German TPU Paint Protection Film
Vernox Elite PPF
Four aliphatic TPU variants from 190 to 210 microns, built on Elastollan by BASF and high performance TPU by Covestro, bonded with an Ashland adhesive system.
The technology
Aliphatic TPU,
engineered in layers.
Elite PPF is a multi-layer film. A functional top coat handles the surface — an integrated cashew coat on Elite 05, a nano ceramic finish on Elite 08. Beneath it, the aliphatic TPU body carries the film's strength and elasticity, and an Ashland adhesive system bonds it to the factory paint without residue.
Every variant includes an anti-yellowing barrier, heat self-healing (instant on Elite 08) and a hydrophobic surface, and carries an e-warranty of five or eight years depending on variant.
Top Coat
01The outermost functional layer. Elite 05 uses an integrated cashew coat; Elite 08 uses a nano ceramic finish.
Aliphatic TPU
02The structural body of the film — thermoplastic polyurethane supplied by BASF or Covestro depending on variant.
Adhesive
03An Ashland adhesive system engineered for strong, residue-free bonding.
Vehicle Paint
04The original factory finish the film is applied over and preserves.
The variants
Four films. One standard.
High Gloss
Vernox Elite 08
210 micron high-performance TPU with a nano ceramic finish.
- Film Thickness
- 210 Microns (~8.5 Mil)
- Warranty
- 8 Years e-Warranty
- Base Film
- High Performance Aliphatic TPU by Covestro
- Adhesive
- Ashland
- Top Coat / Finish
- Nano Ceramic Finish
- Temperature Resistance
- -40°C to +100°C
- Yellowing Resistance
- Anti-Yellowing Barrier
- Tensile Strength
- ≥35 MPa
- Peel Adhesion
- —
- Elongation Rate
- ≥370%
- Gloss Level
- ≥95 GU @60° angle
- Self-Healing
- Instant Self-Healing
- Hydrophobicity
- Superior Hydrophobic
- Scratch Resistance
- Scratch Resistance
- Adhesion
- Strong Adhesion
- Scratch Resistance
- No Residue
- Superior Hydrophobic
- Instant Self-Healing
- Superior Gloss
- Strong Adhesion
Specification comparison
Every published figure.
| Specification | Elite 05 | Elite 08 | Satin Matte | Jet Black |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Film Thickness | 190 Microns (~7.5 Mil) | 210 Microns (~8.5 Mil) | 190 Microns (~7.5 Mil) | 190 Microns (~7.5 Mil) |
| Warranty | 5 Years e-Warranty | 8 Years e-Warranty | 5 Years e-Warranty | 5 Years e-Warranty |
| Base Film | Elastollan Aliphatic TPU by BASF | High Performance Aliphatic TPU by Covestro | Elastollan Aliphatic TPU by BASF | Aliphatic TPU by BASF |
| Adhesive | Ashland | Ashland | Ashland | Ashland |
| Top Coat / Finish | Integrated Cashew Coat | Nano Ceramic Finish | Satin Matte | — |
| Temperature Resistance | -30°C to +90°C | -40°C to +100°C | -40°C to +100°C | -40°C to +100°C |
| Yellowing Resistance | Anti-Yellowing Barrier | Anti-Yellowing Barrier | Anti-Yellowing Barrier | Anti-Yellowing Barrier |
| Tensile Strength | ≥30 MPa | ≥35 MPa | ≥30 MPa | ≥30 MPa |
| Peel Adhesion | — | — | — | ≥2 |
| Elongation Rate | ≥330% | ≥370% | ≥300% | ≥350% |
| Gloss Level | ≥90 GU @60° angle | ≥95 GU @60° angle | — | — |
| Self-Healing | Heat Self-Healing | Instant Self-Healing | Heat Self-Healing | Heat Self-Healing |
| Hydrophobicity | Super Hydrophobic | Superior Hydrophobic | Super Hydrophobic | Super Hydrophobic |
| Scratch Resistance | Scratch Resistance | Scratch Resistance | Scratch Resistance | Scratch Resistance |
| Adhesion | Strong Adhesion | Strong Adhesion | Strong Adhesion | Strong Adhesion |
All values are taken from the official Vernox Elite PPF specification. An em dash indicates a value Vernox has not published.
Protected vs unprotected
The difference at the surface.
A macro comparison of a bare panel and the same panel finished with Elite PPF — a hydrophobic, gloss-retaining surface with scratch resistance and heat self-healing.
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Benefits
What the film delivers.
Scratch Resistance
A resilient surface layer engineered to resist everyday marring.
Hydrophobic Surface
Water beads and releases from the film surface rather than sitting on it.
Self-Healing Technology
Heat self-healing across the range; instant self-healing on Elite 08.
High Gloss
Up to ≥95 GU at a 60° angle on Elite 08, and ≥90 GU on Elite 05.
Anti-Yellowing
An anti-yellowing barrier is built into every Elite PPF variant.
Strong Adhesion
An Ashland adhesive system that bonds firmly and removes without residue.
Installation
Applied by hand. Inspected twice.
- 01
Inspect
The vehicle is assessed panel by panel and the film plan is confirmed.
- 02
Prepare
Surfaces are decontaminated and prepared so the film can bond cleanly.
- 03
Install
Film is positioned and worked into every contour and edge by hand.
- 04
Refine
Edges, wraps and transitions are refined until the film reads invisible.
- 05
Protect
The finished installation is inspected and handed over with its e-warranty.
Questions
Elite PPF, answered.
What is Vernox Elite PPF made from?
Every Elite PPF variant is built on an aliphatic thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) base film — Elastollan by BASF on Elite 05 and Satin Matte, aliphatic TPU by BASF on Jet Black, and high performance aliphatic TPU by Covestro on Elite 08 — bonded with an Ashland adhesive system.
Which variant should I choose?
Elite 08 is the flagship: 210 microns, an 8 year e-warranty, a nano ceramic finish, instant self-healing and ≥95 GU gloss. Elite 05 is the 190 micron gloss option with a 5 year e-warranty. Satin Matte and Jet Black deliver those finishes on the same 190 micron platform.
Does the film yellow over time?
Each Elite PPF variant includes an anti-yellowing barrier. Vernox does not publish additional durability claims beyond the stated e-warranty period for each variant.
Can the film be removed?
Yes. Elite PPF is specified as no residue, and the Ashland adhesive system is engineered for strong adhesion with clean removal. Removal should be carried out by a Vernox authorised installer.
Where can I have Elite PPF installed?
Elite PPF is applied by the Vernox installation network. Use the installer locator to find your nearest authorised branch offering PPF.
