What is Helios Shield?

Helios Shield is a product which is slightly thicker and more flexible than a normal ceramic coating. For this reason, it is particularly effective at absorbing impacts from bugs and small stone chips. We have found that when applied to the front of a car, it significantly reduces road rash and stains from insect impacts.

As with any other ceramic coating, it won't make your car bulletproof, and the best way to reduce stone chips is to not drive too close to the car in front. However, this won't help you avoid insects, many of which have hard shells which can chip paintwork when hitting your car at high speed. They can also cause stains, especially in the summer, when they can be baked on.

Helios Shield is applied over your chosen ceramic coating as an additional layer. You won't see it, but it will be providing protection. Because Helios Shield is specifically designed for its elastic properties, it is an excellent coating for plastics, including your plastic headlights lights, keeping them clean for greater visibility and providing an additional layer of protection against oxidation and staining.

Helios Shield is available from us as an extra on all our ceramic coatings.

What this question is really about

People asking what Helios Shield is are often trying to work out whether it is a cosmetic coating, a form of paint protection film, or something that will physically stop damage to the front of the car.

The important distinction is that Helios Shield is a coating-based solution, not a physical barrier like PPF.

Common misconceptions

• It’s like PPF - it isn’t. Helios Shield does not add a thick, impact-absorbing layer.
• It prevents stone chips - no coating can reliably stop all stone impacts.
• It adds visible thickness - the protection comes from chemistry and bonding, not build thickness.

What Helios Shield is designed to do well

• Reduce bonding of insects, tar, and road film on the nose of the car
• Improve resistance to staining and chemical attack in high-impact areas
• Make frequent cleaning easier and safer
• Help preserve the appearance of vulnerable front-end surfaces

Where it makes the most sense

• Daily driven vehicles
• Cars doing regular motorway mileage
• Light-coloured cars where bug staining is more visible
• Vehicles without paint protection film on the front end

What it cannot do

Being clear on limits avoids disappointment.

• It will not stop stone chips or abrasion damage, but it can reduce the damage
• It will not hide existing marks or chips
• It is not a substitute for PPF where physical protection is required

Written by Danny Argent. Last updated 05/01/2026 17:35