How to choose the best Paint Protection Film Installer?

Purchasing a car is a dream for most of us. It is nothing like the feeling of fulfilment of a new or pre-owned car. You admire the fresh paintwork and bright exterior as it catches the light.

Unavoidably, cars lose their shine due to natural wear and tear, or due to the harmful UV rays from the sun that can fade the paint and cause oxidation, also rocks and debris constantly chipping away at the paint can make the frontend look neglected and those horrible swirl marks takes away from the once perfect appearance.

Once this happens, it is a great chance your vehicle will never look the same. But there is a way you can protect the paint finish and keep it in excellent condition, the solution is Paint Protection Film.

I bet you did not realize that Paint Protection Film have been around for over 100 years in the aviation industry. They made their way to the automotive industry and was only used by people who was obsessed with maintaining their car’s luster.

Back in the 80s Paint Protection Film lost their popularity as, over time, the film would turn yellow, crack and blister. However, with new amazing technology they corrected the issues of the past and with self-healing technology, they returned about 15 year ago better than ever, and now they are a must have for all vehicles.

Due to their popularity, there are more and more brands of paint protection film on the market to select from. Some will last for 5-year, while some will last for 10-years and even lifetime. Not all paint protection films are designed equal. Some paint protection films are super shiny, some take away orange peel effects in the paint, some are thicker than others. Selecting the right paint protection film depends on how the vehicle will be used and what is most important to you.

Benefits of paint protection films:

1.      Clear Cosmetic Security

2.      Enhanced Durability

3.      Self-healing properties – no more swirl marks!

4.      Long-term Protection

What is most important is finding the right paint protection film installer?

Now, let’s talk about how to select an installer as this is the MOST important area because it doesn’t make a different what brand you select the installation will only be as good as the installer. If possible, it isespecially important, not to look for the cheapest price as you’ll end up making the exterior look worse and with the longevity of the paint protection film, you’ll be unhappy for a long time!  Save your money and go with a reputable company that have been installing paint protection film for at least over 4-5 years.

Everyone must be new at their trade at one point in their life, but this is a service where you do not want to go with someone new. There is a serious learning curve and most professional paint protection film installers will tell you; an installer is not even decent until they have protected at least 50 cars. Those poor customers that get their vehicle protect by a new installer, hopefully they charged a cheaper price to compensate for the quality of the installation. Not all the time, but most of the time, the cheaper the price, you’ll probably dealing with a new installer. Usually, the more experienced the installer, the installation is much cleaner and better as they have learned how to successfully install paint protection film with minimal to no issues, however with quality comes an increase in price that is worth every penny. More experienced installers take pride in their installation, they are focused on delivering the best quality installation possible, they have the ability to install custom or pre-cut patterns, they understand the importance of wrapping the edges so they don’t lift later, they explain the process to you and  have great customer service and offer a warranty for their craftmanship.

Here are a few things to consider when looking for a paint protection film installer

1.      It’s always best to search online for, “paint protection film installer near me”, or “best paint protection film installer near me” or “professional paint protection film near me” if no one is near you, it’s worth driving a bit for a quality installer.

2.      If there is a particular brand of film you like, then search for that brand. Xpel is a well-known brand so you might search for something like, “Xpel installer near me” or “Xpel certified installer near me”

3.      Check out the customer reviews a reputable company should have at least 50 customer reviews or more. They do not have to have a serious 5-star rating, if they have few negative reviews. Read them and make sure it is about the installation, then see how the owner respond to the negative review.

4.      They should have a strong presence online as good installers always like to show off their work on Facebook or Instagram.

5.      They should invite you to come see their work up close at their shop

6.      They should be “certified” installers for a major paint protection film brand

7.      The installer should be knowledgeable of the product

8.      They should offer more than one brand of paint protection film

9.      They should help you understand exactly what you are getting and why

At DoubleTake Auto Spa in Fremont. We have been installing paint protection films for 5 years, like everyone that first start installing paint protection film we had our issues too, it’s harder than it looks but our determination to install the best installation for our customer has landed us amongst the best in the Bay Area. Our customers travel over 100 miles, and some have had their vehicle transported to us due to our honesty, installation, and customer service. We have great 5-Star customer reviews on Yelp and Google, plus we’ve held an A+ Rating with the Better Business Bureau for over 8 years so your vehicle is in good hands with DoubleTake Auto Spa in Fremont. 

We love to show off our work on Instagram @dtautospa and Facebook: DTautospaFremont we also have a YouTube Channel: DTautospaFremont.  We always take the time to educate our customer, we believe knowledge is power, we give our customers the knowledge to make the decision that is right for their vehicle and budget.

DoubleTake Auto Spa
43122 Christy St, Fremont, CA 94538
www.dtautospa.com
Email: Info@dtautospa.com