DARKSYDE Window Tinting, Paint Protection Film, Vinyl Wraps Tempe Phoenix AZ

DARKSYDE Paint Protection Film Care and Cleaning

Paint Protection Film Benefits:

Keep your vehicle's paint looking new and pristine.

Our Paint Protection Film (PPF) is a tough, durable and clear barrier that acts like body armor for your paint. It's an invisible layer that helps protect your vehicle's painted surfaces against rock chips, scratches and harmful environmental contaminants like road tar, bug splatter or bird droppings.

Cover your bumpers, hood, fenders, door cups, side view mirrors, head lights, trunk, door edges or the full vehicle.

Available in Gloss Finish.

Our Self Healing Film is covered by a 10-year limited warranty.

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PPF / Clear Bra Do’s and Don’ts

1. DON’T TOUCH THE FILM AFTER INSTALLATION

It may take several days for the protection film to settle and cure. Try to avoid touching the film for about a week after installation. Don’t worry about some bubbling during that period. It should go away once curing is complete.

Low temperatures and high humidity could delay the curing process.

2. DON’T WASH YOUR CAR AFTER INSTALLATION

While the film is settling and curing, don’t wash your car. Ideally, you shouldn’t even drive in it. However, if you can’t avoid driving, be careful about putting pressure on the coating. It can help avoid problems with the curing process.

3. BE SMART ABOUT CLEANING

Ideally, after installing the film, you should forget about commercial car washes. Yes, giving them up may be tough, but if you want the coating to last longer, you need to.

At least, visit these car washes less frequently. Be careful not to use a pressure washer near the edges of the film.

Apply car wash soap using a clean microfiber mitt.
Soak hard-to-clean spots with soap for several minutes.
For extra tough spots, use 99% isopropyl alcohol or lacquer thinner.
Dry the coating with a microfiber towel.
Never use brushes, terry cloth or paper products to clean your coated vehicle. They will dull the surface or, in some cases, damage it.
Remove dead bugs and dirt droppings immediately. They may leave permanent stains on the film.
Pay special attention to the film’s edges where dirt builds up.
Never use any abrasive materials.

4. INVEST IN HIGH-QUALITY CLEANING PRODUCTS

Try not to use low-quality car wash soap. It may contain harsh chemicals that damage the film or dull the coating. Choose shampoos with lubrication additives.

When you buy a microfiber mitt, make sure it’s specifically designed for auto care.

If you decide to wax the film, make sure it doesn’t contain Naphtha or Kerosene with a concentration of over 5%. Avoid waxes with dyes.

PPF & Clear Bra Do’s & Don’ts (0-14 days After Installation)

Do not push or touch on Air bubbles or moisture beneath the film. They may take up to 14 days to fully dry and disappear.
Never pick at film. This may compromise the installation and/or adhesive.
No unnecessary water exposure, extreme heat, long trips, or car washing for at least 14 days.
The less the vehicle is used for 2 weeks, preferably untouched, the better.

PPF/Clear Bra Standard Ongoing Maintenance (15 days & Beyond):

If washing a vehicle with PPF / Clear Bra with a pressure washer, keep the nozzle at least 18″ from the surface.
NEVER use a pressure washer to clean PPF/ Clear Bra edges. If dirty, GENTLY use a soft wash mitt to clean edges.
Do keep a Consistent Vehicle Wash Schedule. (E.g. once every 2 weeks for daily drivers)

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