Scratch Protection Essential

The front and rear bumper corners take the most damage in Indian parking lots — tight spaces, high curbs, and other cars opening doors in confined areas. Side mirrors are frequently clipped on narrow roads and overtaking situations common on Kerala's state highways. Door handle cups scratch from daily use as fingernails and rings drag across the paint. Door edges and boot sill edges pick up scratches from loading and unloading. These six zones account for the overwhelming majority of visible everyday paint damage on Indian cars.

The Essential package covers the six highest-risk zones: front bumper corners, rear bumper corners, both side mirrors, inside door handle cups (all doors), door step sills (all doors), and door edges. These are the areas that statistically take the most damage on Indian-driven cars. Approximately 20 square feet of PPF material is used across all six zones, applied with precision computer-cut templates for each vehicle model.

We use 180-micron self-healing PPF — thick enough to absorb meaningful contact damage but thin enough to remain nearly invisible on the car. On most colors and paint finishes, the film edges are essentially undetectable to a casual observer. On very dark matte or satin paints, a subtle edge line may be visible close up. We use computer-cut templates specific to each car model to ensure edges land in recesses and natural body lines wherever possible, minimizing visibility further.

PPF applied over existing scratches locks them in permanently — they will be visible under the clear film. For cars with paint defects, we recommend paint correction or at minimum a decontamination wash first, bringing the paint to the best possible condition before application. We do a paint inspection at the start of every PPF job and will advise you on preparation needed. Bringing the vehicle in for a free pre-assessment is the best first step.

PPF is not permanent. It can be professionally removed at any time without damaging the factory paint underneath — provided the paint was in good condition before application and the car has been reasonably maintained. Many customers remove PPF before selling the car to reveal the undamaged factory paint beneath, which improves resale appeal significantly. The film itself carries a 3-year manufacturer's warranty against yellowing, bubbling, and delamination.

The Essential package protects the six highest-frequency scratch zones. Full PPF extends coverage to the entire bonnet, front fenders, all door panels, and more — it is designed primarily for stone chip and highway debris protection on the full front end and sides. If you drive frequently on national highways or in conditions where stone chips are a real concern, the Full Front or Full Body PPF package is the better choice. The Essential package is the right starting point for urban and mixed driving where parking lot scratches and contact damage are the primary risk.

Normal washing with pH-neutral car shampoo and a clean microfibre mitt is fine. Avoid directing high- pressure jets at film edges, as sustained pressure can lift the adhesive over time. Avoid abrasive compounds or clay bar on PPF surfaces. The self-healing top coat benefits from occasional warm water exposure, which helps reduce light surface marks. We provide full care instructions at handover.