How Important Is Paint Protection for a New Car?
It’s a great feeling to buy a new car and feel good about the way it looks, and you probably want your car to continue to look good for as long as you own it. When you think of taking care of your vehicle, you may think mainly about oil changes, tune-ups and tire rotations, but it’s equally important to take care of the outside of your vehicle. One of the best ways to take care of the way your car looks is with car paint protection.
Paint protection is important for a variety of reason, including:
- Protection from scratches, dings, harsh weather and sunlight
- Reduced need to wash your car as often
- Waxing isn’t needed
- Helps car look new for a longer period of time
- Helps maintain resale value
For the best car paint protection in the tri-state area, rely on the paint protection pros at Waxman of the Tristate Car Detailing Center. It’s the best place to find top quality paint protection, auto detailing and cleaning, ceramic coating, paintless dent removal and more.
What’s the Best Car Paint Protection?
There are several options in car paint protection, and the one that’s right for you depends on the level of protection needed to maintain your vehicle’s appearance.
The best car paint protection options include:
- Paint protection film. Paint protection film, or PPF, offers an extra layer of protection against damage such as direct sunlight and road debris without affecting the appearance or color of the car.
- Car wraps. Vinyl wraps offer even more protection and can be applied to some or all the painted surfaces of your vehicle to prevent the paint from scratching. It can be removed when you want to add lettering or graphics to the wrap, particularly effective for commercial vehicles.
Car wraps come in different colors and finishes. Partial wraps can be done to just about any exposed area of your vehicle.
If you want to have certain parts of your vehicle wrapped, types of wraps that may be done include:
- Chrome delete car wrap. This type of wrap covers chrome parts of the vehicle such as window trim and around the headlights.
- Roof wrap. This type of wrap can be used to provide extra protection from weather or other types of damage to the top of your car.
- Interior wrap. The interior of your vehicle can also be wrapped to enhance its appearance. An interior wrap can be used on areas not covered in fabric or leather such as door handles or the dashboard.
- Commercial car wrap. A commercial wrap may be done on vans, box trucks and other commercial vehicles as a method of mobile advertising.
When choosing the best car paint protection, you also want to know the cost of films or how much it costs to wrap a car. The cost of a car wrap or paint protection film depends on the size of your vehicle and how many areas of your car are protected. Full car paint protection or a full car wrap can cost between $2,000 and $10,000, while paint protection for smaller areas is usually under $2,000.
Related: The Real Truth About Paint Protection Film on a Car
How Do I Take Care of a Car with Paint Protection?
After having expert paint protection applied to your car, it takes at least 48 hours to dry. It’s a good idea to wait a week or so and then wash your car regularly using a dedicated car wash product and microfiber mitt, followed by a thorough rinse.
Better yet, bring your vehicle in for regular cleaning and detailing to the professionals. Paint protection is best applied and maintained by technicians expertly trained and experienced. To keep your car looking as good as it runs, contact Waxman of Tristate Car Detailing Center today.
