High-quality paint protection film is the difference between having a smooth, shiny car that turns heads in awe and having a bubbly, peeling, cracked car that turns heads in disapproval. While the signs of a good film are obvious to those of us in the industry, identifying high-quality PPF may be a little more convoluted to the average consumer. Rather than getting what you pay for or paying for what you hope will be best, when you arm yourself with product knowledge, you can be a smart consumer with a hot car.
At Jet Black Tint and Glass in Walnut Creek, we use Global® Paint Protection Film on all of our personal vehicles, our company’s fleet, and the vehicles that come to us for the best auto enhancement services. Global is an industry leader in durability, consistency, and ease of installation which makes it quick and flawless. Using our precision CAD-cutting and expert skills, our PPF technicians will keep your car looking its best — seamlessly. Join us in today’s post as our Bay Area film experts share some signs of high-quality PPF.
Paint protection film is not meant to be seen, it is meant to protect. Like sunscreen on your skin, it’s only effective if it provides the protection it promises. The most important feature of protective film for vehicles is the level of protection it provides — all the other features are just bonuses. The best paint protection films offer a superior barrier against UV rays, moisture, chemicals and pollution, insects and bird droppings, and scratches from rocks, dirt, and grazing by passersby.
Global PPF protects against harmful UV-A and UV-B to prevent paint fading. It provides a barrier against scratches, chemicals, and insects, effectively preventing trauma to your vehicle’s paint. And, its hydrophobic properties whisk away any moisture, leaving behind flawless coverage. At 6mm thick, the tough urethane film is durable and provides superior protection.
The purpose of the paint protection film is to keep the paint looking brand-new, not to cover up, distort, or change the look of the paint. High-quality PPF is completely transparent and virtually undetectable to the untrained eye. While cheap films or adhesives may bubble, yellow, or warp over time, a good film will remain crystal clear throughout the years.
Global PPF is almost invisible when installed, goes on clear and stays that way, and won’t bubble, crack, or turn yellow. Neither you, nor anyone else will even notice it’s there, and that’s the way it should be!
High-quality films will be backed by the manufacturer’s warranties and the installer’s guarantees. If a company is willing to offer a 10-year warranty, it means that the quality meets the standards to last for the long run. Manufacturers don’t have to worry about taking a loss if their product will last beyond the warranty. If a paint protection film does not come with a warranty, run! Factors that impact the lifespan of PPF include care by the car owner and proper professional installation. For instance, regular washes and clear coating can easily extend the life of your film well beyond the 10-year mark.
At Jet Black Tint and Glass, our Global PPF is warrantied for ten years after installation and there is a lifetime craftsmanship guaranteed on all installs performed in our Walnut Creek or any of our 13 other PPF shops. Our team recommends ceramic coating to accompany any paint protection service including PPF, car wraps, and vinyl decals. The protective hydrophobic shell makes your car even easier to clean and wax and offers a few additional centimeters between the toxic environment and your car’s paint.
Good quality film is made from durable urethane that is heat-responsive. By molding to your car’s shape, there is no gap between your film and your car, and it forms to your ride. Small scratches and scuffs will disappear when the film is exposed to heat. In the off chance that direct sunlight is not enough to close larger scuffs, you can use direct heat from a hair dryer or other non-flame source. High-quality PPF should also recover easily from marks from markers, paint, and other unwanted substances. Once heat is applied, impurities should easily wipe away revealing the perfect finish of the film.
Global PPF boasts one of the most responsive chemical makeups that make its self-healing properties stand out among the competition. For protection you can count on, book your PPF installation at your Walnut Creek Jet Black Tint and Glass today!
Now that you know some of the signs of high-quality PPF, let’s discuss some of the things you should avoid when investing in protective film for your car.
No product warranty or warranty of fewer than five years should be a red flag that the film is not of good quality and even the company that manufactured it doesn’t want the risk of offering the warranty. It’s important to evaluate the warranty, more than the upfront cost because things don’t often go wrong until you’re a few hundred miles in. On the same hand, any shop that is offering to install a product without a manufacturer’s warranty probably isn’t worth the salt, either. As the old adage goes, you get what you pay for. While it’s not wise to blow your money on the most expensive product, assuming it’s the best, it is smart to consider more than just the price of the product in the cost.
A film thickness level of 5ml or less isn’t worth it and won’t protect much. You may notice that price increases with film thickness, that’s because there’s more product, but also it will resist more damage and last longer. A sure sign of a high-quality product is 6mm thick or more.
At Jet Black Tint and Glass, we are proud to have installed Global Paint Protection Film on thousands of cars across Central California, San Diego, and Katy, Texas. With or without ceramic coating as an add-on, PPF is a great investment to protect your ride from all of the hazards of normal driving. To learn more about Global PPF, visit them online or read about it in our previous post. To schedule your paint protection film installation, book online or drop by your Walnut Creek location today!
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