Keep it factory new
Clear, invisible film — also called clear bra — that takes the rock chips, scratches and road mess so your paint doesn’t. Installed at our studios in Tukwila (Seattle area) and Medford, OR.
What PPF protects you from
The two things that ruin paint fastest — and the two things film stops best.
Gravel kicked up by the car ahead hits your bumper, hood and mirrors at highway speed.
Chips through the clear coat into the paint. The fix is touch-up or a repaint.
The film takes the hit. The paint underneath stays factory.
Glass takes hits too. Add Windshield Protection from $250 and the windshield is covered as well.
Car washes, keys, bags and branches leave light scratches. Our film has a self-healing top coat — they disappear with heat from the sun or warm water.
Also protects from
Bug remains are acidic. Left in the sun, they can etch marks into the clear coat.
Etched spots that stay even after washing.
They sit on the film and wash off — the clear coat never sees them.
Bird droppings and tree sap bake onto the paint on hot days.
Dull, etched patches that need polishing.
The film is a barrier — clean it off and the paint is untouched.
Tar, road film and winter grime stick to the lower panels.
Stubborn spots that need harsh chemicals and scrubbing.
A slick film surface that’s easier to keep clean.
Why on a new car
Factory paint is thin and chips start on the first highway trip. Put film on early — it protects the paint, it can’t undo damage that’s already there. And you stop worrying about every truck in front of you.
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Packages & prices
PPF vs the rest
| What you get | PPF Paint protection film | Ceramic coating | Wax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stops rock chips | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Resists light scratches | ✓Self-healing top coat on most films | ~Slightly harder surface | ✕ |
| Protects from bugs, droppings, sap | ✓ | ✓ | ~Short-term |
| Protects the windshield from chips | ✓With Windshield Protection add-on | ✕ | ✕ |
| Gloss & easy cleaning | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| How long it lasts | Years | Years | Weeks |
Only film physically stops chips. Coating and film work well together — film where hits happen, coating for gloss.
Where PPF comes from
During the Vietnam War, U.S. military helicopters took off and landed in sand, dust and gravel. The grit slowly wore away the leading edges of the rotor blades. The military asked 3M for something light, tough and clear. The answer was a urethane film that crews nicknamed “helicopter tape.” Replacing worn film cost far less than repairing a blade.
Drivers already had their own fix: the “car bra,” a black vinyl cover first made for a Porsche 356 in 1961. It hid the car’s lines and could trap dirt against the paint. When clear film reached everyday cars, it took the name — the clear bra. Same job, but now you can see the paint.
How it works
We check the paint, talk through how you drive and confirm the price. A 50% deposit books your appointment.
Deep wash and clay to remove everything stuck to the paint, so the film bonds to a clean surface.
Film is cut to the shape of your car’s panels — no generic sheets.
Film is laid panel by panel and squeegeed smooth, with edges finished as cleanly as the panel allows.
We inspect every panel in the light and walk you through care. The rest is paid when your car is ready.
Questions
Yes. Clear bra is an older name for paint protection film. It comes from the black vinyl car bras drivers used before clear film existed. PPF, clear bra and clear mask all mean the same thing.
Clear gloss film is very hard to spot. From a normal distance the car simply looks like a car with clean, glossy paint.
Yes. Quality film can be taken off later without harming factory paint that’s in good condition.
Yes, but film doesn’t fix chips that are already there — it seals them as they are. We’ll look at the paint first and tell you if anything is worth correcting before the film goes on.
A normal hand wash. Give it a few days after install before the first wash — we’ll go through the exact aftercare when you pick up the car.
It depends on the package and the car. We’ll tell you the exact timing when we book you in.
Light scratches and swirls in the film’s top coat fade with heat — from the sun or warm water. Deep cuts through the film don’t heal, but the paint underneath is still protected.
Yes. Windshield Protection is an add-on from $250 — clear film on the windshield that takes rock chips from the road. Add it to any package.
A 50% deposit books your appointment. The rest is paid when your car is ready.
They do different jobs. PPF physically stops chips and scratches; a coating makes paint glossy and easier to clean but doesn’t stop chips. They work well together.
Two studios, same prices and the same care.
958 Industry Dr
Tukwila, WA 98188
Open daily · 9 AM – 9 PM
(206) 399-7751 PPF in the Seattle area →967 Lawnsdale Rd Unit 3
Medford, OR 97504
Mon–Sat 9 AM – 7 PM · Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
(458) 265-9920 PPF in Medford →Email wraptik@gmail.com