3M Paint Protection Films

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No One Does Paint Protection Film Like 3M

Installed on new and used vehicles, 3M Paint Protection Film (PPF), also known as “clear bra”, is a nearly invisible film that is applied to the painted surfaces of a car (hood, fenders, bumpers, mirrors, etc.) to protect them from road debris such as rocks, bugs, salt, etc.
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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 >

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

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How PPF is Constructed

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3M Company manufactures multiple lines of paint protection film to fit every customer's needs.

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3M Scotchgard Pro Series 200 Gloss

3M Scotchgard Pro Series 200 Gloss represents the latest technology in paint protection film and is a true testimony to 3M’s innovation. It’s hydrophobic, self-healing, glossy (low orange peel), and carries a 10-year manufacturer’s warranty for material and replacement labor. It is designed to give your clients years of protection and performance without ongoing maintenance. When Pro Series 200 Gloss is scratched, the scratches essentially disappear thanks to the film’s self-healing properties. Virtually nothing can protect a vehicle better from scratches, stains, and chips than 3M Paint Protection Film Pro Series 200 Gloss. It is the ultimate protection for paint.
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3M Scotchgard Pro Series 200 Matte

3M Scotchgard Pro Series 200 Matte delivers superior personalization and protection to automotive paint. Matte series is based on the same technology as 3M’s Pro Series 200 Gloss yet has a matte finish that matches the sheen of most factory matte paints. It can also be used to remove the gloss from a vehicle’s traditional paint to give a matte appearance. Like Pro Series 200 Gloss, Pro Series 200 Matte is warrantied for labor and material by 3M Company for ten (10) years.
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3M Paint Protection Film Series 150 Gloss

3M Paint Protection Film Series 150 Gloss features industry-leading clarity (less orange peel) and self-healing and stain-resistant characteristics. Like Scotchgard Pro Series 200 Gloss, it is designed to give your clients years of protection and performance without ongoing maintenance, helping to keep a car looking newer longer. As it is not hydrophobic, it can be combined with 3M’s Ceramic Coating system for those clients seeking both PPF and a ceramic coating. Series 150 Gloss is warrantied for labor and material by 3M Company for ten (10) years.
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3M Paint Protection Film Series 100 Gloss

3M Scotchgard Pro Series 100 Gloss is a paint protection film that balances price, performance, and value. Pro Series 100 Gloss is optically clear, self-healing, and has good scratch and stain resistance. It is backed by a 7-year manufacturer’s warranty.
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Compare Films

Too many choices? Compare 3M’s paint protection films side by side.
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.
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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 >
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply 3M Ceramic Coating on top of 3M Paint Protection Film?

Absolutely! You can apply 3M Ceramic Coating on top of certain 3M Paint Protection Films. They are two distinct automotive...
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Will a ceramic coating prevent rock chips?

No, a ceramic coating will not prevent rock chips. And beware of competitive claims referencing 9H hardness to the contrary....
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Does paint protection film change the appearance of my car’s matte paint?

Yes, a standard high gloss PPF certainly does. However, if your car has matte paint, use 3M’s Matte Series Paint...
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