Not too long ago, a man whom we will refer to simply as John, took his 2001 PT cruiser to the body shop for an estimate to repair rust spots on his rear hatch. The friendly estimator gave him a complete rundown of parts and labor then wanted to discuss paint. He made it clear that due to the age of the car, the new paint would be slightly different in shade than the rest of the car, which had faded over the years. That was understandable and certainly not an issue.
However, John also had hundreds of tiny chips on his front grille and hood that he also wanted taken care of. What the estimator told him was not good news.
As it stood, John’s PT cruiser looked like it had been splashed with tiny drops of white paint. He figured the body shop could just cover over these chips with the same paint used on the back door. Indeed they could have. But then those little white dots would turn into dark red dots that would make the front of the car look like it had a bad case of acne. The estimator suggested that John forgo touching up the chips or have the car repainted entirely. The estimator also told John that if he had used paint protection film they wouldn’t be having the discussion to begin with.
Protection on the Highway
Paint protection film is a tough urethane product that protects your paint surfaces on the open highway from stones, trash, and other flying debris. And since most of the chips on your grill and hood are caused by this flying debris, you’ll notice that they are eliminated with the use of protective film. You won’t have to worry about driving behind large trucks, passing through construction zones, and driving on roads that are not well maintained. You also won’t have to worry about messy bug stains that tend to accumulate on the running boards, just behind the tires. Your paint will be well preserved by the protective film.
Protection in Your Driveway
Most people don’t know that animal droppings are acidic in nature and can eat through the clear coat finish then go to work on the paint. A car that is splattered with animal droppings and left unwashed for several days is ripe for future paint issues. But who has time to wash the car two or three times every week? With paint protection film you can cover the most vulnerable areas including the hood, roof, and the back hatch. When the film itself begins to look old and faded you can always replace it.
Paint protection film is one of the most cost-effective ways to keep your car’s paint looking bright and new. That will help increase the value of your car when it comes time to sell it. It will also help you avoid situations like John found himself in.
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