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    The Difference Is Inside

    Looks the same.
    Performs differently.
    The difference is inside.
Company The Difference Is Inside
Simplified Film Cross-Section — 4 Main Layers
1
Platicoat™ topcoat
Self-healing, hydrophobic, UV-stable surface
UPPF Proprietary
2
TPU base film
Impact absorption, elasticity, anti-yellowing core
Lubrizol ESTANE®
3
Invisiglue™ adhesive
Crystal-clear bond, strong edge hold, clean removal
UPPF Proprietary
4
Release liner
PET carrier — removed at installation
Discarded

Lubrizol ESTANE® TPU


Lubrizol pioneered thermoplastic polyurethane in 1959.For over 30 years, its ESTANE® aliphatic TPU has set the benchmark for premium PPF, trusted in some of the highest-performing films worldwide.
Founded in 1959 · Berkshire Hathaway companyOne of the world’s leading TPU manufacturers

Aliphatic TPU Chemistry


Not all TPU is created equal.
Lower-cost films use aromatic TPU, which is more affordable but prone to yellowing under UV exposure within one to two years.
Lubrizol’s aliphatic TPU is inherently UV-stable, maintaining long-term clarity for the life of the film.

Aliphatic vs. Aromatic
The chemistry that separates premium PPF from the rest.


After 3-5 Years

UPPF Lubrizol TPUCheaper TPU
Cheaper TPU
UPPF Lubrizol TPU
WHY THE PRICE DIFFERENCE IS REAL
UPPF HAMMERHEAD
TYPICAL BUDGET PPF
TPU SOURCE
✓ Lubrizol ESTANE® — aliphatic, verified
TPU SOURCE
✕ Generic domestic resin — unverified
POLYOL TYPE
✓ Polycaprolactone — hydrolysis resistant
POLYOL TYPE
✕ Polyester — prone to hydrolysis
UV STABILITY
✓ Non-yellowing — stays clear after 10 years
UV STABILITY
✕ Aromatic TPU yellows within 1-2 years
HUMID CLIMATES
✓ Resists edge cracking and clouding
HUMID CLIMATES
✕ Ester bonds degrade, causing cracking

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The ingredients within your film have a major influence on the long-term performance of PPF. For PPF manufacturers, the right TPU is critical to ensuring three primary performance attributes: aesthetics, durability, and conformability.


- Peter Kirk: Global Market Segment Manager, Lubrizol


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