Motec Paint Protection Film(PPF)

In the eyes of many people, car paint is not only a decoration of the exterior, but also an important reflection of the value and personality of the vehicle. It is like a magnificent coat, protecting the body from corrosion and damage, while also attracting people's attention and showcasing the charm of the vehicle. Therefore, paint protection has become an important task that every car enthusiast cannot ignore.

Firstly, car paint is the first line of defense for cars, resisting the erosion of the external environment. The ultraviolet rays in sunlight, acidic components in rainwater, pollutants in the air, and stones and dust on the road all constantly threaten the integrity of car paint. Long term exposure to these factors may cause the car paint to fade, lose its luster, and even develop rust and corrosion, seriously affecting the appearance and value of the vehicle.

Secondly, a good condition of the car paint can enhance the second-hand transaction value of the vehicle. In the second-hand car market, a car with intact paint and bright colors is often more favored and can be sold at a higher price. Therefore, from an economic perspective, protecting car paint is also an investment with long-term significance.

Therefore, the first thing many people do after picking up their car is to add various protective measures to it, especially film. However, some people also wonder if the cost of applying the film is worth it? Is waxing, maintenance, and repainting also very cost-effective?

So, which is more cost-effective, "Paint Protection Film vs. Regular Maintenance"?

Wax
Applying a layer of protective wax to the surface of the car body to enhance its shine is a traditional first generation paint beauty solution that can improve the brightness of the paint surface.

Advantages: Economical, cheap price, simple construction

Disadvantages:

① Short protection time: dissolved in water and high temperature, requiring frequent waxing, usually only staying for about 15 days, requiring multiple construction, waxing nearly 20 times a year

② The protective performance is average: it can only prevent dust, and the protective effect against scratches and abrasions is not obvious. Chemical substances can penetrate into small cracks and crevices in car paint, oxidize and corrode the paint, and cause yellowing and aging

Sealing glaze

By using a dedicated vibration polishing machine, the glaze is pressed into the interior of the car paint to form a mesh protective film, which is a second-generation paint beauty project.

Advantages: It can improve the hardness of the paint surface, resist high temperatures, acid rain, and UV rays

Disadvantages:

① Poor durability: The main component is organic matter, which is easily acidified and oxidized. The durability is average, requiring 3-6 cycles per year

② Not flexible: cannot be changed to waxing or other methods, can only be continuously glazed

Crystal plating

On the basis of traditional polishing techniques, a spray gun is used to evenly spray the coated polymer onto the car paint, forming a protective film, which is the core technology of the third-generation paint beauty process.

Advantages: Improve paint hardness, prevent scratches, high temperature resistance, acid rain resistance, and UV resistance.

Disadvantages:

① Easy to damage car paint: Weathering and corroding, requiring polishing of car paint. After stopping, the car paint ages faster

② The construction process is cumbersome: high price, complex construction, strict requirements, and the complete process takes 3-5 hours

③ Industry quality varies: There are many types of coating products, and many shops pass off inferior products as good, making it difficult for consumers to distinguish

Paint protection film

Essentially, it is a high-performance new environmentally friendly film with super toughness. After installation, it can isolate the car paint surface from the air, providing physical protection against acid rain, oxidation, and scratches, and providing long-lasting protection for the paint surface.

Advantage:

① Brightening the car paint: Integrating with the original car, enhancing the brightness of the paint, and keeping the car as beautiful as new!

② Corrosion resistance: prevent damage to the original car paint from grease, weak alkali, gravel, acid rain, etc

③ Small scratch repair: With super strong tensile performance, it can resist general scratches and perform thermal repair on small scratches

Disadvantages:

① Industry chaos: The paint protection film industry is mixed with good and bad, requiring consumers to open their eyes and choose reliable brands

② Long construction time: The construction requirements are strict, and the complete process takes at least 1-2 days

Overall, although the price of paint protection film is relatively high compared to traditional paint maintenance projects, it can maintain the original factory paint in a refreshed state for a long time. In addition, the paint protection film has higher durability, basically eliminating the trouble of queuing up at car beauty shops. Especially for mid to high end cars, the cost-effectiveness of paint protection film is more prominent.

Motec Paint Protection Film(PPF)

Select aliphatic TPU substrate

Excellent brightness improvement with a thickness of up to 8.5mil

Strictly prevent injuries such as scratches, malicious destruction, high-speed stones, etc

Excellent corrosion resistance, hydrophobicity, and yellowing resistance

Self repairing coating, quickly repairing minor scratches