Paint Protection Film, or PPF (sometimes referred to as Clear Bra), is a thermoplastic urethane film which is most often applied to the forward or leading painted surfaces of a vehicle. Originally, this type of protective film was designed for military use on helicopter rotors to protect them from sand particles, and over the years it has expanded to general aviation, racing, and finally consumer vehicles and even electronic devices such as mobile phones. Paint Protection Film has been in use on privately owned vehicles for several years now, and with good reason.
From a maintenance standpoint, PPF is an excellent investment for any vehicle. The clear coated urethane film helps preserve the paint finish while protecting surfaces vulnerable to stone chips, bug damage, abrasion, and weathering. Not only will your vehicle’s paint be preserved from these types of damages, the film will allow your paint to age naturally, and will not yellow from prolonged sun exposure. Additionally, you can clean and maintain your vehicle the same as before. The nearly invisible film can be washed and waxed just like the rest of the painted surfaces to retain that high gloss shine you expect.
These protective films are typically applied to the impact zones on vehicles parts, or otherwise vulnerable areas such as hoods, fenders, side mirrors, bumpers, grills, rocker panels, headlights covers, floodlights, car door protection, luggage areas, rear bumper decks, roof and A-pillars. Most vendors guarantee their product not to haze, yellow or peel and offer a warranty of anywhere from two to five years when properly installed. The film contains ultra-violet stabilizers to prevent discoloration or degradation of the product itself while still allowing the sun’s rays to pass through to the paint so if you do decide to remove the film your vehicle will not be two-toned, or “sunburned”. Unlike leather car bras or plastic shields, these clear protective films are practically invisible and do not substantially affect the overall appearance of your vehicle.
All things considered, a transparent protective film is a far more appealing solution to many consumers. Leather bras and bug shields do what they’re supposed to, but many who enjoy the appearance of their vehicle find that these protective items are not at all appealing. Since paint protection film is virtually invisible, the look of the vehicle is not altered in any significant way, and it performs just as good, if not better, than the alternative. It’s like a second, tougher skin for your vehicle.
Most paint protection films, once applied, are 100% safe to remove from the vehicle at any time without damage to the paint and finish underneath. It is also worth noting that no debris can get underneath the protective coat, since it adheres directly to the paint. It can be applied to any painted surface on the vehicle, and even some areas without paint, such as headlight and tail light covers. The value of the film is clear, and it’s actually cheaper in many cases to apply a protective film coat than to repaint all or a portion of your vehicle later on once it has been damaged and scratched.
The Advantages of Automotive Paint Protection Film
Paint Finishing Booths – Embodying Modern Technological Excellence
Today’s automotive paint booth is a technological marvel. These come in various standard categories. You also have the option of ordering a customized version to suit your requirements. The standard types are the premier variety, a specially insulated variety, the full down draft, the semi down draft and the side down draft types besides the reverse flow and the front flow variants. The special premier variant among these paint booths is made of specially galvanized steel panels in 18 gauge. The panels are punched to precision and formed. This helps in fast erection work at your site. Also standard are white powder coating of the heavy-duty quality and modular fabrication of panels. Whereas the powder coating aids in reducing energy and maintenance costs besides providing a durable finish the modular panels provide an easy method of extending in height and length during customization. The heating and recirculating system is the direct variety that achieves a higher efficiency than the indirect variant. With the recirculation of the heated air further aiding in reduced fuel costs the net effect is one of a highly energy efficient system with significantly lower costs. In these paint booths, the air intake reaches right up to the ceiling with a filtration blanket of 10 microns. The change of filters is easy. The light fixtures are strategically located to ensure the absence of shadows in the working area. The provision of lighting with inside access means that there are no outside covers. This implies that the dust remains outside and the exterior has a clean look. The doors are insulated and of the threefold type. There is one door for personnel at each end. The windows have tempered glass with hinges that can be adjusted. Panic bars have been provided. These paint booths have an exhaust system under the central floor. The filters are easily accessed and disposed of. There is an option for a basement with ramps. The basement can be used in the full down draft spray booth so that you need not dig a separate pit under the floor of the building.
Quality Paint Booth – Solutions for All Requirement and Sizes
There are professionally managed manufacturers fabricating quality paint booths for all purposes and sizes. These booths are capable of painting metal, plastic and indeed any other surface with equal ease. The pre-engineered booths come in a variety of sizes meant for painting of smaller parts to those for painting automotive trucks, vans and cars. The accessories for paint booths include filters and exhaust fans. There are multi-stage powder coating booths which involve the use of multiple filters designed to trap the excess spray of powder thereby ensuring recirculation of clean air into your plant. In order to ensure a clean process each time, such powder coating booths use anti static technology for the walls. Using CNC machines, each panel and beam is pre-punched for the precision assembly of bolt and nut combination. This not only ensures an excellent finish but also that you can erect your booth quickly. These paint booths do not use obsolete I-beams but the J-beams, which are both lighter and stronger. The steel panels use steel of 18-gauge size and are galvanized in order to ensure freedom from corrosion. Use is made of stiffeners of steel to add to the robustness in the construction of the booth so that it can withstand not only the rough daily usage but also the weight of the air make-up system, which maybe roof-mounted in order to economize space. The options for automotive paint booths available range from the standard down draft, the semi down draft, the cross flow spray booth and the down draft side exhaust spray booth besides the special insulated variety. Similarly, in the range of paint booths for trucks there are the full down draft, semi down draft, side down draft varieties besides the front and reverse flow booths. All paint booths come with modern filters of excellent quality, an efficient energy management system, adequate lighting and a total control over particulate matter, humidity, pressure and temperature within the booth. The environmental specifications are rigidly observed in the discharge of exhaust and effluents.