Trying to decide which Paint Protection Film is right for you?

Some people purchase a new car and think, it’s as good as it gets and nothing need to be done. This is far from the truth, all vehicles whether new, pre-owned or even if you’ve had it for a while should be protected from damage in order to enjoy a beautiful exterior for years to come. The best time to protect your vehicle is when it’s new. No one likes to see those ugly rock chips on their vehicle but without protection with a paint protection film, that is exactly what will happen. It’s not “if” it’s when flying rocks and debris over time will ruin the paint.

Paint Protection Film has several names: PPF, Clear Bra or Clear Wrap they are the most comprehensive form of protection you can apply to your vehicle to protect it from rocks, stones and debris chipping away at the paint each time you get behind the wheelbut they are also great at protecting the paint from fading, bugs, bird dropping, tree sap, chemical stains and a host of other environmental contaminants.

Now, that you understand why Paint Protection Film is a must for your car’s paint, the next decision is which one to select as there are a few on the market but we will discuss 3M, Xpel and SunTek. Regardless of your selection, you can’t go wrong as they all are designed to protect your vehicle from damage.

Here’s a way to determine which brand is right for your vehicle?

Some people like to go with a company that have been in the industry the longest, if that’s you, then 3M would be the choice as they actually invented the paint protection film during the Vietnam War. Some people like to go with a company where their sole focus is on Paint Protection film like Xpel, they are known for creating the 1^st Self-Healing paint protection film and a trusted film amongst supercar enthusiast.  Then there is SunTek that focused on creating thicker paint protection film with a solid reputation in the automotive films industry and have recently developed hydrophobic films.

Ready to Find a Reputable Installer?

This is the MOST important decision. It is not the paint protection film but the installer. You should NEVER go for the cheapest price, just save your money until you can afford a professional installer with a great reputation. You should search for “paint protection filminstaller near me” then take the time to read their reviews, good and bad.  A Paint Protection Film is only as good as its installer.  A poor install will make your car look worse, it could have too many bubbles, prematurely peeling, too many edges exposed and blisters, therefore the focus should be more on the reputation of the installer over the paint protection film brand. Now, no install is 100% flawless, but there is a big difference between a professional, quality install and one that’s done incorrectly, quickly and carelessly.

Once you’ve found a company, ask them what film they enjoy installing the most. All of these films act differently during the install process in terms of their flexibility and tack. So an installer who enjoys working on a particular brand is most likely to do a much better job using that brand. Again, the important thing is that you get a high quality film with the best install possible. If you get those two things, then you’ll enjoy a peace of mind that comes from knowing your car has the best protection you’ll never see.

Ready to Get Protected?