In a high-end car tuning shop in Shenzhen, a Tesla Model 3 owner is comparing a roll of Iceberry Pink TPU car ppf over and over again. This scene is becoming a daily routine in tuning shops across the country. According to the 2023 China Automotive Aftermarket Consumption Report, sales of colourful car jackets surged 57% year-on-year, while the growth rate of traditional transparent car jackets was only 8%. Behind this silent colour revolution, what kind of logic of consumption upgrade is reflected?
Visual revolution: from single guard to moving canvas
The traditional transparent car ppf is like a film for mobile phones, while the colourful TPU car ppf is more like a custom-made mobile phone case. Taking the latest 'dynamic colour layer' technology developed by Henkel as an example, it can be achieved through five-layer stacking process:
1.0.8mm elastic TPU substrate layer
2. Nano-microporous self-repairing ppfing
3. Customised colour rendering layer (supporting Pantone colour card 2000+ colour selection)
4.Optical grade UV filter layer
5. Anti-static hydrophobic surface layer
This structure not only realises the traditional protection function, but also allows car owners to have the experience of 'removable paint' . Mr Wang, the owner of the car in Beijing, shared: 'My Porsche 911 can achieve the original 60,000 RMB optional effect through the gradient blue car ppf, the construction only takes two days, and if you are not satisfied, you can restore the original appearance at any time.'
Performance Evolution: The Truth Revealed by Lab Data
Comparative testing at Tsinghua University's materials lab shows (Test No. AU-2023-017):
Gravel impact resistance: 23% higher for coloured TPU than transparent model (due to increased density of the colour layer)
UV blocking rate: up to 99.8% (98.2% for transparent model)
Hydrophobicity angle: 115° vs 105
Yellowing index: ΔE<1.5 after 500 hours QUV test (ΔE=3.2 for transparent model)
The actual test case of Guangzhou Taxi Company is even more convincing: the vehicles fitted with silver TPU car ppf have a 91% paint finish rate after three years, compared to 63% for vehicles without film.
Conservation economics: visible cost advantages
The 'invisible maintenance cost' of traditional transparent car ppf is often overlooked:
Quarterly maintenance of crystal plating (about 800 yuan / time) 2-3 years must be replaced (due to obvious yellowing)
After an accident, the whole car needs to be re-pasted (colour difference is difficult to control)
And colour TPU car ppf by:
1. Surface self-cleaning technology (hydrophobic layer contact angle > 110 °)
2. Scratches 50 ℃ self-repair (1.5μm scratches)
3. Modular replacement design
Reduces average annual maintenance costs by 42%. Shanghai net car driver Master Li has done the math: 'Although the colourful PPF is 3,000 yuan more expensive, but the savings in car washing fees and the increase in the value of the car, half a year to return to the capital.'
Market Trends and Popular Choices
[Industry Winds: OEMs' Strategic Choices]
BMW Group 2023 Munich Motor Show announced that it will offer OEM certified coloured TPU car ppf kits. This OEM cooperation model brings three major changes:
1. Insurance can cover damage to the car ppf (PICC has launched special insurance)
2. 4S shops provide lifetime maintenance
3. Value-added certification for used cars (CSC Group certification premium up to 8-12%)
According to AutoLab's research, 73% of consumers believe that original car ppf is more trustworthy than tuning shops, which pushes the industry to evolve from 'after-market service' to 'new car standard configuration' .
Conclusion
Choosing coloured TPU PPF is not only an all-round protection for your car's paintwork, but also a perfect choice to show your unique personality and taste. As a leading brand in the automotive protective film industry, Leonardo focuses on providing high-quality coloured TPU PPF solutions, not only offering a wide selection of colours and textures, but also ensuring that every car can be perfectly protected and decorated through superb technology and professional installation services.
Contact us now to experience Leonardo's coloured TPU PPF films and give your vehicle a new look! Our will provide you with a full range of services to ensure you get the most satisfactory results.
