Full body PPF: when do you really need it?

With full body PPF, every painted surface of the car is covered with film. It is the highest level of protection and it also needs the highest budget. Not everyone needs it.

Green car being covered in clear protection film in a workshop

What does full body PPF cover?

All of the car's painted surfaces go under film, including the bonnet, roof, boot lid, doors, wings, bumpers and mirrors. So it is not only stones from the road that are kept off the paint, but also car park scuffs, door edge knocks, marks from bushes and fine scratches from washing.

Who is it worth it for?

For someone who has just bought a car and plans to keep it for many years, full body PPF is the way to keep the paint as it left the factory. The difference is also clear on dark cars, because those colours show every mark.

Owners who want to protect the car's resale value choose full body coverage too. The clean, original paint that comes out when the film is removed is a strong card to hold at sale.

How does it differ from partial PPF?

The difference is the protected area and the budget. Partial PPF protects the front of the car, where the risk is highest, and is far more affordable. Full body PPF also covers the side and rear panels, but because film and labour multiply, the price rises noticeably.

If you can't decide, ask yourself this: which marks bother me most? If the answer is stone chips on the bonnet and bumper, the Front Section is enough. If door edges and side panels worry you too, consider Full Body.

How long does installation take?

Full body PPF takes a few days, depending on the size and body shape of the car. The car is washed, the surface is prepared, the film is applied panel by panel and the edges are checked before handover. The estimated handover time is given to you when your booking is confirmed.

Questions on this topic

Full body PPF covers the painted surfaces. For extra areas such as the headlights, write your request in the booking note and our team will advise you for your car.

Find out the price for your car

Leaving a request is free and carries no obligation. Tell us your car and the coverage you want, and we will bring the quote.