This Mansory Pugnator, one of only seven built and based here in Dubai, was protected with premium paint protection film at Apex Detail Studio. Every curve and aggressive Mansory design element was covered to guard against scratches, stone chips and the harsh Dubai conditions. 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 Mansory Pugnator?
- Why protect a one of seven car as soon as it arrives?
- How was the Pugnator prepared and filmed?
- Why is PPF on a Mansory harder than on a standard car?
- Watch the full Mansory Pugnator PPF build
- How did the Pugnator look when it was finished?
- How do you look after satin paint and forged carbon?
- How much does PPF on a Mansory cost in Dubai?
- What our PPF customers say
- Frequently asked questions
Job card
- Car: Mansory Pugnator, satin red with forged carbon, one of 7.
- Service: Premium paint protection film.
- Also: paint correction before film, shown in the video timestamps.
- Interior: wiped down and detailed, shown in the video.
- Where: Apex Detail Studio, Al Quoz, Dubai.
Get a quote for your Mansory
Send your car details on WhatsApp, and the team will reply with film options and a quote.
What was done to this Mansory Pugnator?
The Pugnator was protected with premium paint protection film, with every Mansory body panel and design element covered and the edges finished by hand.
With only seven in existence, damage to this car is not something you can simply repair with a replacement panel off the shelf. Protecting the paint and the bespoke bodywork is the only sensible option. See another Mansory job in our Mansory P720 PPF article.
Why protect a one of seven car as soon as it arrives?
With only seven Pugnators built, there is no stock of spare body parts sitting on a shelf. A damaged Mansory panel can mean a long wait for a replacement from the factory, and the satin red and forged carbon finish cannot be matched by a local body shop the way a common factory colour can. For a car like this, damage is not just a repair bill, it is weeks off the road and a car that is no longer original.
That is why the paint was corrected first and then protected with premium film, as the video timestamps show. The film takes the stone chips, sand and scratches of Dubai driving so the rare finish underneath stays exactly as Mansory delivered it. Our article on another Mansory, the Mansory P720, shows the same approach.
How was the Pugnator prepared and filmed?
The video timestamps show the car arriving, a paint correction stage, then the PPF application. Templates were drawn for the Mansory panels, the film was laid and trimmed around each vent and edge, and the car was wiped down at the end.
Step by step, this is how the Pugnator was done:
Step by step on this Mansory Pugnator
These stills come from the full build video further down the page, so every photo shows this exact car in our Al Quoz studio.
Why is PPF on a Mansory harder than on a standard car?
Mansory body kits add deep vents, sharp creases and forged carbon parts that standard pre-cut patterns do not cover. Each panel needs its own approach, careful templating and patient edge work so the film looks invisible.
The Pugnator is based on the Ferrari Purosangue. See our Ferrari Purosangue premium satin PPF article for the standard car.
Watch the full Mansory Pugnator PPF build
The video follows the Pugnator from arrival through paint correction and film application to the final reveal.
How did the Pugnator look when it was finished?
The Pugnator left with its satin red paint and forged carbon protected, and the Mansory details looking exactly as they did before.
Inside the cabin
The yellow and red cabin of the same Pugnator.
How do you look after satin paint and forged carbon?
Satin finishes and forged carbon need slightly different care from gloss paint. The aim is to clean them without adding shine or filling the texture:
- Use a pH neutral shampoo made for matte and satin finishes.
- Never polish, wax or use gloss enhancing products on satin surfaces.
- Rinse sand off first, and wash with soft microfibre, never brushes.
- Pat dry rather than rubbing, especially on forged carbon parts.
- Keep pressure washer nozzles away from film edges around the body kit.
For more on satin and matte finishes, read our matte and satin paint guide.
How much does PPF on a Mansory cost in Dubai?
Full body PPF starts from AED 13,500 for SUVs and trucks, depending on options, before 5% VAT. Cars with body kits like Mansory take more time and film, so the team will quote after seeing the car. Send your car details on WhatsApp. You can also see our Mansory Cullinan Linea d’Oro article.
What our PPF customers say
Frequently asked questions
How many Mansory Pugnators exist?
Only seven units exist worldwide, according to the build covered in our video, and this one is based in Dubai.
What film was used on the Pugnator?
Premium paint protection film.
Can PPF be fitted to a Mansory body kit?
Yes. It takes careful templating and edge work because the vents and creases do not match standard patterns.
Does PPF protect forged carbon parts?
Yes. Film protects forged carbon from chips and UV, and keeps the finish consistent.
How much is PPF on a Mansory in Dubai?
Full body PPF starts from AED 13,500 for SUVs and trucks, depending on options, before 5% VAT. Body kit cars are quoted after the team sees the car.
Was the paint corrected before the film?
Yes. The video timestamps show a paint correction stage before the PPF application.
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