If you've ever purchased a new vehicle, you've heard of paint protection film. It's sometimes called PPF, 3M, Xpel, or SunTek, with the latter three being brands that offer the product.
PPF is a urethane sticker that is applied to vehicles to prevent damage to the paint. It is a thick material, about 6 mm, that absorbs hits from things like gravel on the road. The adhesive is designed to stick to the clear coat but remains attached to the urethane. This makes it easily removable without damaging the paint on your car. The PPF is shipped out in rolls, and the installers use a plotter to cut out the pieces for the vehicles. While installers work hard to use as much film as possible when cutting patterns, there is often leftover PPF. These scraps get thrown in the garbage or recycled most of the time. But that doesn't have to be the end of the road for the leftover PPF. Outside of car installation, PPF has several applications that can be used in your home. A thrifty shopper can go to a dealership or shop and purchase some of those pieces to use at home. Installation is easy. SunTek has an installation guide you can refer to for step-by-step instructions. We've compiled a list of six items that PPF can work on, but if you're creative, you can come up with others. Electronics The screens on phones and tablets can be scuffed and scratched easily. For many, this might not matter, but with the rise in the Bring It Back feature offered by phone companies, it's important to keep your device in the best shape possible. A small piece of PPF can easily fit a cellphone or tablet. It won't cause any more issues than a regular glass protector and will likely cost you less. Glass Tabletop Furniture Buying glass furniture is expensive, and when you get it home, you want to keep it looking nice as long as possible. Applying a PPF layer to the glass is one way to do that. Not only will the film protect the glass from scratches and chips, but if the worst happens and the glass breaks, it will keep all of the pieces together for you. Patio Furniture Outdoor furniture bears the brunt of Mother Nature's wrath. However, regular wear and tear can leave your furniture looking old and worn. Adding a layer of PPF can keep it looking brand new for years to come. Barbecue stands can also be covered with the film. Just ensure it isn't on any part of the barbecue that will get heated, or you will end up with burning plastic. Mountain Bikes For some people, their mountain bike is an investment. So whether it's being used for recreational purposes or on a professional level, you want to keep it looking good. Because of the bike's intended use, it can be difficult to stop the paint from getting damaged. However, with a bit of paint protection film, you can prevent the worst of the scuffing. It'll keep your bike looking great and help it keep its resale value. Toolboxes Toolboxes can be hard to keep in tip-top shape. Which is a shame because you're spending quite a bit of money on them. The paint protection film is one way to protect the surface of your toolbox. It will prevent grime build up and regular scuffing that can happen in a shop while still being practical to use. Magnets will still stick to the surface of the toolbox, and you can make notes on it with a dry erase marker. Practical Home Uses Parents can also make use of paint protection film in the home. You can add PPF to any surface to create an instant whiteboard. For example, add a square of leftover film to your fridge, and you have a place to write your shopping list or leave notes for your loved ones. It can also be applied to other surfaces in the home, such as shower walls, picture frames, and mirrors. Give your kids some dry erase markers, and they will have a reusable space for their artwork rather than the wall.
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