Boat PPF: Where Film Belongs Above the Waterline

Paint protection film on a boat is a decision about areas: which surfaces you want covered, and which ones film is not for. This page walks through the areas, starting with the one limit that does not move.

The limit first: above the waterline only

Can the film go at or below the waterline? No. ONE PPF film is for surfaces above the waterline only.

Is there a marine warranty? No. ONE PPF does not offer a warranty for film installed on a boat.

The ONE PPF limited warranty covers automotive surfaces only. It does not cover film installed on a boat.

We put these first because they shape every other choice on this page.

Surfaces we assess

Which of these suit your boat is confirmed in your consultation. Not every surface suits film.

• Hull sides (above the waterline): the sides of the hull from the waterline up, as shown on the diagram.
• Topsides: the upper part of the hull up to the deck edge, as shown on the diagram.
• Deck: the deck surfaces.
• Swim platform: the platform at the stern.
• Transom: the flat back of the boat.
• Hardtop: the roof over the helm.

You do not have to choose all of them.

Before film goes on

Does the boat need to come out of the water? It depends on the areas being protected and where the boat is kept. This is confirmed during your consultation.

Can film go over existing chips or scratches? Film does not repair damage, and existing chips and scratches can show through it. The surface is assessed before any film goes on.

The film

ONE PPF Marine Elite is an advanced 8.5 mil marine protection film, developed from ONE PPF's established protection technology and designed for marine applications. It is a separate film from Ultimate HydroGloss, our automotive film.