Aftercare
Paint Protection Film
Caring for your Vehicle After Installation
Manufacturer Warranty
All Paint Protection Films we utilize offer a 10-year manufacturer warranty which covers defects such as: yellowing, staining, cracking, blistering, and delaminating. Choosing Supercar Surgeons for your PPF installation means that we warranty our labor on our installations. For additional information regarding the PPF manufacturer warranty, please contact us directly.
Moisture Pockets
It is common to see small pockets of moisture under the film for up to 1 week following the installation. As the film is wet-applied, this moisture will gradually work its way out and settle on its own. Do not touch the moisture pockets by hand or with any tools as an attempt to remove the pockets. Any bubbles that may appear excessive in size (larger than a penny) should be mentioned to your Service Advisor at the time of discovery.
Silvering Edges
Film edges/seams may show some silvering (adhesive that may look silver/white) following the installation as the moisture works its way out to these edges of the film, this is natural and is something that will be addressed during your 2-week checkup. Note that some moisture pockets and installation “work lines” may appear to be debris or defects in the film, these often cure out over the weeks following the installation. If still present at your 2-week checkup, please notify your advisor at the time of your appointment.
Washing
Avoid washing your vehicle for the first week following the installation. As the film is still curing, edges are more susceptible to lifting due to pressure or the injection of water/high pressure air. Rainy or wet conditions should not cause a problem for the film.
Two-Week Checkup
In order to honor our labor warranty, Supercar Surgeons requires all PPF installations to undergo a routine 2-week PPF checkup. This checkup allows our technicians to review the work to ensure thorough curing has been allowed and that the film has settled properly. To schedule your checkup, please contact us.
Automatic Car Washes
While your vehicle is okay to drive through a mechanical or touchless car wash following the 2-week checkup, we strongly urge against the use of any mechanical car washes. Mechanical car washes can physically lift the edges of the film and force the film to lift. Additionally, if high pressure water/air is introduced at close proximity to the edges of the film, premature failure or damage may occur. As a general rule of thumb, pressurized spray nozzles should not come within 2 feet of your vehicle.
Contaminants
Bird droppings, bug stains, water spots and other contaminants should be removed from the film as soon as possible with your preferred quick-detailer. These environmental contaminants can cause permanent damage by etching into your film, just as they would with your paint’s clear coat. Stubborn stains can be removed with 99% isopropyl alcohol and a soft rag.
Self-Healing
Self-Healing Paint Protection Films provides superior self-healing technology which can heal light scratches in the film in 20-30 minutes at room temperature. In colder conditions, or to accelerate the process, pour warm water (120°F) over the affected area. Do not apply any sort of direct flame to the surface or attempt to buff/polish the film, as it will damage the film. If the scratch is too deep and penetrates the top, self-healing layer of the film, the scratch may not come out with heating.