What are the differences between paint protection film and color change film?

1. Different Primary Functions:
Paint protection film (PPF) primarily focuses on protecting the vehicle's paint, emphasizing "protection."
Color change film, on the other hand, is used to alter the vehicle's color and appearance, emphasizing "color."

2. Different Material Composition:
The main material of mainstream paint protection film is Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), classified chemically as "rubber." Structurally, PPF consists of a topcoat, base material, and adhesive layer.
Color change film is predominantly made of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), classified chemically as "plastic." Structurally, it includes a colored layer, base material, and adhesive layer, making it suitable for color alterations.

3. Significant Performance Differences:
Paint protection film has a TPU base material known for its safety and environmental friendliness. It features a top nanocoating layer that provides benefits like heat repair (scratch self-healing), corrosion resistance, and strong puncture resistance.
Color change film has a PVC base material, which can release toxic substances when exposed to prolonged sunlight. Its top layer is a color coating that lacks self-repair capabilities, has lower flexibility, and offers no protection against scratches. Over time, its color can fade under UV exposure.
It's worth noting that color change films with TPU material exist, but they are typically limited to single colors, while PVC-based films offer a wide range of vibrant colors without such restrictions.

4. Different Installation Processes:
Installing paint protection film involves precise techniques and can be done through specialized machine cutting (computer-cut) or manual hand-cutting. The former ensures a better fit for various vehicle shapes and sizes, while the latter is performed by skilled technicians in a dust-free environment to achieve a perfect contour match.
Combining machine-cut and hand-cut techniques allows paint protection film to adhere seamlessly to the vehicle, achieving a flawless installation.
The installation of paint protection film requires specific installation fluids, wash solutions, and care products, specially developed and tested for different vehicles and environmental conditions to ensure the best installation quality and performance.