Car Paint Protection Film Installation Guide- The Basics

Author: Clear Film

Car paint protection film installation is simple yet delicate- delicate in the sense that it needs care and a lot of skill. Not every car dealer is an expert, installation takes time to master and perfect. Hence, a professional with experience in the field will get the job done right and as quickly as possible.

Before taking your car for paint protection film installation, it is well worth your while learning some of the basics. This way, you will have a clearer idea what PPF installation entails, what to expect in terms of price and the do’s & don’ts. It is always good to know as much as possible about things beforehand.

The Do’s and Don’ts

Let’s start with the do’s:

  • Get a professional installer. It’s very important to get someone with experience and expertise to do it. If you want your car to look like it’s just rolled out the exhibition room and the film to last as long as it’s supposed to, do don’t overlook this aspect.
  • Inspect the film the installer plans to use. Make sure it’s of high quality. Don’t be afraid to ask questions if you have any.
  • Your car should be extremely clean before the installation process (it is not quite obvious for some people).
  • After the film installation, keep the car clean. When dirt penetrates the film, blisters can form and your car will look like it came from another era. In plain English, horrendous.
  • Make it a habit of cleaning any dirt on the film as soon as possible to avoid stains or color discoloration.

Now the don’ts:

  • Do not install PPF in a repainted car. Your car stands a chance of peeling off paint during the film removal.
  • Any petroleum base product should not be applied over the film. The film will turn yellow over time.
  • If you are thinking of customizing PPF, don’t go for just any installer. Go for the highly skilled and experienced installers- cutting pieces to perfection requires lots and lots of skill.

How much does Car Paint Protection Film Installation cost?

The good thing about PPF installation cost is that- no matter the type of film used, the installation cost is almost the same. Therefore, the cost does not depend on the quality or the type of film used. The cost is normally a couple of 100 dollars approximately 600-1000. However, if you possess good negotiation skills, it can be installed for a much lower price.

If you want to install PPF on your own someday, you must be extremely patient and ready to learn. And of course ready to buy lots of extra films just in case you mess up (which you will couple of times).

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