What is car paint protection?
Paint protection for your car is a transparent coating, applied over the top of a car’s paint, to protect the paintwork from everyday abrasives such as dirt, gritting salt, detergents, tree sap, acid rain, the sun’s natural UV rays and much more. Coatings of paint protection are highly resilient and will help your car continue to look like it did in the showroom for much longer.
Types of car paint protection
There are a couple of different types of car paint protection on the market, the first is a paint protection wrap (also known as PPF) and the second is paint protection spray (also referred to as PPS). Both are applied on top of the car’s paintwork and have paint preservation benefits.
Should you choose paint protection film or spray?
In our experience, paint protection sprays are much easier to apply, and don’t leave you with seams between the film that can start to peal over time. Some paint protection films claim to have self-healing properties, but in our experience this is often short lived and doesn’t last over time.
Benefits of car paint protection
1. Protects against fading and environmental damage
Our car’s are outside all the time, unless you park in a garage, but even so they’re exposed in the daytime driving to sunlight, rain and dust, all of which cause wear and tear to a paint job.
Paint protection acts as a barrier by protecting your vehicle's paint from damage caused by the elements, and stains can be removed easily without affecting the paint's quality.
2. Reduces long-term paint costs
Without protection, a car’s paint job will begin to deteriorate, and you’ll be more likely to need a paint respray. Applying paint protection prevents this damage, and results in only minor imperfections, that can be fixed at a lower cost. In turn, saving you time and reducing long-term maintenance costs.
3. Maintains resale value
When it comes time to sell your car, the condition is an essential factor in the resale value. A car with a well-maintained paint job will have a higher resale value, and this is where paint protection comes in. By applying paint protection, your vehicle maintains that "new car" look and feel throughout its life, resulting in a higher resale value.
4. Easier to clean
Maintaining a clean car is essential to achieve that pristine look, but cleaning your car can become a chore if it gets dirty often. With a protected paint job, cleaning your car becomes easier and faster, with minimal effort needed to get it looking like new again thanks to the treated surface which ensures that dirt and grime don't stick to the surface.
5. Prevents chemical reactions
In the UK it’s inevitable we’ll need to drive on roads that have been gritted in the winter, unfortunately, this sand and salt can be abrasive to your paintwork.
6. Reduces damage from scuffs and scratches
From road debris to accidental car park maneuvers, scuffs and scratches are a common paintwork issue, with paint protection they are much easier to fix and less likely to do serious damage.
Investing in car paint protection ensures that your vehicle remains in top condition for years to come. Whether it's to shield against environmental damage, lower maintenance costs, increase the resale value, or make cleaning more manageable, the benefits are well worth the investment. So, what are you waiting for? Get your car protected today!