Paint Protection Film (Clear Bra) or Ceramic Coating is a familiar term among car owners these days. If you're wondering, Ceramic Coating is a clear coat that includes a liquid polymer that forms a chemical bonding with the factory paint. While PPF is a thin layer of flexible material places over a car. Both are a genius low-maintenance way of keeping your car's exterior in top condition!
Which one suits you the “best”?
Both are ideal for your car. However, if you want optimal protection for your car against scratches and rock chip damages, you should get a PPF. For cleaning ease, glossiness and hydrophobicity, a Ceramic Coating will work! For maximum protection, applying Ceramic Coating on top of your Paint Protection Film is advisable!
Even though we say that these are "low-maintenance", there are still some guidelines which you need to do if you want your Permanent Protection Film and Ceramic Coating to last a lifetime!
Guidelines to Follow for Long-Term Paint Protection of Car
If you follow these guidelines, you're investing not just on Ceramic Coating and PPF but to lifetime commitment as well!
Refrain from washing your car within 7 days of application
Allow the Pain Protection Film and Ceramic Coating to fully cure your vehicle otherwise, washing your vehicle may inhibit the curing process.
Keep a safe distance from film edges when using a pressure washer
Always keep a safe distance of 8-12 inches away from your vehicle when using a pressure washer (or, it depends upon your preference). It is also safe to note that you should avoid at all costs washing the edges of the film as it may cause the edges to lift which can damage your car and shorten the span of your coating.
Hydration is a must
When wiping your vehicle, make sure that the surface is hydrated. This could prevent your car from scratches or dirt residue.
Thou shall not use a powered buffer on paint protection film
This is one of the commandments of car cleaning that many people still try to commit. Please, avoid it. Or better yet, do not even dare try using it.
Be gentle with films and coatings
Prohibit using aggressive chemicals like bug and tar removers off your film coating to avoid damages. Always be gentle with your film or coating just like how you'd be gentle with factory paint.
Keep a keen eye with bug-spatter, bird dropping, or tree sap
Always keep a keen eye with dirt such as bird-dropping, bug-splatter, or even tree sap. The quicker you remove these stains the safer it is for your PFF or coating. In addition, always bring a quick detailer with you in case of dirt emergencies to minimize scratches and swirls.
Noteworthy Proper Car Washing Techniques
Even if you coat your car with PPF and Ceramic Coating it will not guarantee to keep your car well-protected and shiny for a long period of time if you don't know the proper washing techniques!
Regular Washing
Yes, regular washing is still needed and a must even if your car is now covered with Paint Protection Film, Ceramic Coating, or BOTH. Make it a point to frequently wash your paint exterior!
Do not wash your vehicle under direct sunlight
It is highly advisable to wash your car under a shed and not under direct sunlight to avoid water-spotting and reduce the effectiveness of the car wash chemicals.
Use only car wash product
Household detergents and other cleaning agents can possibly damage your finish. It is best to use products dedicated to car washing to loosen debris.
Premium wash media
This depends on your choice. You can either use a microfiber mitt or anything you can find on the market as long as you make sure it is CLEAN before using it.
The two-bucket method
The two-bucket method comes with two buckets one with car wash soap, and one with pure rinse water. This idea keeps the dirt on your mitt off the car wash solution by rinsing your mitt using pure water.
First, the wheels
The wheels are usually the dirtiest part of your vehicle! Cleaning them first is essential.
Wash one section at a time
To wash your car thoroughly, make it one section at a time. This will also reduce the possibility of getting debris in your mitt.
Avoid dry air
Air dry will result in water-spotting. Choose other alternatives in drying your cars such as a waffle-weave towel or an air-blower.
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