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▞▞   A New Color, Built to Take a Hit

Color Paint Protection Film in Medford, NY

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STEK
Inozetek
Ceramic Pro Shift
Pure PPF
3M
STEK
Inozetek
Ceramic Pro Shift
Pure PPF

▞▞   Full Vehicle Coverage

Color Paint Protection Film Package

Full Vehicle Color Change

Starting at

$6,550

We take the time to properly disassemble trim, lighting, emblems, and other removable components when appropriate to ensure the cleanest installation possible. The result is a premium finish built to meet the highest standards of craftsmanship, with everyday impact resistance built in underneath the new color.

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PAINT PROTECTION FILM

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CERAMIC COATING

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DETAILING

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VINYL

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Understanding Matte Paint Protection Film

Color paint protection film starts from the same base material as our clear film packages, engineered to absorb rock chips and road debris, with color built directly into the film itself rather than added as a separate layer on top. That means a full color change and real impact resistance come from a single installation, rather than choosing between the two the way you would with paint or a standard wrap. At Li Vinyl in Medford, NY, this is always a full vehicle installation, since the finish needs to look consistent from every angle, and any seam or transition point would be far more noticeable on a solid color than it would be on a clear film. The result is a factory quality color change that holds up to the same rock chips, road debris, and everyday wear that our clear packages are built to handle, so you are not trading protection for a new look.

▞▞   A Finish Built to Last

Caring for Your Color Film

A color change is a real investment, and a little routine care goes a long way toward protecting it. We recommend hand washing with a pH neutral soap and a soft mitt, avoiding automatic car washes with spinning brushes that can lift film edges over time, and keeping an eye on high friction areas like door handles and mirror caps where repeated contact is most likely to wear the color down first. Most color film also benefits from an occasional inspection at the edges and seams, since catching a lifted corner early makes it a quick fix rather than a larger repair. We are always happy to take a look at your film during a future visit and flag anything worth addressing.

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PAINT PROTECTION FILM

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Car being polished with a spray bottle and cloth, blue paint reflecting light

CERAMIC COATING

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DETAILING

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PAINT CORRECTION

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WINDOW TINTING

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VINYL

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MARINE DETAILING

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▞▞   Picking the Right Shade

Choosing a Color That Fits Your Vehicle

Color film comes in far more finishes than a swatch card can really show, from deep satin tones to bright gloss shades and color shifting options that change depending on the angle and light. We always recommend viewing full size samples in person rather than deciding from a photo, since lighting, undertones, and even the shape of your vehicle's body panels can change how a color reads once it covers an entire car. 

Matching the Finish to How You Drive

We can bring out a range of options during your visit and talk through which finishes tend to hold up best for daily drivers versus vehicles that are mostly kept for weekends and shows, so you land on a color you will still love years down the road.

▞▞   What Goes Into a Full Vehicle Install

Our Installation Timeline

A full color change takes more time than a standard clear film install, since every panel needs consistent coverage and clean, matched seams for the new color to look uniform from every angle. We remove badges, trim, and lighting where it makes sense to tuck the film underneath rather than around, then work section by section across the hood, doors, fenders, and roof to keep the color and finish consistent throughout. Depending on the vehicle's shape and the number of curves involved, most full vehicle color installs take several days from start to finish, and we will walk you through a specific timeline once we have seen the vehicle and confirmed the shade you have chosen.

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MATTE / SATIN PPF ▞ CERAMIC COATING ▞ AUTOMOTIVE WINDOW TINT ▞ GLOSS / CLEAR PPF ▞ COLOR PAINT PROTECTION FILM ▞ VINYL WRAP ▞ COMMERCIAL VINYL WRAP ▞ WINDSHIELD PROTECTION FILM ▞ MATTE / SATIN PPF ▞ CERAMIC COATING ▞ AUTOMOTIVE WINDOW TINT ▞ GLOSS / CLEAR PPF ▞ COLOR PAINT PROTECTION FILM ▞ VINYL WRAP ▞ COMMERCIAL VINYL WRAP ▞ WINDSHIELD PROTECTION FILM ▞
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▞ ▞   Two Different Products

How Color Film and Viny! Wrap Actually Differ

It is easy to assume color film and a Vinyl Wrap are the same thing, since both change your vehicle's exterior color without a repaint. The real difference is what is happening underneath the color. Vinyl wrap is a cosmetic layer with limited surface protection, while color paint protection film is engineered from the same material as our clear packages, built to absorb rock chips and road debris with the color added on top. Which One Fits Your Priorities If your priority is simply changing your vehicle's look at the lowest cost, a wrap is often the more budget friendly option. If you want that new color paired with long term coverage against everyday driving damage, color film is the stronger investment.

▞ ▞   Have Questions? We Have Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How is color film different from a vinyl wrap?

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  • Can color film be installed on just part of my vehicle?

    Because the finish needs to look consistent from every angle, color film is always a full vehicle installation.

  • Is color film removable later on?

    A trained technician can remove it down the road and return your vehicle to its original paint underneath.

  • How do I keep color film looking good?

    Regular hand washing with a pH neutral soap and steering clear of abrasive brushes will keep the finish looking its best over time.