Paint Protection Film (PPF) is widely used in the automotive film wrapping and beauty industry. It boasts exceptional toughness, and once installed, it can physically isolate the car's paintwork from the air, providing long-lasting protection. Opinions on whether new cars need PPF vary, and there is some controversy in the market. Should we wait until the car ages before installing it? Our suggestion is to install PPF on new cars immediately to enable 360-degree all-weather protection.
Why Recommend Installing PPF on New Cars?
The period right after purchasing a new car is one of the golden times for PPF installation. Currently, most vehicles with PPF installed on the market are newly bought. New cars typically have original factory paint, which holds higher maintenance value. There's no need for sanding or polishing; the paint has strong plasticity, making PPF installation easier and delivering a better result. After installing PPF, the paint's optimal condition is maintained for a long time, saving costs on daily paint maintenance.
How to Choose Paint Protection Film (PPF)?
1. Selection of PPF Material：Looking at the development history of PPF, TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) PPF is undoubtedly the best choice. High-quality TPU PPF features excellent corrosion resistance, dirt resistance, high transparency, strong stretchability, and superior self-healing properties. It has the longest service life among similar automotive paint maintenance products currently available and offers extremely stable performance. Top-tier PPF brands generally provide an 8-10 year official warranty. Regular maintenance can maximize the service life and enhance the overall performance of the PPF.
2. Selection of PPF Thickness：We all know that diamonds are graded based on color, clarity, cut, and carat weight. So, how to measure the grade of PPF when the material is the same? In fact, the thickness of PPF has become a crucial indicator for grading. The unit of PPF thickness is not millimeters or nanometers that we are familiar with, but "mil" (a very small unit of measurement, also known as a "thou" in some regions). 1 mil is one-thousandth of an inch, and 1 mil = 0.0254 mm. Generally speaking, the thicker the PPF, the relatively stronger the protection it provides for the paintwork.
3. Selection of PPF Yellowing Resistance Index：As we all know, white clothes tend to turn yellow over time, and the same applies to PPF. Therefore, when choosing PPF, those with yellowing resistance are more worthy of purchase. The material of yellowing-resistant PPF is aliphatic TPU, and its yellowing resistance can reach Level 5. So, when buying PPF, you can also pay attention to its yellowing resistance performance.
After reading this article, you must have a preliminary understanding of PPF. If you have just picked up a new car or have a near-new car, it's advisable to install PPF on your car as soon as possible to protect it. This can effectively reduce damage to the original factory paint caused by gravel, acid rain, ultraviolet rays, bird droppings, daily driving scratches, etc., greatly improving the vehicle's residual value and further enhancing the brightness of the paintwork.