Last updated: June 2026
Short answer: Black colored PPF is a self-healing 8 mil TPU film that turns your car a rich black and protects the factory paint underneath. It comes in gloss, satin and matte, from ultra-gloss obsidian to satin stealth black, backed by a 10-year warranty. Because it self-heals, it hides the swirls and wash marks that black cars are notorious for.
Popular black shades & finishes
- Gloss black: Ultra Gloss Black, Obsidian Black, Liquid Metal Black, a deep, wet-look black.
- Satin black: Satin Stealth Black, the "murdered-out" Tesla / sports-car look without going fully flat.
- Matte black: Matte Midnight Black, flat and aggressive.
- Metallic & color-shift blacks: Metallic Black Cherry, Black Magic Purple, Black/Red chameleon and glitter blacks, black in most light, a flash of colour in the sun.
Why black colored PPF (the swirl problem it solves)
Black is the most popular car colour and the least forgiving, every swirl, wash scratch and speck of dust shows. Because colored PPF is self-healing, light scratches and swirl marks disappear with heat, so a black car stays glossy far longer than black paint or black vinyl. You also get stone-chip and UV protection the factory finish doesn't have.
Durability & warranty
Veloro colored PPF is self-healing 8 mil TPU with a hydrophobic gloss top coat. It is rated for up to around 10 years and carries a 10-year limited warranty; light swirls heal out with warmth from the sun.
Black colored PPF vs black vinyl wrap
A black vinyl wrap changes the colour for less money, but it doesn't self-heal and offers little protection against stone chips, and on a daily driver it gradually collects fine scratches. Black colored PPF costs more, but the self-healing TPU keeps it looking fresh and shields the factory paint underneath. Pick vinyl for the cheapest colour change; pick colored PPF when you want the look and protection in one film.
How much does black colored PPF cost?
As film (DIY rolls), black colored PPF runs from about $229 for partial/accent pieces to roughly $2,200–$2,600 for a full-car roll. Professional installation, if you don't DIY, is extra. See the full colored PPF cost guide for the breakdown.
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Frequently asked questions
What is black colored PPF?
Black colored PPF is a self-healing 8 mil TPU film that changes your car's colour to black while protecting the factory paint from stone chips, UV and swirl marks. It comes in finishes from gloss to matte and carries a 10-year limited warranty.
How long does black colored PPF last?
Veloro black colored PPF is rated for up to about 10 years and includes a 10-year limited warranty. The self-healing top coat recovers from light scratches with heat from the sun.
Is black colored PPF better than black vinyl wrap?
Black colored PPF costs more than black vinyl but adds protection vinyl cannot: it self-heals swirl marks and resists stone chips, while vinyl only changes the colour.
How much does black colored PPF cost?
As film, black colored PPF runs from about $229 for partial pieces to roughly $2,200 to $2,600 for a full-car roll. Professional installation is extra.