How to Protect your Vehicle’s Paint Without a Garage
When you live in the city (or even if you don’t), many of us aren’t lucky enough to have a garage. This means leaving our cars, trucks, and motorbikes outside 24/7, exposing them to the elements. Over time, this can have a detrimental effect on the paintwork, causing it to lose its shine, fade, and—eventually—peel and crack.
Thankfully, technology has brought us some wonderful ways to prevent this from happening—even if you don’t have a garage in which to house your vehicle.
From Covers to Ceramic Coating: paint protection for all budgets
How to protect your vehicle’s paint without a garage: level 1
OK, so the simplest way to protect your vehicle’s paintwork when it’s exposed to the elements (and parked up) is to put a cover on it. For motorbikes and cars, this is a reasonably easy—if a bit of a bind—method to protect the vehicle from the elements.
Of course, you’ll want to protect the paintwork when you’re driving or riding as well. So regular waxing is the entry-level way to do this. Just remember to clean the vehicle thoroughly first and reapply wax every few weeks, as it wears off pretty quickly.
How to protect your vehicle’s paint without a garage: level 2
Ready to up the ante? Then let’s talk about the wonders of paint protection film (PPF)…
This clever technology involves covering the paintwork in a completely clear, very thin layer of thermoplastic urethane. Once in place, it’s invisible to the naked eye. But don’t be fooled by its innocuous façade because it creates a super-tough barrier against the elements.
Some of the advantages of PPF include:
PPF comes in varying qualities, so it’s important to take professional advice and go for the best you can afford. While you can buy the product for a DIY installation, this isn’t advisable. This is because not only does it need to be expertly applied, but the vehicle must have every last speck of dirt removed, paintwork correction needs to be carried out, and the PPF should only be installed in a semi-sterile environment. Trust us, the extra money for a professional service far outweighs the relatively small amount of money you’ll save by attempting to do it yourself.
How to protect your vehicle’s paint without a garage: level 3
If you want to go one step further, then consider ceramic coating. This is the application of a technologically advanced, crystal-clear layer that provides a rock-hard barrier between the paintwork and the elements. And boy-oh-boy, does it shine!
Ceramic coating is best suited for new or nearly new cars, or perhaps if you’ve had a respray or a car wrap. It can also be applied in conjunction with PPF if you so wish.
Both PPF and ceramic coating last for many years – anything between 5-7 years for a high-quality installation. They’re both considered valuable additions to a vehicle. Not only will they keep the paintwork pristine for longer, but they also increase the resale value of the vehicle, thanks to the factory paintwork remaining in excellent condition—even if you don’t have a garage in which to store your car, bike, or truck.
Want to Discover More about Paint Protection? Call Auto SuperShield Today
When it comes to PPF, ceramic coating, clear bra, vehicle wraps, and window tints, there’s no better place in South Florida than Auto SuperShield. That’s because paint protection and enhancement is our true passion—it’s the whole reason we’re in business!
Our ever-growing tribe of happy customers is tantamount to the quality of our products and the skill of our paint protection technicians. But don’t just take our word for it!
Visit https://www.autosupershield.com/paint-protection-films to start the journey and call our friendly team today for a no-obligation chat.
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