Why XPEL Is Trusted Around the World, and How Carsbuddy Uses It on Every Car

When we say we use XPEL, owners often ask the same two questions: why XPEL, and how do you actually use it? This guide answers both.

Why XPEL

XPEL was founded in 1997 and has grown from a pioneer in paint protection film into a global leader in protective films and coatings, with products for automotive, watercraft, home and office use. It is trusted in over 80 countries and delivers the same performance standards wherever it is installed. XPEL, Inc. is publicly traded on Nasdaq under the symbol XPEL. For the full story, read what XPEL is and what it provides.

What this means in practice:

• It makes its own film. XPEL formulates and manufactures its own protective film and runs its own research. It is not a rebadged product from a third party.
• It pioneered self-healing film. Light swirls and scratches vanish with heat from the sun or warm water.
• It is accountable. A publicly listed, audited company is built to stand behind the long warranties it writes.
• It is consistent. The same products and standards apply in every country, so a studio in Bangalore, Kochi or Coimbatore installs the same film.

What XPEL Makes

| Product | What it is for | |---|---| | Ultimate Plus | Clear, long-lasting paint protection | | Ultimate Fusion | Clear PPF with a hydrophobic top coat built in | | Stealth | Matte or satin finish, or protecting matte paint | | Color | Colour change with protection | | Ceramic coatings | Gloss, water repellency and easy cleaning | | Window tint | Heat and UV rejection |

See XPEL film tiers compared and Ultimate Plus vs Ultimate Fusion.

How Carsbuddy Uses XPEL

• We are an authorised installer. Carsbuddy is certified directly by the brand. That means genuine product and installers trained to XPEL's technical standards, not a lookalike sold under a similar name. See how we provide XPEL.
• We name the product in your quote. Your written quote states the exact film, the coverage, the finish and the warranty.
• We use vehicle-specific kits. Film is cut to your model beforehand, so no blade is taken to your paint.
• We prepare the paint first. Wash, decontamination and polishing where needed.
• We back it with a written warranty. PPF is offered with up to ten years of protection, supported across our Bangalore, Kochi and Coimbatore studios.
• We keep you informed. Photo updates on WhatsApp while your car is in the bay. See what we tell you before, during and after the job.

What Owners Say

These reviews are published on our homepage.

• Audi Q5, ceramic coating. Anita Desai said: "Outstanding water beading. Washing my car takes ten minutes now, and the paint has a deep, mirror-like gloss that looks wet."
• Model 3, window tint. Neha Gupta said: "The heat rejection is unbelievable. Even in peak afternoon sun, the cabin stays comfortable. Visibility remains crystal clear."
• BMW M340i, clear PPF. Rohan Sharma said: "The clear PPF is completely invisible. They wrapped every single edge."

Three XPEL products, three results: the coating, the tint and the film doing what each is made for.

How to Check Any Installer's XPEL Claim

Ask for their XPEL certification, ask which product they will use and ask for the warranty in writing. See XPEL certification and accreditations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is XPEL really used around the world? XPEL is trusted in over 80 countries, according to the company.

Does Carsbuddy only use XPEL? For PPF, coatings and tint, yes. We are an XPEL-focused studio.

Is the warranty from XPEL or from Carsbuddy? We explain the terms before work starts, including who honours them. Ask for it in writing.

Do all studios use the same film? Yes. Our Bangalore, Kochi and Coimbatore studios use the same genuine XPEL products and process.

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