This black 2024 Land Rover Defender 130 was protected with a full precut premium gloss PPF application at Apex Detail Studio in Dubai. The car was clay barred, washed and decontaminated, then filmed with plotter-cut patterns, and AlloyGator rim protectors were added to the wheels. Full body PPF starts from AED 13,500 for SUVs and trucks, depending on options, before 5% VAT.
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- What was done to this Defender 130?
- Why does a black Defender 130 need PPF in Dubai?
- How was the Defender 130 prepared?
- How was the precut film installed?
- Watch the full Defender 130 PPF build
- How did the Defender 130 look when it was finished?
- What do AlloyGator rim protectors add?
- How do you look after a Defender after PPF?
- How much does Defender 130 PPF cost in Dubai?
- What Land Rover Defender owners say
- Frequently asked questions
Job card
- Car: 2024 Land Rover Defender 130, black.
- Service: full precut premium gloss PPF.
- Prep: clay bar, foam wash and decontamination.
- Also: AlloyGator rim protectors fitted.
- Where: Apex Detail Studio, Al Quoz, Dubai.
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What was done to this Defender 130?
The Defender 130 was clay barred and washed, then covered in full precut premium gloss PPF, with AlloyGator rim protectors added to the wheels.
The 130 is the longest Defender, with a lot of flat panel and an extended rear overhang that picks up road debris. See also our 2026 Defender full PPF and the Defender PPF guide.
Why does a black Defender 130 need PPF in Dubai?
The Defender 130 is the longest Defender, with eight seats and the same off road ability as the shorter models. Owners in Dubai use it for school runs, desert weekends and long highway drives, and every one of those leaves marks. Black paint is the least forgiving colour of all: swirls from washing, sand scratches and stone chips all show up the moment the sun hits the car.
A full body of premium gloss PPF covers the big flat panels of the Defender, the long sides and the upright tailgate as well as the front end. The film is self healing, so fine wash marks fade in the heat, and it takes the chips and scuffs that would otherwise go straight into the black paint. If you take the car into the desert, film on the lower doors and arches is especially worth having.
How was the Defender 130 prepared?
The paint was clay barred to remove bonded contamination, then the car was foam washed, the roof and wheels cleaned, and everything rinsed and dried.
Step by step on this Land Rover Defender 130
These stills come from the full build video further down the page, so every photo shows this exact car in our Al Quoz studio.
How was the precut film installed?
Patterns were printed on the plotter, then each panel was placed, squeegeed and finished at the edges, including around the lettering and headlights.
Step by step, this is how the film went on:
Step by step on this Land Rover Defender 130
These stills come from the full build video further down the page, so every photo shows this exact car in our Al Quoz studio.
Watch the full Defender 130 PPF build
The video walks through each step, from clay bar to AlloyGators and the finished car.
How did the Defender 130 look when it was finished?
The Defender 130 kept its factory black gloss with every panel protected and its rims guarded by AlloyGators.
What do AlloyGator rim protectors add?
PPF protects the paint, but the wheels are just as exposed. This Defender also had AlloyGator rim protectors fitted, a ring that sits between the tyre and the rim edge and takes the scrapes from kerbs and tight car parks. It is a small extra that saves a lot of wheel refurbishment on a large SUV.
How do you look after a Defender after PPF?
- Wait about a week before the first wash so the film can settle.
- After desert driving, rinse the lower panels and arches well before washing to lift the sand.
- Hand wash with a pH neutral shampoo and avoid brush car washes.
- Keep pressure washer nozzles away from film edges.
- For easier cleaning, ask about ceramic coating over PPF.
Not sure how much coverage you need? Read the best PPF coverage for Dubai highway driving.
How much does Defender 130 PPF cost in Dubai?
Full body PPF starts from AED 13,500 for SUVs and trucks, depending on options, before 5% VAT. The 130 is a large car, so send your details on WhatsApp for an exact quote.
What Land Rover Defender owners say
Frequently asked questions
What did Apex Detail Studio do to this Defender 130?
We clay barred and washed the car, fitted full precut premium gloss PPF and added AlloyGator rim protectors.
Why clay bar before PPF?
It removes bonded contamination so the film bonds to clean paint.
What are AlloyGators?
Rim protectors that sit on the wheel edge and take kerb contact instead of the alloy.
How much is Defender 130 PPF in Dubai?
Full body PPF starts from AED 13,500 for SUVs and trucks, depending on options, before 5% VAT.
How long does PPF take on a Defender 130?
Usually a few days for full body. The team confirms timing with your quote.
