7 Reasons You Need Auto Paint Protection Film

1. Preserves Your Car’s Value

When you buy your car, you likely plan to keep it for at least a few years. However, at the end of that timeframe, you’ll want to either sell it or trade it in for a newer model.

The better your car looks, the more money you’ll receive for your trade-in. This can help lower the purchase price of your new car by thousands of dollars.



Auto paint protection film will help keep your car’s resale value high. The paint beneath the film will be in the same condition it was in when you installed the film. This means there won’t be a ton of scratches, dings, dents, and scuffs to take away from your car’s appearance.

2. Prevents the Dreaded Paint Fade

Your car gets exposed to the elements every day and the more time it spends in the sun, the more damage it sees. Believe it or not, the sun can damage your paint job, causing it to fade and making the clearcoat bubble up and peel away.

Paint protection film and car ceramic coating films help shield your paint job from the sun’s harmful UV rays. This preserves the color of your paint job and makes sure the showroom finish stays pristine for years to come.



As long as the film is in good condition and scratches haven’t caused it to start to pull away from your car, your paint will be safe.

3. Makes the Paint Scratch and Scuff-Resistant

Unfortunately, it’s easy to scratch and scuff most cars’ paint jobs. Even small twigs and branches can leave unsightly blemishes behind.



With paint protection film, there’s an added layer of protection between the paint and the things that would scratch it. Unless the scratch is deep and punctures all the way through your paint protection film, it will remain untouched.

Even better, the film itself is hard to damage, further making our paint more resistant to scratches, scuff marks, and dings.

4. Speeds Up the Cleaning Process

Keeping your car clean is the best way to preserve your paint job and keep the car looking as great as it did when it rolled off the lot. However, cleaning, waxing, and polishing your car takes time.

Not only do you have to get the surface dust off, but you also have to take care to remove bugs, bird droppings, and other caustic substances from the surface. These are notoriously tough to remove, but leaving them in place can lead to permanent paint damage.

With a paint protection film, the cleaning process is much easier. Those stubborn bits of debris and grime wash off quickly and leave nothing behind.



Instead of spending hours cleaning the outside of your car, you’ll finish in just minutes. Even better, you won’t have to change the products you use to clean your car. You can wash and wax your paint protection film as normal.

5. Self-Healing Technology Means No Maintenance

When you notice a scratch on your car’s paint, you need to act fast to keep it from rusting or doing long-term damage to the area around it. If you want to get rid of scratches entirely, you’ll need to buff it out, spread new paint over the area, and make sure the spot matches the rest of your car flawlessly.

Paint protection film, on the other hand, heals itself, even if the scratch is deep. All you need to do is leave the car in a warm, sunny area. As the adhesive on the film warms up, the film will close the gap left by the scratch.



The result is a perfectly smooth and undamaged layer of protection that you don't have to work for.

6. Won’t Damage the Paint If Removed

Paint protection film adheres to the surface of your car seamlessly. This helps the vibrancy of your paint job shine through in all conditions and makes it possible for the film to do its job properly.

While it might seem like removing the film will cause damage to your car’s paint job, nothing could be further from the truth.

When the time comes to sell or trade your car in, all you have to do is remove the film. As long as you’re gentle when you take it off, none of the adhesive will stay behind.



The film itself won’t hurt your paint job even when you remove it. The adhesive is strong, but not so strong as to damage your clearcoat and finish. Once it’s removed, your paint job will look as good as new.

7. Provides Nearly Invisible Protection

Paint protection film and ceramic coating films are completely clear. This allows the color and designs of your car’s paint job to shine through.



Unless you know to look for it, you won’t be able to see the paint protection film even as it ages. High-quality film won’t yellow even if you have to park your car in the full sun every day.

Invest in High-Quality Auto Paint Protection Film

If you’re looking for a simple way to improve your car and preserve its value, auto paint protection film will do the job. Just make sure to invest in a high-quality protective film so you’ll be able to show off the color and finish of your car without issue.

If you’re ready to explore your options, don’t wait. Contact us today for a free estimate.



Wells Paint Protection and Window Film will help you find the best film for your ride, whether you want to protect the paint or improve the look of your car’s finish.