Aston Martin Valhalla PPF in Dubai: Full-Body Protection for a Rare Hypercar

This Aston Martin Valhalla PPF job covered the whole car. We fitted full-body clear paint protection film to a racing green Valhalla with yellow accents at our studio in Al Quoz, Dubai, covering the painted bodywork and the exposed carbon.

If you are searching for Valhalla paint protection film in Dubai, or hypercar PPF in general, this page shows exactly how we protected one, step by step, with frames from the job itself.

What was done to this Aston Martin Valhalla?

We wrapped the whole exterior in clear paint protection film. That means the nose, front wings and arches, doors and door openings, sides, rear bodywork and the exposed carbon sections, with the edges finished by hand.

The Valhalla is Aston Martin’s mid-engined, plug-in hybrid hypercar, built in limited numbers around a carbon-fibre structure, with dihedral doors and heavily sculpted bodywork. This one is finished in racing green with yellow accents, and a lot of its surface is bare carbon. The owner wanted all of it protected, without changing how the car looks.

Why fit Aston Martin Valhalla PPF instead of leaving the paint bare?

Because original paint and carbon on a limited-production hypercar are very hard to replace like for like. Clear PPF takes the stone chips, light scratches and wash marks so the factory finish underneath does not.

Once a panel is resprayed, the finish is no longer original, and on a car like this originality matters. Bare carbon is just as vulnerable: a chip in the clear lacquer over the weave cannot simply be polished away.

Dubai adds its own pressures. Construction traffic, wind-blown sand and long highway runs all put grit against the front of the car, and summer heat bakes bird droppings and insect residue into the surface. Quality films also have a self-healing top layer, so light swirl marks from washing tend to fade with warmth. You can read how we approach every install in our PPF installation process.

How did Apex Detail Studio protect the Valhalla, step by step?

We laid the film panel by panel on a wet surface, positioned it with slip solution, squeegeed it down and finished every edge by hand. The frames below are taken from the job itself.

1. Prepare: the surfaces are cleaned so the film can bond evenly.
2. Lay the film wet: slip solution goes under each sheet so it can be positioned exactly.
3. Squeegee: the solution is pushed out so the film sits flat on paint and carbon.
4. Edges and details: edges around fins, intakes and door openings are pressed down and finished by hand.
5. Final check: every panel is checked under the studio lights before the car goes home.

Step by step on this Valhalla

Owners who only want the high-impact areas covered can see what a front package includes in our guide to full front PPF in Dubai.

What makes PPF on a hypercar like the Valhalla different?

Shape and stakes. A hypercar’s body is shaped by aerodynamics first, so there are deep curves, sharp creases, fins, vents and intakes, and a lot of exposed carbon. Each of those needs the film planned and stretched carefully so it stays flat and the edges hold.

On this car the dihedral doors open up carbon door openings that also need attention, and the yellow accents sit right on the edges of carbon panels, so the film has to be pressed down cleanly along them. The work is slower than on an everyday car, and it should be.

We have done similar work on other rare cars, including the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, and on other Aston Martins such as this Aston Martin Vantage matte PPF and the Aston Martin Rapide.

How does the Valhalla look after full-body PPF?

Exactly as it did before, only protected. The film is clear gloss, so the racing green, the yellow accents and the carbon weave all show through as Aston Martin finished them.

How should the Valhalla’s PPF be looked after?

Gentle hand washing and quick removal of contaminants keep the film clear and the finish underneath protected for years.

• Leave the car unwashed for the first week so the film can settle.
• Hand wash with a pH-neutral shampoo, two buckets and soft microfibre mitts.
• Avoid automatic brush car washes, which can mark the film and lift edges.
• Keep pressure-washer nozzles at a sensible distance and never aim them at film edges.
• Remove bird droppings and insect residue promptly, especially in summer heat.
• Park in shade or under cover where you can.
• Bring the car to the studio if you notice an edge lifting or any damage to the film.

Frequently asked questions

What did Apex Detail Studio do to the Aston Martin Valhalla?

We fitted full-body clear paint protection film to a racing green Aston Martin Valhalla at our studio in Al Quoz, Dubai, covering the painted bodywork and the exposed carbon.

Does PPF change how the Valhalla looks?

No. This job used clear gloss film, so the green paint, yellow accents and carbon weave look the same as before. The film is there to protect the finish, not to change it.

Why fit full-body PPF rather than just the front?

A front package covers the areas that take the most stone chips. On a hypercar with this much sculpted bodywork and exposed carbon, full-body coverage also protects the doors, sides and rear from scuffs, sand and wash marks.

Can PPF go on exposed carbon fibre?

Yes. On this Valhalla we laid film over the carbon sections as well as the paint, pressing it down and finishing the edges by hand around the fins and door openings.

Can PPF be removed from the Valhalla later?

Yes. Quality paint protection film is designed to be removed without harming healthy factory paint when it is taken off correctly.

How should I wash a Valhalla after PPF?

Leave it unwashed for the first week, then hand wash with a pH-neutral shampoo and soft microfibre. Avoid automatic brush washes and keep pressure-washer nozzles away from film edges.