Developed by Defcon Films Australia
PPF VS VINYL WRAP
Two different jobs that customers constantly compare.
Different Films,
Different Jobs
Vinyl wrap changes how a car looks; PPF changes what happens when the road fights back. Vinyl carries no meaningful protective spec, while PPF brings puncture resistance, a self-healing top coat and UV-tested construction.
The customer asking this question usually wants both answers, which is exactly the gap Spectra colour PPF was built to close: 200+ colours with paint-protection performance vinyl does not offer.
When The Answer
Is Both
PPF installs over vinyl wraps and racing stripes where a customer wants to protect an existing look, with the caution that hard edges can trap air underneath the film.
For new jobs, colour PPF collapses the two-step wrap-then-protect quote into one film with a 7-year limited warranty.
Quoting The
Comparison
Put the specs side by side and let the customer choose the job they are actually buying: appearance only, or appearance with cover that transfers to the next owner through the e-Warranty system.
Shops stocking Spectra quote all three paths from one wall.
Trade Pricing &
Sample Rolls
Wholesale pricing sits behind the trade login, so your buy rates stay confidential. There are no public price lists to undercut the margin you charge your own customers.
Before committing to full rolls, request a free sample roll and run it through your own installation process, or order the Defcon Practice Pack to train on real film without touching customer stock.
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.
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.
FAQ
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Can PPF be applied over vinyl wraps or racing stripes?
Yes, PPF can be applied over vinyl or graphics. Watch hard edges, which can trap air underneath the film, and set customer expectations before quoting.
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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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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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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 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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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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Can the film go on surfaces other than cars?
Yes. Defcon PPF installs on any smooth painted surface, which is why sign writers and asset owners use it beyond vehicles. Chrome is also workable: test a small patch first and show the customer before wrapping the full trim.
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What maintenance should end customers follow?
No special maintenance is needed beyond regular cleaning. The self-healing top coat handles minor wash marks with heat, and full care terms sit alongside the warranty conditions on the warranty page.
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.
