Paint Protection Film

We strongly advise against brush washes—those bristles create swirls and can lift edges. Even touchless tunnels often use harsh chemicals. Hand-wash or touchless with safe chemistry is best. We’ll give you a simple aftercare guide so your protection lasts and looks its best.

Yes. Removal time varies with age, brand, and whether panels were repainted. We use heat and specialty removers to minimize residue, but older films can lift weak or repainted areas—that risk exists industry-wide. We’ll assess in person and quote fairly before we begin.

Yes. Polarized lenses can reveal stress patterns in stretched thermoplastic films like PPF, creating a subtle rainbow or “oil slick” look at certain angles. It doesn’t affect clarity or performance and is normal for all brands of film.

Allow about two days for single-panel or bumper kits, three days for full-front packages, and five to seven days for full-body projects. Complexity, disassembly needs, and new-model patterning can extend timelines—we’ll give you an accurate estimate at consult and keep you updated.

Severe impacts can puncture any film—that’s not a defect; it’s the film doing its job as a sacrificial layer. Likewise, etching from bird droppings, bugs, or hard water isn’t a manufacturer defect. We’ll help fix issues quickly and economically, and warranty-eligible items are always handled for you.

PPF is a hand-installed, adhesive film—think giant screen protector on complex curves and edges. In a clean room with expert technique, tiny specks or faint stretch marks can still occur. We install to an elite standard and won’t deliver work we wouldn’t accept on our own cars—and we’ll always be transparent about what is and isn’t visible at normal viewing distance.

Film cures and settles during the first two weeks. If any edges need a micro-trim, a small bubble needs attention, or a tight panel rubs an edge, we’ll address it in one quick visit. Water pockets often evaporate on their own—if something bugs you, make a list and we’ll tidy it all up at once.

Self-healing PPF uses an elastic topcoat that re-levels with heat (sun or warm water), making light swirls and towel marks fade away. Daily life still happens, but the film recovers—so your front end stays looking newer, longer.

Yes. Most installs use high-gloss, self-healing PPF with a hydrophobic topcoat and 10-year warranty. We also offer matte PPF (to convert gloss to satin or protect OEM matte) and select fashion PPFs (e.g., STEK patterns/colors) that add style with true PPF thickness and protection.

Together they cover both needs. PPF takes the hits (chips, scuffs), while coating boosts gloss, UV resistance, and makes cleanup fast. The combo stays cleaner longer, resists etching better, and maintains value—especially on daily drivers and dark colors.

PPF is 8–10 mils thick, self-healing, and built to absorb rock chips and road rash—it’s protection first. Vinyl wrap is about 3 mils thick and mainly cosmetic; it changes color or finish but doesn’t stop impacts. That’s why we specialize in PPF and do not offer color vinyl wraps. If you want style *and* protection, we can use matte PPF or select fashion films.

Repaints can be costly, time-consuming, and sometimes imperfect (color match, overspray, broken tabs, panel fit). PPF prevents most chips in the first place and keeps OEM paint intact—typically the most valuable finish for resale. If PPF is ever damaged, we replace the film, not your paint.

PPF is a sacrificial layer for chips and light abrasion—it won’t stop body damage from hail or door dings. The best defense there is smart parking and covered storage. If a panel is dented, we can replace the film after the repair.

Immediately. Modern clearcoat is thinner than ever, and rock chips happen fast—sometimes on the drive home. Installing PPF early prevents chips from forming under the film (which can look like white specks, especially on dark paint). If chips already exist, we can often fill or minimize them, but prevention always looks cleaner.

Dealerships use generic or entry-level films and pre-cut kits, leaving ⅓ of most edges of a panel exposed. We use precision-edited templates and bulk-wrapped edges for seamless coverage. The result: no seams, no yellowing, and up to 12-year protection you can trust backed by a nationwide warranty.