Paint Protection Film

Paint Protection Film (PPF) is a physical, transparent layer applied directly onto your car's paint — usually TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) in premium lines, PU in entry-level ones. It works as a sacrificial layer: stone chips, minor scratches, road debris, bird droppings and UV exposure damage the film instead of your paint underneath. Higher-grade TPU films also self-heal — minor swirl marks disappear with heat from sunlight or warm water. Every PPF product on PMD states its actual film material and finish on the product page, not just a marketing name.

Yes — PPF absorbs impact from stone chips, minor scratches from road debris, and chemical damage from bird droppings, tree sap and UV exposure, since it's a physical barrier that takes the hit instead of your paint. What it doesn't do: stop major accidents, dents, or severe high-speed impacts. On PMD, every PPF SKU lists real specs — thickness, chemical resistance, stone-chip resistance — rather than a generic "protects your car" claim.

"PPF coating" isn't a single product — it's two different things often bundled together (and sometimes deliberately blurred by detailing centres). PPF (Paint Protection Film) is a physical film applied to the paint; ceramic coating is a liquid chemical polymer that bonds to the surface. They protect against different things. PMD lists them as separate categories with separate specs, so you always know exactly which one — or both — you're buying.

PPF physically absorbs stone chips and scratches — ceramic coating cannot do this, since it's a chemical bond only microns thick. Ceramic coating repels water, dirt and UV and makes the car easier to maintain, but it won't stop a pebble at highway speed. For a new car, the ideal setup is PPF on high-impact zones (bonnet, bumper, mirrors, door edges) with a ceramic coating applied over the whole car including the PPF — coating always goes on last, since applying PPF over a coated surface reduces adhesion and can cause edges to lift. For a used car with existing scratches, coating won't fix them, but PPF over the area will hide them going forward.

PMD ships your exact PPF roll to you, sealed, before it goes near an installer — you then get it applied through your own local detailing centre, a freelance/certified technician, or even at your car dealership before delivery, paying for labour separately. Because you already hold the film, there's no way for an installer to quietly substitute a cheaper film once it's out of your sight — the single biggest risk with "PPF near me" searches, since most detailing centres bundle an opaque product+labour price and control which film actually gets applied.

PPF pricing on PMD is shown as two separate numbers: the film itself (₹26,000 for NAR Classic N1 up to ₹1,88,000 for LLumar Valor, depending on brand, TPU grade and roll size) and application, standardized at ₹8,000–15,000 across all brands — covering surface prep (wash, clay bar) plus installation labour. Detailing centres typically quote a single bundled number instead — anywhere from ₹55,000 to ₹2,50,000+ depending on the brand — with no way to see what you're actually paying for the film versus the labour.

Yes — Garware is one of India's established film manufacturers, and PMD sources its Glaze PPF line as genuine product. PMD currently stocks seven live Glaze PPF variants — Glaze Plus, Premium, Protect, White, Black, Titanium and Matte — ranging ₹40,313 (Glaze PPF – Protect) to ₹80,625 (Glaze PPF – Titanium), each listing its actual film material, finish and chemical resistance rather than just a shade name.

Yes — 3M PPF on PMD is sourced as genuine product, with five active lines: PPF 50/100/150/200 Gloss and PPF 200 Matte, priced ₹86,760 to ₹1,78,201 depending on thickness and coverage. Warranty runs 5 years on the entry PPF 50 up to 10 years on the 150/200 series — all TPU film with heat-activated self-healing, confirmed directly from live product specs.

Yes — LLumar (Eastman-owned) is a globally established film brand, and PMD stocks two live lines: LLumar Valor (₹1,88,000, 12-year warranty, Eastman's Tetrashield™ resin system with super-hydrophobic and self-healing properties) and LLumar Platinum Paint Protection Film (₹1,63,400, 10-year warranty, gloss and matte finish options). Both sit at the premium end of PMD's PPF range — LLumar Valor is currently the highest-priced PPF PMD stocks.

Yes — NAR is a genuine, PMD-verified PPF brand, and it's actually PMD's widest PPF range by SKU count: 8 live variants across the Classic series (N1, E-190, S-190, PB15-Black) and Premium series (SM-190 Satin Matte, M-190 Matte, H-190, H-210), priced ₹26,000 to ₹56,000 — the most accessible entry point into genuine TPU PPF on PMD, with warranties from 3 to 7 years depending on the line.

Finish is a cosmetic choice, not a protection-level indicator — gloss, matte, satin and colour (black/white) TPU films all provide the same category of physical stone-chip and scratch protection; the difference is how the surface looks and reflects light. On PMD this spans Garware's Glaze PPF (Gloss, Matte, Colour variants), 3M's dedicated PPF 200 Matte, NAR's Satin Matte SM-190 and Matte M-190, COSMO's Gold Matte, and Saint Gobain's NORShield Colored and Matte Hydro Plus — so you can pick the look you want without trading down on the film's actual specs.

There's no single "best" PPF — the right choice depends on budget, durability needs and finish preference. Budget-conscious buyers typically look at NAR Classic N1 (₹26,000) or COSMO Silver (₹31,000). Buyers wanting the longest warranty look at COSMO Platinum – Ultra Gloss (₹62,000, 15-year warranty) or LLumar Valor (₹1,88,000, 12-year warranty, premium Tetrashield resin). Those wanting a factory-look matte finish look at 3M PPF 200 Matte (₹1,78,201, 10-year warranty) or NAR's matte lines. All are genuine, distributor-sourced product — the decision comes down to fit, not authenticity.

Yes — Saint Gobain is a genuine PPF brand PMD stocks, with five live SKUs: NORShield Clear (₹62,183, entry TPU, 6-year warranty), NORShield Colored (₹1,12,875), Sapphire Plus (₹79,724, MRP ₹1,87,450, 8-year warranty), and Hydro Plus / Matte Hydro Plus (₹1,11,595–1,19,571, MRP ₹2,68,950, 10-year warranty on Hydro Plus). Hydro Plus carries one of the largest MRP-to-PMD-price gaps in the whole PPF range.

Yes — COSMO is a genuine PPF brand PMD stocks, and it actually carries the widest warranty range on the platform: Cosmo Silver (₹31,000, 3-year warranty, entry tier) through Cosmo Gold (₹41,000, 7-year), Cosmo Gold Plus (₹51,000, 7-year), Cosmo Gold Matte (₹62,000, 5-year), up to Cosmo Platinum – Ultra Gloss (₹62,000, 15-year warranty, Lubrizol TPU with Ashland Advance PS adhesive) — the longest PPF warranty PMD currently lists.

Warranty on PMD's PPF ranges from 3 years (NAR Classic N1/S-190, COSMO Silver — entry tier) up to 15 years (COSMO Platinum – Ultra Gloss) and 12 years (LLumar Valor, LLumar Platinum). Warranty length roughly tracks film chemistry and manufacturer confidence rather than price alone — COSMO Platinum at ₹62,000 carries a longer warranty than LLumar Valor at ₹1,88,000 (12 years). Always check the specific SKU's warranty rather than assuming by brand or price tier.

It depends on the brand, and PMD doesn't control this — warranty terms are set by the manufacturer, not by PMD. Some brands honour their warranty regardless of who installs the film, as long as it's installed correctly; others tie the manufacturer warranty to installation by their own authorised network. Since PMD sells the genuine film only (installation is arranged separately, through your own installer or an applicator PMD connects you with), check the specific brand's official warranty terms before you buy if warranty coverage is a deciding factor for you.

No — every PPF film PMD stocks is built to resist yellowing. The anti-yellowing spec is marked "Yes" across all live SKUs from every brand PMD carries: 3M, Garware, NAR, LLumar, COSMO and Saint Gobain. Self-healing behaviour (minor swirl marks disappearing with heat) is the more brand/tier-dependent spec — check the individual SKU's self-healing type if that matters more to you than anti-yellowing.