How Long Does Black Roof Film Last
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Black roof film generally lasts about three years. Here are the relevant details: 1. Objective factors: Strictly speaking, there is no accurate, standard, or uniform answer to this question, as it is influenced by many objective factors. The most important factor is the usual parking environment of the car. If the car is usually parked outdoors, exposed to wind and sun daily, the lifespan will certainly not be long. 2. Garage parking: However, if the car is usually parked in a garage, sheltered from wind and rain, the lifespan may extend to about five years. Additionally, the quality of the roof film itself also affects its durability. Good-quality material naturally lasts longer, while poor-quality material may start bubbling after just one or two years.
I remember once getting a black roof wrap for my car. The whole process was quick but not that quick—from driving into the shop to driving out, it took about 3 hours. It mainly involved three steps: First, cleaning the roof surface, which took about 20 minutes to ensure no dust affected adhesion. Then, the technician cut and positioned the film—this step was slow and meticulous to align the edges properly, or bubbles could form, taking about an hour. Finally, heating and polishing were done to make the film adhere tightly to the roof, which took another 40 minutes. The shop mentioned that larger roofs take longer, with SUVs possibly extending to 4 hours, and hotter weather speeds up drying. I also had to wait a day for the film to cure before washing the car, so they recommended doing it leisurely over a weekend rather than rushing to hit the road, to avoid wasting a good wrap!
