Technical specs
StarTech PPF
in detail
Numbers don't lie. Lubrizol TPU at 7.5 mil (~190 µm), over 300% elongation and a 10-year warranty against manufacturing defects.
- Total thickness (7.5 mil)
- ~190 µm
- Total thickness (7.5 mil)
- Elongation at break, complete film
- >300%
- Elongation at break, complete film
- Warranty against manufacturing defects
- 10 years
- Warranty against manufacturing defects
Product identification
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Automotive paint protection film (PPF) |
| Brand | StarTech |
| Lines | Gloss, Matte and Matte Black |
| Base material | Lubrizol TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) |
| Intended use | Protects the original paint from rock chips, light scratches and everyday wear |
Structure and composition
The film has three layers, listed from the outside in.
| Layer | Material | Function |
|---|---|---|
| Top coat | Self-healing hydrophobic coating | Repels water and dirt; light scratches heal with heat |
| Base film | Lubrizol TPU | Takes rock chips and light scratches instead of the clear coat |
| Adhesive | Japanese-origin pressure-sensitive acrylic (PSA) | Bonds to the paint |
Physical and performance properties
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Total thickness | 7.5 mil / ~190 µm |
| Tensile strength and elongation | Excellent conformability and elasticity |
| Elongation at break, top coat | 200% |
| Elongation at break, complete film | Over 300% |
| Top coat hydrophobicity | Yes: repels water and dirt |
| Self-healing | Light scratches heal with sun heat or warm water |
| Clean removal | The adhesive comes off with the film and does not stay on the paint when the PPF is removed correctly |
Lines and finishes
| Line | Finish | Effect on the paint |
|---|---|---|
| Gloss | Glossy, clear | Keeps the original color, with a mirror reflection |
| Matte | Satin matte, clear | Turns gloss into satin, without paint |
| Matte Black | Matte black | Matte black look |
Roll and packaging
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Roll width | 1.52 m (60 in) |
| Roll length | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Roll weight | 12 kg (26.5 lb) |
| Box (length × width × height) | 1,595 × 184 × 172 mm |
| Traceability | Unique barcode on each roll, on the tube label; identifies the product for the warranty |
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