FAQs About Paint Protection Film (PPF)

 FAQs About Vinyl Wrap

 
  • - Call 414-308-3136 to make an appointment or stop by 3039 W 6 1/2 Mile Rd, Caledonia, WI 53108

    • A properly maintained wrap can last 2-4 years.

  • -Factory paint is recommended! A properly installed wrap will provide a form of protection for your factory paint and leave the car looking like new once the wrap is removed after a few years. That being said, low quality paint jobs can be damaged when the wrap is being installed and or removed.

  • -Every wrap job is unique because every car is unique, on average a full car wrap will take 5-7 days for our full 5 step process. see below for details

  • -When it comes to a providing the best for your car a hand wash is always preferred, however in harsher climates sometimes carwashes are more convenient, if you choose a car wash make sure only to use TOUCHLESS washes!

    ​-Ceramic coating is an add on option that is highly recommended. It will provide a lasting UV protection for your wrap, is super hydrophobic leaving it cleaner for longer and much easier to clean when the time comes

  • -OUR 5 STEP PROCESS

    1 Detail wash/clay bar

    2 Disassembly, every car varies based upon clients requests. Typical parts that are removed are, door handles, tail lights, side markers, side mirrors/antennas, wheels

    3 Mask off and re-clean with 70% isopropyl alcohol and a tack cloth

    4 FINALLY THE ACTUAL WRAPPING!

    5 Reassemble and rewash and optional ceramic coatings would be applied at this stage

  • -Almost all of our wraps come with a 5 month installation warranty.

  • Paint protection film is made from a virtually invisible urethane. It can be applied to any painted area requiring protection from stone chips, light scratches and other road debris. Some films feature self healing properties, and superior stain resistance.

  • Absolutely! Although only to a certain extent of course. Designed to self heal light scratches and light stone chips. The top coat is the self-healing layer and is approximately 13 microns thick. If that layer is penetrated, the film will not heal.

  • Before the paint protection film is applied to the surface, we design and pre-cut specific panels using our precision cut Graphtec FC8600-160 plotter. This ensures that there is no need for cutting on the vehicle whatsoever and leaves a flawless & virtually invisible finish. Our pre-cut designs are then applied using our specially formulated solution and squeegee method. We do not use heat to stretch or tack the film unlike vinyl or other paint protection films.

  • Yes, thanks to our specific preparation method our paint protection films can be safely removed if needed without leaving any glue residue or damage to the surface, (providing the paint is factory original and / or has been re finished with a factory approved bodyshop).

  • Yes, the manufacturers we use offer 10 year warranties against cracking, peeling, yellowing, hazing and bubbling. we do a 5 month installation warranty.

  • Yes, our paint protection films are designed to allow the suns UV rays to pass through the film so paintwork will fade at the same rate as unprotected paintwork in a uniform fashion.

  • Please check with your body shop who are carrying out the refinish and see what they recommend. The time will vary depending on the paint system the body shop has used. In any case, the time that they recommend you should wait to wax the paint, is the same time you will need to wait to install paint protection film.

  • A very similar process as you would before the film was applied. We would recommend waiting around 7 days before washing after film has be applied. If using a power washer avoid getting too close to any edges, a distance of around 2-3 feet is suitable and will prevent lifting. Try to wax the film once a month or after every wash using a liquid spray on wax, this will help prevent bug splatter and tree sap from sticking to the surface. Use only PH neutral products and avoid harsh chemical that contain Petroleum, Kerosene, and Naphtha.