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Surface preparation
Prepare the original paint and establish the correct foundation.
Decontaminate / Prepare / Bond
SHIELD
A finish,
not a film.
SHIELD is a sprayed paint finish over your original paint, with a peelable membrane beneath maintainable clearcoat.
Why SHIELD
A complete finish, without replacing the paint underneath.
SHIELD is sprayed over the original paint as a continuous finish, with no cut edges or fitted sheets. The paint underneath stays preserved, untouched by the finish above it.
The finish can be removed. The original paint stays.
Technical construction
Built as a finish.
Removable as a membrane.
A peelable membrane sits beneath the maintainable clearcoat, with an optional colour layer in between.
The 200 µm outer clearcoat provides UV protection. It is maintained like a manufacturer paint finish and repaired the same way.
- ~300 µm
- 100 µm peelable membrane + optional colour + 200 µm maintainable clearcoat
- 3 days
- Typical turnaround
- 5-year
- Insured warranty from SkyGloss. The finish can last longer · terms apply
- Any colour
- Sprayable in the colour you choose
Finish versus film
It looks like factory paint because it is paint.
Feature
SHIELD
Traditional PPF
Thickness
SHIELDAbout 300 µm: a 100 µm peelable membrane and 200 µm of maintainable clearcoat.
Traditional PPFAbout 200 µm of film. Thickness is the protection.
Seamless look
SHIELDSpray-applied, seamless finish. No seams, edges or film lines.
Traditional PPFVisible edges and seams, with cuts that can catch dirt and lift.
Optical clarity and texture
SHIELDSmooth, uniform clarity across every surface, like a manufacturer paint finish.
Traditional PPFCan show material texture such as orange peel, lift or panel-to-panel differences.
Aging and failure
SHIELDNo film to yellow or peel. The 200 µm outer clearcoat provides UV protection.
Traditional PPFCan yellow, leave adhesive marks and lift at the edges over time.
Install risks and repairs
SHIELDNo blades. Covers complex shapes cleanly.
Traditional PPFKnife cuts, stretch marks and limited fit on curves.
Cost, coverage and upkeep
SHIELDFive-year insured warranty, terms apply. Maintained like a manufacturer paint finish.
Traditional PPFWarranty usually covers product failure, not damage to the original paint. Edges can peel over time.
Removability
SHIELDPermanent, but peelable. The membrane lets it come off without damaging the original paint.
Traditional PPFUV breakdown over time can make removal harder and put the original paint at risk.
Repairability
SHIELDRepairable like paint, and can be built back up.
Traditional PPFDamage means replacing the film.
Customisation
SHIELDAny sprayable colour. Sprays and behaves like a traditional paint finish.
Traditional PPFLimited to a few colours, where available.
Figures are representative of a typical vehicle.
The process
What happens in the bay.
A measured process, built around the condition of your paint
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Membrane
A controlled application builds up layers of the peelable membrane, a chemically compatible material that integrates with the existing clearcoat.
Peelable membrane
03
Clearcoat
Build the maintainable outer finish and complete the sprayed surface.
Maintainable finish
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Cure and final finish
As it cures, the finish self-levels into a smooth, paint-true surface.
Cure / Inspect / Finish
Questions
Asked about SHIELD.
What is SHIELD?
A sprayed protective paint finish with a peelable membrane beneath maintainable clearcoat.
How is it different from PPF?
PPF is cut and fitted in sheets. SHIELD is sprayed continuously, so there are no designed seams or edges.
Is it removable?
Yes. The finish is engineered to peel away when required, revealing the protected surface beneath.
Can I customise the look?
Yes. It can retain the existing appearance or introduce a different colour.
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