EMWRAPS covered this Audi RS6 Avant in full color PPF, using UNITY USA Matte Metallic Forest Green, at our Seattle shop in SODO. The owner is a member of Avants, a car club we partner with, and wanted a new color and paint protection from a single install: colored, self-healing film over the painted body instead of a respray.
- Vehicle: Audi RS6 Avant
- Service: Full color PPF (color change with paint protection film)
- Film: UNITY USA color PPF
- Color: Matte Metallic Forest Green
- Client: Avants member
- Shop: EMWRAPS, Seattle (SODO)
What is color PPF?
Color PPF is paint protection film with the color built into the film. It changes how the car looks the way a vinyl wrap does, but it is made from the same self-healing urethane as clear PPF, so it also guards the paint.
Clear and color PPF are about 8 mil thick. The film stops rock chips, scratches, bug acid and UV, and light scratches in the top coat heal with heat. When the time comes, the film is removable without harming the factory paint underneath. Vinyl wrap film is thinner and mostly decorative; it protects the paint from light wear, but it is not built to absorb rock chips. You can read more on our color change PPF page, or compare the options in color change wrap vs paint job.
Why choose a matte metallic green on an RS6?
A matte metallic film gives the car a low-sheen surface with metallic depth, a look that is expensive and hard to maintain in real paint. With film, the owner gets that finish without committing to it forever, and the original paint stays protected under it.
The RS6 Avant is a fast wagon that tends to see real miles: highway trips, family duty and Seattle weather. That is exactly the kind of use where the front end and lower panels collect rock chips. Color PPF handles both jobs at once, so the new color and the protection come from the same layer. If you are weighing finishes, our matte vs gloss PPF guide explains how they differ day to day.
How does a full color PPF install work?
A full color PPF install covers every painted panel in colored film, laid and trimmed panel by panel. The paint is cleaned and decontaminated first, because the film sits directly on it and anything left on the surface shows through.
Full body PPF typically takes 4 to 5 days in our shop. Color PPF needs the same care as clear full body work, plus close attention to color consistency from panel to panel, since every seam and edge is visible in a solid color. Your quote includes the schedule for your car.
How much does color PPF cost in Seattle?
Color PPF at EMWRAPS runs from $6,800 to $10,000+. Where a car lands in that range depends on the vehicle: its size, how complex the body shape is, and the condition of the paint. Every job gets its own quote.
Many owners add a ceramic coating on top of the film. A ceramic coating over film runs $500 to $800: the lower end when it is applied as the last step of a new full color PPF install, the higher end for film already on the car, which includes a full detail and decontamination. Ceramic on top of PPF is the setup we recommend.
How do you care for matte color PPF?
Wait 48 hours after the install before the first wash. After that, hand wash with a pH-neutral shampoo. On a matte finish, skip waxes, polishes and gloss sprays, since they can leave shiny patches on a surface that is meant to stay flat. A ceramic coating makes the film easier to wash and adds UV protection without making it glossy.
Do you work with Avants members?
Yes. Avants is one of our partners, and we work with Avants members all the time. This RS6 is one of those builds. You can see the clubs and dealers we work with on our partners page, and more Audi work on our Audi PPF in Seattle page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does color PPF cost for an Audi RS6?
Color PPF at EMWRAPS in Seattle runs from $6,800 to $10,000+ for a full car. The final price for an Audi RS6 or any other vehicle depends on its size, body shape and paint condition, so each car gets a written quote. A ceramic coating on top of new color PPF can be added at the end of the install for $500 to $800 depending on timing.
Is color PPF better than a vinyl wrap?
Color PPF and vinyl wraps both change a car's color, but color PPF is thicker, self-healing urethane that also stops rock chips, scratches and bug acid. A vinyl wrap is thinner and mainly decorative. Vinyl usually costs less, and it lasts 5 to 7 years. Color PPF costs more and suits owners who want the new color and real paint protection from one film.
Can matte color PPF be removed later?
Yes. Matte color PPF, like clear PPF, is removable without harming the factory paint underneath when it is taken off properly. That makes a matte color PPF a reversible way to run a finish like Matte Metallic Forest Green while keeping the original paint protected. Removal should be done by a shop so the film comes off cleanly.
How do you wash a car with matte PPF?
Wait 48 hours after the install, then hand wash a car with matte PPF using a pH-neutral shampoo. Avoid waxes, polishes and gloss products, which can leave shiny spots on a matte surface. A ceramic coating on top of the matte film makes washing easier and adds UV protection while keeping the finish flat.
Get a color PPF quote
Thinking about a new color for your Audi, or any other car? Send us the details through the quote form and we reply within 24 hours, or call (206) 383-5328. Our shop is at 1900 Airport Way S #103 in SODO, Seattle.
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