Paint protection film (PPF) is a clear thermoplastic urethane film applied to a vehicle’s exterior to protect paint from scratching, chipping, and environmental damage. It has grown in popularity for maintaining the looks and resale value of cars, motorcycles, or other vehicles. This article sheds light on such protection films, their benefits, their compatibility with car washes, and comparisons with ceramic coatings, vinyl wraps, and graphene coatings, providing answers to common questions about them.        PPF and Car Washes One major advantage of PPF is its durability against car-care treatments. High-grade PPF has been engineered to withstand automated washes, hand washing, and pressure washing while also retaining anti-yellowing characteristics. However, the damaging chemical and abrasive brushes of a poor-quality wash may degrade it slowly. To promote longevity of the PPF, we recommend that one either indulge in a touchless wash or do a gentle hand wash...