Exactly one year ago this BMW M2 Competition rolled into our shop in factory white and left in Hulk Green Pure PPF, a full color change done with color PPF instead of paint or vinyl. This week the owner brought it back for its annual inspection, so it is the perfect time to show the full project from before to after, and how the film is holding up after 12 months of Texas sun.
One-year inspection results
- Vehicle: BMW M2 Competition
- Original color: white
- New color: Hulk Green Pure PPF (metallic color PPF)
- Installed: one year ago at APS in Austin
- Inspection: everything looks correct. No lifted corners, no lifted edges, and the gloss looks as deep as the day it left the shop
Hulk Green · Pure PPF
Type: Color PPF (paint protection film) · Metallic Gloss Series
A bold, high-energy metallic green that runs from deep forest green in the shade to bright lime in direct sun. Because it is color PPF, the color is built into a thick, self-healing TPU film that also protects the factory paint underneath.
Before: A Factory White M2 Competition
The M2 Competition is one of the best driver’s cars BMW has built, and the owner wanted it to look as aggressive as it drives without giving up the original white paint. A respray would have hurt resale value, and vinyl would not protect the paint from rock chips on the highway. Color PPF solved both.
The Install: Hulk Green Pure PPF Panel by Panel
We started with a full decontamination wash and paint prep, then went panel by panel. Taillights and trim come off so the Hulk Green Pure PPF can wrap deep into the openings, which is a big reason the edges still look perfect one year later. You can see the pre-cut patterns for the car hanging on the wall behind it.
Large panels like the hood are laid in one piece so there are no seams in the middle of the car. Hulk Green is a metallic film, so keeping the direction of the flake consistent from panel to panel matters for an even color in the sun.
After: Hulk Green Pure PPF, One Year Later
At the one-year inspection we went around every panel and every edge: hood, bumper, fenders, door edges, mirrors, roof and trunk. Everything looks correct, there are no lifted corners, and the film still has that wet, paint-like gloss. Hulk Green changes a lot with the light, from a dark emerald in the shade to an almost electric lime green in direct sun.
What Is Color PPF?
Color PPF is paint protection film with the color built into the film. It changes the look of your car like a wrap, but it is a thick, self-healing urethane (TPU) film that protects the factory paint from rock chips, scratches, bird droppings and UV. Hulk Green is part of the metallic series from Pure PPF, one of the color PPF brands we install at APS. You can see every available color in the Pure PPF color PPF collection, or check the colors we offer on our color PPF page.
- Protects while it changes the color: the original paint stays untouched underneath.
- Self-healing: light swirls and scratches disappear with heat.
- Removable: professionally removed, it comes off cleanly, which helps keep resale value.
- Looks like paint: much deeper gloss than standard vinyl.
Why Annual Inspections Matter
We invite every color PPF and paint protection film client to come back once a year. We check edges and corners, look for anything that needs attention, and give the car a proper wash so the film keeps performing. On this M2 there was nothing to fix, which is exactly what we want to see.
Color PPF FAQ
Is Hulk Green a Pure PPF color?
Yes. Hulk Green is a metallic gloss color paint protection film made by Pure PPF. It is a bright, high-energy green with metallic flake that changes with the light.
How does color PPF hold up after one year?
When it is installed correctly and maintained, it holds up very well. This BMW M2 Competition came back for its one-year inspection with no lifted corners, no lifted edges and the same deep gloss it had on day one.
Can color PPF be removed from a BMW M2?
Yes. Professionally removed color PPF comes off cleanly and leaves the factory paint underneath protected, which helps keep the value of a car like the M2 Competition.
Where can I get Hulk Green PPF installed in Austin?
APS Automotive Protection Solutions installs Pure PPF color PPF, including Hulk Green, at our shop at 15210 Fitzhugh Rd #304 in Southwest Austin.
Want your car in Hulk Green or another color PPF? Visit APS at 15210 Fitzhugh Rd #304 in Southwest Austin, call (512) 740-5059 or request a free quote online.
