Aston Martin DB12 Volante · Clear PPF + Tint + Coat, Smoked Head…

Aston Martin DB12 Volante Clear PPF, Ceramic Tint, Ceramic Coating, Smoked Headlights — photo 1 — Hussle Customz Los Angeles

Aston Martin DB12 Volante Clear PPF, Ceramic Tint, Ceramic Coating, Smoked Headlights — photo 2 — Hussle Customz Los Angeles

Aston Martin DB12 Volante Clear PPF, Ceramic Tint, Ceramic Coating, Smoked Headlights — photo 3 — Hussle Customz Los Angeles

Aston Martin DB12 Volante Clear PPF, Ceramic Tint, Ceramic Coating, Smoked Headlights — photo 4 — Hussle Customz Los Angeles

Aston Martin DB12 Volante Clear PPF, Ceramic Tint, Ceramic Coating, Smoked Headlights — photo 5 — Hussle Customz Los Angeles

About this build

This Aston Martin DB12 Volante came through our Los Angeles studio as a performance daily-driver build — the finish call usually hangs on whether the owner wants the car to read factory-spec or visibly customized once it leaves our bay. Gloss keeps the factory-paint depth front-and-centre while the color shift carries the look. Multi-service builds are sequenced deliberately — one finish has to fully cure before the next one goes on top, so the schedule reflects that order.

An Aston Martin DB12 Volante protected with clear PPF over its dark factory paint, so the deep gloss stays as it left the factory. The headlights were smoked, ceramic tint was added, and a ceramic coating went over the film.

See more paint protection film work, or the Aston Martin DBX 707.

See our ceramic coating work · Read our PPF vs vinyl wrap guide

What we used on this Aston Martin

Premium 8 mil PPF — self-healing urethane with a ceramic-infused topcoat. Matte, gloss, and color variants available; plotter-cut from a digital pattern for the exact body panel.
Premium ceramic window film — 99% UV rejection, ~80% IR heat rejection on darker shades, no metallic layer (so phone, GPS, and cabin radar stay clean). Plotter-cut, never hand-cut on the glass.
Professional SiO₂ ceramic coating — 9H surface hardness, hydrophobic, multi-year durability when paired with our prep wash and clay-bar decontamination.

Why these finishes were combined

Aston Martin builds with several finishes work when each layer is planned in sequence: paint protection film keeps the exterior factory-perfect against road debris and UV, while ceramic tint cuts the heat soak that California sun pushes into a closed cabin; PPF stops the impact and chemical hits, ceramic coating sits on top so washing the car takes a fraction of the time and grime does not bake in.

What to expect after the install

PPF cure window: avoid pressure-washing the wrapped panels for the first 7 days. Hand-wash only for the first 30 days. Properly cared for, the film holds its self-healing properties for 8–10 years.
Ceramic tint cure: keep the windows up for 3–5 days while the film fully dries. Small water pockets are normal during cure and disappear on their own. Lifetime film warranty.
Ceramic coating maintenance: first wash at 7 days, then a regular pH-neutral wash every 2–3 weeks keeps the hydrophobic layer active for the rated lifespan.

Every Aston Martin build at our Los Angeles studio includes a written aftercare brief and direct text-line access to the installer for the first month. Questions about your specific build — get a quote or call (626) 537-3333.