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What switching suppliers actually involves, spec by spec.
Compare Films On Spec,
Not On Logos
Shops look at alternatives for concrete reasons: supply terms, support response, pattern access or margin. Whatever the trigger, the comparison should run on published numbers, not brand gravity.
Defcon's side of the table is public: aliphatic TPU at 190 microns ±10%, close to 10 kg puncture resistance, a 13-micron self-healing coat, ARPANSA-tested UV protection, and line-specific warranties up to 12 years.
What A Switch
Actually Involves
Changing film walls is a workflow change, not just a logo change: patterns (OEMC software), plotter compatibility, training for your installers and a warranty system your completed jobs move onto.
Defcon supplies all four from one catalogue, with the free sample roll as the zero-cost first step.
Put Us To The
Same Test
Run the sample roll through your own bay against whatever you stock today: stretch, tack, healing under heat, finish. The film either earns the wall or it does not.
Trade pricing sits behind the login, so the comparison stays between you and your numbers.
One Supplier,
Six Film Lines
Order gloss (Defcon ONE, Glanz), satin (Frozen), colour (Spectra), EV glass protection (Crystal Shield) and CoolVue window tint from a single trade portal, with one warranty system and one support contact behind every roll.
Each line has a job: Glanz is the high-clarity gloss film, Frozen carries a satin finish, Spectra offers more than 200 colours in both gloss and satin, FleetArmour covers 4WD and fleet panels as a cost-efficient sacrificial layer, Crystal Shield protects EV glass, and CoolVue resists colour fading and distortion on automotive glass.
Warranty
By Film Line
Each film line carries its own limited warranty: 12 years on Defcon ONE, 10 years on Glanz and Frozen PPF, 7 years on Spectra colour PPF, 3 years on Crystal Shield and FleetArmour, and a lifetime limited warranty on CoolVue window tint, always under normal use and proper installation. Full terms are on the warranty page.
Every roll and installation is registered through the e-Warranty system. Registration is completed within 7 days of the customer invoice, cover applies to film installed on OEM paintwork by an authorised Defcon installer, and the warranty transfers to subsequent vehicle owners while a valid e-Warranty record exists.
Claims follow a defined procedure: the invoice, the e-Warranty registration, vehicle details and photos or video of the affected area. Abnormal or premature yellowing is treated as a manufacturing defect and covered, unauthorised resale voids cover, and the warranty is governed by Victorian law.
Training &
Installer Support
PPF installation training and support come through the same team that supplies the film: training sessions, cutting software setup and tooling advice are part of the trade relationship, not a separate vendor.
New installers can start with the Starter Pack, practice on the Practice Pack, then move to full rolls once confident. Technical questions are answered through our contact page, in English or Chinese.
Film Construction
& Testing
The gloss PPF lines are built on aliphatic TPU at a total thickness of 190 microns ±10%, about 7.5 mils, with single-point puncture resistance close to 10 kg and a 13-micron self-healing top coat that repairs minor scratches under heat.
UV protection is lab tested by ARPANSA, the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency, with an adhesive tuned for repositioning during install. These are the numbers customers ask about. Quote them straight from this page. The film stretches over curves and contours without lifting, and the easy-tack adhesive slides during positioning then grips once placed, which shortens installation time on complex panels. For the wider field, the PPF brands comparison covers the framework.
FAQ
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Can I test the film before ordering?
Yes. Request a free sample roll and run it through your own installation process, or order the Defcon Practice Pack to train on real film before touching customer stock.
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How do I open a trade account?
Get in touch through our contact page and our team sets up your trade account, activating wholesale pricing on your login. Once approved, you order through the online shop and stock is dispatched Australia-wide. Your buy rates never appear on the public site or in front of your customers.
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How deep a scratch will the film self-heal?
The self-healing clear coat is about 13 microns thick. Scratches contained in that layer repair with heat from sunlight or warm water. Anything that cuts through the clear coat is permanent, and that section should be replaced.
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How long does the film last?
Defcon ONE carries a 12-year warranty and Glanz a 10-year warranty covering yellowing, staining, bubbling, peeling and cracking, so the film you sell is warranted for close to the ownership life of most vehicles.
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Does the warranty transfer if the vehicle is sold?
Yes. Defcon warranties transfer to subsequent vehicle owners while a valid e-Warranty record exists, which is a selling point your customers can pass on at resale.
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Do you offer support in Chinese?
Yes. Bilingual consultation in English and Chinese is available through our WeChat channel, covering product selection, ordering and technical questions. 我们提供中英双语咨询。
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Will the film yellow over time?
Defcon ONE is backed by a 12-year warranty against yellowing, and abnormal or premature yellowing is treated as a manufacturing defect under warranty. Proper care maintains clarity through the film's lifespan.
Developed by Defcon Films Australia
Every Defcon film is built for Australian conditions: materials selected globally, proven on local roads, and made to install well.
