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Calgary 3M (PPF) Paint Protection Film Installation
Paint Protection Film (PPF)
Protects Your Vehicle
We are an authorized Calgary 3M PPF Installation shop
with a focus on attention to detail
PPF is often referred to as 3M film, or rock chip film. In Calgary, 3M was one of the first paint protection films offered. Today, along with 3M, there several excellent PPF applications available. We can help you choose which PPF application to choose that will best suit your needs. We offer what we consider to be the top three PPF installs in Calgary, 3M, Xpel, and Suntek.
The Local Detailers is a family-owned SE Calgary car detailing business that specializes in paint protection film (PPF) installation (Xpel, Suntek, 3M). Calgary weather can be tough on a vehicle, so it’s wise to protect your investment by having the most vulnerable parts of your vehicle protected from road debris. We protect your vehicle by installing self-healing, hydrophobic, and anti yellowing paint protection film to safeguard from from rock chips, scratches, and more. We only use precise computer cut systems, and utilize techniques to install your paint protection film with an attention to detail that is unparalleled. We are always open to answering your questions and providing expert advice on how to take care of your vehicle… Your complete satisfaction is our goal.
We offer some of the best paint protection film prices in Calgary
We offer several PPF installation packages from which to choose, with super competitive pricing. We have PPF installation packages ranging on price from $349 to $4199. You want top-shelf PPF installed with expertise at a competitive price? You’re at the right shop.
We offer some of the best paint protection film brands in Calgary
We provide what many consider to be the best paint protection films on the market, we offer PPF applications from 3M, Suntek, and Xpel.
We offer one of the best paint protection film warranties in Calgary
We offer a 10-year warranty for all PPF services, in case anything goes wrong or damages arise.
Your complete satisfaction is our goal
Calgary PPF Packages
3 Benefits of Paint Protection Film
Ultimate Protection
Paint protection film (PPF) offers your vehicle the ultimate protection against the natural elements and damages that can be hard to avoid. When you get PPF installed onto your car by an authorized Calgary PPF install shop, you can protect your vehicle from scratches, rock chips, bird droppings, UV-Ray induced fading, acid rain, mineral deposits, bug splatting, swirl marks from washing, rust and more! Protect your car from environmental and inevitable damages with PPF installation!
Prolong the Lifespan of your Car
When you install paint protection film (PPF) onto your car, you're effectively adding another layer of protection that will prolong its lifespan. With the film wrapped on your car, you will be able to keep your car's colour from fading, avoid damages from the natural elements, and keep your vehicle's general appearance intact without compromise. Prolong the lifespan of your car with PPF today!
Improve Your Car's Resale Value
If you are eager to sell your current vehicle, it is general knowledge that most buyers are seeking a vehicle that is in good condition. In Calgary, PPF installation indicates a car that is protected, and has not garnered damage that impacts its functionality and appearance... effectively improving your car's resale value. Because PPF cuts down on maintenance and protects it from damage, you will be able to sell your vehicle with ease.
Calgary PPF Installation
The team at The Local Detailers are qualified detailing professionals. We are experts with regard to the application of paint protection film onto your vehicle! We are Calgary BBB accredited, featured in the Best of Calgary, and also proudly detail Alberta government vehicles. We ensure that you are only getting quality services when you come to The Local Detailers for your paint protection film installation and maintenance. We also offer a 10-year warranty for all PPF services, in case anything goes wrong or damages arise. Come to The Local Detailers today and receive high-quality customer services for all things pertaining to PPF installation and maintenance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Paint protection film, often referred to as PPF or 3M in Calgary, is a physical thermoplastic polyurethane film that’s put on top of your car’s paint to protect it from stone chips/ rock chips, scratches, scuffs, swirls, bug splatters, and minor damage. This film is self healing, which means you can remove most scratches by just parking it outside in the sun or heating the film up with a heat gun.
The best way possible to prevent your car from stone chips and scratches is having paint protection film (PPF) installed on your vehicle. You have to stop rust before it starts and that’s exactly what PPF does. All the rail dust particles which cause rust won’t stick to your paint.
These are two very different kinds of protections. Ceramic coating is a longer lasting and more durable type of wax and it helps keep your car cleaner for longer and makes washing super easy. PPF, on the other hand, is made to protect rocks chips and scratches which ceramic coating can’t do. PPF can protect your paint from small damages and minor scuffs and swirls, which ceramic coating is unable to do. The best way to protect your car is by installing PPF on most of the car panels, and applying ceramic coating on the rest, to always keep the car glossy and make cleaning easier.
It’s always recommended to get PPF the same day or week you pick up your new car so that you don’t get rock chips on your new paint. Try to avoid highway driving until you get PPF, so that you don’t get rock chips. In Calgary, PPF is almost a must have for new vehicles, as there is so much sand and small rocks on the roads.
These two are very comparable PPF’s. They are both self healing and both offer a 10 year warranty. It’s very hard to tell if there is actually a difference between them.
Application
A lot of dealerships try to outsource paint protection film to local Calgary PPF install shops ‘for a cheaper price’, which may result in poor installation of the film. In addition, the film used might not be the best quality. So, we recommend taking it to a professional Calgary PPF install shop, preferably a 3M certified shop like The Local Detailers, to get the best protection possible.
There are two ways to apply paint protection film to your paint. One is a pre-cut kit, made by a plotter, and the second option is a bulk installation, where you trim off all the excess film with a blade. We don’t recommend the second method for beginners, as you might scratch your paint. We use our plotter to custom cut the film so that the blade will never touch your paint. We also tuck in the edges where possible, so that the install will be invisible.
Yes, you can apply PPF over rock chips, however you’re still going to be able to see the rock chips because the film is transparent. We also offer paint chip repair and paint correction before installing PPF, so that the install looks much better.
Our Services
Most PPF packages will be done within the same day, unless you’re getting bumper to bumper protection, which might take four to five days. We prefer morning drop offs so that we can take our time to do a proper job and also keep it in the shop for a couple hours to help the cure process.
Yes! We offer free pick up and drop off in Calgary, with every car that is receiving a PPF-related package.
Yes, you can apply PPF over rock chips however you’re still going to be able to see the rock chips because the film is transparent. We also offer paint chip repair and paint correction before installing PPF so that the install looks much better.
We are certified 3M installers, so we use 3M films which come with a 10 years warranty.
That depends on the size of your cars, as well as the amount of coverage you’re getting. Typically, prices in our shop start at 349$
These two are very comparable films. They are both self healing and both offer 10 years warranty. It’s very hard to tell if there is actually a difference between them.
Warranty
We have one of the best warranties in Calgary on pain protection film. We offer a 10 years warranty on our PPF installations.
No, 3M ppf doesn’t become yellow, and we offer a 10 years warranty in case of yellowing.
We are certified 3M installers, as well as other PPF brands, for which we are also authorized installers.
Benefits
Needless to say, a car without paint protection film in Calgary will be full of rock chips, which will result in a vehicle with an unsightly appearance and will lower the resale value.
We use 3M’s Scotchgard, Xpel, and Suntek because they a very thick and last longer thank most other brands of PPF in Calgary.
Yes, PPF can be waxed, but try not to leave the wax on the PPF for long because it would be hard to wipe off. Try to use spray waxes and ceramic coatings so that the application process will be easier.
Absolutely! Have you tried to sell your car on the marketplace and there are frequent questions regarding if there is PPF on the car? That’s because nobody wants to buy a car full of rock chips. PPF protects your car from rock chips and scratches so the new buyer will have a peace of mind knowing the car is protected and will pay top dollar for it.
Professional Recommendations
Yes, applying PPF to headlights and fog lights will help prevent rock chips and yellowing of lights so we do recommend adding these to your ppf packages
We recommend not washing your car for at least a week after ppf installation to let the film cure and also do not get close to the edges with the pressure washer to prevent peeling. The proper way to wash your car at a car wash is to use pre-soak first and let it sit for a minute and then rinse without getting too close to the paint. You can then go ahead and pre-soak it again if you want to do a proper hand wash.
Yes, you can but we do not recommend as that might burn the film
PPF can be removed but we recommend taking it to a professional Calgary PPF shop so that you don’t peel off the paint while trying to remove it. This process can take anywhere from two to five hours depending on how old the film is. We use steamers so that we don’t damage the paint underneath the film.
Maintenance
That depends on the quality of the film that you use . We use quality paint protection film that lasts at least 10 years. For a well taken care car, 15+ years is not uncommon.
The best way to keep your paint protection film shiny is by not taking it to a brush car wash. Brush car washes will scratch your ppf and paint, so it’s always a better idea to take it to a touch-less car wash or a self-serve car wash.
A pre-cut paint protection film can be applied successfully if you are skilled at installation, but it’s always better to take it to a professional and certified Calgary PPF shop because it requires a very clean place that is free of any debris and also a proper prep of the car, which might include rock chip repair and paint correction.
Yes! Bugs can leave a stain on the film if left uncleaned for a long time. So the best way to keep your new ppf looking new is to wash it as frequently as you can.
