Is Hexis BODYFENCE made in Europe?

Yes. Hexis is a French manufacturer headquartered in Frontignan and produces BODYFENCE in France. That European provenance is the main reason UK buyers of Porsche, Audi RS, BMW M and Mercedes-AMG choose Hexis over American-made film.

What is the warranty on Hexis BODYFENCE Hi?

BODYFENCE Hi carries a 10-year manufacturer warranty against yellowing, cracking and delamination — in line with XPEL and SunTek. Claims are processed through Hexis France via the installing studio, which can be slower than the US brands; pick a long-trading installer for that reason.

Does Hexis make a matt paint protection film?

Yes. Hexis BODYFENCE matt variants protect factory satin finishes — useful on Audi PTS, BMW Individual, Porsche Paint to Sample and similar — and can also convert gloss paint to satin. Confirm the exact film grade with your installer; matt PPF behaves differently to gloss under washing and decontamination.

Paint protection film / Brand

Hexis

Hexis listings verified 17 May 2026methodology

French manufacturer with a strong wrap heritage that crosses into PPF through the BODYFENCE range. Popular on the continent and gaining ground in the UK among installers who want a European supply chain rather than a US one.

Flagship product

BODYFENCE Hi

European-made self-healing PPF with strong UV resistance.

Also in the range

BODYFENCE

The warranty, honestly

10-year warranty on BODYFENCE Hi. Coverage is comparable to the US brands but the claims process runs through Hexis France — slower than XPEL.

How to verify an installer

Hexis runs a Certified Installer programme but doesn't publish a public UK locator the way XPEL and SunTek do. Ask the installer for their certification letter and date.

The Hexis read

What the brand actually is, what it makes, where it sits in the UK, and which buyer it suits.

Hexis is a French paint protection and vehicle wrapping film manufacturer headquartered in Frontignan, southern France, with European production facilities also in France. Founded in 1988, Hexis is one of the few European-made PPF brands sold in the UK — a meaningful provenance point for buyers who prefer not to fit American film. The range is led by BODYFENCE, a TPU-based clear paint protection film engineered for impact resistance, self-healing and long-term gloss retention on premium and performance vehicles across the UK and EU markets.

Films

The films, broken down

Hexis's UK PPF range is anchored by BODYFENCE Hi, the flagship gloss TPU film at roughly 200 microns with a hydrophobic top coat, self-healing under heat, and strong stain and chemical resistance. It carries a 10-year warranty in line with the rest of the premium PPF market. Above that sits BODYFENCE Hi+ where stocked, offering enhanced gloss enhancement and a slicker hydrophobic finish for buyers who want the wet look on dark paint. Hexis also offers BODYFENCE matt variants for satin and matt-paint protection — useful on factory satin finishes from Audi, BMW Individual, Porsche PTS and similar — and BODYFENCE B, a more cost-effective option for partial coverage, leasing returns or daily driver budgets. UK installers typically pair BODYFENCE with a ceramic top coat on the uncovered panels. Headlight, PPF-specific bonnet kits and pre-cut DAP patterns are widely available through Hexis's European distribution network.

UK market position

Where Hexis sits in the UK

Hexis has a smaller but well-established UK installer footprint compared to XPEL and STEK, concentrated around independent detailing studios and specialist body shops rather than chain operations. Installers go through Hexis's certification programme to access warranty registration and pre-cut pattern access via DAP. The 10-year manufacturer warranty is honoured through the installing studio, so choosing a Hexis-approved installer with a long trading history matters more here than with the larger US brands. UK retail pricing for a Hexis BODYFENCE front-end install (bonnet, wings, front bumper, headlights, wing mirrors) typically lands between £1,200 and £1,800 depending on vehicle size and panel complexity, with full-body wraps usually £4,500 to £7,500.

Who picks it

Who should pick Hexis

Hexis suits UK buyers who specifically want European-made film on a European car — think Porsche, Audi RS, BMW M, Mercedes-AMG and Alpine owners who prefer matching provenance. It's a strong pick for prestige daily drivers and weekend performance cars where buyers value the French manufacturing story and the matt-protection options. Less common on hypercars (where XPEL Stealth dominates) and less visible on the EV scene than STEK, but a credible, low-profile choice for owners who don't want the most marketed badge.

Questions / Hexis

Warranty mechanics, verification process, and the product-line questions buyers ask most often.

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01Is Hexis BODYFENCE made in Europe?: Yes. Hexis is a French manufacturer headquartered in Frontignan and produces BODYFENCE in France. That European provenance is the main reason UK buyers of Porsche, Audi RS, BMW M and Mercedes-AMG choose Hexis over American-made film.
02What is the warranty on Hexis BODYFENCE Hi?: BODYFENCE Hi carries a 10-year manufacturer warranty against yellowing, cracking and delamination — in line with XPEL and SunTek. Claims are processed through Hexis France via the installing studio, which can be slower than the US brands; pick a long-trading installer for that reason.
03How do I verify a Hexis-certified installer?: Hexis runs a Certified Installer programme but does not publish a public UK locator the way XPEL and SunTek do. Ask the installer for their certification letter and date, and confirm they have current access to Hexis's DAP pattern library — that is the working signal.
04Does Hexis make a matt paint protection film?: Yes. Hexis BODYFENCE matt variants protect factory satin finishes — useful on Audi PTS, BMW Individual, Porsche Paint to Sample and similar — and can also convert gloss paint to satin. Confirm the exact film grade with your installer; matt PPF behaves differently to gloss under washing and decontamination.

Directory / Hexis

UK installers carrying Hexis

Cross-checked against the official Hexis locator where one exists, plus website badges and Google Maps signals. Verified marks (✓) on installer cards mean we found the listing on the brand's own site, not just a self-claim.

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Hexis

BODYFENCE Hi

The films, broken down

Where Hexis sits in the UK

Who should pick Hexis

Brand questions buyersring us about.

UK installers carrying Hexis

Auto Wrap Manchester

Staffordshire Car Care

Creative FX

London Tint Studio

Wizz's Wraps Ltd - Car Wrapping & Window Tinting

Adept Wrapping LTD

Imperial Detailing

SGwraps - Paint Protection Film (PPF) | Wrapping | Detailing Specialists

Polimax Motorsport

Go4Detailz

Nw wraps

Evolve-Automotive Window Tints & Vehicle Wrapping

Vinyl Touch

360 Automotive

Auto FX Paint Protection

Brand Creative UK

Shadow Wraps nw Ltd

BG Install Limited

Norfolk Wraps

AMB WRAPS Detailing

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Hexis

BODYFENCE Hi

The films, broken down

Where Hexis sits in the UK

Who should pick Hexis

Brand questions buyersring us about.

UK installers carrying Hexis

Auto Wrap Manchester

Staffordshire Car Care

Creative FX

London Tint Studio

Wizz's Wraps Ltd - Car Wrapping & Window Tinting

Adept Wrapping LTD

Imperial Detailing

SGwraps - Paint Protection Film (PPF) | Wrapping | Detailing Specialists

Polimax Motorsport

Go4Detailz

Nw wraps

Evolve-Automotive Window Tints & Vehicle Wrapping

Vinyl Touch

360 Automotive

Auto FX Paint Protection

Brand Creative UK

Shadow Wraps nw Ltd

BG Install Limited

Norfolk Wraps

AMB WRAPS Detailing

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