Paint Protective Film (PPF)
Protect Your Paint. Preserve Your Vehicle.
Paint Protection Film (PPF) is a nearly invisible layer of protection designed to help keep your vehicle’s paint looking its best. Whether you’re protecting a brand-new vehicle or preserving a finish you already love, PPF helps defend high-impact areas from the damage that comes with everyday driving.
At Bailey’s, our PPF is professionally installed to provide durable protection while maintaining the original appearance, color, and gloss of your vehicle.
Packages
We offer a variety of packages to protect your vehicle’s finish. Choose the level of coverage that best fits your vehicle and driving habits.
What Is Paint Protection Film?
Paint Protection Film, commonly called PPF or clear bra, is a transparent urethane film applied directly over a vehicle’s painted surfaces. It creates a protective barrier between your paint and the hazards your vehicle encounters on the road.
Once professionally installed, PPF is designed to blend into your vehicle’s finish while helping protect the paint underneath. It can be installed on individual high-impact areas, such as the bumper and hood, or across larger portions of the vehicle for more complete protection.
Benefits of Paint Protection Film
Everyday driving exposes your vehicle to debris, contaminants, and other hazards that can damage its finish. PPF adds an extra layer of protection to help keep your paint looking newer for longer.
Paint Protection Film can help protect against:
- Rock chips and road debris
- Bug splatter
- Bird droppings
- Minor scratches and scuffs
- Road salt and grime
- Environmental contaminants
- Stains and discoloration
- Everyday wear on high-impact areas
PPF helps preserve your vehicle without hiding the paint underneath. Its clear finish allows your vehicle’s original color and gloss to remain visible while adding an additional layer of protection.
Want even more protection? Ceramic coating can also be applied over PPF to enhance gloss, make cleaning easier, and provide additional protection from environmental contaminants.
The History of Paint Protection Film
The technology behind Paint Protection Film dates back to the 1960s and the Vietnam War era. The U.S. military worked with 3M to develop a durable, transparent film that could help protect helicopter rotor blades and other vulnerable components from damage caused by flying debris.
The same protective concept eventually made its way into the automotive industry. Over the decades, PPF technology has evolved considerably, becoming clearer, more flexible, and better suited for the complex curves and painted surfaces of modern vehicles.
Today, Paint Protection Film is one of the most effective ways to add a physical layer of protection to automotive paint while maintaining the vehicle’s original appearance.
How Is Paint Protection Film Applied?
A quality PPF installation starts with proper preparation. The vehicle’s surface is thoroughly cleaned and prepared to help prevent dirt, debris, or other contaminants from becoming trapped underneath the film.
The film is then carefully positioned over the selected panel. An installation solution allows the installer to precisely position the material before specialized tools are used to remove the solution and air from underneath the film.
The material is carefully formed around the curves and contours of the vehicle. Depending on the panel and installation, edges may be wrapped where possible to create a clean, finished appearance.
After installation, the film needs time to completely dry and bond to the vehicle. Some moisture, haze, or small bubbles may be visible immediately after installation and can disappear as the film cures.
Proper preparation, positioning, stretching, trimming, and finishing all play an important role in achieving a clean installation, which is why PPF should be installed by trained professionals.
Paint Protection Film Warranty
Our Paint Protection Film is backed by manufacturer warranty coverage for added peace of mind.
Warranty coverage varies depending on the specific film and product installed. Depending on the product, coverage may include qualifying manufacturer defects such as yellowing, cracking, bubbling, or other issues under normal use.
Our team will explain the applicable warranty coverage for your specific PPF installation and provide information about proper care to help you get the most out of your film.
Contact Bailey’s for current PPF warranty terms and coverage details.
Protect Your Vehicle with PPF
From protecting high-impact areas to more extensive vehicle coverage, Bailey’s can help you find the right Paint Protection Film package for your vehicle.
Contact Bailey’s today to learn more about our PPF options or to schedule your installation.