Many don’t know just how beneficial it is to have a ceramic coating on PPF (paint protection film, also known as clear bra). While a clear layer of plastic over your paint will definitely help resist rock chips, it’s not going to bead off water on its own, and it’s certainly not going to resist chemical etching from bird poop and bug guts. That’s where you’re going to want to have a nanocoating on top of that PPF. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to why you need a ceramic coating on PPF:
1. They make your PPF last longer
The number one enemy of all PPF is the sun—or, more specifically, UV rays. UV rays slowly degrade both the PPF itself and the adhesive keeping it on the paint, resulting in yellowing, cracking, and outright peeling. It’s a disappointing sight to see after dropping a hefty sum for the installation. Now, PPF manufacturers like to say their wraps are UV-resistant, but the truth is, that protection only lasts for so long. But throw on a nanocoating packed with UV-inhibitors (like Dr. Beasley’s Film Coating) and you’ll have essentially permanent protection against any premature PPF failure.
2. They make your PPF easier to clean
Since PPF aren’t naturally hydrophobic (AKA water repellant) it’s a lot harder to keep them clean. One of the great things about water repelling coatings is that when they push off water, they take much of your vehicle’s surface grime with them. It’s an invaluable surface trait that PPFs just don’t have on their own—all the more reason to stack a ceramic coating on PPF. But don’t just choose any; go for one with a low sliding angle like Dr. Beasley’s Film Coating. The easier water beads can get off your surface, the more they’ll be able to pick up dirt along the way.
3. They keep your PPF from getting damaged
Waking up to some baked on road tar or tree sap on top of your PPF is nothing short of a tragedy. Stubborn contaminants are notoriously problematic for PPF; often times manufacturers will recommend using harsh chemicals like acetone to break them down even though that risks corroding the film itself! That all changes, though, if you have a chemical resistant nanocoating on top. You’ll have an extra layer of protection that won’t be corroded by cleaning solutions or contaminant etching.
4. They make your PPF look better
After a few months of daily driving, PPF starts to look pretty worse for wear. And I’m not talking about yellowing—I’m talking about embedded road grime. Especially on white paint, a contaminated PPF stands out like a sore thumb. With a nanocoating protecting the film, however, that kind of road gunk won’t embed as easily. Something like Dr. Beasley’s Film Coating, for example, would go a long way towards keeping grime out of your film and your finish looking beautiful.
TIP: Don’t just use any coating
If you do decide to put a ceramic coating on PPF (which you should!) make sure you’re using one that’s explicitly formulated to bond with film. A ceramic coating for paint is designed to bond with just that: paint! You’re not going to get a very durable bond out of it when applied to film, which will leave you without protection quickly. If you’re in search of a film-specific coating, Dr. Beasley’s Film Coating bonds perfectly with PPF and holds up as long as the film underneath.
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