BMW Paint Protection

Both options protect your car from UV rays and environmental and chemical damage. But, PPF is the only solution that will protect your car’s paintwork from physical damage.

Paint protection film is the better choice if your main concern is protecting your car against scratches, stone chips, swirl marks, and vandalism. A ceramic coating can not prevent such damage, its only real benefit is your car stays clean for longer and it’s easier to clean due to its hydrophobic characteristics.

So if you are looking for the ultimate protection, we recommend combining both. Have PPF applied to all the high-impact areas and then ceramic coat the rest of the car and over the top of the PPF.

A ceramic coating is a liquid polymer that is utilised to provide a microscopic layer of protection to your vehicle’s paint. Made from SiO2 (silicon dioxide) and other special ingredients that infuse directly onto the clear coat, it chemically bonds with the car’s factory paint, creating a protective layer and hydrophobic surface. This makes it tough for contaminants to bond with your car’s paint and helps it stay cleaner for longer and makes routine washing a lot easier.

A ceramic coating can also protect against the following:

– Chemical staining
– Chemical etch marks
– Fading from UV exposure

No, a ceramic coating will not eliminate the risk of stone chips, gravel rash, scratches or swirl marks. The only solution to protect your paint from such damage is paint protection film.

With proper maintenance and care, your ceramic coating will last anywhere between two to five years depending on what type of coating has been applied. However, there are many factors (annual mileage, environment, wash routine, etc) that can affect their lifespan and cause the coating to fail earlier than expected.

This will depend on the size of your BMW and the condition of the paintwork. A 5 year ceramic coating starts at £310 + VAT when selected with one of our detailing packages.

Paint Protection Film (PPF) is a thermoplastic polyurethane material that can be directly applied onto your car’s exterior painted surface. It helps to preserve the quality of your vehicle’s paint job by reducing the risk of damages, including:

– Chips and scratches caused by stones, road debris & vandalism
– Swirl marks from routine washing & drying
– Chemical stains & etching caused by acidic contaminants
– Oxidation (fading) from UV exposure

One of the major benefits that PPF can bring to cars is durability. On average, most PPF manufacturers state that providing the product is looked after, it will last between 5 and 10 years depending on the product chosen, our product of choice Xpel comes with a 10-year guarantee.

However, the film is made of urethane material and due to its pliable nature, it is not uncommon for lower panels like side skirts and front bumpers to take some abuse over time and generally will require a replacement piece of film in 5 years on a daily driven car. The idea here is to let the film take any damage, thereby maintaining the integrity of your factory OEM paintwork. The brilliant thing about PPF is that if one panel gets damaged, you can replace just that one section, unlike paint where you have to blend an entire side.

Prices start at £395 + VAT for a front bumper and £3295 + VAT for full coverage. The price will vary depending on the car size, the condition of the paintwork, the extent of coverage required and the complexity of the installation.

We do have some indicative costs for different types of coverage. See our packages.