GUIDE

PPF vs Ceramic Coating

Understand the key differences between Paint Protection Film (PPF) and Ceramic Coating to select the most cost-effective and suitable defense approach for your vehicle.

Installing Clear Guard PPF paint protection film onto a car hood to protect the paint

CLEAR GUARD

Choose the Clear Guard tier by vehicle need

PPF solves a different problem from window film: it protects exterior paint, high-risk surfaces, glass-specific areas, and gloss. Start with the area you want to protect, then choose the tier.

Clear Guard PRO paint protection film

TPU 200 micron

Clear Guard PRO

A TPU 200 micron protection layer for high-wear exterior surfaces and everyday scratch exposure.

Choose Clear Guard PRO when you want practical PPF coverage for the surfaces that see the most use.

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Clear Guard ELITE paint protection film

TPU 225 micron

Clear Guard ELITE

A TPU 225 micron protection layer for owners who want a higher protection tier, especially for new luxury cars and EVs.

Choose Clear Guard ELITE when the vehicle value, usage pattern, or owner expectations justify a higher protection tier.

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Clear Guard Sunroof paint protection film

Aliphatic TPU

Clear Guard Sunroof

Exterior protection film for sunroof and panoramic roof glass with two visible-light options: SKY BLUE (VLT 75%) for a brighter cabin feel and BLACK NIGHT (VLT 20%) for a darker, more private roof appearance.

Choose SKY BLUE when you want a lighter, more open roof feel. Choose BLACK NIGHT when you want a stronger sport-luxury look with more privacy.

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Clear Guard Windshield paint protection film

Glass-grade Aliphatic TPU

Clear Guard Windshield

Exterior protection film for front glass where impact risk, visibility, and vehicle-system compatibility all need to be discussed together.

Choose this route when the dealer needs to confirm windshield fit together with front-glass system zones before installation is booked.

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Clear Guard DIY Accessories paint protection film

Clear Guard DIY Accessories

A set of clear protection-film pieces for frequently touched zones such as door-handle cups, charging or fuel covers, and door sill or tailgate sill areas, with dealer-confirmed door-edge fit.

Choose Clear Guard DIY Accessories to protect everyday touch points you can install yourself with guidance, with dealer-confirmed model-specific cuts before purchase.

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PHYSICAL SHIELD

Thick Protective Film Gating Direct Impacts

Clear Guard PPF utilizes elastic, thick Aliphatic TPU layers that absorb physical shock from rock chips, deep scratches, and road debris, featuring self-healing properties that recover under heat.

CERAMIC COATING

Liquid Sealant Enhancing Shine & Hydrophobicity

Ceramic coating provides excellent chemical resistance, water-beading, and deep gloss while making washing easier. However, due to its molecular thickness, it cannot absorb rock chips or physical scratches like PPF.

DECISION

Consult and Align with a Specialist

If you want to know more about combining PPF on high-impact zones with ceramic coating on the rest of the body, consult our LINE OA advisors for a custom estimate.

SPEC TABLE

Specs to discuss with a dealer

This table renders only sourced product-data fields. It does not add prices, warranty terms, or unsupported performance claims.

Clear Guard PRO Clear Guard ELITE Clear Guard Sunroof Clear Guard Windshield Clear Guard DIY Accessories
Material TPU 200 micron TPU 225 micron Aliphatic TPU Glass-grade Aliphatic TPU -
Surface Self-healing, hydrophobic Self-healing, hydrophobic Self-healing, hydrophobic Self-healing, hydrophobic, anti-glare -
applicationAreas - - - - Door-handle cups, charging/fuel cover, door sill/tailgate sill, dealer-confirmed door-edge zones
Installation method - - Software-cut exterior application, no blade on glass Software-cut exterior application, heat shrinkable Dry or wet application with gel or soap-water mix
fitment - - - - Vehicle-model shaped pieces; dealer fit confirmation required

VISUALS

New and legacy installation visuals

NEXT STEP

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