Which is better PPF paint protection film or ceramic coating?

Many car coatings options are available, but the two most popular options are ceramic coating and paint protection film.

WHAT IS CERAMIC COATING ?

Before you step out, you always remember to apply a layer of sunscreen. Ceramic coating is pretty much the sunscreen for your car. To put it simply, this coating is an additional and protective layer of paint for your car.

Let’s go back to your school days. If you’ve learned about polymers, you also know that some are water-loving, and some are water-phobic. Ceramic coating is hydrophobic; that is, it repels water. So, if any dirty waterfalls on your car, the nature of the coating forces the water to gather and form droplets, which can then be easily brushed off with minimum effort.

Additionally, it provides UV protection and can sustain scratches. Experts claim that its effect is so strong and long-lasting that your car does not require washing henceforth. It sounds a little far-fetched, but there are some valid facts behind this statement. 

WHAT IS PPF ?

If the ceramic coating is the sunscreen for your car, the Paint Protection Film (PPF) is like your umbrella.

PPF, similar to plastic, is a protective film. The difference is that it is a much more complex four-layered film. It can be wrapped around your car to protect it from scratches, scrapes, and any minor impact. PPF acts as a shock absorber and reduces any force hitting the car, minimizing the damage caused. In this way, it works like foam. It also protects your car from hazardous materials such as chemical contaminants, acidic rain, and mineral deposits.