5 of the Biggest MISCONCEPTIONS for Paint Protection Film

[@ers1027]

The reason we keep coming back to Blackout is because you guys are honest and stand behind your work. I’m glad I did PPF - it gives me so much peace of mind.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Love to hear it. Thank you!!

[@CK_youtube]

Nicely done and good demo of the strength of PPF! Appreciate the personal anecdotes of your use and the evolution of the technology! Happy New Year!

[@BlackoutTinting]

Thank you! This one was definitely necessary, and now we have something to point the haters to.

[@seattle-bfg]

I had a 2022 Polestar P2 that I had fully wrapped in 3M film - highly recommend it. It was worth it for a car that I wanted to keep for a very long time. Only thing people should know about 3M film is that insurance will typically try to not cover it. My car was totaled by another driver, their fault, and when I went through GEICO to discuss the total loss value, they didn’t want to compensate me at all for the 3M wrap… That wrap cost $6000 and even though it was the fault of the other party they just left me holding the bag and didn’t give me anything. Insurance companies suck… be wary of the insurance you get and what it covers.

[@alvinanthel2757]

i only have one question that i need clarification on - you mention that if the car with PPF is out in the sun everyday for years, then it becomes much harder to remove PPF. What if that's the only option? No garage. If i leave it out in the sun, then is it a waste to spend the money getting the PPF?

[@BlackoutTinting]

I think it depends on where you're located - but if you go with a reputable film, it is still covered under warranty. I honestly think it is still worth it. Arizona and florida are the only places in my opinion it would be accelerated.

[@alvinanthel2757]

@@BlackoutTinting i am in Texas. I plan to keep my new car as long as I possibly can. So once the 10 year warranty runs out, and it needs to be replaced, then I am wondering if there will be any trouble when that time comes. or whether it will be something manageable. When you say the removal will be harder, then that doesn't mean that there will be some underlying cosmetic damage to the paint, does it?? Like it will take longer to remove, but safe removal is still possible?? And a new PPF can still be applied just as nicely as before?? Thanks for replying

[@BlackoutTinting]

@alvinanthel2757 safe removel is usually still possible, a quick polish on the paint and new film usually works! Oldest t i have personally removed and replaced was 9 years on an infiniti. Paint looked great.

[@alvinanthel2757]

@@BlackoutTinting then, is it also possible for the PPF to last much longer than 10 years? Like, it shouldn't be replaced for no reason just because 10 years have past, if it is still holding up well? Or is around 10 years the limit before PPF starts to have issues?

[@BlackoutTinting]

@alvinanthel2757 the manufacturers recommend doing it anyhow for "clean removability". Beyond the warranty period there's a chance it starts to bond more aggressively and could be near impossible to remove. We can attest to that, but also any of the film we have removed thats 15 years old is 15 year old technology so it's tough to say what todays films do in 12 or 15 years.