Protect Your Vehicle From Chips, Scratches, and Road Salt With 3M PPF PRO
Why Your Car Needs Paint Protection Film (PPF)
Paint Protection Film (PPF) is a transparent, impact-absorbing layer that shields your vehicle’s paint from stone chips, scratches, salt, road debris and everyday wear.
Most of the road damage on a vehicle (stone chips, scratches, chemical stains) cannot be polished out. Once the paint is chipped, the only real fixes are repainting panels or living with visible marks. Front-end protection or clear bara solves this problem.
For most owners—especially those who do highway driving, commute daily, or just bought a new vehicle—PPF is one of the smartest, most cost-effective upgrades you can do early. It protects your paint, maintains resale value, and keeps your car looking newer for significantly longer.
What Makes 3M Scotchgard Pro Series the #1 PPF on the market
3M Scotchgard Pro Series consistently delivers top-tier protection, clarity, and durability.
What sets 3M PPF apart:
- Proven heritage — 3M originally developed PPF for aircraft and military use, bringing that impact resistance directly to automotive paint protection film.
- Exceptional clarity — High-clarity polyurethane with low orange peel keeps the film nearly invisible.
- Self-healing top coat — Light scratches and swirls disappear with heat or sunlight.
- Durability that lasts — Resists chips, salt, tar, bird droppings, UV and weathering.
- 10-year manufacturer warranty — Covers yellowing, bubbling, and film failure.
- Excellent conformability — Stretches and adheres cleanly to curves, bumpers, mirrors.
- Protects resale value — Shields paint, preserving the original factory finish.
NEW. Now 3M 200 Pro-Series comes with CERAMIC COATING from the factory!
Why Custom Wraps sticks with 3M over other PPF Brands
With 10+ years of installing 3M PPF, Coloured PPF and Colour Change Wraps across the GTA, we’ve had very few warranty issues — no yellowing, adhesion failures, or bubbling. Our team is 3M-trained and certified, using approved PPF patterns and tools for a clean, precise, OEM-level fit.
3M provides reliable local support and genuine replacements. When you choose 3M through us, you’re backed by global quality and dependable after-service support.
For our customers, that means long-term clarity, durability, and a finish that still looks new years later.
3M Scotchgard Pro Series remains the most reliable long-term PPF available on the market today.
We are an official 3M CERTIFIED Scotchgard Pro Installation company.
Why Choose 3M PRO PPF for Your Car
We install only genuine 3M Scotchgard Pro Series 200 — the latest generation of premium, self-healing, ceramic-coated paint protection film.
Invisible finish with excellent clarity and low orange peel
Self-healing protection film — keeps your paint looking new for years
Best chip, stain, salt & UV resistance for Toronto driving conditions
Accurate computer-cut patterns for your vehicle’s specific model
10-year 3M warranty + 1-year installation warranty
Transparent PPF pricing with no hidden fees
15% OFF ALL PPF PACKAGES !
Plus FREE Headlights PPF for Packages 2 and 3!
120$ value! Limited time offer.
Our 3M PPF Packages
01. Basic PPF Package
This entry-level 3M PPF package protects the most vulnerable front-facing areas from common road damage such as stone chips, salt, and debris. Good for daily-driven vehicles.
Coverage:
- Front of hood (approximately first 22")
- Front sections of fenders
- Side mirrors
Installation time: About 1 hour
Best for: City drivers, light commuters, and anyone wanting affordable front-end protection on budget vehicles.
Promotional price 380$+tax.
02. Full Front PPF Package
Our most popular package delivers complete protection for the entire front area of your vehicle. Perfect for Toronto highway driving and vehicles with softer paint.
Coverage:
- Full front bumper
- Partial hood coverage (up to 22")
- Partial front fenders.
- Side mirrors
Installation time: About 4-5 hours
Best for: Daily commuters, Tesla and other EV owners (Model 3, Model Y), and any vehicle exposed to frequent highway use.
Promotional price 870$+tax.
03. Full Front PLUS PPF Package
The Full Front Plus package adds extended coverage for owners wanting maximum front-end durability and chip resistance.
Coverage:
- Full hood
- Full front fenders
- Side mirrors
- Full front bumper
Installation time: About 5-6 hours
Best for: Luxury vehicles, sports cars, and drivers who want enhanced protection for the highest-impact zones without visible PPF edge.
Promotional price 1550$+tax.
Full Car PPF Coverage
Our full-body 3M PPF wrap protects every painted panel of your vehicle. This is the highest level of long-term paint protection, ideal for premium cars, exotics, and vehicles with soft or chip-prone paint.
Coverage:
- Full exterior paint protection (all painted surfaces)
Installation time: 2-4 days installation (varies by vehicle)
Best for: High-end, collector, and long-term ownership vehicles where maximum preservation is essential.
Price starting from 4500$+tax
** Custom coverage options for clear protection film are also available. We typically can add to packages but can't remove items.
PPF vs Vinyl Wrap vs Ceramic Coating — Which Protects Your Paint Best?
Side-by-Side Comparison of Protection, Durability and Value
Choosing between these three options can be confusing because each one serves a different purpose. PPF focuses on physical impact protection, ceramic coating improves gloss and maintenance, and vinyl wrap offers colour and style changes. This comparison breaks down the real differences in protection, durability and long-term value to help you choose what’s truly right for your vehicle.
| Paint Protection Film (PPF) | Vinyl Wrap / Colour Change | Ceramic Coating | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Physical barrier against rock chips, road debris and abrasion | Change colour or finish; medium cosmetic protection | Enhance gloss and make washing easier |
| Rock chip / impact protection | ✓✓Excellent – absorbs most small–medium impacts | ✓Medium to low – can prevent smaller chips | ✕Very low – does not stop stone chips |
| Protection from deeper scratches | ✓✓Very good – film takes the damage first | ✓Low–medium – film can mark or cut | ✕Minimal – may reduce light marring only |
| Protection from light swirls | ✓Very good – self-healing top coats help | ✓Medium – paint is protected but the vinyl itself is fairly soft | ✓Good – reduces light swirls vs bare paint |
| UV / fade protection | ✓Very good – shields paint from UV | ✓Good – protects paint underneath wrap | ✕Doesn't provide any protection against UV |
| Chemical / stain resistance | ✓✓Good – resists most road contaminants | ✓Medium – can stain, especially lighter colours | ✓Very good – strong resistance to many contaminants |
| Typical lifespan (pro install, with care) | ✓✓✓~10+ years for 3M Pro (other premium films often 7–10) | ✓✓~4–6 years depending on film and climate | ✓~1–2 years (requires frequent refresh/reapplication) |
| Appearance / visual effect | ✓Nearly invisible – preserves OEM paint look | ✓Excellent for colour & finish changes | ✓Enhances depth & gloss of original paint |
| Ease of washing / maintenance | ✓Easy – treat like normal paint | ✕Moderate – avoid harsh brushes and chemicals | ✓✓Very easy – highly hydrophobic surface |
| Approximate cost level (full car) | 4000$-7000$ – highest upfront cost (can reduce cost by doing partial PPF) | 2500$-5500$ – mid to high cost | 700$-2000$ – lowest cost |
| Best fit for | Drivers who want real tough paint protection, long-term ownership & resale value. Low maintenance | Style change, colour change. Protection comes as an extra feature of wrap. | Owners focused on gloss and easier washing, not chip resistance |
Primary purpose
PPF: Physical barrier against rock chips, road debris and abrasion
Vinyl Wrap: Change colour or finish; medium cosmetic protection
Ceramic: Enhance gloss and make washing easier
Rock chip / impact protection
PPF:✓✓Excellent – absorbs most small–medium impacts
Vinyl Wrap:✓Medium to low – can prevent smaller chips
Ceramic:✕Very low – does not stop stone chips
Protection from deeper scratches
PPF:✓✓Very good – film takes the damage first
Vinyl Wrap:✓Low–medium – film can mark or cut
Ceramic:✕Minimal – may reduce light marring only
Protection from light swirls
PPF:✓Very good – self-healing top coats help
Vinyl Wrap:✓Medium – paint is protected but the vinyl itself is fairly soft
Ceramic:✓Good – reduces light swirls vs bare paint
UV / fade protection
PPF:✓Very good – shields paint from UV
Vinyl Wrap:✓Good – protects paint underneath wrap
Ceramic:✕Doesn't provide any protection against UV
Chemical / stain resistance
PPF:✓✓Good – resists most road contaminants
Vinyl Wrap:✓Medium – can stain, especially lighter colours
Ceramic:✓Very good – strong resistance to many contaminants
Typical lifespan (pro install, with care)
PPF:✓✓✓~10+ years for 3M Pro (other premium films often 7–10)
Vinyl Wrap:✓✓~4–6 years depending on film and climate
Ceramic:✓~1–2 years (requires frequent refresh/reapplication)
Appearance / visual effect
PPF:✓Nearly invisible – preserves OEM paint look
Vinyl Wrap:✓Excellent for colour & finish changes
Ceramic:✓Enhances depth & gloss of original paint
Ease of washing / maintenance
PPF:✓Easy – treat like normal paint
Vinyl Wrap:✕Moderate – avoid harsh brushes and chemicals
Ceramic:✓✓Very easy – highly hydrophobic surface
Approximate cost level (full car)
PPF: 4000$-7000$ – highest upfront cost (can reduce cost by doing partial PPF)
Vinyl Wrap: 2500$-5500$ – mid to high cost
Ceramic: 700$-2000$ – lowest cost
Best fit for
PPF: Drivers who want real tough paint protection, long-term ownership & resale value. Low maintenance
Vinyl Wrap: Style change, colour change. Protection comes as an extra feature of wrap.
Ceramic: Owners focused on gloss and easier washing, not chip resistance
What Should You Choose? Our Honest Advice
PPF:
If you want real paint protection, nothing beats PPF. It stops stone chips, debris and long-term wear.Full-car PPF is usually worth it only for luxury, exotic or small vehicles, but a Full Front package makes sense for almost anyone.
Vinyl Wrap:
For most people, a high-quality vinyl wrap is the best balance of cost, protection and looks. You get a fresh custom colour, solid day-to-day protection, and you save thousands compared to full PPF.
Ceramic Coating:
Ceramic coating is not a protection product. It just makes the car shinier and a bit easier to wash for a short time. No chip resistance, no scratch protection — good as a maintenance add-on, but not a replacement for PPF or wrap.
PPF FAQ
Can I buy a PPF kit and install it myself?
Realistically — no. Although DIY “PPF kits” exist online, installing paint protection film takes years of training and hundreds of practice installations. Even new technicians in professional shops ruin multiple kits before getting consistent results. PPF requires controlled conditions, advanced tools, panel alignment, stretching techniques, and precise edge finishing.
If you want proper clarity, protection and longevity, professional installation is the only reliable option.
Why do you use 3M PPF instead of other brands like XPEL or Suntek?
We’ve tested every major PPF brand over the last decade. 3M Scotchgard Pro Series (now Pro Series 200) consistently performs best in clarity, durability, adhesion, warranty reliability and long-term real-world results.
3M is also the inventor of paint protection film and remains the OEM supplier for many car manufacturers. Their film handles Toronto weather, road salt and daily driving exceptionally well.
Based on long-term testing and extremely low warranty issues, we choose to install only genuine 3M PPF.
XpelPPF is the second closest competitor and good quality film.
Can I use 3M Stealth (matte) PPF to change my car’s finish to matte?
Technically yes — but for changing the look of your car, vinyl wrap is a far better option.
Matte PPF is thick and must be trimmed slightly away from edges to avoid lifting. Vinyl wrap, on the other hand, can be tucked, wrapped around edges, and installed seamlessly, giving you a cleaner and more consistent matte finish.
If your goal is paint protection, Stealth PPF works.
If your goal is a perfect matte appearance, a vinyl wrap delivers better results for far less cost.
Is coloured PPF worth it compared to a vinyl colour change wrap?
Coloured PPF is an exciting new technology and offers the same impact protection as clear PPF — but it’s significantly more expensive and harder to install. Because the film is thicker, some panels may require seams or visible edges.
For most customers, a vinyl colour change wrap provides better aesthetics, easier removability, more colour options and far lower cost.
Coloured PPF makes sense primarily for high-end vehicles where both style and protection matter.
Does PPF really last 10 years?
Yes — when using high-quality film like 3M Pro Series and with proper installation, 10+ years of real-world lifespan is normal. 3M’s self-healing top coat resists yellowing, cracking, salt, and road contamination far better than budget films.
Most of our customers replace the car before they ever need to replace the film.
What happens when PPF is removed? Does it damage the paint?
When professionally installed and professionally removed, PPF will not damage OEM factory paint.
3M’s adhesive system is designed to release cleanly even after many years. The underlying paint typically looks like new because it has been shielded from UV, chips, and wear.
Can PPF be applied on repainted panels?
We typically don't recommend this. On repainted parts the likelyhood of PPF coming off with chunks of paint if it ever needs to be removed is extremely high. Even during the installation paint on repainted parts can be damaged.
Can I wash my car normally after PPF installation?
Yes — once the film has cured (typically 3–7 days), you can wash your car like normal. Avoid harsh chemicals, touchless wash “blasters,” and cheap automatic brushes. Hand washing is always best.
Does PPF require any maintenance?
Very little. Just wash it as you normally would. You can apply a ceramic coating or liquid wax on top of PPF if you want easier washing, but coating is optional — not a protection layer.
Have you heard about the 3M new Protective Wrap Film or Coloured PPF?
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Contacts
Serving Toronto, Scarborough, Markham, North York, all GTA
445 Midwest Rd. Unit 31
Scarborough, ON M1P 4Y9
(416) 700-9727
info@customwraps.ca