PAINT PROTECTION FILM (ppf)

This is a great question! With the many changes that have been made to leasing, some will say no and some will say yes.

The reason why some say NO! These leasees would be individuals that have taken one of the many options that was offered to them at signing of their lease. Such as the “Wear and Tear Package”, every dealership is different so see your specific dealer’s package to know what is covered.

And why others would say YES! Here are a few key reasons we have found people that lease say yes to paint protection film.

1. Didn’t want to pay the dealer more then what they needed to.
2. They found that the wear and tear package did not cover their needs for the vehicle.
3. Started their lease with thoughts of possibly purchasing the vehicle by the end of the lease.
4. Very particular in the appearance of their vehicle.

Our films are warranted for 10 years. This warranty covers: yellowing, staining, delaminating, cracking, peeling and bubbling.

Yes. We offer a 1 year installation warranty, if our work starts to peel, pop or lift we will do what’s needed to make it right. All within reason.

We require a 35% NON-REFUNDABLE deposit to secure material required for your installation, appointment date and time.

Yes, Coatings can be applied to PPF. Adding a coating does not stop the film from self-healing. Coatings can add a protective layer over the film, which depending on the coating can provide different properties. That additional coating layer, depending on the coating applied, may or may not self-heal. Once the coating wears down and deteriorates, the self-healing qualities will still remain.

Yes. PPF can be applied over a vinyl wrap or graphics. However, if there are any hard edges that film must cross (as in the case of stripes), it could result in some air being trapped along that edge.

Recommended cure time would be 15-30 days. The most important aspect is the painters’ standards. 85% of paint work that we see is far from acceptable, which means there is a likelihood of the paint to be pulled up in the event the film needs to be re-positioned or removed for any reason. A signed waiver will be required prior to any work being completed. And if a vehicle owner fails to advise that any part of the vehicle was repainted we will not be held accountable.

Yes. But after an installation please wait 72 hours before getting the vehicle wet. This allows edges to settle, creating good adhesion.

While the edge of the film can be seen from certain angles, people generally do not notice it unless they are looking for it. However, if the car is dirty and dust and dirt is allowed to collect along the edge of the film, it will be more noticeable. Once the car is cleaned, it will be once again difficult to detect unless looking for it.

Yes, there are few films coming out that claim and show instant self-healing. However, this is not covered in any of the warranties. Nor do any of the companies give you an understanding as to how long this feature of the film will last. At the end of the day all urathane films heal. And some continue to self-heal over a longer period of time then others. When making the choice to add PPF, do just make i the based on the marketing, make it based on the installer/shop, their work, reviews, the in person feeling they give you (Can you trust them).

The self-healing clear coat of PPF is designed to repair itself from swirl marks and light scratches from car washes, etc. If a piece of debris has penetrated all the way through the clear coat on the film, it will not self-heal. The only way to fix this would be to have the piece of film replaced.

Yes. PPF can be applied to any smooth surface, though care should be taken around any electronics and/or switches so that installation fluids aren’t allowed to get into sensitive areas.

Yes, pressure washers can be used on paint protection films provided the film has completely dried after installation (typically 72 hours) and provided the high-pressure water is not pointed directly at the edges of the film.

Absolutely! it would be recommended to rustproof your vehicle after it has been wrapped or ceramic coated.

This is a very common occurrence with Paint Protection Film of all brands. It has to do with the difference in refractive index between the layer of film and the paint on the car. It is most noticeable on compound-curved surfaces because the film must be stretched over these areas to allow it to be installed without wrinkles. When the film is stretched, it becomes slightly thinner in those areas which causes the phenomenon seen through polarized glasses. It can also occur on flat surfaces when the installer needs to use a drying solution (as opposed to a slip solution) such as alcohol and water to get the needed bond to the paint. This is due to the difference in viscosity of the fluids and their effect on the adhesive’s properties.

Polarized glasses have this effect on a number of different multi-layer surfaces (not just paint protection film) made of glass or plastic.

Yes, you can install a vinyl on top of the film. We recommend waiting 48 hours after installation before doing so. You may also remove the stripe without damaging the film, if removed properly.