The Different Types of Clear Bra Paint Protection Film, Explained

What are the different types of clear bra paint protection film and which is right for your vehicle? We're explaining the answers here.

Your new ride in Seattle is already the highlight of the new year, and you'll leave no stone unturned to keep it in tip-top shape.

You're not the only one, either. Research shows that as many as 78 million brand-new vehicles are sold each year around the world.

Fortunately, clear bra paint protection film, or PPF, is an easy way to keep your car looking brand new for years to come. The question is, what are the different types of clear bra PPF, and which is right for your vehicle?

Here's a rundown of the various types of clear bra in Seattle.



Let's jump in!

What Is PPF?

PPF is a film applied to a car to protect its finish from the damage it could sustain while on the road. This film is essentially an ultra-thin, invisible armor. However, it's designed to withstand various threats to fresh finishes, including rocks, insects, dirt, and debris.

This type of film stands out for being self-healing. This means it features various layers that protect a car's finish against stains and fading. The layers also "heal" surface damage, like scratches, simply by reacting to heat from the sun or the car's engine.

Gloss Clear Bra Paint Protection

Gloss, one of the most common clear bra PPF options, is specifically designed to go on vehicles with gloss paint. You can use gloss PPF to wrap only one part of your vehicle or the whole thing.

One of the biggest benefits of clear bra PPF is that it is easy to maintain compared with a matte film (more on that next). That's because even though all PPF options have self-healing properties, gloss film is better at self-healing.

You'll also love the fact that when you apply gloss film on your car, you can use a variety of sealers and waxes on your car without having to worry about changing your car's look. After all, your car will already be shiny looking. A sealer or wax will only enhance its appearance, not detract from it.

All in all, gloss PPF is ideal for daily drivers due to its stunning appearance, durability, and ease of maintenance.

Matte Clear Bra Paint Protection

Matte PPF is the perfect option for a car that already features matte paint. In addition, you can apply this type of film to a glossy-paint car that you're interested in restyling. It will give your glossy vehicle the custom flat appearance you're looking for.

As a general rule of thumb, matte PPF is best to use for wrapping an entire vehicle rather than just a portion of it.

However, let's say your car features matte paint from the factory, and your target matte PPF matches the factory paint closely. You could apply a clear bra PPF only to your car's front end, for example.

Still, you may want to wrap your entire vehicle with matte PPF simply because matte factory paint can be easy to damage.

In addition, if you were to scratch the matte factory paint, you couldn't buff it out, as this would yield a gloss paint finish. Instead, you would have to repaint the whole panel, and painting with matte paint is costlier than using gloss paint.

In light of this, PPF is generally worth the investment. This film allows you to enjoy the matte look on your car without having to worry about matte paint's drawbacks.

Still, keep in mind that debris may stick to matte film more than it would to gloss PPF.

In addition, you must exercise caution when using products on your matte PPF. If you layer products on the film, this will cause your finish to look shiny, which likely isn't the look you're going for if you've chosen the matte film option.

Black Clear Bra Paint Protection

Finally, you can use a black clear PPF on your vehicle if you want your car to have a sleek, black, glossy look.

Black PPF will make your car look polished while also protecting it against chemical damage, extreme weather damage, insect damage, and other types of damage. This film also does a great job of preserving your car's paint color and shielding it from the destructive ultraviolet rays of the sun.

Black PPF will further decrease the level of corrosion that your car may sustain. As a result, it's a smart choice for minimizing your car's expenses.

When your car sports black clear PPF, you can also expect the value of your vehicle to increase. After all, the film will keep your car looking fresh no matter what circumstances or environments the car is exposed to.

Finally, black PPF can easily be removed at any time if you decide to do this. If you do this, your car will still look like it did the day you got the film put on.

How We Can Help with Our Clear Bra Paint Protection

The various types of clear bra paint protection available in Seattle include gloss, matte, and black. Each type is designed to keep your vehicle safe from road damage every mile you drive.

Fortunately, at Dealer Xpress Window Tinting, we take pride in offering high-quality Llumar PPF. You can even use our simulator to visualize how your type of vehicle will look with each type of paint protection film in Seattle.

Get in touch with us to learn more about our PPF options, and start protecting your car today!