Comparison

PPF vs ceramic coating: differences, price and how to choose

PPF and ceramic coating protect against different things. A criterion-by-criterion comparison of mechanism, warranty, price band, maintenance and best-fit scenarios.

Short answer (TL;DR)

PPF is a TPU film that physically absorbs stone-chip impact (10-year anti-yellowing warranty, installed by LETS GET WRAP within our group). A ceramic coating is a hydrophobic sacrificial layer that improves cleanability and gloss retention (1–5 years warranty) and does not stop stone chips. They stack, but neither replaces the other.

Side-by-side comparison

PPF vs ceramic coating: differences, price and how to choose
Criterion	Paint protection film	Ceramic coating
How it protects	A measurable-thickness TPU film that absorbs stone chips and light abrasion	A cured, mostly-silica layer forming a hydrophobic sacrificial surface
Stone-chip protection	Yes — this is its main purpose	No
Cleanability and gloss	Some effect depending on the film top coat	Its main advantage — dirt rinses off more easily
Warranty	10-year anti-yellowing warranty, from the installation date and subject to registration	1–5 years depending on product tier
Price band (HKD from)	From HK$4,000 partial, HK$11,800 front, HK$21,800 full body	Quoted by body size and product tier — see the service page price list
Routine maintenance	Avoid holding high-pressure water on film edges; defer contact washing until a fresh install has cured	Wash regularly to keep hydrophobic behaviour; performance declining over time is normal
Who performs it	Installed by our related brand LETS GET WRAP; LETS GET WASH handles routine washing	Provided by LETS GET WASH Kwun Tong

How to choose

Choose PPF if you drive highways often, worry about front-end stone chips, or want to preserve original paint.
Choose ceramic coating for easier routine cleaning and gloss retention at a lower budget.
Stack both — PPF first, then coating over the film — for impact plus cleanability; sequence and feasibility are assessed first.

Try it yourself

First visit to our Kwun Tong studio: AI robotic wash with hand finishing at HK$100, booked online.

1.Pick a date and time slot online (bookable in advance, same-day slots released when available).
2.Enter your phone and verify with an SMS code.
3.Fill in your name, plate and car model.
4.Pay HK$100 (card, FPS, bank transfer or cash on site) and receive a QR voucher. About 30 minutes on site.

Book the HK$100 first wash

One use per plate, members not eligible, paid before arrival.

Where to try it — Kwun Tong studio

LETS GET WASH
G/F, 138 Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
8-min walk from MTR Kwun Tong Station Exit A2
6 parking bays on site
+852-9789-7861

Mon–Thu 12:00–21:00
Fri–Sun 11:00–22:00
HK$198 for members (198 LGPoint) / HK$238 for non-members, with a HK$100 first-visit trial
About 30 minutes per wash, wheel cleaning included.

Kwun Tong car wash — directions and store guide

Source of the figures

Source: TPU 供應商保用文件（抗黃 10 年）
Verified by: PPF 技術主管
Last verified: 2026-08-21
Re-verify before: 2027-08-21

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