 Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more educational videos. So you’ve decided to invest in long-term paint protection for your car. That’s fantastic. But, you have some questions about next steps: How do you wash a car with Paint Protection Film (also known as Clear Bra) or a Ceramic Coating? What are the proper […]
Category: Paint Protection Film
Ceramic Coating vs PPF: What’s the Difference Between Paint Protection Films and Ceramic Coatings?
PPF vs Ceramic Coating Do you care about your car? Do you care about the physical appearance of your car’s exterior? If so, you’ve probably done some research about the products available for protecting and preserving your car’s paint, and you’ve probably come across some information about two different products: Paint Protection Film (PPF or Clear […]
What is the Best Paint Protection Film for Cars? Reviewing XPEL vs 3M vs LLumar vs SunTek
You want to keep your new car looking as good as or better than it did the day you bought it. And if you’re looking to do that, you probably know that Paint Protection Film (also called PPF, Clear Bra, Car Wraps, or Vinyl Wraps) is the most comprehensive form of protection you can apply […]
How Much Does Paint Protection Film Cost? What Goes into the Price of a PPF Job (Plus Ballpark Figures)
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more educational videos. The Cost of Paint Protection Film Near You We get asked all the time, “How much will it cost to get good-quality car dealership paint protection applied to my car?” Our answer is usually, “It depends.” You see, a quality Paint Protection Film installation could […]
Car Buyer, Meet Car Protection: A Formal Introduction to Automotive Paint Protection Film
You are about to purchase a new vehicle, and you want it to never change. You want it to keep looking like it does the day you buy it. In order for that to happen, your car will need to have some protection, something guarding it from the forces of nature that decimate a vehicle’s […]
Car Buyer, Meet Car Protection: Welcome To Paint Protection 101
Automotive Paint Protection Film (PPF) keeps your car looking better for longer. That’s the biggest and most important takeaway when it comes to PPF. And if that’s all you want or need to know about it, please feel free to explore other areas of our website right now. However, since almost all of our customers […]
The New Tesla Model 3: 360 Walkaround (Exterior/Interior)
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more walkaraounds and educational videos. Here at Exclusive Detail, we have had the privilege to serve many Tesla owners over the past few years. It’s always a pleasure to provide premium paint protection to a beautiful Model S or Model X. But this past week got to meet the […]
AMG Celebrates Its 50th Anniversary. We Bring the Paint Protection.
Mercedes-AMG is synonymous with driving performance. Today, the brand is known for its preeminence on the track, and for brining those capabilities to the street. In 2017, AMG hit a major milestone: the brand celebrated its 50th anniversary. What’s behind a brand like AMG? Where does a reputation like AMG’s come from? What is Mercedes-AMG up […]
Paint Protection Film on the Lamborghini Huracán Performante: Protecting Lamborghini’s Self Reinvention
When you think of Lamborghini, what comes to your mind? Maybe that loud, deep engine; or the sharp, distinguished looks. Part of the VW group (find out what companies VW own), Lamborghini has its own unique stake in the market that no other car manufacturer can replicate. But there’s another side to the reputation of […]
Paint Protection Film Stops Rock Chips | Mercedes AMG GT-S Equipped with Clear Bra
Have you ever had a fast car that was eaten up by rock chips? The horsepower and torque can make for fun driving, but all that power can end up taking a toll on your car’s appearance, especially on the hood and front bumper. Unless, of course, you choose to apply Paint Protection Film. The […]
Why a Camaro ZL1 Owner Chooses Paint Protection Film
The Chevrolet Camaro exudes strength. It is bold, daring; with a brand identity synonymous with superior automotive muscle. If you are buying a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro, you are tapping into a legacy of American sports cars that have stood the test of time. Listen up. A driving machine like that deserves superior protection; a line of defense that […]
Paint Protection Film on an American Legend: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Equipped with Clear Bra
The Chevrolet Corvette is undoubtedly one of the most iconic American sports cars, a captivating synthesis of power and style. When you sit in a Corvette, you sit in an American legend, one that has stood the test of time to remain a dominant force in the auto industry for over half a century. As […]
Because New Cars Should Look New, and Stay Looking New
You’re probably excited about what your car will look like when it rolls off the dealer’s lot. If you’ve just got yourself a brand new car from somewhere like Intelligent Car Leasing, you should be expecting big things from it. It should be clear, glossy, flawless. In reality, that is unlikely; at least the flawless […]
Where Should I Apply Paint Protection Film? Four Reasons to Protect Your Headlights with Clear Bra
So you are considering applying Paint Protection Film (PPF) to your vehicle. That is great! You are about to do your car a big favor by providing its exterior with unmatched protection against all kinds of environmental hazards. We love protecting beautiful, deep, clear, glossy paint. But the painted panels of your car are not […]
The Best Protection You’ll Never See: Tesla Model S Gets a Full Wrap of Clear Bra in Charlotte, NC
What will damage your car today? A bump from a careless driver in the parking lot? Acid from a splattered bug or bird dropping? A rock kicked up by the semi-truck in front of you? Any number of environmental hazards can quickly cause permanent damage to the glossy finish of your new vehicle. How will […]
Where Should I Apply Paint Protection Film? 6 Reasons to Get a Full Wrap
There are many reasons someone might invest in Winston Salem vehicle wraps. Businesses can use them to advertise their services, car lovers can add details and designs to their car, but one reason that is often over looked is how wraps can be used to protect a car. The majority of vehicles equipped with Paint […]
How Many Rocks Will Hit Your Car Today? Why Paint Protection Film Is Worth It
Presumably, you will get in your car today and drive a few miles, whether that is on your way into work, or to visit family or friends. As you drive down the road this week, how many rocks do you think will strike your vehicle? If you are thinking, “Maybe four or five,” then you […]
Is Paint Protection Film Right for My Vehicle? What Owners of a Dodge Ram 1500 and a Lexus ES300 Have in Common
“The Ram 1500; built to take on nature, from the lineup of America’s longest lasting pickups,” says the narrator from a recent Dodge commercial. The 2017 Dodge Ram 1500 Longhorn Laramie is a serious truck. It boasts a 5.7L Hemi V8 engine with 395 horsepower and 410 lb-ft torque, not to mention a max […]
Where Should I Apply Paint Protection Film? | Protecting the Rear Wheel Impact Area
The road is a dangerous place for a good-looking vehicle. Debris in the atmosphere or rocks kicked up by other vehicles can do some serious damage to a flawless paint job. Sometimes the danger doesn’t come from the large semi-truck in front of you, but from your own vehicle, when rocks kicked up by your […]
From Swirl Marks and Overspray to Showroom Shine | Jaguar F-Type at Exclusive Paint Protection Charlotte – PPF, Ceramic Coating & Window Tinting
One of our long-standing customers recently acquired this new-to-him Jaguar F-Type R and brought it to our shop. The vehicle is stunning in terms of its power and design, but, unfortunately in this case, the exterior was in a lackluster condition. In particular, swirl marks and overspray plagued the vehicle. Swirl marks are a collection of […]
Where Should I Apply Paint Protection Film? | One Vulnerable Part of Your Vehicle You Might Not Be Considering
Paint Protection Film (or Clear Bra) provides unmatched protection for your vehicle’s exterior. Here at Exclusive Detail, we specialize in applying Paint Protection Film to various parts of a car, SUV, or truck. Some car owners want their whole vehicle covered in Paint Protection Film, providing an invisible layer of armor across all surfaces. Others […]
Why Paint Protection Film? Four Reasons You Should Protect Your Car With Clear Bra
Your brand new vehicle is stunning. The engine is powerful; the interior is spotless; and the perfection of the paint takes your breath away. Here is the sad truth: Every time you turn the key in the ignition and pull out of the driveway you expose your car’s flawless finish to unrelenting punishment. Before you […]
Project: Tesla Model X Paint Protection & Window Coating
Last week we had the privilege of caring for a brand new Tesla Model X in Charlotte, NC. Here are the phases of work we did on this vehicle to ensure a stunning appearance and stalwart protection. Decontaminate Our decontamination phase included three steps. First, we sprayed the exterior with Optimum FerreX, a solution that […]
2017 Porsche Receives Our Exclusive New Car Protection Package
We had the thrill of protecting this Porsche Macan GTS this past week. This included the installation of XPEL Ultimate Paint Protection Film to protect against rock chips and other contaminants, LLumar ceramic window tint to protect against glare and harmful UVA and UVB rays while keeping the car 51% cooler, and to top it […]
Ford Mustang Gets XPEL Ultimate Paint Protection Film Applied for North American Motorsports Expo
The sixth generation Ford Mustang was introduced as a 2015 model year vehicle, marking the fiftieth anniversary of the Ford Mustang, which was revealed as a 1965 model year vehicle on April 17, 1964. This Mustang marks several firsts for the model; it is the first Ford Mustang to be marketed and sold globally, the […]
