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All You Need to Know About Paint Protection Film

by SUNSET TINTS Automtoive & Tyres Suppliers

If you are looking for a new way of protecting your vehicle's paint, you should try to paint protection film or PPF. It has to be applied by experts in auto detailing and vinyl installation, so you need to be careful before deciding to use this film.

A Car protection film is a thin polyurethane or polymer layer that helps protect your car's paint from small scratches, UV exposure, rock chips, acid rain, mineral deposits, etcetera.

Nevertheless, like any other automotive care products in the market, there are many inaccurate and wrong information regarding the benefits and drawbacks of these types of protective films. Let us review some of the essential points about PPF to decide better, whether it is a good option for you.

Today's modern paint films were initially designed for military purposes during the Korean and Vietnam War. Since the troops were having problems with sensitive gear and equipment getting damaged by flying shrapnel and debris, they decided to create a protective film that was lightweight and transparent. The solution was to develop a tailored urethane film that helps protect the vehicle. 

Benefits:

Today's paint protection films have developed into high-quality thermoplastic films that have to be applied over the surface of used and new vehicles. Car protection films are available in different colours and thickness levels. 

Among their many benefits are:

1 Excellent for removing damage caused by general tear and wear.

2 They are very resistant to corrosion and acidic contaminants, offering protection against bird droppings, bug splatter, acid rain, mineral deposits, and much more.

3 Their unique materials help reduce oxidization caused by exposure to UV light.

PPF or Vinyl Wrap – Which One Is Better?

Both PPF and vinyl wrap are thin films applied to the car's paint. However, some things distinguish the two.

Even though the price for both of them is worth it, it is essential to make sure you pick the most suitable for you. First of all, you need to consider your goals: they can be more protection for your car or a better appearance. Also, consider what durability are you looking for, and how much are you willing to pay.

Looking for A Better Look for Your Car?

Vinyl wrappings are mainly for aesthetic purposes. There are many different wrap films, so you will find a wrap film for any pattern and colour you can imagine. The possibilities are limitless, with chrome films, carbon fibre, chrome deletes, metallics, colour shift, camouflage, and pearlescent. Some options can transform your car paint into different animal prints, stone or rust, a galaxy, or bright colour. In other words, vinyl wrappings films will enhance the overall appearance of your vehicle. Whether the paint is frosted, glossy, or matte, some Car Wrapping Birmingham will increase the paint's appeal.

Please note that you can always remove the film when you need it, which means that your vehicle's original paint will not be affected. Nevertheless, vinyl wraps films are mainly for cosmetic reasons, so they do not provide much protection to your car.

Vinyl wraps films offer some protection from sandblasting and debris on the roads. They also protect your vehicle from UV lights.

Looking to Protect Your Car?

Car protection film Birmingham primary goal is to protect your car's paint. Most PPFs are invisible, so they act as protective coats, shielding your vehicle from scratches, paint abrasions, cracks, and cuts. Some of them can be applied to fog lights and headlights.

To summarize, vinyl films are mostly used for cosmetic purposes, and they can completely modify the overall look of your car. PPF's, on the other hand, will improve the appearance of your car's paint without changing its appearance. 


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