Maintaining the aesthetics of your car is just as important as car maintenance on the inner workings of your vehicle. When you drive your car, you may hit rocks, dirt chunks, and other types of road debris that pops up and can scratch your car’s paint. Since even the smallest scratch can be a costly fix, you want to protect your vehicle’s exterior paint whenever possible. This is where paint protection film comes in handy.
What is Paint Protection Film?
Paint protection film, or PPF, is a protective covering that’s often made of polyurethane or thermoplastic urethane. It’s sometimes referred to as a clear bra. The film protects the vehicle’s paint and promotes a long-lasting exterior. In addition to protecting against chips and marks from rocks and dirt, this type of film will also protect the car’s paint from bird droppings, bug splatters, and tree berries and sap. The PPF comes in various thickness levels so you can choose an appropriate type for your vehicle and obtain the desired level of protection. Once the PPF is applied, you can drive your car without the worry of getting the paint chipped by rocks and other road debris you come across in your travels.
Benefits of PPF
There are many benefits to applying PPF to your car’s exterior. Regardless of where you travel most, there is always the chance that pebbles, rocks, and dirt may hit your car and chip the paint. Here are some benefits to having a clear bra applied to the outside of your vehicle:
- Provides protection: When you have a layer of PPF applied to your vehicle, you can rest easy knowing this barrier will protect the paint. You won’t have to stress about parking under sap-covered trees or hitting a few pebbles on your drive to the office.
- Durable covering: PPF is also durable in consistency. It resists impact, corrosion, and abrasion.
- Long-lasting protection: This protective covering is long-lasting and will protect your vehicle’s exterior paint for many years.
- Adds shine: PPF also adds luster to the look of your car’s paint and gives your vehicle a beautiful shine.
How Is Paint Protection Film Applied?
The PPF application process should always be performed by an auto care professional. Each automotive care company will apply the PPF according to its own procedures; however, here is the general application process:
- Wash the car, removing all dirt and debris
- Cut the film to fit the vehicle size specifications
- Apply the PPF using an installation solution
- Use a squeegee or other tool to smooth the film
- Cut the PPF to fit perfectly on the vehicle
- Clean the car’s surface
- Seal the PPF with a sealant solution
Once the PPF is on the car, the owner of the vehicle can enjoy many years of chip-free paint and carefree driving knowing the car’s paint is safe from rocks, pebbles, and other debris.
Do You Need Paint Protection Film?
Now that you know more about PPF, how it’s applied to vehicles, and the benefits of this protective covering, you’re probably wondering if you should add this film to your car’s paint. Adding PPF to a vehicle is always a good auto service to consider. If you have a new car and you want to protect your vehicle’s paint from the time you start driving your new vehicle, adding PPF can help you do so. Also, if you’ve noticed that bird droppings, bug splatters, or tree debris have been troublesome lately, PPF is a car care service to consider as this protective covering will keep this debris from ruining the paint on your car. In addition, if you’ve noticed scratches and chips on your car’s paint, you likely realize the damage that stones and pebbles can do, and it may be time to get PPF added to your car.
Contact A Buff & Beyond Today for an Appointment
If you’re ready to protect your vehicle better and drive with peace of mind, A Buff & Beyond Performance Car Care can help! Located in Millstone, New Jersey, A Buff & Beyond offers a wide array of car care services, including car bra application. If you live in East Brunswick, Edison, Bridgewater, Princeton, Piscataway, or other surrounding areas, visit A Buff & Beyond to have your car protected with a PPF application service.
The car care company works exclusively with SunTek paint protective films, so you know you’re getting a quality PPF product. The clear bra is made of a urethane film that’s durable and long-lasting for the ultimate car paint protection.
Contact A Buff & Beyond Performance Car Care today to learn more about the PPF options and schedule an appointment today!
If you are interested in learning more about how our services can protect your vehicle, our team of professionals is just a phone call away.