Self-healing, within its limits.
Self-healing refers to recovery from light surface scratches under suitable conditions. It does not repair deep cuts, punctures or torn film. Significant damage needs inspection.
What self-healing can repairInside VIVID / material intelligence
What you see
is only the surface.
A protective film is a system of materials. Surface chemistry, structural TPU, adhesion and optical behavior each do a different job. The engineering lives in the relationship between them.
Explore the layers
02 Inside the material
One film.
Three purposeful layers.
What feels like a single transparent surface is an engineered construction. Each layer of VIVID PRO has a different job.
- 01Top coat · 0.5 mil
A hydrophobic surface with self-healing for light surface scratches.
- 02TPU core · 6.0 mil
Aliphatic PCDL/PCU TPU forms the protective body of the film.
- 03Optical adhesive · 1.0 mil
The interface that bonds the film to a properly prepared surface.
Exploded construction schematic. Layer spacing is illustrative.
Surface science / controlled reflection
A finish has
a physical behavior.
Gloss reflects a sharp highlight. Matte softens it. The look is a material choice, and the way the film is applied affects the consistency of that finish.
VIVID PRO MATTE™ documents 5–10 GU matte gloss. Installation stretch should remain at or below approximately 10–12% to help avoid localized gloss spots.
Explore PRO MATTE
At the exposed surface
Small details.
Daily differences.
Supported PPF products combine top-coat behavior with a structural protective layer. Keep those roles distinct when selecting, installing and caring for the film.
Water behavior that supports care.
A hydrophobic top coat encourages water to bead and supports routine cleaning. Contamination still needs timely removal with product-appropriate care; the surface is not immune to staining.
Thickness in context.
VIVID PRO uses a 7.5 mil total construction and a 6.0 mil TPU core. PRO MAX moves to 8.5 mil total and a 7.0 mil core. Compare the documented mechanical values alongside those dimensions.
Compare PRO and PRO MAX05 Optical intelligence
Clarity starts
with the right metric.
Three different questions. Three different measurements. Explore the documented VIVID COOLGUARD™ ranges.
Visible light transmission
5–70%depending on COOLGUARD shadeThe proportion of visible light that passes through. Lower VLT looks darker; it does not define total solar energy rejection.
Engineering meets application
The right material.
The right technique.
Surface preparation, clean installation and product-specific care complete the system.