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PREPARING FOR YOUR PPF INSTALLATION
It is important that your vehicle is professionally detailed / cleaned within 24 hours prior to our arrival. Our technicians will ensure all surfaces are prepped and will spot clean if any surfaces require.
Depending on the age of your vehicle you may wish to review the paint condition with the professional auto detailer and request any paint correction, if necessary.
IMMEDIATELY AFTER INSTALLATION
This is the most crucial part of Paint Protection Film care as it’s still curing, and any blunder may hinder this process or damage the film. Therefore:
- Do not wash or wax your car for the first seven days after the PPF installation. This is because the moisture between your car’s paint surface and the film is still evaporating and the film has not yet adhered to the surface well. Any disturbance may interfere with the curing process.
- Do not press any bubbles formed underneath the film. When the PPF is installed, a setting solution used. This may form watery bubbles under the film. The bubbles should not be pressed as this is part of the curing process and they’ll dissipate within two to three weeks after installation. The moisture held in those bubbles evaporates through the film’s pores.
- If possible, do not drive your car the first week after installation. This reduces any chance of messing up the healing process.
After getting through the first week after installation, then you can carry out more film maintenance practices.
CLEANING YOUR CAR
When cleaning your car, care should be taken to avoid damaging the Paint Protection Film. When using any pressure washer including water or air pressure washer, a good distance, of 1ft or more, should be maintained between the film and the washer’s nozzle. This is because too much pressure can lift the film from the car’s surface.
The pressure washer should also be kept away from the edges as it can easily lift the film.
To clean your film’s edges use a microfiber cloth.
To wipe any dust off your car, hydrate the surface first. This reduces friction which prevents swirls and damage to the PPF.
AVOID PRODUCTS WITH AGRESSIVE CHEMICALS
Your Paint Protection Film is prone to damage and anything that reduces its efficacy should be avoided. This includes all detailing products with corrosive or abrasive chemicals. Products that should be averted include tar and bug removers, clay cleaners, and degreasers, among other harmful products.
Keep in mind that the film’s integrity should remain intact for it to be effective and aggressive products put this in jeopardy and reduce the film’s durability.
APART FROM THE DISCUSSED MAINTENANCE TIPS, HERE ARE A FEW MORE PPF CARE TIPS:
- Do not use powered buffers/polishing equipment on the PPF
- Do not wipe or clean it in direct sunlight or when the film is hot
- Do not use dyed sealants as they’ll make it dull
- After washing your car, use a clean microfiber towel to dry it. This prevents water spots
- Do not use powder detergents on the PPF
- Do not pick the film’s edges
- Do not use petroleum or resin-based products as they can damage the Paint Protection Film’s surface
- Always use PH neutral products on the PPF
- Apply wax every 3-6 months
- Avoid pressure washers with very high PSI
- Hand detailing is preferred to avoid damage to the film
Keep in mind that the film’s integrity should remain intact for it to be effective and aggressive products put this in jeopardy and reduce the film’s durability.
