Paint protection has become the first stop for many new car owners. It involves putting either a film or a ceramic coating on the car's clearcoat that can protect it from UV damage and rock debris.

3M’s Scotchcal paint protection film is described in the two wBW articles listed in the right column. Scotchcal is a clear adhesive-backed urethane covering that is applied over clean and smooth ...

Is it just me, or do motorcycles seem to collect scratches, dings and stone chips faster than any other type of vehicle? And the problem may be getting worse instead of better – bigger and more ...

Have you ever heard the term paint protection film (or PPF) as it relates to an automobile? Paint protection film, also referred to as clear bra or a "wrap", is a thin layer of flexible material ...

These are among the most common areas of a car or truck where paint protection film is applied. EDITOR'S NOTE: An earlier version of this story misrepresented the cost for full-body protection on Ford ...