Finish Guide · Carbon

WHAT IS CARBON FIBER PPF?

Carbon Fiber colored PPF reproduces a real woven carbon texture on your panels — a motorsport-derived look with unmistakable depth. Discover how it works, where it shines, and see it on real builds.

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Tesla Cybertruck in Black Carbon Fiber PPF

What Is a Carbon Fiber Finish?

A Carbon Fiber finish is a colored film embossed with a realistic woven-carbon texture, delivering the look of forged composite panels without the cost.

Carbon Fiber colored PPF is built on our self-healing TPU base and finished with a textured clear layer that mimics a genuine 2×2 twill weave. The result is a tactile, dimensional surface that plays with light like real carbon — perfect for hoods, roofs, mirrors, and full stealth builds. It is the definitive motorsport-heritage finish.

Carbon Fiber PPF reveal on a Tesla Cybertruck
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Watch how a Carbon Fiber finish transforms a vehicle.

Key Characteristics of Carbon Fiber Finish

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Woven Texture

A real embossed twill weave you can see and feel on the panel.

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Motorsport DNA

The unmistakable look of carbon composite race parts.

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True Depth

Light catches the weave for a dimensional, layered surface.

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Stealth Accent

Ideal for hoods, roofs, and full blackout builds.

Carbon vs Other Finishes

FeatureSolidMetallicMatteCarbon
Surface lookGlossy, uniformSparkle flakeFlat, no shineWoven texture
Color depthHighVery highLowTextured
MaintenanceEasiestEasyNeeds careEasy
Best forClean bold looksSporty depthStealthRace heritage
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See Carbon Fiber Finish in Real Life

Tesla Cybertruck in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Direct SunlightCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Model 3 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Morning ForestCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Model 3
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Direct SunlightCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Porsche 911 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Blue HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Porsche 911
Tesla Cybertruck in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Morning ForestCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Cybertruck
BMW M8 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Blue HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

BMW M8
Tesla Model Y in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Direct SunlightCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model 3 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Overcast WeatherCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Model 3
Land Rover Range Rover in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Blue HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Land Rover Range Rover
Porsche Taycan in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Golden HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Porsche Taycan
Porsche Taycan in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Overcast WeatherCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Porsche Taycan
Land Rover Range Rover in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Golden HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Land Rover Range Rover
Porsche Taycan in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Snow NoonCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Porsche Taycan
Porsche 911 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Direct SunlightCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Porsche 911
Porsche Taycan in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Blue HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Porsche Taycan
BMW M8 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Overcast WeatherCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

BMW M8
Land Rover Range Rover in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Direct SunlightCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Land Rover Range Rover
BMW M8 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Snow NoonCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

BMW M8
Porsche 911 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Morning ForestCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Porsche 911
Tesla Model 3 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Direct SunlightCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model Y in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Snow NoonCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Model Y
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Overcast WeatherCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Land Rover Range Rover in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Overcast WeatherCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Land Rover Range Rover
BMW M8 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Direct SunlightCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

BMW M8
Land Rover Range Rover in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Morning ForestCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Land Rover Range Rover
Tesla Model Y in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Morning ForestCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model 3 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Snow NoonCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Model 3
Land Rover Range Rover in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Snow NoonCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Land Rover Range Rover
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Golden HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Porsche Taycan in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Morning ForestCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Porsche Taycan
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Morning ForestCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Porsche 911 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Snow NoonCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Porsche 911
Tesla Cybertruck in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Blue HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Model Y in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Overcast WeatherCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Model Y
Tesla Cybertruck in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Snow NoonCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Cybertruck
Porsche 911 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Golden HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Porsche 911
Porsche Taycan in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Direct SunlightCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Porsche Taycan
Tesla Cybertruck in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Overcast WeatherCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla Cybertruck in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Golden HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Cybertruck
Porsche 911 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Overcast WeatherCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Porsche 911
Tesla Model Y in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Golden HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Model Y
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Blue HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Tesla Model Y in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Blue HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Model Y
Tesla Model 3 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Blue HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Model 3
BMW M8 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Morning ForestCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

BMW M8
BMW M8 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Golden HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

BMW M8
Tesla Model 3 in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Golden HourCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Tesla Model 3
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Black Carbon Fiber PPF
Snow NoonCarbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

See Carbon Fiber Finish in Studio

Look in Different Lighting

Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Black Carbon Fiber - Golden Hour
Carbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Golden Hour
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Black Carbon Fiber - Direct Sunlight
Carbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Direct Sunlight
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Black Carbon Fiber - Overcast Weather
Carbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Overcast Weather
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Black Carbon Fiber - Blue Hour
Carbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue Hour
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Black Carbon Fiber - Golden Hour
Carbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Golden Hour
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Black Carbon Fiber - Direct Sunlight
Carbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Direct Sunlight
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Black Carbon Fiber - Overcast Weather
Carbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Overcast Weather
Mercedes-Benz S-Class in Black Carbon Fiber - Blue Hour
Carbon Fiber

Black Carbon Fiber

Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Blue Hour

Ready for Carbon?

Browse the Carbon collection or talk to a PALTRIX color expert to plan your stealth or race-inspired build.

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Carbon Fiber PPF on a wrapped vehicle

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carbon Fiber PPF?+
Carbon fiber PPF replicates the woven carbon look in a lightweight, reversible film - real visual texture without a replacement panel.
Is it real carbon?+
No - it is a printed/embossed TPU film that mimics the weave. It protects paint like standard PPF while adding the carbon aesthetic.
Where is carbon PPF usually applied?+
Common on hoods, roofs, mirrors, spoilers and interior trims for an OEM+ performance look.
Does carbon PPF add weight?+
Negligibly - it is a thin film, far lighter than a real carbon panel, and fully removable.
How do I maintain it?+
Hand wash with pH-neutral soap; the textured surface benefits from a soft mitt and periodic ceramic booster.
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