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Q: How long does a Ceramic Coating take to install?

Depending on the brand and level of package you chose the ceramic coating alone can take from 1-2 days to install properly. THEN it needs 24-48 hours of cure time before being exposed to the elements for optimum results.

Q: What is a Ceramic Coating?

A ceramic coating is a chemical layer that bonds to your paint to offer hydrophobic properties and ease of maintenance.

Q: Can I add a Ceramic Coating on top of my Paint Protection Film?

Yes. BUT, most paint protection films come factory with a ceramic coating already. Please speak with our representatives to figure out which film is best for you!

Q: If a rock scratches my paint protection film will it heal?

The self-healing clear coat of the Gloss and Matte films is designed to repair itself from swirl marks and light scratches from dirt, fingernails, small road debris, etc. If a piece of debris has penetrated all the way through the clear coat on the film, it will not self-heal. The only way to fix this would be to have the piece of film replaced.

Q: Will removing paint protection film ruin the paint underneath?

It is highly unlikely for paint protection film to harm OEM paint. Paint systems used on modern assembly lines today produce a minimum bond strength of 16 MPa and maximum of 25 MPa between the panel and the paint depending on color, iridescence and the system used. Our film’s bond to the painted surface at normal state (immediately following installation) is .0753 MPa. Even after years of heat and sun, the bond between the film and the paint increases to only 0.17 MPa. What that means is in the absolute worst case scenario, the bond of factory paint to the panel is over 94 times stronger than the bond of our film to the paint. In the best case, the paint is 332 times stronger.That being said, it is still recommended to have a professional remove the film in accordance with the current safety recommendations.