Paint protection film

Physical protection against chips and contact marks.

Transparent paint protection film at AVP Autopflege for prepared high-impact areas including front sections, mirrors, sills and loading edges.

Paint protection film

Inspect the paint before covering vulnerable areas.

Paint protection film, or PPF, is a transparent physical layer for areas exposed to stone chips, loading marks and repeated contact. Different parts of the vehicle face different risks.

We identify the useful coverage and prepare the paint first so contamination and existing defects are not sealed beneath the film.

Protected sports-car paint with AVP paint protection film

When it fits

Exposure and expectations define the coverage.

PPF is useful on sound, prepared paint where front edges, sills, mirrors or loading areas need additional physical protection.

Impact zones

When leading edges work hardest.

Front sections, mirrors, sills and loading edges can be protected selectively.

Value retention

When early protection makes sense.

New and well-maintained paint benefits most because the original finish starts in strong condition.

Appearance

When the protection should remain discreet.

Modern clear films can include self-healing behaviour for fine surface marks under heat.

Process

Prepare, apply and inspect the film.

Paint assessment, decontamination, film installation and aftercare are planned as one process.

01

Analysis

We inspect paint condition and define the areas that receive meaningful protection.

02

Preparation

The surface is washed, decontaminated and corrected where agreed.

03

Film application

The transparent film is installed and checked for fit, edges and visual consistency.

04

Handover

Initial curing and correct washing of the protected areas are explained.

Honest assessment

PPF does not replace paint correction or whole-car surface care.

Existing defects remain beneath the film, edges can still be damaged and severe impacts can pass through. Film also ages and eventually needs professional removal or replacement.

We protect the areas that genuinely benefit rather than treating full coverage as the automatic answer.

Related services

Plan the next step.

These pages provide useful context when more than one area of the vehicle needs attention.

Surface coating

Ceramic paint protection

For easier maintenance and chemical protection across the prepared paint surface.

View ceramic protection

Where we work

Local care, protection across Switzerland.

Cleaning, care and polishing around Zurich, with short journeys and convenient appointments. We welcome clients from across Switzerland for paint protection and odour neutralisation, with CarSpa available at your location on request.

Close by

Local area

Glattbrugg, Opfikon and the immediate area, with short journeys and CarSpa on request.

Regional

Canton of Zurich

Cleaning, care and polishing around Zurich, with collection and return by arrangement.

Switzerland-wide

Across Switzerland

Clients travel to us from across Switzerland for paint protection and odour neutralisation.

Next step

What is the right next step for your vehicle?

We assess its condition, use and your goal, then explain clearly what makes sense and what does not.