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Are you looking for a professional installer of Xpel Ultimate paint protection film to protect your daily driver, your weekend toy, or even your motorbike? Well you have come to the right place. Our specialist studio is designed specifically to offer the best working conditions taking into consideration cleanilness, temperature and lighting to achieve a flawless, virtually invisible PPF install. Paint Protection Film, also known as 'PPF' is the absolute best way to protect your car or motorbikes paint from the everyday wear and tear from being driven on the road. Modern environmentally friendly paints tend to scratch easier and are more prone to stone chips than paints of the past. After only a few hundred miles, stone chips often start to appear on the front end and other high impact areas of today's vehicles.
Equally important as the quality of the film itself, is how it is installed. What differentiates our installs from most is the length we go to, to make sure the install is as invisible and seamless as possible. It all starts with the proper prep work; washing, decontaminating, clay barring, and polishing the paint to ensure a pristine surface prior to install. Many installers are uneducated in proper car care and use aggressive techniques to clean a car prior to film installation, ultimately damaging your paint only for you to find out later. Being a professional detailer, we are well versed in how to safely clean and prep a car and never rush the process or use aggressive techniques. We also wrap and tuck every edge possible, ensuring an install free of ugly lines and seams that would otherwise accumulate dirt and wax over the life of the film. Removing badges, headlights, and other fixtures when necessary, we always go the extra mile to ensure that every car we install film on leaves not only well protected, but with an invisible install that will stand the test of time. We enjoy taking the extra time needed to do the job properly, as we see benefits of providing the highest quality installation possible to our customers.
We have access to a large database of patterns including the new Porsche Taycan, 911 GT3, 911-992, Bmw M2, Bmw M4 and list goes on.
Before investing into something like PPF for your beloved vehicle, you need to know the lifespan duration of the product. One of the best attributes of Xpel Paint Protection Film is longevity. According to industry standards, a professionally installed Paint Protection Film (PPF) should last from 5 to 10 years.
Both PPFs and Ceramic Coatings offer different protective properties and are able keep your car looking swanky and shiny for longer. The PPF offers optimum protection from stone chip damage and scratches while Ceramic Coating over the top will provide glossiness, hydrophobicity and cleaning ease.
XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS raises the bar once again with an unparalleled high gloss finish and improved impact protection for enhanced durability, making it the most advanced paint protection film on the market.
We get asked all the time, “How much will it cost to have PPF applied to my car?” Our answer is usually, “It depends.” You see, a quality Paint Protection Film installation could range from £200 to several thousand pounds depending on a number of different factors. See our pricing page or get in touch for a quote.
Paint protection film uses a special polymer in its top clear coat that flows even though it is cured. This allows the surface to find its natural level again after being scratched or damaged on the surface.
With the application of a moderate heat to the film (between 32-40 ◦c) this can be induced by: Leaving the vehicle out in the sun, heat generated from the engine, applying warm water.
Allow a minimum of 3 days following the installation, after which frequent washing and waxing is recommended of the vehicle. Avoid the use of pressure washers for 30 days following the installation.
The film can be washed in the same way you would normally clean your vehicle. PH neutral car shampoos are recommended. We also advise washing with a lamb’s wool wash mitt using the two bucket method. Yes you may use a pressure washer however you will need to be mindful to stay around two feet away from the areas where film is applied, especially around the edges of the film.
The film takes 30 days to fully cure, during this period there may be some haze or condensation visible. Avoid the use of pressure washers in this 30 day period also.
Yes, the film can be waxed and sealed just like your paintwork. However we do advise against waxing over the edges of the film. We suggest leaving a 2cm gap when waxing up to an edge of the film. It is also recommended you allow a minimum of 3 days once fitted before the vehicle is waxed or washed.
We recommend that the re-sprayed paintwork be left for a minimum of four weeks to cure and harden before any paint protection film is applied. If the film is applied within this four week period then there is a risk that the paint could lift if the film is removed at a later point.
Speak to us, we can carry out a test on your vehicle if it’s been ceramic coated. However we do not recommend applying these types of coatings if you are looking to have paint protection film installed as the coating on the surface leaves a low friction finish and may prevent the films adhesive to bond and cure correctly to the paint.
The films we use are all warranted for 10 years* when installed by Prestige Shield. This warranty covers: yellowing, staining, delaminating, peeling, and product failure and is backed by the respective manufacturer during this period.
Yes, however we recommend that the removal of the product is carried out in house by our trained and certified technicians as there are specific steps and methods required to guarantee the film is safely removed. If this is not possible please contact us for assistance.
01733 563700
24 Phorpres Close, Cygnet Park
Hampton, Peterborough
PE7 8FZ
Monday - Friday: 9 am - 5.30 pm
Saturday: 8 am - 3 pm
