3M Paint Protection Films
Invisible Protection to Keep Your Vehicle Looking Like New
Made of a flexible, yet durable, urethane plastic, 3M Paint Protection Film was initially designed to protect helicopter blades from debris during the Vietnam War. Since then, it has been used by various OEM manufacturers, NASCAR teams, and car enthusiasts to protect painted automotive surfaces from road rash and other debris. Learn more about the history of PPF >
Maintain appearance and enhance trade-in value by protecting your car’s paint with 3M Paint Protection Film.
PPF Offers Increased Protection From:
- Gravel
- Stones
- Sand
- Bird Droppings
- Acid Rain
- Bugs
- Tar
- Tree Sap
- Automotive Fluids
- Ultraviolet Light (UV)
1960s
3M invents paint protection film to assist the US military in protecting the leading edges of helicopter blades from wear.
1980s
3M Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film is used in the NASCAR racing series to protect advertising graphics and avoid splinters of plastic parts during collisions.
1990s-2000s
3M patents two useful adhesive technologies: 3M Controltac™ for easy repositioning and 3M Comply™ with air release channels.
2009
3M invents color change vinyl wrap film.
2019
3M enhances its color change vinyl wrap film through the market launch of Wrap Film Series 2080.
2022-2024
3M introduces two new lines of paint protection film: Scotchgard Paint Protection Film Pro Series 200 Gloss & Matte and Paint Protection Film Series 100.
2023
3M introduces High Gloss 2080 with a mirror-like finish and low orange peel.
2024
3M launches Protection Wrap Film, combining the benefits of paint protection and color change.
Application Areas
How PPF is Constructed
How 3M Paint Protection Film Works
3M Company manufactures multiple lines of paint protection film to fit every customer's needs.
3M Scotchgard Pro Series 200 Gloss
3M Scotchgard Pro Series 200 Matte
3M Paint Protection Film Series 150 Gloss
3M Paint Protection Film Series 100 Gloss
Compare Paint Protection Films
Finish | Thickness | Warranty | Available in 72” | Gloss Level | Hydrophobic | Self-Healing | Scratch & Stain Resistance | Features 3M Crystal Clear Technology | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3M Scotchgard Pro Series 200 Gloss | Clear Gloss | 7.9 mils | 10 Years | Yes | Highest | Yes | Yes | Best | Yes |
3M Scotchgard Pro Series 200 Matte | Matte | 7.9 mils | 10 Years | Yes | N/A | Yes | Yes | Best | Yes |
3M Paint Protection Film Series 150 Gloss | Clear Gloss | 7.5 mils | 10 Years | No | High | No | Yes | Better | Yes |
3M Paint Protection Film Series 100 Gloss | Clear Gloss | 7.5 mils | 7 Years | No | High | No | Yes | Good | No |
Why 3M PPF?
Certified Installation
Every 3M automotive window film installation performed by a 3M Authorized Dealer can be added to a vehicle’s Carfax report upon warranty registration.
Leader in Paint Protection Film
3M is the official paint protection film of Tesla Motors Club.10-Year Warranty
3M Paint Protection Films are backed up to a 10-year warranty. View Details >
