Paint Protection Film
Paint Protection Film in Christchurch
Invisible armour for your paintwork. Self-healing PPF defends against stone chips, scratches, and UV damage with a 10-year warranty.
You Just Bought Your Dream Car. The First Stone Chip Is Coming.
You have spent months choosing the perfect car. The colour is exactly right. The paint is flawless. And then you hit the motorway.
A truck flicks up a stone. You hear the crack. You pull over and there it is: a chip, right on the bonnet. Your brand-new bonnet. And that is just the first one.
Christchurch roads are full of loose gravel, roadworks, and construction debris. Every roundabout, every highway merge, every kilometre behind a truck is another chance for your paint to take damage.
And here is what most people do not realise: modern factory paint is softer than ever. Manufacturers have switched to water-based paint systems to meet environmental regulations. The result? Paint that chips, scratches, and marks more easily than older vehicles.
A single panel respray costs $400 to $800. A full bonnet repaint is over $1,000. And it never quite matches the factory finish.
Or you could protect every vulnerable panel once, and never worry about stone chips again. Paint protection film is a clear, self-healing urethane layer that absorbs impacts before they reach your paint. Invisible armour, backed by a 10-year warranty.
What PPF Does For Your Vehicle
Paint protection film is a clear, self-healing urethane layer that absorbs impacts before they reach your paint.
Stone Chip Protection
The film absorbs impacts from road debris, gravel, and stones that would otherwise chip and damage your paint. Your bonnet stays flawless.
Self-Healing Surface
Light scratches and swirl marks disappear on their own. The film's top coat re-cross-links when exposed to heat, erasing surface damage automatically.
UV & Oxidation Shield
PPF blocks UV radiation that causes paint to fade and oxidise over time. Your colour stays deep and vibrant for years, not months.
Virtually Invisible
Once applied, clear PPF is nearly impossible to see. Your car looks exactly the same, just permanently protected.
Fully Removable
PPF can be removed at any time without damaging the factory paint underneath. It preserves your original finish and your resale value.
10-Year Warranty
Every installation is backed by a comprehensive 10-year warranty covering yellowing, peeling, cracking, and delamination.
300+ vehicles protected with PPF in Christchurch
PPF Pricing
All packages are customisable to suit your vehicle and budget. Pricing includes film, labour, and our 10-year warranty.
Bronze
from $499
Essential protection for the most common damage points on your vehicle.
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Bonnet protector -
Door cups -
Door edges -
Top of rear bumper -
Self-healing film -
10-year warranty
Silver
from $899
Front end protection for daily drivers. Covers the two panels that take the most stone chip damage.
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Bonnet protector -
Front bumper -
Self-healing film -
10-year warranty
Most Popular
Gold
from $1,999
Comprehensive front end plus high-touch areas. The most popular package for new vehicles.
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Front bumper -
Bonnet protector -
Door cups and edges -
Top of rear bumper -
Headlights -
Wing mirrors -
Self-healing film -
10-year warranty
Premium
from $2,499
Extended front coverage for vehicles that see regular highway and motorway driving.
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Front bumper -
Front guards -
Full bonnet -
Headlights -
A-pillars -
Self-healing film -
10-year warranty
Ultimate
from $3,499
Near-complete coverage for prestige vehicles and owners who want maximum protection.
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Front bumper and guards -
Full bonnet -
Headlights and A-pillars -
Cab top sills -
Lower doors -
Rear quarter flares -
Wing mirrors -
Rear wheel arches -
Top of rear bumper -
Self-healing film -
10-year warranty
Full Vehicle
from $5,999
Complete paint protection for every panel. The ultimate defence for new or prestige vehicles.
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Every painted panel -
Bumpers front and rear -
Mirrors and handles -
Rocker panels -
Self-healing film -
10-year warranty
5-step process
The PPF Installation Process
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Step 1
Vehicle Preparation
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Full vehicle wash -
Full vehicle clay bar -
Inspection for any other contaminates
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Step 2
Film Preparation
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Confirm correct templates -
Plot templates -
Weed all excess film
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Step 3
Film Installation
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Expertly align pre-cut film -
Squeegee out all slip solution -
Flush edges with tack solution
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Step 4
Complete Installation
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Secure all edges upon drying -
Trim any overhangs for accuracy -
Post heat all edges
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Step 5
Final Clean & Inspection
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Full vehicle wash -
Detailed inspection -
Warranty form completed
Clear or Coloured PPF?
You do not have to choose between protection and style. Pick the one that fits your goals.
Clear PPF
Love your car's colour? Keep it. Clear PPF is virtually invisible once applied, preserving your factory finish while adding a permanent shield against stone chips, scratches, and UV damage. Nobody will know it is there. You will just know your paint is safe.
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Invisible on the paint surface -
Preserves factory colour -
Self-healing top coat -
High-gloss or matte finish options -
UV resistant
Best of Both Worlds
Coloured PPF
Want a new colour AND full stone chip protection? Coloured PPF gives you both. Unlike vinyl wrapping, coloured PPF provides the same impact absorption and self-healing properties as clear film, while completely transforming your vehicle's appearance. It is the only product that changes your colour and protects your paint at the same time.
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Change colour AND protect paint -
Full stone chip protection -
Self-healing top coat -
Preserves original paint beneath -
Fully reversible
Premium Brands We Use
We are not locked into one brand. We choose the best film for your vehicle from the industry's leading manufacturers.
Clear & Coloured PPF
Clear & Coloured PPF
Self-Healing
Scratches That Fix Themselves
This is not marketing hype. The film's top coat is made of polymer chains that physically re-cross-link when exposed to heat. When the surface gets a light scratch or swirl mark, the polymer bonds reform and the scratch vanishes.
This happens naturally on warm days, or you can trigger it instantly with warm water or a heat gun. The result is a surface that keeps looking new for the entire life of the film.
Deeper scratches that penetrate through the top coat will not self-heal, but they remain contained within the film. Your paintwork underneath stays untouched.
The Difference
Tiger Tint vs The Average PPF Installer
PPF installation requires precision and experience. Here is the difference.
Tiger Tint
Others
Self-healing film technology
Included
Not included
Coloured PPF options available
Included
Not included
10-year manufacturer warranty
Included
Not included
Dust-controlled install environment
Included
Not included
Digital precision-cut templates
Included
Included
Full body coverage option
Included
Included
Post-cure inspection under controlled lighting
Included
Not included
14+ years experience in Christchurch
Included
Not included
10-Year Warranty
Every PPF installation comes backed by a comprehensive 10-year warranty covering delamination, yellowing, cracking, and peeling. If the film fails, we replace it. Your paint stays protected, guaranteed.
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Pricing
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Window Tinting
UV protection, heat reduction, and privacy for your vehicle.
From $350
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Colour PPF
Colour change with full paint protection in one layer.
Contact for pricing
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Ceramic Coating
Permanent hydrophobic coating for lasting paint protection.
From $695
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Vehicle Wrapping
Transform your vehicle with premium vinyl wrapping.
From $499
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Our Work
Clear paint protection film being squeegeed onto a dark car panel in the Tiger Tint & Wrap workshop
Audi RS
Nissan GT-R
Malibu Boat
Frequently Asked Questions
PPF is a transparent, self-healing urethane film applied to your vehicle's painted surfaces. It protects against stone chips, scratches, bug splatter, and UV damage while being virtually invisible. We install PPF for customers across Christchurch from our Sydenham workshop.
Our PPF has a special top coat that repairs light scratches and swirl marks when exposed to heat, whether from the sun, warm water, or a heat gun. Minor scratches simply disappear.
Yes. We offer coloured PPF that lets you change your vehicle's colour while simultaneously protecting the original paint. This is a great alternative to a full vinyl wrap if you also want stone chip protection.
Our PPF comes with a 10-year warranty and can last well beyond that with proper care. It resists yellowing, cracking, and peeling over time.
PPF can be applied to any painted surface. Common packages include full front (bonnet, bumper, fenders, mirrors), full body, or custom areas like door edges and boot lips.
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Professional paint protection film in Christchurch. Contact us for a free, no-obligation quote.