Color change with real protection
Colored PPF
Black, matte black and full-color paint protection film, installed in Wailuku. The look of a wrap, with the chip protection of PPF.
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- Wailuku, HI
Short answer
Colored PPF changes the color or sheen of a panel and protects the paint under it at the same time. Offshore Window Tinting installs ProLayers black PPF as the standard colored film, and quotes full-color, color-shift and specialty finishes per project. A full-body colored PPF job starts from $7,999; a vinyl wrap costs less but gives almost no chip protection.
Key takeaways
- Colored PPF is 6 to 8 mil thick urethane; a vinyl wrap is 3 to 4 mil. The extra thickness is what stops rock chips.
- ProLayers black PPF is the primary colored film. Full-color and color-shift film is quoted per project, from physical samples.
- We review physical samples and plan every panel transition before cutting film, so the finish is consistent across the car.
- Colored PPF is removable. The factory paint under it stays preserved.
- Full-body colored PPF starts from $7,999; the same look in vinyl starts from $3,999.
Options
Black PPF, selected panels
Price it instantly
- ProLayers black PPF
- Hood, roof or accent panels
- Transition review at each panel edge
- Project-specific quote
Black PPF, full body
from $7,999
- ProLayers black PPF on every painted panel
- Gloss or matte black
- Door edges and cups
- Written coverage terms reviewed first
Full-color PPF
from $7,999
- Full-color film, quoted per project
- Whites, grays, blues, reds, greens, color-shift
- Physical sample review
- Panel-by-panel coverage plan
How it works
- 01Inspect and choose a finish
We check paint condition and go through samples: ProLayers black in gloss or matte, then full-color samples if you want color.
- 02Plan transitions
Colored film shows every edge, so we document where each panel stops, how door jambs and edges are handled and what stays factory.
- 03Correct and prepare
Paint correction is recommended before colored film. Defects under a colored layer still telegraph through. Then wash, clay and iron decon.
- 04Cut and apply
Patterns are plotter-cut for your model and applied wet. Colored film is fitted panel by panel with wrapped edges where the pattern allows.
- 05Inspect and hand back
We check finish consistency across panels under shop lighting and give you the care and coverage terms for the selected film.
Pricing
| Full-body colored PPFBlack or full-color | from $7,999 |
|---|---|
| Full-body vinyl wrap (for comparison)Styling only, little chip protection | from $3,999 |
| Full body clear PPF (for comparison)Keeps the factory color | from $6,499.89 |
Color change that protects the paint
A vinyl wrap changes the color of a car. Colored paint protection film changes the color and puts a thick urethane layer between the road and the paint. On a truck that runs Mokulele Highway behind gravel haulers, that difference shows up as the number of chips you count on the hood after a year.
If you only care about the look, a vinyl wrap is the cheaper way to get it. If you want the look and you want the factory paint under it untouched when the film eventually comes off, colored PPF is the right product.
Black first, then everything else
ProLayers black PPF is the standard colored film at Offshore. It comes in gloss black and matte black, and it goes on the same panels as clear film: hoods, roofs, full fronts and full bodies. It suits blacked-out builds on trucks and luxury vehicles, and matte black is a natural fit for trucks and SUVs.
Full-color film is different. Each full-color film line carries its own color library, and the shade, sheen and texture change from one maker to another. We do not pick from a screen. You see the physical sample on the paint, in daylight and under shop light, before any film is ordered.
Why transitions decide the result
Clear PPF forgives an edge. Colored PPF does not. Every place a panel stops is a visible line, so the plan has to decide what happens at door jambs, under the hood lip, at the fuel door and around badges. We document the transition for every panel and agree it with you before cutting. Where the pattern allows a wrapped edge we wrap it; where it does not, we show you where the line will sit.
Paint correction before colored film is strongly recommended. A swirl or a chip under black film does not disappear; it prints through as a bump or a bright spot. The paint correction page explains the single-stage and multi-stage options.
Cost against a wrap
Full-body colored PPF starts from $7,999. A full-body vinyl wrap starts from $3,999. Clear full-body PPF also starts from $6,499.89 and keeps the factory color. The colored film sits between those two ideas: the price of protection with the finish of a wrap. The vinyl wrap vs colored PPF comparison lays the trade-offs out row by row.
Care and longevity
Colored PPF is cared for like clear film: wait seven days before the first wash, then hand wash or touchless with pH-neutral soap. Matte black film must not be polished or waxed; use matte-safe products only. The color is in the film itself and is stable; it does not fade or shift the way a dyed wrap can. Written manufacturer terms vary by film, and we go through the exact coverage, exclusions and claim steps for the product you choose before installation.
To get a number, tell us the vehicle, whether you want black or a color, and whether you want panels or the whole body.
Questions
What is the difference between colored PPF and a vinyl wrap?
Colored PPF is 6 to 8 mil thick and absorbs rock chips. Vinyl wrap is 3 to 4 mil and is a styling product with little physical protection. Colored PPF costs more but you get color change and protection in one layer.
Which colored PPF brands does Offshore install?
ProLayers black PPF is the standard colored film. For full-color, color-shift and specialty finishes outside that range we quote the film per project, matched to the finish you want.
What colors are available?
ProLayers covers gloss and matte black. Full-color film libraries cover whites, grays, blues, reds, greens, color-shift and specialty finishes. We look at physical samples together because screen colors are unreliable.
How much does colored PPF cost?
Full-body colored PPF starts from $7,999. The final figure depends on the vehicle, paint condition, panel count and the film chosen, so we quote after seeing the car.
Can colored PPF be removed?
Yes. Like clear PPF it comes off without damaging the factory paint, so you can return to the original color or change it later.
Do you install colored PPF on trucks?
Yes. Matte black PPF suits F-150s, Silverados, Tacomas and Tundras, and it covers the hood and fenders that take the most gravel. Trucks come in from all over Maui; Kihei is about 25 minutes from the shop and Lahaina about 45.
Get my pricePriced for your vehicle in the shop, before you book.
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