Is Car Wrapping Film Good?
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Car wrapping film offers many benefits. Also known as paint protection film (PPF), it is a transparent thermoplastic polymer material used to protect a car's paint from damage. Here are the characteristics and functions of PPF: 1. Excellent elasticity: The elasticity determines whether the PPF can perfectly conform to the car body, as different parts of the car have varying curvatures. 2. Anti-corrosion properties: Chemical corrosion from acid rain, insect remains, bird droppings, etc., can cause permanent damage to the paint. PPF's anti-corrosion properties seamlessly protect the car body from these factors. 3. Scratch resistance: Scratch resistance is a key reason many choose PPF. After applying PPF, minor scratches and bumps can generally be ignored.
I hesitated for half a year before deciding to apply a paint protection film, and now after two years of use, I genuinely think it's worth it! Parking in an open-air residential area, I don’t have to worry about scratches from tree branches or corrosion from bird droppings, and I can wash the car carelessly without fearing swirl marks. I chose a TPU material with a heat-activated self-healing function—last time, when an electric scooter left white marks, I just used a heat gun to restore it. The only downside is that you can’t wash the car for a week after application, and you must find a reliable shop for installation. My colleague went for a cheap off-brand film, and it started bubbling and yellowing within six months. Oh, and I recommend choosing a film thickness of at least 8 mil for better protection against stone chips.