Car paint is an important part of the car’s appearance, and also a reflection of the car’s value. Protecting the car paint from scratches, fading and oxidation is the pursuit of every car lover. Car Paint Protection Film is a product that can be applied to the car surface, providing an invisible protective barrier for the car paint. There are two main materials of Car Paint Protection Film on the market: TPU and TPH. So, what are the differences between them?
TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) is a thermoplastic polyurethane, which has excellent elasticity, wear resistance, oil resistance, aging resistance and weather resistance . TPU Car Paint Protection Film can effectively resist road debris, sand, insects, bird droppings and other objects that can scratch or chip the car paint . TPU Car Paint Protection Film can also prevent fading or oxidation of the car paint caused by sun exposure, acid rain, salt water and other environmental factors . TPU Car Paint Protection Film has self-healing properties, meaning that it can automatically repair minor scratches or flaws on the surface at a certain temperature . TPU Car Paint Protection Film is almost invisible, not affecting the original color and gloss of the car paint . TPU Car Paint Protection Film can be customized according to the car model and parts, fitting the car curves and angles . TPU Car Paint Protection Film can also be easily removed or replaced without damaging the car paint .
TPH (Thermoplastic Hydrocarbon) is a thermoplastic hydrocarbon, which is a modified PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride). TPH Car Paint Protection Film compared to PVC Car Paint Protection Film, has better flexibility and chemical stability. However, TPH Car Paint Protection Film still has some disadvantages, such as: easy to yellow, crack, peel off, leave glue marks and so on. TPH Car Paint Protection Film’s protection ability is also not as good as TPU Car Paint Protection Film, can not effectively prevent scratches, fading and oxidation. TPH Car Paint Protection Film has no self-healing properties, can not automatically repair scratches or flaws on the surface. TPH Car Paint Protection Film is also not as transparent as TPU Car Paint Protection Film, will affect the color and gloss of the car paint.
In summary, TPU Car Paint Protection Film compared to TPH Car Paint Protection Film, has more advantages, can provide better protection and beauty for your car. Of course, TPU Car Paint Protection Film’s price will also be higher than TPH Car Paint Protection Film, so you need to choose the appropriate Car Paint Protection Film according to your budget and needs.