Okay, so let’s just kill this myth right now: PPF is NOT just for those exotic cars you only see on Instagram. You don’t need a six-figure whip to protect your ride from bugs, chips, and Karen’s rogue shopping cart at Target. Look, if you’ve ever cried a little when you saw that first rock chip on your hood, PPF is for you.

I get it — it sounds like a luxury. But what if I told you it’s low-key one of the smartest moves you can make for your car’s value? Especially if you’re the kind of person who parks wayyy out in the lot to avoid door dings. You already care, so go all in. Wrap that sucker up like it’s your phone screen. Except better, because PPF actually heals itself. Yep. Minor scratches disappear with a little sun. Witchcraft? Maybe. Useful? Absolutely.

It’s not cheap, sure. But neither is repainting your car because road salt chewed up your front end like a bag of chips. PPF isn’t just for car guys anymore — it’s for people who just love their ride and want it looking mint 24/7.