Frequently Asked Questions

It is best to wait 3 days before washing your car. While hand washing is preferred, you can use a pressure wash (on a low pressure and not too close to surfaces), be especially careful near edges as the pressure water can lift any edge of the PPF.

Ceramic coatings are approved for use with SunTek and BOP Paint Protection Films when applied over the surface of the product. Ceramic coatings create an additional barrier for solvent and water penetration while not negatively impacting the performance or self-healing of our Paint Protection Film.
This application will not void your warranty.

Waxes will add a level of gloss to PPF. There are waxes on the market specifically designed for matte finishes if you have Matte PPF applied.
Waxing is still recommended for added protection.

If a stain will not wash off with a regular car wash, you can apply isopropyl alcohol to a microfiber towel and clean the stain, if that does not work you can use a small amount of lacquer thinner. If the stain remains we would recommend you use a mild-abrasive wax and polish the surface of the film to restore the original appearance.

Polishing/buffing of the film is a great way to remove contaminants from the surface, however this process should be limited to as-needed or once every 12- 18 months. An example of a mild-abrasive wax would be Turtle Wax Renew RX Polishing Compound Light to Medium Cleaner.

It is not recommended to apply wax or any coatings to your vehicle prior to having  Paint Protection Film installed. Any waxes or coatings can interfere with proper adhesion of the film to the vehicle.

In an ideal situation, we recommend that an installer will have the vehicle for 24 hours to monitor the film for any lifting edges before releasing the vehicle to the owner. In situations where this is not possible, we strongly recommend at least a 2-3 hour waiting period indoors followed by an inspection to ensure all edges are sealed before the vehicle is released.

Even then after a through inspection, PPF may lift at edges especially if washed too early in the adhering process. Taking the utmost care of the film in the first few days to at least a week is highly recommended for a complete bonding of the product to your vehicle.

Please realise that even driving in the rain would be like taking the vehicle through a pressure washer. Once the product has had time to adhere you will be able to drive your vehicle as per normal without any adverse effects to the PPF.

Paint Protection Film contains a proprietary top-coat. This top coat protects the urethane against surface scratches. The majority of surface scratches will self-heal when exposed to heat – sun, warm panel (motor running), warm water, etc.

Any minor surface scratches will self-heal such as surface dirt, sand, salt, etc.

This is purely an interaction between light reflected from car surface through the film and polarized glasses. Light reflected from the surface is polarized in different direction and each polarization propagates through the film differently. This is an inherent feature of the film as it gets oriented to some degree during the installation.

A good analogy would be looking at a screen of an ATM machine in polarized glasses – you can see a normal screen when you look straight at it and then you tilt your head and see a black screen.

SharpShields Liquid Protection range will give your vehicle or boat protection from hazards, contaminants and aid you in cleaning. With ceramic protection providing a strong coating to protect against minor scratching, scuffs, etc. the surface of your vehicle/boat will look fresh and unexposed to damage. Along with this is protection against environmental/industrial damage such as UV rays, chemical pollutants, bird droppings, sap, chemical splashes, etc.

Add to this, the benefit of a smooth surface that will aid you in cleaning debris off your paintwork, preventing staining and cleaning marks.

SharpShields Liquid Protection products were developed to protect exteriors/interiors of Concorde and Boeing aircraft to form a near impenetrable protective barrier. As you can imagine, this becomes particularly useful for cars, which are often exposed to various harmful  elements around the clock.

Simply care for your vehicle as normal ie. as in hand washing every two weeks or so. We always recommend hand washing over using a power wash as the pressure used, how close, etc. is such a variable factor and capable of doing extreme damage to your vehicle. That does not say you can’t use an automatic car wash, just realise that these are capable of damaging your expensive purchase and care products, even improper hand washing can damage your vehicle surface with scratching, denting, etc. if absolute care is not taken.

As long as you are using proper techniques/care you’ll have a great experience in the ease of cleaning and caring for your vehicle that a CX2 and/or HP3 treatment gives.

For advice on cleaning techniques we have some helpful videos on our links & tips page.

There are a number of determining factors that need to be considered/calculated before installing architectural tint to windows.

SunTek have this helpful application guide that helps you calculate the factors one needs to consider.

Click this link to view the guide.