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What is the difference between paint protection film and ceramic coating?

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Pereira

07/28/25 8:09pm

The differences between paint protection film and ceramic coating are as follows: 1. Different materials and functions: (1) Paint protection film is a high-performance new environmentally friendly film, which not only has excellent toughness to effectively mitigate minor daily scratches and perform self-repair, but also isolates the car paint from the air, providing protection against acid rain, oxidation (yellowing of the paint), and UV rays. (2) Ceramic coating forms a thin crystalline layer on the paint surface through the action of high-molecular polymers. It not only enhances the gloss of the car paint but also offers resistance to scratches, ease of cleaning, protection against extreme cold, and anti-static properties. 2. Different application processes: (1) Applying paint protection film is relatively simpler compared to ceramic coating; ceramic coating requires higher technical skills and better environmental conditions. (2) Ceramic coating generally takes about 2-3 days to complete, whereas applying paint protection film only requires a thorough cleaning of the car body before using a heat gun to adhere the film tightly, completing the process in just 1 day.

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