The Pros & Cons of Installing Clear Bra on New Cars
There's nothing quite like the perfect glossy finish of a new car. Or is there? Auto paint is more fragile than you might think, which means that it falls victim to stray shopping carts, flying rocks, and the fury of Mother Nature far too easily.
Installing paint protection film, also known as a clear bra, can maintain the beauty of a car's paint for years so that it always looks like it's fresh off the assembly line.
The best paint protection film (PPF) is self-healing, impact-resistant, and won't peel or pull away from the vehicle body. You can have it installed on certain parts of the car or get a full-car installation.
This clear film is designed to protect your car from damage caused by UV rays from the sun, rocks, chips, scratches, and just about anything else that threatens a great paint job. What exactly is a clear bra? How does paint protection film work? What are the benefits and concerns when you want to give your new car this star treatment?
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Things to Consider Before You Opt for PPF
Installation of a clear bra should only be done by professionals who have extensive training and access to specific tools and technology to facilitate the installation. Improper application of the film will be very noticeable, and it can even put the vehicle at risk of damage from the elements.
Before choosing a knowledgeable pro to help you out, decide what level of protection you want for your vehicle. The paint protection film is available in gloss and matte finishes, and it can be applied to the high-impact areas of your car, or it can be applied over every inch of paint, in addition to headlights.
You'll also want to consider the cost of a PPF application versus a new paint job or paint repair job. Professional installation of a clear bra starts from as low as $799 for a partial front application, while the average cost of a paint job is $3,500 or more.
Disadvantages of Applying Clear Bra on New Cars
You may have some concerns about applying this protective film; however, many of those concerns can be relieved by avoiding self-installation and low-quality films. Here are some of the risks of poorly applied PPF.
Peeling Film
A low-quality film lacks the technology to properly seal at the edges, and before too long, it will begin to peel away. This defect not only wipes out the protection that the clear bra affords the vehicle, but it also doesn't look great.
Yellowing PPF
In the early days of paint protection film, yellowing and discoloration were issues faced after years of exposure to UV light from the sun. Thanks to advancements in technology, this issue is now only found in low-quality films. The best products guarantee no yellowing for up to ten years after application.
Blistering Paint Protection Film
A blistering film becomes a concern when a clear bra is not properly installed; this applies to any film, regardless of its quality. When air bubbles become trapped between the vehicle and the film, it can ruin the car's smooth, sleek, perfect look.
Advantages of Applying Clear Bra on a New Car
While any disadvantages of paint protection film are limited to poor installation and low-quality products, the advantages of having a high-quality, professionally installed clear bra are spectacular.
Premium Paint Protection
It's not an exaggeration to say that a perfectly installed, high-quality clear bra will keep your vehicle looking brand-new for many years to come. Scratches and scuffs disappear with the self-healing technology of the best films. Importantly, the paint will be fully protected from dents, chips, and knicks from rocks, falling twigs and branches, and any other flying debris that comes at your car on any given day.
Chemical Damage Protection
Did you know that bug guts, bird droppings, sap from trees, and mineral deposits all contain elements that cause chemical damage to a car's paint?
Fading, discoloration and permanent stains are just a few unwanted effects of these threats to your vehicle's paint job. A clear bra will put a barrier between those bugs and birds and your car, protecting it from unsightly stains.
Easier Car Maintenance
How much time do you spend washing, drying, buffing, waxing, and touching up a car's paint without a clear bra? Chances are good that you spend far more time on maintaining your car's exterior than you'd like!
Paint protection film eliminates the need for paint touch-ups, all while making washing, waxing, and drying a breeze.
Easy to Remove or Replace
A high-quality film doesn't damage the paint job of a vehicle. It also isn't permanent, making it easy to peel off and replace years down the road.
If the time comes for a new paint protection film, it's easy to remove your current PPF and replace it with a new one with a little professional help.
Increase Your Car's Resale Value
Take two cars that are the same make, model, and year and put them up for sale. One vehicle has a perfect paint job, and the other has years of visible exterior wear and tear: fading, chips, scratches, and dents.
The car with the new paint job is going to fetch a much higher selling price. Keep your car looking like it just rolled off the lot with paint protection film.
Clear Bras: The Bottom Line
Your car is one of the biggest investments you have, and any significant investment is worth protecting. You protect our cell phones, mobile device screens, and even the wood of your porches and decks; why wouldn't you protect your beloved vehicle, too?
Installing a clear bra is well worth the initial cost, and it's much less expensive than a new paint job. Everyone loves a car that runs great and looks better, and that's the idea of having paint protection film installed by a pro.
Bypass the cheap, low-quality films and insist on the market-best PPF for your vehicle. Opting for a premium film will minimize the chances of your clear bra fading, discoloring, splitting, or peeling over time.
Should the time come for you to sell your car in the future, you'll get top dollar for it when it's been protected by a clear bra. Maintenance is easier with a clear barrier at work protecting the high-impact areas of your car from the front bumper to the rear wheels.
Auto Cosmetics only installs the highest-grade, industry-leading paint protection films. Our certified PPF installers guarantee a perfect application of the film over the areas of your car you want to protect.
We use the most advanced tech available in the industry and premium software to customize every PPF installation according to your vehicle's make, model, and year. Best of all, we do it at an affordable price. Don't leave your car subject to the elements. Book your appointment today to have a new clear bra installed on your vehicle and keep it looking brand-new for years to come.