Yes, it can protect your paint from light abrasions such as tree branches and some stone chips. 

If you are looking to protect your car then you may be looking for paint protective film (PPF) this is a different product to vinyl wrap.

Much like paint, if you leave your car out in the sun all day every day, the vinyl wrap can deteriorate within the first year after installation. If you look after the film by avoiding long UV exposure and maintaining it then you can get up to 8 years out of it.

You will notice the film becomes quite faded and in some cases may begin to crack or flake. It is highly recommended to remove the film before the deterioration continues otherwise the removal process will become more tedious and time consuming. 

It is recommended to keep the film washed and clean while only using PH neutral car wash products and avoid rough physical washing processes such as an automatic car wash.

PPF stands for Paint Protection Film. It is a clear, durable, and flexible polyurethane film designed to protect a vehicle's paint from damage. It serves as a protective layer against scratches, rock chips, road debris, insect stains, and environmental contaminants like UV rays and acid rain.

PPF is specifically designed to protect paint from hard abrasions.