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Paint protection

Car PPF film: The best protection for your vehicle

Protecting your car’s bodywork is now more than just a matter of aesthetics: it’s a smart investment. With paint protection film, also known as PPF (Paint Protection Film), Shiftech offers you a comprehensive solution to preserve your car’s appearance in the long term, whilst protecting its surface from the wear and tear of everyday life.

The transparent PPF film is designed to protect the paintwork whilst remaining invisible to the naked eye. It moulds to the contours of the bodywork, is impact-resistant, and has self-healing properties that allow it to repair itself when exposed to heat. Cutting-edge PPF technology: discreet yet incredibly effective.

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PPF

What is a PPF film?

A PPF (Paint Protection Film) is a transparent adhesive film designed to protect your vehicle’s paintwork from external damage: scratches, knocks, stone chips, bird droppings, tar, resin and even UV rays.

Made from high-quality polyurethane, this transparent film moulds to the curves of the bodywork and forms a truly invisible barrier against everyday wear and tear. This bodywork protection film is also self-healing: fine micro-scratches can disappear when exposed to heat, thereby extending its lifespan whilst maintaining its appearance.

Unlike a ceramic coating, which acts as a reinforced clear coat, PPF film offers a thicker and more durable physical barrier, whilst remaining reversible. It can be removed without damaging your car’s paintwork. If your paintwork already has imperfections or micro-scratches, you may also be interested in our paint restoration solution using RestorFX.

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Pre-cut

PPF Pre-cut vs made-to-measure

Pre-cut PPF is cut to precise specifications using digital templates based on the vehicle’s exact dimensions, enabling quick, safe and blade-free application of the PPF close to the bodywork.

 

Bespoke PPF, on the other hand, is used for complex shapes or areas requiring a perfect on-site fit, ensuring the film is applied down to the smallest detail.

 

The difference between bespoke and pre-cut PPF
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What are the benefits of PPF film?

Choosing a PPF protective film for your car or any other vehicle offers numerous practical benefits, both in terms of appearance and functionality. Here’s why this service is becoming a must for drivers keen to protect the value of their vehicle:

  • Effective protection against scratches, knocks, stone chips and other impacts.
  • Enhanced resistance to UV rays, pollution, and chemical and organic residues (insects, tar, tree sap).
  • A self-healing film: micro-scratches disappear under the effect of heat, preserving the original appearance and shine.
  • Invisible protection that does not alter the colour or contours of your vehicle’s bodywork.
  • An impressive lifespan: between 5 and 10 years, depending on how the vehicle is used.
  • A comprehensive solution to preserve the overall appearance of your vehicle, whilst making the film easy to maintain.

 

Would you like extra protection for your vehicle? Have a protective film fitted to your windscreen to protect it from impacts, scratches and other damage caused by the road.

Protection against scratches Protection against scratches

The film acts as a barrier between the paintwork and external hazards, such as tree branches, car doors slamming shut, scratches from fingernails under door handles, and acts of vandalism such as keys being used to scratch the bodywork.

Resistance to stone chip damage Resistance to stone chip damage

When driving at high speeds, stones thrown up by other vehicles can cause considerable damage to the bodywork. The film protects against such impacts and reduces the risk of damage. This is an undeniable advantage, whether your vehicle is on the road or on the track.

Protection against abrasion and UV rays Protection against abrasion and UV rays

The clear protective film also preserves your car’s colour and shine by forming a barrier against the harmful effects of the sun and everyday wear and tear. If you wish to have the film removed, your car’s bodywork will look just as it did when you first had it fitted.

Self-healing Self-healing

The car body protection film has ‘self-healing’ properties. In the event of minor scratches, heat from the sun or hot water allows the film to repair itself and regain its original appearance. This ensures your car’s bodywork always looks perfect.

Extreme shine Extreme shine

The high-gloss films in the PPF Dfense range add extra shine to your car’s bodywork. With a gloss level of 103 per cent, the PrizmUltra and PrizmLarge films capture light rays and reflect them back, creating this high-gloss effect.

Ease of maintenance Ease of maintenance

The water-repellent treatment incorporated into Dfense Protection films makes the surface of the PPF less rough than that of paint. As a result, liquids and other dirt find it difficult to adhere to the surface of the film, making it easier to clean and, above all, reducing the frequency with which cleaning is required.

What types of vehicles and which areas can be protected?

The bodywork protection film is suitable for virtually all types of vehicles, whether sports cars, luxury cars, classic cars, modern SUVs, or even motorbikes and boats. At Shiftech, we handle every enquiry with care to ensure the result meets your expectations.

Certain areas of the bodywork are particularly vulnerable to damage and require special attention:

  • The bonnet, which is subjected to high-speed stone chips and insects
  • The front bumper, which is prone to minor urban knocks and scrapes whilst parking
  • The wings, which are often exposed during manoeuvres
  • The wing mirrors, which are susceptible to scrapes and side impacts
  • The sills, low-lying areas heavily affected by dirt and splashes
  • The interior: glossy black ‘piano black’ trim elements prone to micro-scratches

The different finishes available

At Shiftech, we offer a range of protective films to meet the most demanding aesthetic requirements, whilst ensuring optimum protection for your vehicle’s bodywork.

Here are the finishes available:

  • Glossy finish: with an ultra-glossy effect, it accentuates the depth of your bodywork’s paintwork and enhances your vehicle’s shine.
  • Matt finish: ideal for a more understated, elegant look, or for transforming a gloss finish into a matt finish without repainting.
  • Carbon finish: a textured, sporty look, perfect for specific areas such as wing mirrors, bonnets or trim panels.

 

All our PPF films are from the Dfense range, renowned for its quality, durability and effectiveness. This brand combines performance, discretion and durability for uncompromising protection. Thanks to our technical expertise, each adhesive film is applied with precision for a flawless visual result.

 

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Protection

Which items should you protect? The choice is yours

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Complete vehicle

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Front panel

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Windscreen

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Black or Carbon Roof

From 399€

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Side skirts

From 299€

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Optics

From 199€

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Interior

From 99€

Steps

The key steps in having a PPF fitted at Shiftech

01Cleaning

02Decontamination

03Application

04Verification

The success of a PPF installation depends largely on the quality of the vehicle preparation and the technician’s skills. Here are the various steps required for a successful installation:

Cleaning the vehicle: first and foremost, it is essential to clean the car thoroughly to remove all dirt, insects and residues that could prevent the film from adhering properly.

Clay bar treatment: this step ensures the surface is perfectly clean and free of grease, thereby guaranteeing better adhesion of the film to the bodywork.

Application of the protective film: the specialist technician then proceeds to apply the film methodically, gradually working out the installation gel and air bubbles between the film and the bodywork to ensure optimal adhesion.

Drying and inspection: finally, once the film has been applied, it must be left to dry before a thorough inspection is carried out to ensure there are no imperfections. Any necessary finishing touches will be carried out.

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Range of films

Glossy, Matt, Carbon, Black... ?

Shiftech fits protective film from the Dfense Protection range. The full range is available in a variety of finishes.

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Throughout France, Belgium and Luxembourg

Where can you have your PPF film fitted by Shiftech?

Shiftech offers PPF film fitting at several centres across France. Find your nearest centre:

 

Bespoke quotes available at each of these centres, with no obligation.

FAQ

OUR CUSTOMERS’ MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS!

No, a quality protective film does not affect the operation of windscreen sensors or cameras. Our windscreen protection film is compatible with these technologies.
The maintenance of a windscreen with a protective film is similar to that of an ordinary windscreen. We recommend using mild cleaning products and avoiding abrasive tools to maintain the clarity and integrity of the film.

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