Paint protection film has emerged as one of the leading solutions for keeping your car always new-looking and safe from unwanted exposure. Whether it is a high-end automobile, a car for daily driving, or a sports car, PPF protects the appearance of your car, giving extra strength to the paint finish. Car PPF wrapping is a procedure related to car detailing that is very much in demand in Dubai, where cars’ paint is exposed to hot sun and sand. Below, we will take a deeper look at some of the most important aspects of car paint protection film: the benefits, installation process, and why it is a good investment for car owners.
What is Paint Protection Film?
Paint Protection Film, or PPF for short, is a popular alternative to ceramic coating. It is a nearly invisible, clear urethane film that is applied to the painted surfaces of a vehicle. It is there to work as a protective barrier from road debris, environmental impacts, and everyday wear.
Invisible Protection for Your Car
Its transparency is one of the biggest benefits it possesses. Once you apply the film to your car, it appears nearly invisible, so that your vehicle’s color and gloss remain safe. In this manner, it ensures a long-term protection so that exposure to negative impacts won’t alter the appearance of your car.
Benefits of Paint Protection Film
Buying car paint protection film provides much more than the obvious benefit of keeping your car looking great. Here’s why PPF is a great help for car enthusiasts and owners alike:
Keeps Your Car Looking New
Having PPF on your car’s paint makes it stay in great condition for a long time. It acts as a strong barrier against small scratches, dings, and abrasions and allows a car to maintain a new look with the shine it had in showroom condition. PPF also resists fading and discoloration, making your car exterior brilliant.
Protects Against Damage
PPF offers excellent protection from daily hazards like stone chips, insect spatters, road salts, etc. The film helps absorb the impact of small debris that can leave permanent marks on your paint.
Increases Resale Value
Keeping your car exterior in great shape can add significantly to its resale value. Potential car buyers will most likely want to pay a premium for a car that looks well-maintained, chip-free, scratch-free, and without paint damages. With Paint Protection Film, Dubai customers will offer higher prices for your car.
What Does PPF Protect Against?
PPF defends your car against various external factors. Here are some:
Stone Chips and Scratches
Whether cruising on a highway or driving within the city, loose gravel and small rocks can chip your car’s paint. Car protection film is designed to absorb the impact of those particles, thus preventing chips and scratches from marring the surface of your vehicle.
UV Rays
Your car’s paint naturally fades over time due to the UV rays. PPF car protection blocks this harmful radiation; therefore, even when you spend the day out in the sun, it prevents the car’s color and finish from changing.
Environmental Contaminants
Your car is in contact with a wide range of environmental contaminants daily, which, without control, can easily destroy the paint. PPF creates a barrier that prevents these chemicals from seeping through to your paint, thereby preventing damage, for an extended period of time.
PPF Installation Process
This is a rather precise process that needs to be carried out with maximum care. Below is a list of the steps involved:
Surface Preparation
Firstly, the car’s surface is cleaned and polished in detail to perfection before the PPF is applied. This is done to remove any imperfections, dirt, or contaminants. This is carried out so that no particle sticks between the film and the surface and affects the film’s performance.
Application Techniques
After detailed preparation of the surface, the application of the paint protection film begins. For better quality, it is advised to apply the film in a shop or a garage. You can easily find one near your home or office.
The film is laid down onto the body of the car, while the installer is trying to center it properly via the specialized squeegees and slip solution. The solution enables the film to slide properly over the surface, thus aiding with perfect alignment of the film in relation to the car’s contours.
Next, heat guns are used to gently warm the film so that it becomes more flexible and can easily conform to complex curves, edges, and recessed areas, such as door handles and bumpers. The heat not only softens the film but also activates adhesive properties that bind the film securely onto the car’s surface.
Then all the air bubbles and wrinkles are expelled by squeegeeing with professional squeegees from the center to the edges.
The process carries on in a comprehensive way, leaving no spaces uncovered.
Features of Our Paint Protection Film
High-quality paint protection film is designed to increase the durability of use. Its most prominent features include:
Self-Healing Properties
Like most films, our PPF is designed with self-healing properties, in which minor scratches and swirls disappear on their own when exposed to heat, like sunlight or warm water. This way, the surface of your car remains flawless without the need for continuous retouching.
Yellowing Resistance
Unlike other low-quality films that get yellow over time with solar influence, our PPF is designed to maintain clarity, ensuring that your car paint is never dull but remains radiant just as the first day you bought it for many years to come.
Durability
PPF can withstand some pretty harsh conditions: extreme temperatures, road debris, and generally the wear and tear loads on the vehicle.
Cost and Packages
In terms of car paint protection, Dubai market offers different options. The cost of the PPF services depends on the size of your vehicle and the areas to be protected.
Full body coverage (the ‘Crystal’ and ‘Color’ packages) are the most popular. The coverage is offered over the complete vehicle, protecting all painted surfaces. The price amounts to AED 4900 – AED 6900, depending on the type of material and the type of finishing chosen.
These packages ensure that you can have a PPF car that suits your needs and budget.
