Guide · paint protection
PPF vs ceramic coating: which does your car need?
Film stops chips and scratches. Coating keeps paint glossy and easy to wash. Many owners fit both.
The short answer
PPF stops stone chips, scratches and scuffs. Ceramic coating guards against fading, water spots and bird droppings. Film is armour; coating is a hard, slick skin.
Side by side
| PPF | Ceramic coating | |
|---|---|---|
| Stops stone chips and scratches | Yes | No |
| Gloss and easy washing | Yes, with a coating on top | Yes |
| UV, fading, water spots | Yes | Yes |
| Self-healing light scratches | Yes | No |
| Lasts | 5 to 7 years | 1 to 3+ years |
| Time in the studio | 4 to 5 days (full body) | 2 to 3 days |
| Prices | PPF cost by car size | Coating price by car size |
Choose PPF if
You do highway runs that chip the bonnet and bumper, park in tight spots, or own a new or dark car that shows every mark. A front kit covers the panels that take most of the hits.
Choose ceramic coating if
You want gloss and easy washing, drive mostly in town, and want to spend a fraction of the cost of film. A coating also goes over PPF to keep the film clean.
Or do both
Our most common setup: a front PPF kit, with coating over the rest of the car and over the film. Book a free inspection and we will match it to your car and your driving.
Questions
Paint protection: what owners ask
Can you put ceramic coating on top of PPF?
Yes, and we recommend it. It keeps the film glossy and water-repellent.
Which lasts longer?
Film: 5 or 7 years, depending on the film. Coating: one to two years (Essential) or three years and more (Signature).
Which is cheaper?
Coating. Essential from ₹12,500 on a hatchback, full body film from ₹90,000. A front PPF kit sits between, from about ₹22,400.