This red 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA Turbo 4MATIC was protected with premium paint protection film at Apex Detail Studio in Dubai. The film went on panel by panel, from the Panamericana grille and front bumper to the boot lid and rear quarters, with every edge finished by hand. Full body PPF starts from AED 12,000 for sedans and AED 13,500 for SUVs and trucks, depending on options, before 5% VAT.
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- What was done to this Mercedes-AMG CLA?
- Why put PPF on a red Mercedes-AMG CLA in Dubai?
- How was the CLA filmed?
- Watch the CLA PPF video
- How did the CLA look when it was finished?
- Full body or front end PPF: which suits a CLA?
- How do you look after a CLA after PPF?
- How much does CLA PPF cost in Dubai?
- What our PPF customers say
- Frequently asked questions
Job card
- Car: 2024 Mercedes-AMG CLA Turbo 4MATIC, red.
- Service: Premium paint protection film.
- Where: Apex Detail Studio, Al Quoz, Dubai.
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Send your Mercedes model and year on WhatsApp, and the team will reply with film options and a quote.
What was done to this Mercedes-AMG CLA?
The CLA was covered in premium paint protection film, with edges finished around the grille, frameless doors, boot lid and badges.
Red metallic paint shows stone chips quickly on the low nose of a CLA. For other Mercedes builds, see the Mercedes-AMG SL55 PPF and the 2025 G63 premium PPF.
Why put PPF on a red Mercedes-AMG CLA in Dubai?
The CLA is a car people drive every day, and in Dubai that means long runs on Sheikh Zayed Road, construction traffic and sand in the air for much of the year. The low nose and the Panamericana grille sit right in the path of stones thrown up by the car in front, and on a red car every chip shows as a bright white dot.
Paint protection film is a clear, self healing urethane layer that takes those hits instead of the paint. Light swirls from washing fade away in the heat, and the red stays as deep as the day the car left the showroom. It also helps when it is time to sell, because buyers look closely at the front end first. Our guide on PPF and resale condition explains why.
How was the CLA filmed?
Each panel was laid, squeegeed and heat set, with careful edge work around the frameless doors and the boot opening.
Step by step, this is how the CLA was done:
Step by step on this Mercedes-AMG CLA
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 CLA PPF video
The video shows the film going on and the finished CLA in the studio.
How did the CLA look when it was finished?
The CLA kept its deep red gloss with protected badges and clean edges.
Inside the cabin
The AMG cabin of the same CLA.
Full body or front end PPF: which suits a CLA?
This CLA was filmed panel by panel across the whole car, from the grille and bumper to the boot lid and rear quarters. Full body film is the choice if you want every panel covered, including the doors and sills that pick up scuffs in car parks.
If you mainly drive on the highway, a front end package covering the bumper, bonnet, wings and mirrors protects the areas that take the most chips. Our guide to the best PPF coverage for Dubai highway driving compares the options, and the team can quote both on WhatsApp.
How do you look after a CLA after PPF?
- Wait about a week before the first wash so the film can settle.
- Hand wash with a pH neutral shampoo and avoid brush car washes.
- Rinse off sand and bird droppings quickly in summer.
- Keep pressure washer nozzles away from the film edges.
- Add a ceramic coating over the film if you want easier washing. See ceramic coating over PPF.
How much does CLA PPF cost in Dubai?
Full body PPF starts from AED 12,000 for sedans and AED 13,500 for SUVs and trucks, depending on options, before 5% VAT. Smaller cars and front packages cost less, so send your car details on WhatsApp for an exact quote. Read more in premium PPF for Mercedes.
What our PPF customers say
Frequently asked questions
What did Apex Detail Studio do to this CLA?
We fitted premium paint protection film panel by panel and finished every edge by hand.
Does PPF change the colour of a red CLA?
No. Clear gloss film keeps the factory colour.
Can I protect just the front of the car?
Yes. Front packages cover the most chip-prone areas. Ask the team for options.
How much is CLA PPF in Dubai?
Full body PPF starts from AED 12,000 for sedans and AED 13,500 for SUVs and trucks, depending on options, before 5% VAT. Front packages are quoted separately.
How long does PPF take on a CLA?
Usually a few days for full body. The team confirms timing with your quote.
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