When it comes to safeguarding a car's paint, there are numerous options available. While the clear coat that sits on top of a vehicle's paintwork is designed to act as the first line of defense against the weather, it has its own set of flaws and disadvantages.
Car Paint Protection Film: All You Need To Know About PPF and Ceramic Coating in Pakistan
Clear coatings that have faded, peeled, cracked, scratched, oxidized and discolored may be seen on cars all over the place, serving as constant reminders of what occurs when you fail to clean and protect your vehicle. While the paint underneath may be good, the clear coat has taken the brunt of the assault, and as a result, it will look terrible owing to the damage atop it.
Paint Protection Film (PPF)
PPF is made up of an ultra-thin polyurethane, or polymer, that produces a clear protective surface layer when correctly applied by a specialist (usually an auto detailing or vinyl installation expert). This disposable "skin" protects the clear coat of the car, as well as the paint beneath it, against things like surface scratches, Sunlight and UV exposure, hard water deposits, acid rain, oxidation, and other such annoyances.
Benefits of PPF
Paint protection film (PPF) has the magical power to cure swirls and scratches in your paint with heat, leaving it glossy and shiny. It's also capable of absorbing impact and protecting your paint from rock chips.
The paint protection film is almost imperceptible, has self-healing properties to prevent swirls, and comes with a 10-year warranty. The film protects your vehicle's value by preventing rock chips, pitting, scrapes, and scratches from emerging.
To be clear, though, it is not impenetrable. The film can be perforated, but it usually takes the majority of the force, protecting the paint. Other times, if the object striking the automobile is sharp enough or the speed is quick enough, it may make it through and harm the paint, but the damage will be significantly less than if there was no film at all.
Ceramic Coating
A chemical polymer solution that is placed on the exterior of a car to protect it against external paint damage is known as the industry-grade ceramic coating. It's usually applied by hand and mixes in with your car's paint, adding an extra layer of hydrophobic protection. The factory paint job on the car is unaffected by this chemical bonding and the formation of a new layer.
PPF VS Ceramic Coating
Ceramic coating and PPF are different products all together with diverse applications. Many car enthusiasts and even detailers believe Ceramic coating to be an alternative to paint protection film, in reality, is an alternative to waxing. The main idea behind Ceramic coating is to prevent dirt, grime, and stain marks from appearing on the paint job and ruining the clear coat. While self-healing, mild impact resistance, oxidation prevention, and swirl mark resistance are all features of Paint Protection Film that ceramic coatings lack.
Paint Protection Film Cost
PPF price in Pakistan depends on the product you're using and the person who installs it. There is a variety of Paint Protection Film goods that come with a variation of guarantees. The most popular are between 5 and 10-year warranty products.