The weather in Burton can be extreme and unforgiving to you and your car. High temperatures and the elements can damage your vehicle's original paint. It's critical to take steps to protect your vehicle's paint and reduce the impact of harsh weather.
There are many ways to protect your car from external contaminants that may ruin its painted surface. Washing and drying is one standard method that removes tree sap and bird droppings from your car's surface. It's a cheap and easy method, but its most significant shortcoming is that it does not offer long-term protection against harsh environmental and physical contaminants like stone and rock chips, UV exposure, tree sap, and bird droppings. All these factors and elements can damage your paint or cause it to fade.
For adequate protection, you need a solution that acts as a protective film by completely covering your paint from the elements. Options like ceramic coating, vinyl wrap, and paint protection films are the go-to. Paint protection films or clear bras will be great for you as a car owner in Burton because of their self-healing capability.
You will probably hear so much about paint protection film from other car owners around you, and it's pretty challenging to know what's true. An excellent point to start would be to consult a professional on the PPF installation process. The professional will highlight the pros and cons of installing PPF on your car and manage your expectations of what to expect. You can always find out from the professional about their process; in most cases, it will resemble what other paint protection companies do.
These initial steps are probably the most important in the whole process. Good prep work ensures that your surface is free of any impurities and contaminants that may spoil the result. This process is vital for all paint protection options, including ceramic coatings, waxing, and vinyl wraps.
The technicians will start by washing your car with paint-friendly products. After that, they'll check out your car and take any steps to fix the paint, like claying and polishing, to make sure it's ready for the paint protection film.
The technicians will inspect the vehicle, wipe off any dust or prep work residue, and select the best place to start. Ordinarily, it would make more sense to start with the hood, but keep in mind that vulnerable areas like the rocker panels and front bumper will require more attention. The technician will measure and cut the right size of PPF film and apply some fitting solution to the fingers after identifying the adhesive side of the film. If they put the fitting solution on their fingers, their fingerprints won't stick to the PPF and leave marks.
Afterward, the technician will apply the fitting solution to the clean car surface, spread the PPF film over it, and adjust it to fit. Once satisfied, the technician will use a heat gun to blow the film into shape gently. The heat will also enhance the paint protection film's bond with the car's surface. After that, the technician will move to the next section of the car and repeat the procedure.
Once the technician finishes wrapping your car, they will let it sit for some time, inspect the work, and rectify any mistakes before handing the vehicle back to you. From here, a simple wash and reduced exposure to the sun will suffice in ensuring your car's paint is protected.
Once you install PPF over your original paint, you will notice a few advantages over time.
The paint protection film protects your car paint from minor scratches and swirl marks that occur during cleaning or daily driving. Also, because the paint protection film self-heals, it's possible to hide any minor scratch marks from stone chips and keep the paint's gloss finish intact for longer.
You can apply paint protection film over your window tint, which enhances your cabin's cooling effect by keeping direct sunlight away. The PPF film will also protect your skin from the harmful effects of UV rays.
At some point, most car owners want to sell their cars and buy new ones. The trick when selling is to ensure your car looks as close to new as possible to fetch a better price. The PPF will protect your paint and keep it looking mint for longer, and you can use this appearance to ask for more money while selling your car.
The clear bra provides a protective layer that discourages beading on water drops on the car's surface. This property also makes it easier to clean the car because it makes it easier to wipe off the water droplets and dust that stick to the car's surface.
If you want your car's paint job to turn heads as you drive through the streets of Burton, MI, you need to consult a professional about paint protection film installation. The professional will walk you through a needs-discovery session to determine your needs and budget before starting to install the PPF on your car.
At The Detail Doc, we offer top-tiered paint protection installation. Our technicians offer high-quality services and are ready to help you through the process and build a relationship with you that will last.
Feel free to call us at (989) 244-0505. Our technicians are keen to listen to and understand your needs before offering you a free quote on services that will serve your purpose.