RLX protection at NewTech is not a single service but six options that range from part of the car to the whole. The basis is a transparent polyurethane film applied over the paint that absorbs stone chips and scratches instead of the paint itself, and it comes in two thicknesses: 8.5 mil on the painted body panels, and 4 mil on the windshield. Options start with windshield protection at 29 KD, then half-hood protection at 135 KD, then full hood at 190 KD, up to full body at 330 KD, which covers every painted exterior panel of the body. The half-hood and full-hood packages are 8.5 mil thick with a ten-year warranty. For anyone who wants to complete their protection in a single visit, the comprehensive package at 370 KD combines full-body protection with nano ceramic window tint, windshield protection, nano ceramic for the rims and a 4K dash cam. The right choice between these packages depends on three factors: your car's age, how much of your daily driving is on highways, and the amount you're willing to pay today to avoid repainting costs later.
What does the RLX name mean in NewTech's list?
RLX is the name of the protection film NewTech applies to the paint, not the name of a specific service. The film is transparent and applied over the paint to act as a sacrificial layer: the chip that would have reached the paint stops at the film. What changes from one package to another is not the type of material, but the coverage area, thickness and price. That is why the RLX section includes six options ranging from the windshield alone to the entire car body, while the Car Protection and PPF section groups these packages with supporting services such as window tinting, rim nano coating and polishing.
If your question is still at the basics, meaning what protection film is and what its benefit is in the first place, the general explanation is in the article What is PPF and what are its benefits for your car in Kuwait. This guide starts directly from the next point: which RLX package exactly, at what thickness, at what price, and for which car.
Why 8.5 mil for the body and 4 mil for the windshield?
The thickness in RLX packages is not a marketing number but follows where the film is installed. The painted panels, meaning the hood, bumper, fenders, lights and the rest of the car body, get an 8.5 mil film, which is the same thickness in the half-hood, full-hood and full-body packages. The windshield gets a thinner 4 mil film, because the goal there is to absorb the energy of flying stones before they reach the glass while keeping visibility clear.
The value of windshield protection specifically isn't measured by the price of the film alone. In modern cars, replacing the windshield doesn't just mean the cost of the glass, but also recalibrating the cameras and driver-assistance sensors mounted behind it. That is why windshield protection at 29 KD remains the lowest-cost and most sensible option for anyone who drives daily behind trucks and dump trucks on highways, where stones and blowing sand fly constantly.
RLX packages table: coverage, thickness and price
| Package | Thickness | What it covers | Price | Store status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RLX Ultra windshield protection | 4 mil | Windshield | 29 KD | Available to book |
| RLX Ultra half-hood protection | 8.5 mil | The front half of the hood, the front bumper, half of the fenders, the lights and the side mirrors | 135 KD | At the shop by appointment |
| RLX Ultra full-hood protection | 8.5 mil | The entire hood, the front bumper, the fenders and the lights | 190 KD | At the shop by appointment |
| Full-body PPF protection | 8.5 mil | All painted exterior panels of the body | 330 KD | At the shop by appointment |
| Comprehensive protection package | 8.5 mil for the body and 4 mil for the windshield | Full body, nano ceramic tint for the sides and rear, windshield protection, nano ceramic for the rims and a 4K dash cam | 370 KD | Available to book |
The half-hood and full-hood packages come with a ten-year warranty. All of these services are carried out at the NewTech shop by appointment.
Half hood or full hood? The difference is in the edge line
Both packages have the same thickness and a ten-year warranty, and the difference between them is in the area and where the film ends. The half-hood package at 135 KD covers the front half of the hood along with the front bumper, half of the fenders, the lights and the side mirrors, meaning the area that takes the largest share of stone chips, and it ends with a dividing line on the hood. The full-hood package at 190 KD extends over the entire hood along with the front bumper, fenders and lights, so no dividing line remains on the hood.
In practice, the price difference between the two packages is the cost of eliminating that line and covering the rear half of the hood. Anyone trying paint protection for the first time or wanting the widest coverage for the lowest cost will find the half hood a reasonable limit, while anyone who cares about resale value and prefers no visual dividing line on the hood goes for the full hood.
When is full body worth it, and when is the comprehensive package better value?
The full-body package at 330 KD applies a transparent film made of American TPU material, 8.5 mil thick, to all painted panels of the body, not just the front. It is the logical choice for the owner of a new or imported car who wants to preserve the factory paint as received, and for anyone who covers daily distances on highways.
But anyone planning full protection from the start should compare it with the comprehensive protection package at 370 KD, because it is done in a single visit and adds, on top of the full body, nano ceramic tint for the sides and rear, windshield protection, nano ceramic for the rims and installation of a 4K dash cam, and its combined cost is less than the sum of the services individually. Its practical advantage in Kuwait is that it cuts down on repeated workshop visits, while at the same time the insulating tint addresses the cabin heat that strains the air conditioning in summer.
Which package suits your car and budget?
If the car is new or imported and you intend to keep it for years, the logic starts with full coverage, meaning full body or the comprehensive package, because any later repainting reduces the car's value when selling. If the budget is limited and this is your first experience with paint protection, the half-hood package covers the area most exposed to chips without the cost of full coverage. And if your daily use is highway driving behind trucks, windshield protection at 29 KD is the lowest-cost option in front of the most expensive piece of glass in the car.
If your car is used and its color has faded or it shows haze and micro-scratches from improper washing, the order of steps is different: paint correction first, then protection on top of it. What car paint needs in Kuwait's climate is explained in the article Car paint protection in Kuwait.
Services that complement the film, not replace it
Protection film preserves the condition it finds and doesn't fix what came before it. That is why three-stage polishing at 45 KD comes as the step before it: three stages that start with removing the oxidized layer and swirl scratches with Dual Action machines, then refining the surface to reach a mirror shine, then applying a protective layer that preserves the result.
On the other side of the car, the rims remain outside the scope of the body film. Nano ceramic protection for rims at 10 KD treats the wheel surface with an insulating glass-like layer that prevents brake dust and salts from sticking, and the price covers four rims; it is the same service included in the comprehensive package. As for the American nano ceramic tint for the sides and rear at 50 KD, which reflects up to 95% of infrared rays and rejects 89% of solar energy, it is fitted at the shop by appointment, on its own or as part of the comprehensive package.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 8.5 mil and 4 mil thickness in RLX films?
The 8.5 mil thickness is for the painted body panels and is used in the half-hood, full-hood and full-body packages. The 4 mil is the thickness of the windshield film, whose job is to absorb the energy of flying stones before they reach the glass while keeping visibility clear.
Does the body film cover the windshield?
No. Windshield protection is a separate service with a 4 mil film priced at 29 KD, while the body packages cover the painted panels only. The comprehensive package is the one that combines both in a single visit.
Do I need polishing before the film is installed?
That depends on the condition of the paint. The film is transparent and keeps what's beneath it as it is, so if the paint has swirl scratches or haze, correction before installation is what prevents sealing the defect under the film. Intact factory paint doesn't need this step.
What does the comprehensive package add on top of full body?
It adds nano ceramic tint for the sides and rear, windshield protection, nano ceramic for the rims and installation of a 4K dash cam, all done in a single visit at a lower cost than the sum of the services individually.
