10 best manufacturers of protective film for cars

The prudent car owner uses special protective films from the very first day of operation of the car. With their help, you can prevent minor damage to the paintwork, which is inevitable on the roads - pebbles, sand, bitumen, etc. can deliver not only hassle, but also cause an increase in the cost of car maintenance.

The use of anti-gravel (booking) films will prevent unnecessary worries and keep the surface of the car in perfect condition, which in the subsequent sale will be one of the best advantages of the car. Protection on the basis of polyurethane is much thicker than vinyl material and transmits UV light (if the entire body is not completely glued, this is of paramount importance, since the paint of the car under the booking film will fade evenly with the rest of the surface). In the review below you can see the rating of the best companies producing protective products.

Top 10 best manufacturers of protective film for cars

10 KPMF

Anti-gravel films KPMF perfectly protect the paintwork of the car from chips and scratches. Fine sand with stones also leads to damage to the lacquer layer. Booking film can save the owner’s money and keep the paintwork intact, like a new car. The most popular and demanded anti-gravel material of this company has a relatively average thickness - only 137 microns, but it allows you to provide reliable protection of the body during operation.

Small dents on the film are very easily leveled with the help of a building dryer, so they do not affect the appearance of the car. In the positive reviews, which are found in large enough numbers on the portal forum.savecars.ru, the owners talk about the best properties of this material - it is easy to fit, perfectly stretches without breaks, the thickness allows for pasting body parts with complex shapes. The advantage is affordable (in comparison with analogues) cost and increased service life, which is guaranteed by the manufacturer (6-8 years).

9 G-suit

One of the most popular protective materials in the domestic market is the South Korean G-Suit reservation film, which is based on polyurethane and has excellent characteristics. It is delivered in rolls of 152 and 60 cm wide, which makes it possible to efficiently use the material for pasting with anti-gravel material of the entire vehicle or individual body parts. With a thickness of 195 microns, G-Suit is quite easy to apply to difficult areas (rear-view mirrors, bumper, etc.).

Feedback from owners is generally positive. Many people like hydrophobic coating with water- and dirt-repellent properties, resistance to minor damage (due to the top protective layer TOPCOAT). The chemical resistance of the film allows you to use a contactless sink, without fear for the safety of the coating. Over time, the material does not tarnish, with temperature drops it does not become brittle, fully preserving its properties for the entire operational period (5 years).In addition to excellent quality, affordable prices are very highly appreciated by car owners (in comparison with European and American films).

8 Oraguard

High quality anti-grit film produced in Germany under the strict control of ORAFOL Europe GmbH. It compares favorably with the price of its main competitors, absolutely not inferior to them in the characteristics. The protective material Oragard consists of a polymer film and a high-quality solvent-based polyacrylate glue (provides constant adhesion), and is 150 microns thick. This allows it to reliably protect the car body parts from branches, fine sand, weak acids, salts and other chemicals. The dimensions of the film, which is supplied in rolls, make it possible to rationally use it for full or partial bookings pasting a car.

In their reviews, the owners note the good quality of the products of the German manufacturer, and the affordable cost allows the material to be used to process the cost models of the car. Pasting the front of the hood, bumper and mirrors for a long time eliminates the problems associated with insects and small chips, which on the track just "stick" to the car. The film performs the task perfectly, and the armored parts of the body will be protected for at least 5 years (depending on the operating conditions).

7 Solarnex

This polyurethane armor film has a decent thickness of 200 microns. The top layer, which is in direct contact with the environment, is made in the form of a high-tech solution Top coat (it is a ceramic coating). At the same time, the anti-gravel film itself has excellent transparency and a glossy surface. The material easily fits even on difficult relief areas of the body and does not create a shagreen effect at all.

The owners in their reviews express satisfaction with the characteristics of the protective film, which are not inferior to the products of more popular market leaders. Quite a powerful adhesive layer allows you to securely fix the reservation. Despite its thickness, Solarnex is great for pasting complex car elements (bumper, side mirrors, hood).

6 3M

The protective film of this brand deservedly enjoys the confidence of world leaders in the automotive industry. It meets all quality and environmental standards (made from natural resins). This single-layer, transparent anti-gravel film reliably protects painted car parts from minor mechanical damage, without changing its properties even in the most difficult weather conditions.

The width of the film is 152 cm, which allows using it to make a reservation of the entire car body without visible seams and connections. The owners in their reviews note the excellent flexibility of the material when laying, absolute invisibility, good throughput of UV rays. Many good ratings of the 3M anti-gravel film were left on the forum.tiguans.ru portal, where the owners share their experience in body protection. In addition to the above, the presence of a firm guarantee against gluing and burning confirms the high characteristics of the product.

5 Hogomaku PRO

Designed to protect car body parts, the transparent polyurethane booking film is only 165 microns thick. However, this is quite enough to effectively cope with the basic protective functions. Possessing high strength, Hogomaku PRO will protect the surface of the car from chipping, scratching, insect traces and other mechanical damage, including small dents.This anti-gravel protection tends to recover on its own (it tightens small scratches and chips), thanks to which the surface with a perfect glossy layer will retain its structure, and the car will look like new.

In their reviews, the owners note the excellent hydrophobic coating of the protective film. It helps to reduce sticking of dust and dirt on the surface, keeping the purity much longer and, accordingly, reducing the number of visits to car washes. Water does not spread over the surface, but is formed into drops and instantly rolls down (the effect is similar to the anti-rain protective treatment). In addition, the material fits perfectly, the “shagreen полностью” is completely absent and the effect of the “invisibility” of the protective layer is created.

4 Never scratch

Drivers who want to protect their car from damage by small pebbles and grains of sand, constantly flying out from under the wheels of cars in front, or not very neat neighbors in the parking lot, make a choice in favor of this brand of booking films. A distinctive feature of the Never Scratch anti-gravel protection is the presence of an additional layer of pressed polyurethane. Such a structure prevents rupture under high tension and allows laying the material on rather complex body parts. With a thickness of 215 microns, it transmits ultraviolet light by 100%, which does not give the car a lacquer coating to burn out more intensely than in areas treated with a reservation film.

Owners leave positive feedback about Never Scratch. This anti-gravel protection has not only increased density, but also has an improved gloss. As a rule, the film is most often used for pasting individual parts of the car - headlights, areas around the door handles, etc. Protection has the property of self-healing and is distinguished by the longest service life. Manufacturer's warranty provides 120 months of use in all conditions without deterioration of protective qualities. With the facts of yellowing or cracking of the booking film, the action of the company's obligations has no time limit.

3 Hexis

The top three leaders of our ranking include the French manufacturer Hexis, which produces a huge range of protective and decorative films for the car. The polyurethane products of the company are characterized by better transparency, despite the impressive thickness of 155 microns. At the same time, it practically does not turn yellow with time and, depending on the operating conditions, it can be used for 7 years.

The convenient size of the anti-gravel material (the company manufactures products in rolls 1.22, 1.52 and 0.61 m wide) allows you to completely glue large areas of the body without joints. Most often, the film is used for booking thresholds, rear-view mirrors, front third of the bonnet, bumper (protection from insects and chips), the area of ​​door handles. Well-off owners of prestigious models can allow full body pasting with a booking film. In their reviews, motorists note the excellent Hexis protective characteristics, which prevent not only minor scratches, but also avoid visible damage during small accidents (high tensile strength).

2 PremiumShield

One of the most dense armored films of premium class - its thickness reaches 220 microns. Despite this value, it is fairly easy to apply. The increased adhesive layer reliably keeps protective material all term of operation. Polyurethane is transparent, with temperature drops does not form cracks and does not turn yellow over time.Initially, the booking material was developed to protect the helicopter blades in the US Army, where it proved to be from the positive side.

Owners note the high chemical resistance of the anti-gravel film - car care products or spilled fuel does not leave traces on the surface. In addition, reviews are highly appreciated the effectiveness of protecting the paint layer from impacts of stones, sand and other small objects flying out from under the wheels on the track. PremiumShield is suitable for pasting areas of the body with complex curves and provides reliable protection for a long time (the company gives a guarantee for 5 years of operation).

1 SunTek

The company's production facilities are located exclusively on the American continent, and have at their disposal the world's best equipment for the production of multi-layer protective films for various purposes. Anti-gravel material of this company was developed exclusively for the automotive industry, and has the following characteristics:

• When pasting the body, it demonstrates a reliable fixing layer, well, without gusts, stretches and easily takes the form of the body;
• Does not have the effect of "shagreen";
• Self-healing topcoat;
• Resistance to car chemicals and alcohol-based solvents;
• High elasticity of the material.

The owners emphasize the possibility of removing minor scratches on the booking film (heating with the help of a building dryer) and carry out polishing. The reviews also focus on the convenience of working with this material - it is very malleable and fits well on difficult parts of the body. SunTek anti-grit film will not only serve as a reliable protection for at least five years, but will also keep excellent external data all this time.

Popular vote - which brand offers the best protective films for the car?
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SunTek

PremiumShield

Hexis

Never scratch

Hogomaku PRO

3M

Solarnex

Oraguard

G-suit

KPMF

Total votes: 83

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