Clear or matte PPF?

How to make the decision

Ask to see both materials on a representative painted sample. Mark where coverage ends because a change of sheen can make partial-panel boundaries noticeable. Confirm trim exclusions and whether the same finish continues across adjoining panels.

What to avoid

Matte PPF is not simply a clear film that becomes matte through polishing.

Prepare your project

Record the paint color, intended coverage and whether every visible painted panel should share the new sheen.

A clearer project brief

Vehicle and starting surface

Record make, model, year and body style. Identify repaired or repainted panels, existing film and surface treatments. Include close photos of damage rather than hiding it behind a finish reference.

The result you want

Separate the appearance goal from the coverage goal. Name the surfaces that should change and the original details you want to keep. A reference image describes a direction; a selected physical material defines the product.

The boundary of the work

Ask for covered panels, visible edges, disassembly and exclusions in writing. Identify preparation and removal as separate tasks. Two proposals become comparable when their material and surface boundaries match.

Before you approve

Keep the final version of the scope, product reference and any artwork proof. Confirm timing directly before arranging transport. Ask for the exact care instructions and a contact route for questions after handover.

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