HITEK PPF Core: Gloss and Matte Protection for Your Next Install
Robert Trejo
Paint protection is not just about what a film can help prevent. It is also about the finish a customer wants to see every time they walk up to the vehicle.
HITEK PPF Core gives installers two clear finish options: Gloss and Matte.
One keeps a high-gloss appearance. The other creates a satin-matte look. Both are designed to help protect automotive paint from everyday road wear.
Two Finishes for Different Customer Goals
Some customers want to preserve the look they already have. Others want a different finish without choosing a different paint color.
Start the conversation with that choice. A physical film sample can help customers understand the difference before deciding how they want the vehicle to look.
HITEK PPF Core Gloss: Keep the Shine
HITEK PPF Core Gloss is a clear paint protection film with a high-gloss finish.
Its 7.5 mil finished construction includes a TPU base film, a self-healing surface for light scratches, and a hydrophilic coating designed to resist staining and simplify maintenance.
Key features include:
- Clear, high-gloss appearance
- Self-healing performance against light surface scratches
- 350% elongation
It gives shops an option for customers whose priority is keeping a glossy appearance while adding paint protection.
HITEK PPF Core Matte: Change the Look
HITEK PPF Core Matte combines paint protection with a satin-matte transformation.
Its 8.5 mil construction is designed to help protect OEM paint from stone chips, scratches, minor scuffs, and everyday road wear.
Key features include:
- Clear film with a satin-matte finish
- 8.5 mil construction
- 390% elongation
For customers considering a change in appearance, Matte makes the finish part of the conversation alongside protection.
Protection for Everyday Road Wear
Both finishes are stone-impact tested and scratch resistant.
That protection does not make a vehicle immune to damage. Customers should still understand how to care for the film and what to do when contamination or damage appears.
A clear explanation at handover helps set expectations beyond how the finished installation looks.
Flexibility for Curves and Body Panels
Vehicle panels do not all follow the same shape.
HITEK PPF Core offers 350% elongation in Gloss and 390% in Matte, supporting conformability around curves and complex panels.
Those specifications are one part of planning an installation. Surface condition, preparation, panel shape, and application technique still matter when working toward a clean result.
Understanding the 8-Year Limited Material Warranty
HITEK PPF Core Gloss and Matte are backed by an 8-year limited material warranty covering qualifying material defects, subject to the warranty terms and exclusions.
This is material coverage. Installation, removal, and reinstallation labor are excluded unless HITEK authorizes coverage in writing.
Review the full warranty with the customer so they understand the coverage, maintenance requirements, and information needed for a claim.
Find the Right Finish for Your Next Install
The right starting point is a simple question: does the customer want to keep the shine or change the look?
HITEK PPF Core gives shops a Gloss option and a Matte option to build that conversation around.
Explore HITEK PPF Core to compare both finishes, review the specifications, and see the full warranty details.
