Everything you need to know about Paint Protection Film before making the smart investment.
What Is Paint Protection Film?
Also known as “Clear Bra”, "clear film" Paint Protection Film is a transparent layer made from urethane, a versatile polymer. It looks like plastic, but it isn't susceptible to tears and cracks. Paint protection film is applied to painted surfaces of a new and used vehicles to protect their paint from road debris such as stone chips, bug splatters, and minor abrasions.
Paint protection film primarily protects against scratches, it’s far more versatile. Consider the film as a layer between your car’s paint and the elements. It will take more force for debris to cause noticeable dings and dents in your vehicles finish. The film will also protect your car from damage due to road grime and can minimize the corrosive effects of salty air While the film doesn't guarantee that your car won’t get damaged, it will make it much more unlikely. This means your paint will look its best for much longer.
Helps Your Car Look New Longer
Want to keep your car looking new as the day you drove off the lot? PPF provides a permanent protective layer over your vehicles paint, which helps keep your car looking new and shiny longer. Paint Protection Film helps prevents your vehicles finish from fading and gives it a glossy appearance at all times.
Helps Retains Your Car’s Value
Used car buyer's want vehicles with a good appearance. Even small scratches and dings can seriously take away from your car’s appearance, but did you know they can hurt your car’s resale value? The more scratches you have and the deeper they are, the less you’ll get for your car when you’re ready to trade it in. A poor appearance can reduce its resale value or deter customers completely.
Paint Protection Film is the key to retaining your car’s value as it protects your car from the elements, ensuring it looks Newer longer.
PPF can also save you money on repairs as it’s extra protection for your vehicle’s exterior.
Easier To Clean Your Car
Paint Protection Film helps prevents dust build-up from Happening. Adding PPF to your car’s exterior makes it easier to clean. Many use cleaners with harsh cleaners PPF protects damage as it acts as a chemical barrier for your car’s exterior.
Invisible Protection for Your Car
PPF has a high resistance to impact and abrasions. PPF protects your vehicle from rock chips, acid rain, and minor wearing, which is great for those who want to uphold their car’s appearance.
Its invisibility is also a significant plus as it enhances your car’s appearance and gives it a glossy finish. PPFl is flexible so it can return to its natural state after being stretched.
Our PPF has self-healing properties when you apply a heat gun or direct sunlight to minor scratches, they completely disappear! The top layer of the PPF is an elastomeric polymer that helps keep its natural shape.
How Long Does PPF Last?
PPF is durable and loved for its longevity. A professionally installed PPF should last between 5 to 10 years.
It’s important to have it installed professionally as there are numerous factors that determine how long your PPF will Protect. For example, you must prep the vehicle’s exterior as it is only as effective as the surface it’s being applied to.
Vehicle Prep is a time-consuming process all imperfections or contaminations from the paint must be removed before installing the Film.
Applying PPF is a intricate process to prevent bubbles or creases in the material otherwise it will warp the layer of film.
Things to Consider Before Applying PPF
Your Vehicles paint work new from the dealership the paint might not be perfect. There may be swirl-marks or defects that must be corrected before installing PPF which will affect the time of prep and the final price.
How Much Coverage Do You Need
The amount of PPF coverage varies between owners. Some car owners only want PPF on the most vulnerable areas like the hood and front bumper. Others may want the entire vehicle protected and the price will vary significantly between these two.
Your Vehicle's Difficulty
Another factor to consider in the overall PPF install price is how difficult it is to apply to your vehicle.
Paint Protection Film is a 2D material that must be molded to fit a 3D object so it’s manipulated to fit around your vehicle’s curves and contours.