Tesla cars are increasing in popularity and are more common today than ever. But there is one glaring issue with Tesla cars: The paint is quite soft, and scratches appear seemingly from nowhere, and rock chips pepper the front end more so than other OEM paints. You need paint protection from day one. This article helps explain the differences between Paint Protection Film (PPF) and Revivify's Self-Healing CarbonX Coating, the two best paint protection solutions on the market today.

PPF, a tried-and-tested solution, acts as a physical barrier, guarding vulnerable areas like the front bumper, hood, and side mirrors. Composed of durable materials like polyurethane, PPF absorbs impacts from road debris, rocks, and insect acids, offering reliable protection against scratches and chips.

On the other hand, Revivify's Self-Healing CarbonX Coating represents a cutting-edge approach to paint protection. This revolutionary coating harnesses advanced nanotechnology, forming a strong, Self-Healing layer over your Tesla's paint. It boasts impressive properties such as scratch resistance, chemical protection, and a glossy finish, enhancing both the appearance and longevity of your vehicle's paintwork. And since it is a full 10 microns thick per single layer, it offers rock chip protection similar to PPF, especially when it is layered.

Revivify also has distinct advantages over a ceramic coating, which we cover in another article. Briefly, Revivify is silicone based versus quartz based ceramic coatings. It is also self-healing, which ceramic coatings can’t do, and it absorbs and reflects impacts from small rocks and other road debris, which a ceramic coating cannot do.

Now, let's compare PPF and CarbonX based on their application process, durability, and cost to determine the best choice for your Tesla.