measures 7 to 9 mils thick. It absorbs stone chip impacts, resists stretching or tearing, and guards against environmental etchants like bird droppings and bug splatter. It retains the self-healing property of clear PPF, using elastic memory to make swirl marks and light scratches disappear when exposed to heat.
Visually, TPU Color PPF offers a high-gloss, deep wet-look finish with minimal orange peel, closely replicating the appearance of high-quality liquid paint rather than a plastic sticker. It is available in a wide spectrum of finishes including solid metallic, satin matte, ultra-gloss, liquid metal, iridescent, and color-shifting varieties.
By combining the impact resistance of a protective film with the vibrancy of a color wrap, TPU Color PPF eliminates the need to stack clear bra over vinyl. It reduces long-term costs and maintenance while providing up to ten years of durable, colorfast performance.