THE FOCUSED ROUTE
CARDIP Protect is designed for customers who do not require a complete colour transformation but want selected exterior areas assessed and treated using the approved CARDIP process.
FOCUSED COVERAGE
Selected exterior areas are agreed following a vehicle assessment.
EXISTING FINISH CONSIDERATION
The current surface, previous repairs and intended result are considered before work begins.
PROFESSIONAL PROCESS
Preparation, application, finishing and inspection are completed under controlled workshop conditions.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
01 / VEHICLE ASSESSMENT
Review the vehicle, its existing condition and the areas the customer wants to address.
02 / COVERAGE SPECIFICATION
Agree the selected exterior surfaces, intended finish and appropriate preparation.
03 / PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION AND APPLICATION
Prepare and professionally spray-apply CARDIP across the agreed areas under controlled workshop conditions.
04 / FINAL FINISHING AND INSPECTION
Inspect and prepare the completed work for customer handover with the appropriate care guidance.
Final coverage, finish, suitability, timescale and quotation are confirmed following vehicle assessment.
PROTECT COVERAGE
COMMONLY CONSIDERED AREAS
Front exterior areas
Bonnet
Front wings
Other selected high-exposure exterior surfaces
CONFIRMED DURING ASSESSMENT
Exact treated areas
Existing paint and surface condition
Previous repairs
Required preparation
Finish direction
Final suitability and quotation
The areas shown are examples only. CARDIP Protect coverage is individually specified and may vary by vehicle.
PROTECT FINISH OPTIONS
The appropriate CARDIP finish direction is confirmed around the selected surfaces, the vehicle’s existing finish and the intended result.
PRESERVE THE CURRENT DIRECTION
A finish approach considered around the vehicle’s existing appearance and selected coverage.
ADD A CONSIDERED CHANGE
Where appropriate, explore an approved CARDIP colour or finish direction for the selected areas.
Final colour, finish, visual result and suitability are confirmed during consultation.
THE PROTECT PROCESS
01 ASSESS
Inspect the vehicle and discuss the selected areas.
02 SPECIFY
Confirm coverage, finish and preparation requirements.
03 PREPARE
Clean, inspect, mask and prepare the agreed surfaces.
04 APPLY
Professionally spray-apply CARDIP under controlled workshop conditions.
05 INSPECT AND HANDOVER
Inspect the completed work and provide the appropriate care guidance.
IS PROTECT RIGHT FOR YOU?
CARDIP PROTECT FAQ
What is CARDIP Protect?
How is Protect different from Transform?
Which areas can be selected?
Is every vehicle suitable?
Can previous paint repairs affect suitability?
Which finish options are available?
How is the quotation calculated?
How long does the process take?
How should the treated areas be cared for?
How do I request a vehicle assessment?
CARDIP PROTECT
Tell us what you drive, its current condition and the areas you have in mind. We’ll help determine whether CARDIP Protect is the appropriate route.
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