Paint Protection Film

Even a small scar on your brand-new car can break your heart into a million pieces! The glossy paint on your brand-new car needs to be protected to keep it shiny forever. This is not an easy task, given how rough and tough the terrains you are driving on. Even when we avoid scratches, it happens just like that by a hair’s breadth. We cannot afford to rely on luck all the time as well. We will have to accept the fact that, our cars will get paint scratches and will have to drive around with a heavy heart. So the question is that how can we prevent this from happening? Here is where PPF comes in. Car PPF has become a hot topic among car buyers, especially new ones. Everyone wants to keep their cars shiny.

Paint Protection Film(PPF): The Origin

In the early 1960s, US Department of Defense had some issues with the rotor blades of the helicopters. External objects like flying shrapnel would often damage the blades. Tired of these accidents over and over again, the department hired a company named 3M to develop a transparent, lightweight protective film. The film was intended to strengthen the surface without making it glossy. To their surprise, the film did the job and we now have PPF.

Cars Paint Protection Film (Car PPF)

 The modern-day automotive paint protection film(PPF) is a high-quality thermoplastic urethane film. PPF (Paint protection Film) is pasted to the top layer of the car’s paint. It has got self-healing properties. It’s true! Your car’s lamination can repair itself if it gets scratched up. The laminate is made with an elastomeric polymeric substance that helps it to maintain its shape once stretched. Therefore, the PPF is capable of self-healing minor scratches!

Modern Car PPF (Paint Protection Films)

Initially, only 3M manufactured this PPF for automotive paint protection. However, now brands like SunTek and XPEL have created their own versions of the same. There are various types of paint protection films.

Here are a few of them:

1. Clear Mask
2. Clear Bra
3. Invisible Shield
4. Rock Chip Protection
5. Clear Wrap
6. Car Scratch Protection Film

Paint Protection Film (PPF): Is DIY possible?

 It will do more harm than good if you try PPF on your car at home. Trust us when we say it is no DIY job. Get professional help from genuine car garages like Pal Auto Garage to fasten PPF on your car. Many automotive paint protection specialists are also vinyl wrappers.

Advantages of Paint Protection Film (PPF)

 A great quality PPF applied as a car lamination can last up to 10+ years. Professionally installed top-quality paint protection films can make car paint protection a piece of cake. PPF can act as a protective layer for your car from getting minor scratches to rock chips. Cherry on top, this magical car lamination called PPF can leave your car looking brand new for a very long time.