XPEL Color Paint Protection Film Protects Your Ride and Changes the Exterior Color! Yeah, Really!

Tim Esterdahl

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September 2, 2025
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Tim Esterdahl

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September 2, 2025

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6 comments

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What if instead protecting your truck from rock chips and the weather, you could change the color? XPEL Color Paint Protection Film does it!

XPEL Color Paint Protection Film Does What?

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Tired of your ride’s color and want to not only change it out, but protect the paint underneath? XPEL Color Paint Protection Film can do both. (Photo credit XPEL)

XPEL, a leader in automotive protective films and coatings, has introduced its new Color Paint Protection Film (PPF) line, giving drivers a way to safeguard their vehicles while adding a custom look.

The new product combines XPEL’s well-known self-healing protective technology, like the film on our 2025 Ram RHO truck, with a palette of 16 factory-style colors. Designed to outlast traditional vinyl wraps and offer a more cost-effective alternative to repainting, Color PPF provides a durable, long-term finish backed by a 10-year warranty.

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Professionally installed and backed up with a 10-year warranty. (Photo credit XPEL)

“Color PPF takes our mission of protecting vehicles to the next level,” said Chris DiMinico, XPEL’s Director of Products. “It allows owners to completely transform the appearance of their car without sacrificing protection, durability, or resale value.”

Traditional PPF has been used for decades to defend against rock chips, scratches, and environmental wear. XPEL’s colored version maintains that protection but adds visual flair, with shades inspired by classic automotive finishes such as Molten Orange, Moss Green, and Monza Red. Unlike vinyl wraps, which often peel or fade within a few years, XPEL says its thicker film delivers a look nearly indistinguishable from factory paint.

Color PPF can be applied to entire vehicles or used for accent styling. Installations are carried out by authorized XPEL dealers using the company’s proprietary software for precise fitment.

The product is now available through XPEL’s installer network. More details can be found at XPEL.com.

Tim Esterdahl

Automotive Journalist Tim Esterdahl has covered the industry since 2011 and has been featured in many national magazines and articles like CBS Sunday Morning, News Nation, MotorTrend, Boston Globe and others. He has won awards for his work and is recognized as a truck expert in his field. In his spare time, he is often found tinkering on his '62 C10 pickup, playing golf, going hunting and hanging out with his wife and kids in Nebraska.

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What if instead protecting your truck from rock chips and the weather, you could change the color? XPEL Color Paint Protection Film does it! XPEL Color Paint Protection Film Does What? XPEL, a leader in automotive protective films and coatings, has introduced its new Color Paint Protection Film (PPF) line, giving drivers a way to safeguard their vehicles while adding a custom look. The new product combines XPEL’s well-known self-healing protective technology, like the film on our 2025 Ram RHO truck, with a palette of 16 factory-style colors. Designed to outlast traditional vinyl wraps and offer a more cost-effective alternative […] (read full article...)

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#1 Sep 03, 2025

The ten year warranty is impressive! I'd love to see you do a test of this product for durability. Can it handle off-roading in scrub and brush and can it handle the rigors of work, like throwing in chain link fence rolls over the side or bags of marble chips hitting the side.

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The ten year warranty is impressive! I'd love to see you do a test of this product for durability. Can it handle off-roading in scrub and brush and can it handle the rigors of work, like throwing in chain link fence rolls over the side or bags of marble chips hitting the side.

I’m working on a deal with XPEL to see a truck get wrapped. They sent over their assortment of pictures of a Tesla, a Porsche 911 and the one Jeep Wrangler I could use in the story. They are new to trucks and I see a lot of upside in that segment for them and they do too. Just going to take a lot of work for them to get there.

As far as a test case, I do know they wrapped a guy’s truck who is a hog hunter in Oklahoma. He goes into the brush all the time and wanted to keep the scratches down on his truck. XPEL should do a profile on that guy.

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#3 Sep 04, 2025

Yes! I want to see that truck!

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#4 5 days ago

Hi.
We’re trying to understand whether ceramic coating or paint protection film makes more sense for our cars how do we decide which one actually fits our needs better?

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#5 5 days ago

That's a good question.

Where do you live? (Rustbelt, Sunbelt, ECT )
What are the roads like where you drive? Asphalt or gravel or dirt.
Do you deal with love bugs or road salt?

The conditions will steer you towards one or the other.

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#6 3 days ago

That's a good question.

Where do you live? (Rustbelt, Sunbelt, ECT )
What are the roads like where you drive? Asphalt or gravel or dirt.
Do you deal with love bugs or road salt?

The conditions will steer you towards one or the other.

That makes sense. I’m in an area with mostly asphalt roads, but we do get winter road salt and plenty of bugs during warmer months, especially on highway trips. That’s what made me lean more toward PPF for the front end and lower panels since those spots take the most abuse.

From what I’ve read and seen locally, ceramic coating is excellent for keeping the truck cleaner and making washes easier, but it doesn’t really stop chips from gravel or debris. Seems like the environment and driving style matter more than the marketing claims. I can definitely see why some owners combine both depending on how they use their truck.

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