You’re justifiably proud of your ride. You’ve buffed and polished her to perfection and you’re ready to cruise the highways. But… At the back of your mind, there’s always that nagging voice whispering about scratches, marks, and other minuscule damage that, over time, takes its toll on the look of the paintwork.
OK, so there’s the big-ticket damage as well. However, no amount of clever paint protection is going to guard against collisions or huge environmental damage. That, suffice to say, will be covered by your insurance.
So, back to that paintwork…
Apart from keeping the vehicle under wraps and never letting it see the light of day, there are some effective ways to help keep it pristine. Some are better than others. So, let’s look at them in order of how good they are.
Car wax can be considered the entry-level method of protecting a car’s paintwork. The pros of car wax are:
However, there are a fair few cons that go hand-in-hand with the good stuff, namely:
However, if you’re prepared to put the work in to continually reapply the wax, then this is a cost-effective method of providing some element of paintwork protection.
Paint protection film (PPF)—often referred to as a clear bra—elevates protecting the paintwork to a whole different level. Once applied, you can rest safe in the knowledge that you’ve got a good few years of robust shielding from the elements.
UV rays can’t penetrate it. Water beads and runs away (making the vehicle easier to keep clean), plus small stone chips and minor scratches become a thing of the past. Good PPF also has self-healing properties. This means that should it become damaged—perhaps from a larger stone chip or similar—all you need to do is apply a little heat and the film will miraculously return to its original form.
You don’t even need to have it applied to the complete vehicle. Many people choose to install it on the areas that are more prone to damage, such as the bonnet, fenders, back of the wing mirror, etc. Because it’s clear, you can also have it fixed to the headlights to prevent them from getting scratched too.
Ceramic coating is considered to be the gold standard of vehicle paint protection. This technologically advanced installation sees a crystal-clear layer installed over the car, creating a rock-hard barrier between the elements and the paintwork below. It can even be applied over a car wrap if you so choose.
Not only does this protect the color below, but it also makes the vehicle shine in a manner that’s been known to make grown men weep. Okay, maybe we’re exaggerating somewhat… But once you see your pride and joy gleaming in a way that you’ll never achieve with polishing alone, we think you’ll agree that this is truly an awesome way to enhance your car’s appearance.
Whichever method you use to protect your car’s paintwork, it really is worth doing. Not only does it improve the aesthetics, but well-looked-after paint increases the value of a vehicle when the time comes to trade. Something that we all can appreciate, no matter whether you’re considering selling or not.
There’s a reason South Florida car owners in the know trust Auto SuperShield for paint protection. Not only is this a team with a true passion for beautiful paintwork, but they’re wholly trustworthy and only sell and install products that perfectly match customer requirements.
Whether you want a clear bra, a car wrap, ceramic coating, or a hybrid wrap-ceramic installation, they’ve got you covered.
Discover more at https://www.autosupershield.com/paint-protection-films and call for a no-obligation chat.
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