RSSCar Paint Protection with Clear Bra
Jan 28
Car paint is quite vulnerable. It can get affected by so many external influences that will ruin both the appearance and the completeness of the coating. Having the car repainted can be an expensive and timely task.
A number of protective products have been developed for the aim of keeping car paint in good shape. The newest and most popular item on the market is called clear bra or 3M Scotchgard paint protection film (PPF). This coating is transparent, especially durable and resistant to a number of external influences that affect car paint.
Once installed, the clear bra film will act as a shield against road debris like gravel, sand and small rocks. It will also protect the paint from major stains that are caused by tar, bugs and other materials that are typically available on the road.
Clear bra is usually not installed over the entire vehicle. This will be a costly and unnecessary procedure. Instead, the clear protective film is installed over the areas that are expecting the highest impact during the motion. These include the front of the car parts, as well as the side mirrors.
This protection is not a permanent solution. If installed properly, however, the protective coating will last for approximately seven years. It can be removed by a professional without ever leaving a trace of its application.
Many car owners wonder whether they should go for this kind of paint protection. After all, the extensive application of the film can be an expensive matter. The quality of work, however, makes the clear protective coating a really good choice.
Older vinyl bras are less expensive but they come with a number of problems. The bra needs to be removed each autumn because water may otherwise get trapped underneath. The vinyl bra may also lead to the accumulation of dirt right next to the paint, which will in turn scratch the surface.
The same applies to leather bras, which are seasonal and not offering a very permanent solution. The bra will have to be removed each time the car gets washed.
Clear protective films should best be installed by professionals. This is when the coating comes with a guarantee. Mobile stations are available for the convenience of car owners. The procedure itself is simple but professional installers know how to coat the curved car parts and the ones that are hard to access.
The clear coating can be applied over car graphics, as long as these have been fully cured. This is when the additional visual elements will be unaffected by the film.
In fact, this protective coating comes with a rather extensive range of applications. The film will stick to any surface ranging from plastic to metal. It can be used to cover all kinds of vehicles. Many people are even applying the paint protection film over boats and aircraft.
The film requires little to no maintenance. It is washed the way the rest of the car gets cleaned. A simple detergent will be sufficient to maintain the coated car parts in top condition. The coating can also be waxed in order to look shiny and new.
Many car owners wonder whether they need the paint protection film and the truth is that this product comes with a number of great advantages. It increases the longevity of the car paint and it adds to the value of the vehicle. The product is 99.5 percent clear, which means that nobody will know it is even there. The shock absorbing layer will handle most of the road debris without allowing any paint damage. All of these characteristics turn it into a worthy investment.