This Audi R8 came into Prestige Protective Films in grey and left in a deep British Racing Green, transformed entirely by PurePPF colored paint protection film. Not a vinyl wrap. A full body colored PPF installation with every corner and edge wrapped and tucked for 99% coverage across the entire car.
Vehicle: Audi R8
Original Color: Grey (factory paint)
Film Applied: PurePPF Colored Paint Protection Film
New Finish: British Racing Green
Coverage: Full body, 99% coverage, every corner and edge wrapped and tucked
Goal: Full color transformation with complete paint protection in a single film installation
Installer: Prestige Protective Films
Service Location: Waterford, Michigan
Project Area: Oakland County, MI
The Audi R8 is a mid-engine supercar, and wrapping one correctly takes real skill. The bodywork has complex curves and tight panel transitions that make a full PPF install genuinely challenging. There is no room for shortcuts. Every panel has to be prepped right, every edge tucked clean, and the film has to sit perfectly across surfaces that demand precision.
The owner chose PurePPF colored film because a vinyl wrap cannot do what this film does. A standard wrap changes the color but provides no real defense against rock chips, scratches, or road debris. Colored PPF delivers both at the same time. The film is self-healing, chip-resistant, and carries a manufacturer warranty. On a vehicle like the R8, that combination matters considerably more than a color change alone.
Reaching 99% coverage on a full body install means tucking every corner, door edge, and bumper lip rather than trimming film flush with each panel. It takes more time and more skill, but it means no exposed grey paint shows at any angle. Michigan roads bring gravel, road salt, and debris all year, and a car like this deserves coverage that actually holds up to that kind of daily punishment.
We installed PurePPF colored paint protection film in British Racing Green across the full exterior of the Audi R8. Every painted panel was covered, from the front bumper and hood to the rear diffuser, doors, side skirts, mirrors, and fenders. Every edge was wrapped and tucked rather than trimmed at the surface, giving the car 99% coverage with no exposed factory grey at any seam or corner.
A full body colored PPF install on a supercar follows a strict, methodical process. Every step exists for a reason and nothing gets rushed. Here is exactly how we handled this R8 from the moment it arrived to the moment it left.
Before any film goes on a car like this, the paint has to be completely clean. We started with a thick foam pre-soak to loosen surface grime without contact, then applied an iron remover to every painted panel to dissolve embedded metal particles.
After the chemical stage, we washed the full car with pH-neutral soap using a two-bucket method. A clay bar treatment followed to lift any bonded particles the wash did not catch. The car was then dried with filtered air blowers and wiped down with a panel prep solution before we moved to the next step.
With the paint clean, we put the R8 under high-output LED lighting and checked every panel carefully. Even on a well-kept supercar, the paint can carry fine swirl marks or light haze that shows up under film.
We used a dual-action polisher with a soft finishing pad to refine the surface panel by panel. After polishing, each section was wiped with a panel prep solution to clear any residual oils. The paint was now corrected, smooth, and ready for the film to go down cleanly.
Each panel of the R8 was mapped digitally and cut on our plotter before any film was applied to the vehicle. The R8 carries complex curves and tight body lines that require precisely cut templates to work correctly.
We generated exact patterns for every section, including the hood vents, side blades, door edges, and rear bodywork. Each piece was dry-fitted against the car before installation to confirm alignment and coverage. This preparation stage is what makes the actual installation go cleanly.
With the patterns cut and confirmed, we applied each piece of film using slip solution to allow fine positioning before locking the film into place. Once aligned, we worked each panel with soft squeegee blades, pushing moisture and air outward from the center evenly. Tight curves on the R8’s front air intakes, rear haunches, and door shoulders were shaped using controlled heat to allow the film to contour cleanly without lifting or overstretching.
Every single edge was wrapped and tucked rather than surface-cut, which is what delivers the 99% coverage on this car and eliminates any line where the original grey paint could show through.
After the full install was done, we went through every panel under LED lighting before the car was set to cure. We checked each edge for full adhesion and a clean tuck, and inspected every panel for even color and consistent finish across the car.
IR lamps were used on the larger panels to help with the curing process. Once everything passed our inspection, we did a full walkthrough with the owner before handing back the keys.
The R8 left our shop looking like a completely different car, and that is the point. The British Racing Green sits deep and even across every panel, and the tucked edges mean there is no grey bleeding through at any corner or door jamb. From the front splitter to the rear diffuser, the coverage is consistent and clean.
The owner walked away with a color transformation and a fully protected car. The PurePPF colored film is self-healing, chip-resistant, and warranty-backed. The original grey paint underneath is untouched and fully protected. When this film eventually comes off years from now, the factory finish will be in the same condition it was on the day the car came in.
Our team is certified to install XPEL, 3M, and Avery Dennison products. We bring that same level of trained precision to every film brand we work with. Every install comes with a written manufacturer and shop warranty, so you leave knowing your vehicle is covered long after the job is finished.
We use digitally pre-cut patterns and precision hand-wrapping on every vehicle, which means the film fits the car rather than the car being made to fit the film. On complex body panels and tight edges, that difference shows clearly in the finished result. No visible seams, no lifted corners, no shortcuts.
We wrap and tuck edges on full coverage installs rather than surface-cutting the film at panel edges. That means no gap between the film and the edge of the panel, no line where the original paint shows through, and no early lifting at corners where road debris hits first. On a full body install like this R8, that commitment to edge work is what makes 99% coverage possible.
Drivers across Waterford, Oakland County, and the wider Michigan area trust us with some of the most valuable cars in the region. We have 150+ verified five-star reviews and a track record across everything from daily drivers to supercars. Clean work, done right the first time, on every vehicle that comes through our shop.
Own an exotic, supercar, or any vehicle you want protected and transformed at the same time, get in touch with Prestige Protective Films in Waterford, MI. We will walk you through your colored PPF options and put together a package built around your car. Call us or request a free quote online.
