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Paint Protection Film in Reading: Why Car Owners Are Choosing PPF

Do you own a car in Reading? And have you ever searched for ‘car paint protection film near me’? If so, you’re one of many. There are nearly 80,000 cars registered in the town, and Reading’s mix of busy roads and affluent car owners makes it a place where Paint Protection Film (PPF) comes into its own. And you don’t have to drive a high-performance exotic or a high-end luxury car for PPF to be worthwhile. If you simply value your vehicle’s appearance and resale value, car PPF in Reading makes sense.
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Partial Front

A great budget option, providing protection to the very front of the vehicle where most stone chips occur.

Completion time: 5-6 hrs.

  • Front bumper + Splitter
  • Partial bonnet
  • Partial front wings
  • Headlights
  • Wing mirrors
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Full Front

A level up from the partial protection package, our full front is ideal for the everyday driver. Giving protection to where 70% of chips occur.

Completion time: 24 hrs (1 Working Day).

  • Front bumper + Splitter
  • Bonnet
  • Front wings
  • Headlights
  • Wing mirrors
  • A-Pillars
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Track Pack

For that added piece of mind, helping to protect the most vulnerable areas of the vehicle against stone chips and paint scuffs.

Completion time: 30 hrs (1-2 Working Days).

  • Front bumper + Splitter
  • Bonnet
  • Front wings
  • Headlights
  • Wing mirrors
  • A-Pillars
  • Lower side sills
  • Rear bumper arch partials
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Full Vehicle

The ultimate protection film package. Our full vehicle ppf kit helps to keep your vehicles paint in like new condition. Great for maintaining resale value and keeping cosmetic costs to a minimum.

Completion time: 2-3 working days.

  • Complete coverage of all external painted surfaces + all exterior carbon
  • Free full vehicle ceramic coating included
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ULTIMATE FUSUION™ PPF
Protect against stone chips and scratches with Xpel ULTIMATE FUSION™. A high gloss, optically clear, self-healing paint protection film, with a built in hydrophobic top coat.
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ULTIMATE PLUS™ PPF
The best all round paint protection film Xpel ULTIMATE PLUS™. Utilising heat activated self-healing properties and enhanced durability, all backed with a 10 year warranty.
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STEALTH™ PPF
Protect that high maintenance, Magno, Frozen, Frosted, and any other matte paintwork. Or you can transform your vehicle's original paint to a satin finish all with Xpel STEALTH™.
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ULTIMATE PLUS™ BLACK PPF

Transform the look of your vehicle with Xpel ULTIMATE PLUS™ BLACK. With a rich deep black colour this self-healing paint protection film is great for adding style to your bonnet, roof, spoiler, or interior.
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RX™ ANTIMICROBIAL INTERIOR PPF

Protect the interior of your vehicle with Xpel RX™. Perfect for all glossy interior surfaces and touch screens. Protecting and restoring, all whilst stoping the spread of germs and bacteria.
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Fusion Plus™ PPF Ceramic Coating

Make life simple with a hydrophobic easy-to-clean surface. FUSION PLUS™ protects against contaminants, UV rays, and bug acids, whilst repelling dirt and providing resistance to light scratches.

What is Paint Protection Film?

Paint Protection Film is a thin, strong and clear layer of urethane that’s applied over your car’s paintwork. When properly applied, it’s virtually invisible, providing tough and shiny protection for the original paintwork underneath. PPF protects a vehicle’s factory finish from chips, scratches, abrasions and environmental damage. Modern PPF has a useful self-healing element, with minor scratches and abrasions being removed by ambient heat from sunlight or even a car’s engine as the film ‘melts’ over itself. PPF is also hydrophobic, so it looks great when rain ‘beads’ and makes washing and cleaning much easier.

PPF was first invented to protect military equipment and aircraft, but since the 1990s, it has been developed and improved for use on cars. In places like Reading, with congested roads, car parks and all the vagaries of the British weather – all of which can take their toll on a car’s exterior – PPF can offer peace of mind and long-lasting value. When high-quality material is applied to high standards by an experienced installer (like AutoProtek!) it can be in place for as much as a decade, without peeling or discolouration.  

Why Choose PPF in Reading?

As the biggest town and commercial centre in the Thames Valley, as well as one of the most congested towns in England. Busy roads and a growing population mean there’s more risk of damaging your car’s paint. Whether at The Oracle, the railway station or the University, car parks in Reading are hotspots for scrapes and knocks. Then there’s construction dust, iron chips and brake pad debris in traffic, loose stones and debris on the M4, bird droppings from the trees on London Road and the road salt in winter.

All these factors make Reading a far from ideal place to preserve flawless paintwork on a car. But choosing paint protection film in Reading can protect your car from all of these hazards. From shielding against scratches from shirt buttons and jewellery to making bird droppings easy to wash off, PPF gives your car an ever-present layer of protection. Whether it’s in the busy roads in the town centre, the motorway, suburban streets or the lanes of rural Berkshire, PPF can make a meaningful difference to how your car looks after a few years of these challenges!

High-End Cars and Everyday Vehicles Alike Benefit from PPF

There is a wide range of vehicles in Reading, from executive saloons and family SUVs to luxury cars and high-performance exotica. Whether you’re driving a Mazda, a Mercedes or a McLaren, the advantages of applying car PPF in Reading are the same. However, the benefits of PPF are magnified for premium vehicles, with high-grade and lustrous paint finishes and where the aesthetic appearance is part of the appeal. Exotic paint finishes are not only more expensive to repair or rejuvenate than those found on mass-market cars, but poor paintwork will have a larger negative effect on the value of the car.

But you don’t have to own a supercar to benefit from PPF. More and more everyday drivers, like those on the streets of Reading, are choosing to protect their cars to save time cleaning, avoid costly repairs and maintain their car’s value as much as possible.  

Why Auto Protek for Paint Protection Film in Reading?

Auto Protek has nearly 20 years of experience installing PPF, with satisfied customers across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and the rest of the UK. We were the first installer in the UK to be certified by Xpel, one of the world’s leading PPF manufacturers, and we’ve continued to seek out and work with the best brands and varieties of PPF. Our experience has shown that some varieties of PPF work better in some applications than others, and we can now offer the best

Our skilled technicians, digital pattern database, high-tech cutting equipment and specialised installation booths mean that we can ensure a seamless and nearly invisible finish.

Our workshop is only a 35-minute drive from Reading, so we can offer fast, convenient and professional paint protection film for Reading residents. Our tailored packages range from full-body coverage to those that just cover the most vulnerable areas of your car, so you can get the best product for your needs and budget.

We understand that every car and every owner is different, but that for every owner their car is special. We take pride in offering a personalised service. If you’re in Reading, searching for ‘car paint protection film near me’ and want a trusted local provider with a national reputation, then come to Auto Protek

Get Started with Car PPF in Reading Today

Whether you’re looking to preserve a showroom shine, protect a valuable investment or just make life easier when it comes to washing your car, PPF is the solution.

Contact Auto Protek today to learn more about our car PPF in Reading services. Our friendly and expert team is ready to answer your questions, provide expert advice and produce a no-obligation quote.

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