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Keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape and looking its best is high on your list of priorities. When it comes to protecting your vehicle’s exterior you have several options available. One popular and effective method for protecting your car’s exterior and maintaining your vehicle’s overall appeal and appearance is the application of paint protection film. Paint protection film is a popular vehicle protection choice amongst vehicle enthusiasts around the world. If you are considering paint protection film for your car but do not quite understand the ins and outs of this enhancement to your automobile read below for more information and details related to paint protection film.

What is Paint Protection Film?

Paint protection film, also known as PPF refers to the application of a film made of a urethane and polymer base to the painted exterior of your vehicle. The film is applied directly on top of your vehicle’s paint coat in order to act as a protective measure. Keep in mind the film is not applied to surfaces that are not painted such as lights, sensors, air inlets, etc.  The paint protection film acts as an additional layer and buffer between outside elements and your vehicle’s coat of paint. There are several different types of paint protection films ranging from lower quality to higher quality. Paint protection film’s most common and popular application is the clear variety that enhances the original color of your vehicle with a glossy appearance. PPF is often considered a necessity for the maintenance of high end,  luxury rated, and collectible vehicles.

What are the Benefits of Paint Protection Film?

Paint protection film is not merely for appearance although its high gloss effect is an appealing draw. This product offers a number of benefits for vehicle owners when applying it to their automobiles. Keep in mind that the quality of paint protection film used on your vehicle can result in different experiences when it comes to discussing the overall benefits of the film application. For purposes of this article and discussion, we will be considering only high-quality paint protection film such as the XPEL ULTIMATE brand when delineating the various benefits offered by high quality paint protection film.

There are a number of benefits attributed to the application of Paint Protection Film such as:

• Protecting a vehicle’s exterior paint coat from outside forces and elements such as bird droppings, insect splatter, and acid rain.
• Protection for dings and scratches. High quality paint protection film even offers self healing properties allowing slight scuffs and scratches to heal once the film is exposed to heat.
• Preventing discoloration and oxidation of a vehicle’s paint over time even with repeated and prolonged exposure to UV rays.
• Professional and experienced application of film eliminates any textural appearance and creates a smooth, clear, and glossy finish.
• Reducing the maintenance needs of a vehicle’s exterior.

How Long Does Paint Protection Film Last?

It is estimated that most applications of paint protection films last between 5 years upwards to 10 years from the date of application. The longevity of paint protection film depends heavily on the exposure of the vehicle to contaminants and UV rays over the years in combination with the care provided for the vehicle in terms of cleaning and maintenance. In order to estimate how long your vehicle’s paint protection film can last it is important to factor in the amount of exposure, your vehicle will be subject to and ensure you properly maintain your vehicle’s exterior with routine cleaning and conditioning or waxing.

Can Paint Protection Film be Removed?

Paint Protection film can and should be removed and replaced when needed. However, the process of removing paint protection film from the exterior of a vehicle is a complex and tedious procedure that should be done by an experienced and knowledgeable auto body professional. When done properly paint protection film removal should not damage your vehicle’s paint. If done incorrectly or by an inexperienced individual the removal of paint protection film carries a high risk of damage to your vehicle’s paint which can result in the need for costly repairs.

Should You Apply Paint Protection Film For Your Vehicle?

If you are a proud vehicle owner that is looking for an extra layer of protection for your vehicle and to maintain as much of your vehicle’s value as possible, you should highly consider the application of paint protection film for your vehicle. Protecting your vehicle from damage from the outside elements in addition to protection from minors scuffs and scratches will offer you peace of mind with an affordable product that will save you the need for costly repairs in the coming years. While it may seem tempting to attempt to apply PPF yourself it is actually a delicate process that can risk damage to your vehicle if done incorrectly. It is best to leave the installation of PPF to the professionals.

Choose Only the Best Paint Protection Film for Your Vehicle

When it comes to Paint Protection Film it is important to understand that not all PPFs are created equal. If you are investing your money in this product it is vital that you choose the highest quality PPF available to ensure its longevity as well as its optimal appearance on your vehicle’s exterior. Lower end PPFs can cause bubbling or unappealing texture over your vehicle’s paint as well as increase the likelihood of yellowing and discoloration of the film over time.  XPEL ULTIMATE is one of the highest-rated paint protection films on the market and is used by knowledgeable and professional auto body specialists around the globe. It is a popular choice for vehicle enthusiasts including owners of high-end luxury automobiles.

If you are considering the application of paint protection film for your vehicle contact us at Ultimate Auto Protection to discuss your needs with one of our team members and factory-trained installers of XPEL ULTIMATE PPF. We can help you decide the best protective option for your vehicle and provide you with a no-obligation estimate for our professional installation services. Our professional and high-quality work speaks for its self check out our Ultimate Auto Protection gallery for some of our best paint protection film installations.

Sources:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kbrauer/2019/03/04/paint-protection-film-ppf-investment-in-your-cars-future/#469a455a2389

Paint Protection Film (PPF) & Clear Bra: How Long Will it Last?

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Finding the perfect gift for that special person in your life can sometimes seem like a daunting task. One thing you can do to help narrow down your search without compromising the surprise is to ask yourself, what does this person like? An example might be something like an appliance for the chef in your life, a book for the bookworm, or the latest tech for your favorite geek. What about a car enthusiast? We have put together a few of the top gift ideas for people who love their cars!

Custom Car Cover

A custom car cover is a great gift for a car lover. Even if a vehicle is garage kept, a custom car cover adds an extra layer of protection. It can also add some style too, as many car covers can be personalized with logos or colors. Your car-loving friend or family member will be happy to get a gift that keeps their prized possession safe for years to come.

Diamond Floor Mats

Does the person you’re shopping for like keeping their interior clean and tidy, but it could use a little touch of something special? Check out custom fitted floor mats like Diamond Floor Mats. For not much more than a value set of floor mats, these mats offer 100-percent floor protection with an added boost of elegance. Custom made to fit the vehicle of your choice, your favorite auto enthusiast will be thankful for this gift of carpet protection and style.

Gift Card For Detailing or Paint Protection Film

Paint protection film is one of the best ways to keep a new car looking its best, but it can be a bit of an investment, and perhaps not an ideal Christmas present. But what about a gift card to help towards the purchase? If your car-loving friend is the type to obsess over a shiny, clean, and blemish-free finish, he or she is probably already contemplating PPF and would definitely appreciate a gift card to help out. Does their vehicle not require PPF? A detailing package is a great way to show some love. From the daily soccer practice family shuttle, to the prized collector car, a clean and sparkly vehicle, inside and out, will undoubtedly spark joy in a recipient of any age.

Here at Ultimate Auto Protection, we have a holiday special going on right now. WIth any purchase of $1,500 or more, you will receive a 10% off discount card you can give to a friend that can be used on any of our services, from PPF, Window Tint, Detailing, Ceramic Coating, and more!

Detail Kits/Carzilla

If your automotive aficionado friend is the hands on type, a detailing kit would make an excellent gift. Your friend would appreciate you every time he or she got in the car as it would always stay spotlessly clean and blemish free inside and out.

Car Alarm/Tracker

A car alarm or tracker is a great gift idea if you want to give your friend some peace-of-mind. While this gift may sound complicated, car alarm and tracker technology has really improved lately and there are even some kits out there that most people can install themselves. You can even install one on your personal belongings, from keys, to purses, even your dog! Small and discrete, these are guaranteed to impress this holiday season.

So go ahead and show that car-lover in your life you are thinking about them. Get them one of these accessories or services that will complement, improve, or protect their car. You even have our full permission to say it was all your idea.

While we will always strive to be the best in the industry, 2020 has brought on an unprecedented set of challenges for all of us. Despite our desire to attend and compete at the 2021 XPEL Dealer Conference, we were only going to if circumstances had changed. Ultimate Auto Protection is committed to the safety of our customers, employees, and partners. Unfortunately, with COVID-19 still in full swing, the conference was cancelled for 2021. It plans to resume in the year 2022.

What Is The XPEL Dealer Conference 

XPEL window tint and paint protection film products are the best on the market for many reasons. They understand that a quality PPF or window tint installation is more than just using the highest quality materials. With this in mind, XPEL has created a network of dealers and certified installers to ensure the end-user of XPEL products are satisfied with their purchase. In addition to providing these certified dealers and installers with the very best products and support, XPEL also holds an annual dealer conference to showcase the year’s technological advancements and allow its network of dealers to grow together and learn from each other. 

Friendly Competition Is Key

Every year hundreds of people come from around the world to attend the XPEL Dealer Conference and do their part in creating a vast network of support. Although the event also allows them the opportunity to build on their brand and compete for huge cash prizes, trophies, and bragging rights, the competition creates a humbling community of knowledge that pushes the industry forward. 

Ultimate Auto Protection At The XPEL Dealer Conference

At Ultimate Auto Protection, we are continually striving to learn and perfect our skill set. The community created by the XPEL Dealer Conference has helped us on our journey to being Calgary’s leading Paint Protection Film and Ceramic Coating installation centre. The installation competitions have also played a big role in improving our installation speed and the quality of our work. With that being said, we fully intend to show the XPEL community in 2022 what we are capable of by competing, bringing home a trophy, and properly representing Canada.

Paint protection film, also known as a clear bra or PPF, is an absolute necessity for your vehicle. Luxury vehicles and newer cars manufactured under stricter government regulations have switched to thinner, water-based paint as opposed to the urethane-based paints used in the past. While better for the environment, water-based paints can cause problems for those who want to keep their cars looking brand new. This becomes even more important in the colder climates of Canada and the northern United States that use heavy gravel for tire traction during the winter months.

PPF is a simple solution that will protect your car’s finish and enhance its beauty and resilience. This makes paint protection film one of the single best modifications to any new car. It will keep your car looking as if it was just driven off the lot. PPF can also add a sheen or matte finish to your car for added aesthetics while also saving you from costly repair bills. As one of the top vehicle protection services in Calgary, we have countless stories about PPF and how it has saved the day. Here are just a few of our favorites. 

Tesla Damaged By A Car Wash

In this unfortunate case, a beautiful red Tesla was damaged while the owner was trying to keep it looking its best. This is not uncommon for Teslas as they are known for using very thin paint due to California’s strict environmental policies. If Xpel paint protection film had been applied to the car’s rocker panels, this damage could have been avoided. We recommend applying PPF to the most common impact areas as soon as possible after purchasing your vehicle in order to keep it looking its bestand to avoid costly repairs like those that were needed for this Tesla.

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5 Times Paint Protection Film Prevented Costly Body Shop Repairs

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Paint protection film, also known as a clear bra or PPF, is an absolute necessity for your vehicle. Luxury vehicles and newer cars manufactured under stricter government regulations have switched to thinner, water-based paint as opposed to the urethane-based paints used in the past. While better for the environment, water-based paints can cause problems for those who want to keep their cars looking brand new. This becomes even more important in the colder climates of Canada and the northern United States that use heavy gravel for tire traction during the winter months.

PPF is a simple solution that will protect your car’s finish and enhance its beauty and resilience. This makes paint protection film one of the single best modifications to any new car. It will keep your car looking as if it was just driven off the lot. PPF can also add a sheen or matte finish to your car for added aesthetics while also saving you from costly repair bills. As one of the top vehicle protection services in Calgary, we have countless stories about PPF and how it has saved the day. Here are just a few of our favorites. 

Tesla Damaged By A Car Wash

In this unfortunate case, a beautiful red Tesla was damaged while the owner was trying to keep it looking its best. This is not uncommon for Teslas as they are known for using very thin paint due to California’s strict environmental policies. If Xpel paint protection film had been applied to the car’s rocker panels, this damage could have been avoided. We recommend applying PPF to the most common impact areas as soon as possible after purchasing your vehicle in order to keep it looking its bestand to avoid costly repairs like those that were needed for this Tesla.

Tesla Rear

 Impact Damage – Saved by Xpel PPF

In this incredible example of Xpel PPF saving a customer from costly body shop repair and depreciation claims on their new Model 3, we see a rear quarter panel that was side swiped by another careless driver. Luckily, this owner had opted to wrap their entire vehicle with XPEL Ultimate Paint Protection Film beforehand. When we removed the existing damaged film, the paint underneath was pristine and blemish free. We simply reapplied new film to the impacted panels, and he was on his way a couple hours later!

2020 Silverado High Country Chrome Grill Flaking

Even on the most heavy-duty trucks, grills are made with chrome-coated plastic to give the appearance of steel. This 2020 Silverado High Country didn’t even make it through its first year without chrome flaking off of the grill. Paint protection film would have saved this customer from having to pay for repairs on his new vehicle. We saw to it that he would never have the same problem again by installing PPF over a newly installed grill.

Vandals Fail With PPF

Nothing is more frustrating than vandalism, but PPF has saved many of our customers a ton of money in the aftermath. One of our customers left this AMG E63 S in a store parking lot only to have a vandal run a key from the front fender to the rear quarter panel of the driver’s side. Fortunately, the paint had been protected by paint protection film, and the door only needed another coat of PPF to ensure future protection. 

Another prime example is a customer who parked a Jeep SRT8 in a parking garage where a vandal keyed multiple vehicles. Unlike the costly repairs that many of the other vehicle owners were stuck with that day, all our customer had to do was replace the coat of PPF on the hood.

We happily protected both of these customers’ cars by recoating PPF, which saved each of them thousands of dollars. 

Some Cars Even Come With PPF From The Factory

Even with good intentions, many automakers miss the mark with factory-installed PPF. A large part of successful protection is proper installation. This includes knowing where to install PPF to properly protect the vehicle’s most vulnerable locations. Misplacing or insufficient pieces are a common issue with factory-installed PPF.

This 2020 Jeep SRT8 is a prime example of this issue. Would you believe it only had 2600kms from new? The vehicle came with PPF installed on the rear quarter panels to prevent damage from road debris, but because of their insufficient coverage, the panels were left exposed and were ultimately still damaged. We recoated the car’s quarter panels correctly to ensure that damage from road debris would never again be an issue for this Jeep.

Ultimate Auto Protection takes pride in our work to provide the very best PPF installations, ceramic coatings, and detail services. We go above and beyond for our customers. 

Give us a call at 403-764-9735. Swing by our new 3,000-sq-ft studio located at UNIT #4, 2466 91ST AVE SE CALGARY, AB or you can book an appointment online at www.ultimateautoprotection.ca/contact/.