Installing a good quality PPF or paint protection film on your car is a great idea to protect the exterior of your car. Using this, you can make sure that your car’s paint remains shiny and doesn’t lose the original sparkle.
Have you already installed the protection film? If yes, then you have taken the best step to protect your car from pollution, contaminants or other damages. But you need to take care of the PPF and maintain your car’s paint protection film.
What can you do to avoid damages to your PPF? How can you maximize the longevity and appearance of your PPF? Well, keep reading to explore some useful tips on this.
After Installation, Don’t Touch The PPF
Well, it can take a few days, around 48 hours, for the newly installed PPF to cure and settle. So, it is advisable not to touch the film for around 7 days. If you are seeing bubbling, don’t worry at all, as that will go away during the curing process. Remember that high humidity and low temperature can affect the speed of curing.
After Installation, Don’t Wash the Vehicle
While the Paint Protection Film is curing and settling, try not to wash your car. Besides, you shouldn’t drive the car for a few days. However, if you want to drive your car, don’t put much pressure on the film. Curing can be slowed by this.
Act Smart While Cleaning
As per the experts, you should not go for commercial car washes after applying the PPF. Even though commercial car wash products offer better cleaning results, by avoiding them, you can increase the lifespan of the protection film. If you are taking your car to the car washes, make sure that they are not applying pressure washers near the protection fil’s edges. It will be better to use a microfiber cloth. Don’t use any type of abrasive materials.
Use High-Quality Cleaning Products
Using low-quality car cleaning products can affect the film as they come with harsh chemicals. Using them for a long time can dull the coating. For better results, you can use cleaning solutions that have lubrication additives. On the other hand, if you are getting a microfiber cloth, make sure it is developed to be used for car cleaning. Well, you can apply wax to your car’s paint protection film. Just make sure that the amount of Kerosene or Naphtha in the wax is less than 5 percent. Don’t use waxes with dyes.
All these tips can also be followed to maintain a ceramic car protection film. While using ceramic coating, contaminants can be cleaned easily. If you want to make your PPF last for years, then you can apply a ceramic coating to the PPF.
Final Words
Well, the fact is maintaining your paint protection film is quick and straightforward. The crucial point to take away is to make sure you are not using any harmful chemicals to clean your car and buy waxes after properly checking the ingredients. And always get a coating done through a professional for maximum benefits. This article was brought to you by INKAS Design, Canadian manufacturer of quality paint protection film, and it aims to help automotive enthusiasts across the globe to enjoy their car for longer time!”
