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Paint Protection Film & Wraps in Beverly Hills.

Clear film that stops rock chips, color change wraps that are fully reversible, and honest advice about which one you actually need.

Paint Protection Film & Wraps at HADD Customs in Beverly Hills

Paint protection film, ceramic coating, and vinyl wrap get sold as alternatives to each other. They are not. One stops physical damage, one makes the car easier to keep clean, and one changes what the car looks like — and the right answer usually involves more than one of them, in a specific order.

We install all three at our Beverly Hills shop, and we would rather talk you into less coverage than you asked for than sell you something that does not solve the problem you actually have.

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Paint protection film

PPF is a clear thermoplastic urethane film applied over the paint. It is the only one of the three that provides meaningful physical protection — it absorbs rock chips, road debris, light scratches, and bug etching, and modern films self-heal light swirls when warmed by the sun.

Full-vehicle coverage is available and is the most complete answer on a car that lives outdoors. For most owners, partial coverage captures the great majority of the practical benefit at a fraction of the cost: front bumper, hood, fenders, mirrors, rockers, headlamps, and the door edges and cups that take the most damage.

  • —Full-vehicle and partial PPF coverage packages
  • —Track and high-mileage packages for cars that see freeway miles
  • —Film over exposed carbon fibre, which yellows in this climate without it
  • —Ceramic coating over film or paint for easier washing and water-spot resistance

Color change wraps

A well-executed wrap on a luxury car is close to indistinguishable from paint at a normal viewing distance, and it is fully reversible — the factory finish underneath is preserved, and after years under film it is generally in better condition than the panels of an unwrapped car of the same age.

Most of the quality is decided before any vinyl comes off the roll. Decontamination wash, clay bar, a paint inspection to confirm nothing will lift on removal, and then disassembly — handles, mirrors, badges, lights, and trim off the car so film can be tucked behind edges instead of cut at them. Every edge trimmed on the vehicle is a future lifting point.

  • —Gloss, satin, matte, color-shift, and textured films
  • —Chrome delete and blackout packages on grilles, trim, and badges
  • —Roof, mirror, and accent wraps
  • —Full wraps with or without door jambs — decided up front, not at delivery
  • —Vinyl-specific ceramic coating for satin and matte finishes

How to choose

If your concern is rock chips on a car you drive on freeways, that is PPF, at minimum on the front end. If it is keeping a dark car sharp with less effort and protecting it from water spots and sun, that is a ceramic coating. If you want the car to look different, that is a wrap. Film goes on first and coating goes on top; the order matters.

One rule applies to all of them: nothing goes on fresh paint. Refinished panels need 30 to 60 days to finish curing before any film or coating seals the surface.

FAQ

Paint Protection Film & Wraps — common questions

What is the difference between PPF, ceramic coating, and a wrap?
PPF is a thick clear urethane film that physically absorbs rock chips and scratches. Ceramic coating is a thin chemical layer that makes the car easier to wash and resists water spotting, but will not stop a rock. A vinyl wrap changes the car's color or finish and protects the paint underneath from UV while it is on. They solve different problems and combine well — film first, coating on top.
How long does paint protection film last?
Quality PPF is typically warranted around ten years. Its practical life in Southern California depends heavily on sun exposure and care — horizontal panels always age first. Vinyl wraps generally run five to seven years here, less for matte and satin finishes.
Will a wrap damage my paint?
Not when the paint is healthy and the film is removed on schedule. Vinyl removed with controlled heat from sound factory paint comes off cleanly. The risk is applying film over already-failing clear coat, which is why we inspect the paint before quoting — and it is why a wrap left on for a decade in this sun becomes a much harder removal.
Can I put PPF or a ceramic coating on a car you just repainted?
Not immediately. Fresh refinish needs 30 to 60 days to fully cure before anything seals the surface, or you risk trapping solvent in the film. Tell us your delivery date and we will tell you exactly when the panel is ready.
How do I wash a wrapped or coated car?
Hand wash with a pH-neutral soap, avoid automatic car washes, and keep pressure washers away from edges. Do not wax or polish a matte or satin wrap — it cannot be corrected if it is marred. A vinyl-specific ceramic coating makes satin and matte finishes far easier to keep even.
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