Does Your Vehicle Have PPF?

Does My Car Need PPF?

When you spend over $1,000 for an iPhone, the first thing that you do is put it in a case with a screen protector. You know your phone is going to be dropped, rubbed on stuff, and scuffed repeatedly, which is why you want to protect it. Shouldn’t you do the same thing for your car? You spent tens of thousands of dollars, if not more, on your car, and it will definitely go through more rough terrain and risks than your phone. You can protect your car the same way that you protect your phone, with paint protection film. Paint protection film (PPF) gives you a way to protect the finish on your prized vehicle with better results than a screen protector. If you care about how your car looks, then you should invest in PPF since it’s better than a screen protector for your car.

What is Paint Protection Film?

Paint protection film (PPF) is a wrap for your car that protects the finish from light damage. In most cases, PPF is translucent and comes in a variety of finishes that you can choose from. Every day, your car is subjected to things like small debris, curb rash, and sunlight that can slowly wear down its finish. Even if you don’t see it happening, the damage is slow and becomes apparent over time. PPF is an effective way to protect your car from this unseen damage so that it looks fresh and new for much longer.

What Does PPF Protect Cars From?

PPF is designed to offer protection from some of the most common problems that cars face on a daily basis. Some of these problems include:

UV Damage and Fading

UV rays can cause the paint on your car to fade over time, even if it does nothing else to damage the finish. Your car sees more UV exposure than most other things that you own. It’s a known problem that sunlight can cause paint to fade over time and car manufacturers try to address this problem, but nothing that they do makes your paint job last forever. PPF is UV resistant, meaning it reflects more UV rays than other types of finishes. Adding a lawyer of PPF to your car means that, even if you leave it out in the sun all of the time, it will suffer less UV damage and your paint job will look new for much longer.

Abbraisions From Dust and Debris

Driving, even at moderate speeds, means that your car is pelted with dust and debris constantly. Car manufacturers add a layer of clear coat to your car to protect the paint from scratching, but the constant assault from dust and debris can wear that outer layer down. This leaves your paint job looking dull and in need of constant waxing and replenishment. PPF makes it easier to maintain your car’s paint job by deflecting more of that dust and debris. PPF is more resilient than the clear coat on your car, meaning it won’t scratch or dent easily. In most cases, you just wash away the dirt and it looks as good as new.

Water and Grime Build-Up

No matter what you do, your car will get dirty at some point. You can keep that water and grime build-up from damaging your paint job by adding a lawyer of PPF to your car. Most forms of Paint Protection Film (PPF) make it easy to wash off the build-up, but adding hydrophobic PPF gives you the best results. Hydrophobic PPF is water-resistant to keep water from sticking to your car. You’ll deal with much less clean-up since the water will flow right off of your car since it can’t stick to the PPF.

Protect Your Investment With PPF

Your car is one of the biggest investments that you have. Why not give it the best protection for its resale value by adding a layer of PPF? The initial cost may make it look like another big investment, but you can save thousands in repainting and maintenance costs over the lifespan of your vehicle. Learn more about the best PPF for your situation from Auto Film Specialists. Reach out with all of your questions or schedule an appointment to get the best protection for your car’s paint job today.