Can Color Change Film Be Used as Paint Protection Film?

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VonPeyton
07/30/25 6:26am
Color change film cannot be used as paint protection film. Reasons: First, the thickness of color change film is inferior to that of paint protection film, which means its primary function is not "protecting the car paint." Second, the PVC material of color change film has poor toughness and cannot self-repair after scratches. In contrast, high-quality paint protection films like BOP use TPU base material with a biomimetic nano-coating on the outermost layer, enabling self-repair for minor scratches. Lastly, color change film focuses more on achieving cool color effects and generally does not consider daily environmental corrosion or damage to the film, resulting in relatively shorter warranty periods. Color Change Film: Color change film mainly adheres to the car body surface using high-molecular polymer materials and is easy to remove. Current color change film products include: transparent film, car electroplating film, pearl film, gloss film, matte film, custom paint film, brushed film, electroplating film, etc.
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