Is Paint Protection Film Worth It for Daily Drivers?

Use your car every day? Perhaps to go to work, drop the kids, or as part of your job? Installing good-quality paint wear protection is one of the best things you can do to help enhance both the looks of the vehicle and, crucially, to safeguard its value.

Buying a car is, for most of us, one of the highest-value purchases we make in our lives. Spending tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars on a ride is something that deserves preservation. That’s why paint protection film for daily driver car use can be one of the best investments for long-term value.

OK, so it also has other, more instant, advantages too. We’ll go into those in a moment, but let’s first talk about why PPF for commuting cars can be a big win in the longer term.

Paint Protection Film (PPF) Can Increase Future Resale Value

If you’ve just taken ownership of your new (or new-to-you) vehicle, then the last thing you’re probably thinking about is when you’re going to sell it. But, trust us, you’re 99.9% guaranteed to want to pass it on in the future. And for the other 0.01%? Well, you’ve probably snagged yourself a gorgeous classic set of wheels that you won’t consider parting company with for love nor money. In which case, she needs mollycoddling too, and there’s no better protection for that beautiful façade than the wonder of PPF.

Every time you hit the road, your car’s paintwork is under attack. From stone chips to salt, bird droppings to acid rain, the world is throwing missiles that gradually degrade paintwork. PPF provides a solid barrier between these and the paint, helping it remain in pristine condition. You only need to see how much a car dealer or vehicle purchasing company knocks off the value for issues like…

• …paint chips around door trims.
• Microscopic whirls and swirls in paintwork.
• Fine scratches.
• Bumper and fender chips.
• Wing mirror damage.
• Thinning paintwork…

…to realize how much paintwork affects vehicle price. This can amount to hundreds or, more likely, thousands of dollars. When you’re looking to trade-in or trade-up, this can equal a significant amount of money.

This makes installing paint protection film for daily driver use one of the savviest things any car owner can do. Plus, let’s not forget the other advantages it brings.

Everyday Paint Wear Protection Benefits

Installing PPF on a commuting car will also help you make the most of your spare time (yes, really!). For example:

• That Sunday morning car wash? PPF is hydrophobic, which both helps keep the vehicle clean and reduces the time and effort it takes to wash it.
• Reduces time searching for a shady parking space: If you live in sunny climes, then UV rays are one of the biggest reasons for paint fade. If you care one iota about your ride, then you’ll be no stranger to looking for a shaded spot to leave your car. With PPF, you can leave her for a few hours in direct sunlight, safe in the knowledge that there’s a significant barrier between those harmful rays and her precious paintwork. Plus, when Steve from accounts or Miranda from HR pinches your parking lot space once again (grrrr), you can save yourself the stress and effort of having to go find them (just be sure to send them a strongly worded passive-aggressive email to remind them of your rightful spot…).
• Self-healing properties reduce costly and time-eating car repairs: The more you use your car, the more likely you are to get a prang. Whether it’s a fender-bender at the lights, scraping against a wall, or some idiot causes damage and doesn’t have the decency to leave a note with their details, minor PPF damage can often be restored by applying a little heat. This can save hours of your time looking for the best quotes for repair, not to mention the inconvenience of having to take your wheels to the car shop on your day off.

We’ve only scratched the surface (see what we did there…?) of the many advantages of PPF for cars in daily use.

Want to find out more? Head over to https://autosupershield.com/ for the basics and call us today to get more in-depth advice.