# DRESDEN Protection

> Excellence in Every Layer — German-engineered paint protection film, reversible colour-change wrap film, graphene ceramic coating and plotter-cut precision decals for cars.

## What we do

- [Paint Protection Film](https://dresdenprotection.com/protection-film/): DRESDEN paint protection film is a 215 µm thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) layer bonded over your factory paint. It absorbs stone chips, road grit and wash marks, heals its own light scratches with heat, and is backed for 7 years against yellowing, cracking and lifting.
- [Colour-Change Film](https://dresdenprotection.com/colorful-film/): Colour-change film is a cast vinyl wrap applied over your existing paint to change the vehicle’s colour or finish. It is fully reversible: the factory paint underneath is preserved and protected, and the film can be removed years later without damaging the original surface.
- [Graphene Ceramic Coating](https://dresdenprotection.com/coating/): Graphene ceramic coating is a liquid SiO₂ polymer infused with graphene that cures into a hard, hydrophobic layer chemically bonded to your paint, film or wrap. It resists chemical etching and UV, makes the surface far easier to wash, and holds its gloss for years — unlike wax, which lasts weeks.
- [Precision Decals & Accents](https://dresdenprotection.com/colorful-sticker/): DRESDEN decals are plotter-cut from cast vinyl and applied by hand: racing stripes, competition numbers, de-chrome kits, badge overlays and interior accents. Each design is proofed digitally on your exact model before a single sheet is cut, and every decal removes cleanly without residue.

## Key facts

- Paint protection film: 215 µm self-healing TPU, ≥90% gloss at 60°, 400% elongation (ASTM D882), ΔE ≤ 2 anti-yellowing, wet application only, 7-year warranty.
- Colour-change film: cast PVC with air-release adhesive, gloss/satin/matte/metallic/colour-shift finishes, fully reversible, 5-year warranty.
- Graphene ceramic coating: graphene-infused SiO₂, 9H cured hardness, 110°+ water contact angle, pH 2–12 stability, applies over paint, PPF or wrap film, 5-year warranty.
- Precision decals: cast vinyl 60–80 µm, plotter cut, digital proof before cutting, residue-free removal, 3-year warranty.
- Experience: 20+ years, 6,000+ vehicles protected.
- Opening hours: Monday–Friday 8:30–18:00, Saturday 8:30–14:00, Sunday closed.
- Contact: info@dresdenprotection.com

## Pages

- [Home](https://dresdenprotection.com/): German-engineered paint protection film, colour-change wrap, graphene ceramic coating and precision decals. 215 µm self-healing TPU, 7-year warranty.
- [About](https://dresdenprotection.com/about/): Certified installers, German film chemistry and 6,000+ vehicles protected. Two decades of surface engineering behind every layer we apply.
- [Services](https://dresdenprotection.com/services/): Four disciplines under one roof: self-healing paint protection film, colour-change wrap, graphene ceramic coating and plotter-cut decals.
- [Gallery](https://dresdenprotection.com/gallery/): Finished work from the DRESDEN bay: full-body protection film, colour-change wraps, graphene coatings and custom decals, photographed in house.
- [Contact](https://dresdenprotection.com/contact/): Tell us the vehicle, the finish and the timing. You get a written quote, an honest recommendation and a realistic booking window.
- [FAQ](https://dresdenprotection.com/faq/): How long does PPF last? Can film be removed? PPF or ceramic coating? Twenty direct answers on film, wrap and graphene coating.
- [Paint Protection Film](https://dresdenprotection.com/protection-film/): 215 µm self-healing TPU with a hydrophobic top coat, ΔE ≤ 2 anti-yellowing and a 7-year warranty. Front-end, track and full-body packages.
- [Colour-Change Film](https://dresdenprotection.com/colorful-film/): Reversible colour-change wrap in gloss, satin, matte and colour-shift. Cast PVC, wrapped edges, factory paint left untouched underneath.
- [Graphene Ceramic Coating](https://dresdenprotection.com/coating/): Graphene-infused SiO₂ coating: 9H hardness, 110°+ contact angle, pH 2–12 stability. Applied over paint, protection film or wrap. 5-year warranty.
- [Precision Decals & Accents](https://dresdenprotection.com/colorful-sticker/): Plotter-cut cast vinyl decals: racing stripes, numbers, de-chrome kits and interior accents. Digitally proofed, removed without residue.

## Common questions

### How long does paint protection film last?

DRESDEN paint protection film carries a 7-year warranty against yellowing, cracking, lifting and delamination. In practice, a well-maintained installation on a garaged car regularly passes ten years. Cars left outdoors year-round in strong UV sit at the lower end of that range.

### Does paint protection film really self-heal?

Yes, within limits. The elastomeric top coat re-flows with heat, so swirl marks, wash marks and light fingernail scratches close up under warm water, direct sunlight or a heat gun. Damage that has cut through the film to the adhesive layer will not heal — that is the film having done its job instead of your paint.

### Will the film damage my paint when it is removed?

No. The pressure-sensitive adhesive is engineered to release with heat and leave no residue. Factory paint that has spent years under film is normally in better condition than the panels around it, because it has been shielded from UV, abrasion and chemical fallout the whole time.

### Can film be applied to a car that is not new?

Absolutely, and most of the cars we film are not new. We inspect the paint first and correct it where needed — film is optically clear, so anything left underneath is sealed in and magnified. If a panel has been resprayed, we need it to have fully cured, which typically means 30 days after the respray.

### How much of the car should I cover?

It depends on how the car is used. Roughly 90 % of stone chip damage arrives on the front bumper, bonnet leading edge, wings, mirrors and headlamps, which is why the Front Impact package exists. Cars that see motorway miles or track weekends benefit from rocker panels and rear arches. Full body is the right answer for collector cars and anything with paint that is expensive to replicate.

### PPF or ceramic coating — which do I need?

They solve different problems. Paint protection film is a physical barrier measured in hundreds of micrometres: it stops stone chips and scratches. Ceramic coating is a chemical barrier measured in single micrometres: it stops etching and makes cleaning easy, but it will not absorb an impact. The strongest combination is film on the impact zones with coating applied over the top of everything.

### Is a colour-change wrap cheaper than a respray?

Usually, and it is also reversible. A quality respray requires stripping, prep, paint, cure and reassembly, and permanently changes the car’s documented colour. A wrap goes on over the existing paint, protects it while it is there, comes off cleanly, and lets you return the car to factory specification before selling.

### Can I combine film, coating and decals on the same car?

Yes, and it is our most requested combination. The usual order is correction, then paint protection film on impact zones, then colour-change film or decals where wanted, then graphene coating over the whole surface to seal it. Each layer is chosen to be chemically compatible with the one underneath.

### How long does a colour-change wrap last?

Cast wrap film is warranted for 5 years. Vertical panels such as doors and wings typically outlast horizontal ones, because bonnets and roofs take the full UV and heat load. Keeping the car garaged or coated over the film extends the life considerably.

### Do I need to tell my insurer or register the colour change?

In most jurisdictions a significant colour change must be declared to your insurer and recorded on the vehicle registration. We provide documentation of the finish and coverage; confirming the requirement is the owner’s responsibility and it takes one phone call.

### Can you wrap a car that has stone chips or peeling paint?

Chips, yes — we fill and level them first, otherwise the film telegraphs every one. Peeling clear coat or failing paint, no. Wrap film adheres to the top layer of whatever it is applied to; if that layer is already lifting, the film will pull it off on removal. We will inspect and tell you honestly before quoting.

### What does graphene add over a normal ceramic coating?

Heat dispersion. A pure SiO₂ layer holds surface heat, which is the mechanism behind water spotting on dark panels in summer. The graphene network spreads that energy across a wider area so mineral-rich droplets evaporate before they can etch. It also adds a measurable increase in slickness and gloss depth.

### Does a coating mean I never have to wash the car?

No — it means washing is far quicker and far safer. Dirt has much less to hold onto, so a rinse removes most of it and a single-bucket contact wash finishes the job without inducing swirls. What a coating removes is the need to polish and wax; it does not remove the need to clean.

### Can graphene coating be applied over film or a wrap?

Yes, with a formulation tuned for TPU and PVC rather than clear coat. Over matte film it restores slickness and makes the surface far easier to clean without adding gloss. We also seal every cut line and edge, which is where contamination normally starts.

### How long will my car be with you?

A front-end film package is one to two days. Full-body film runs three to four days. A full colour change is three to six days depending on how much disassembly the model needs. Coating adds one to two days for correction and cure. We agree the window in writing before you book.

### When can I wash the car after installation?

Wait seven days before the first wash so the adhesive and any coating reach full cure. After that, hand wash with a pH-neutral shampoo and two buckets. Avoid automatic brush washes entirely, and keep pressure washers at a distance from film edges.

### What maintenance does the warranty require?

For film, sensible washing and no abrasive polishing over the edges. For coating, an annual inspection at our bay, which is included in the Signature package. We record each inspection against your warranty so there is never a dispute about coverage later.

### Do you work on motorcycles, boats and aircraft interiors?

Motorcycles regularly — tanks, fairings and panniers take stone chips harder than cars do. Marine and aviation surfaces are quoted case by case, because the substrate and the certification requirements are different from automotive paint.

### Do you offer a warranty I can transfer if I sell the car?

Yes. The warranty is registered against the vehicle as well as the owner, and transfers with a documented sale at no cost. Buyers consistently treat a registered film and coating history as evidence of a well-kept car.

### How do I get a quote?

Use the contact form with the make, model, year and the finish you are considering, and attach photos of the car if you have them. You will get a written, itemised quote and a realistic booking window — including a recommendation to spend less if that is genuinely the better call.