Automotive Protective Films go by many different names: Clear Bra, Clear Mask, Invisible Shield, Clear Wrap, Rock Chip Protection, Car Scratch Protective Film, etc. The most common terms for car protective films are simply Paint Protection Film and Clear Bra, and we ll use those two terms interchangeably in this article.
Car Protective Film Applied on the Hood of a Chevrolet SSHere s the whole point of Automotive Protective Films: It keeps your car looking better for longer. That s it. That s what this is all about. Car Paint Protection Film is the most comprehensive form of defense you can establish between your car and all that can damage your car s appearance. Because of Paint Protection Film s high impact resistance, its application will protect your paint from chips and scratches caused by rocks and road debris. The urethane film is resistant to corrosion and acidic contaminants, meaning that it creates a line of defense from chemical stains and etching caused by bird droppings, bug splatter, or mineral deposits and acid rain. It does not oxidize with exposure to the sun, and will guard your paint from fading caused by UV rays. The top layer of a quality film is made up of elastomeric polymers that return to their natural shape after being stretched or disfigured, giving the film a self-healing property. That means when light scratches are inflicted in the film, it absorbs the damage and returns to the texture and properties it had before the incident.
All that to say, applying a quality Clear Bra is something you can do today in order to help maintain the look and quality of your car s paint for years to come.
Now, let s remember, while Paint Protection Film is powerful and it s benefits are numerous, it is not a cure-all when it comes to keeping shiny cars shiny. Nothing will make your car bullet proof. There are rocks that can puncture a Clear Bra. If bird droppings or bug splatter are allowed to sit on film for a long period of time, it can damage the film. After applying Paint Protection Film, you will still have to wash your car. There is no one-stop-shop solution to perfect and unending gloss. That s not what Paint Protection Film promises. Rather, Paint Protection Film promises that after application, when the forces of nature fight against the depth and clarity of your car s paint, the paint will fight back. You will add value to your car by protecting it from damage you could not have avoided otherwise. In the words we used earlier, Paint Protection Film keeps your car looking better for longer.
