Any new or special interest vehicle I have purchased gets a "full vehicle wrap" which is the entire vehicle, ie: ALL painted surfaces. The Santa Cruz complete wrap includes: ALL painted surfaces on the vehicle, headlights, DRLs and all "smoked chrome" trim. Many pieces were hand cut and trimmed. It is topped off with a ceramic coating for protection and ease of maintenance.
"Why would one do this?!" you ask, right?!
This film uses a self-healing automotive clear coat that recovers from swirls and light scratches in the surface that would otherwise have to be buffed out. The clear coat employs special elastomeric polymers that "heal" over time eliminating swirl marks and other fine scratches without having to do anything.
Additionally, it has a very low surface energy (kind of like a teflon pan has) that allows contaminants and stains to wipe off very easily. This is what allows the film to shrug off things like ink and egg stains that would ruin a paint job. It works similarly on bird droppings, bug stains or anything else your car would encounter in the real world.
The paint does not have to be in absolutely perfect condition; light swirls are not a concern, as the clearcoat properties of the film "hide" or fill in any minor surface imperfections. Deeper scratches are minimized under the film, but rock chips are very noticeable. Luckily with only 400 miles, I have none of these issues present. The entire vehicle gets a clay bar treatment to remove any surface contaminents prior to application.
This product carries a 10 year warranty against, yellowing, cracking, peeling, staining, and hazing; covering both film and labor.
I am extremely OCD when it comes to maintaining my vehicles, and this product has allowed me to "lighten up" a little bit when it comes to polishing, waxing, and trying to maintain that showroom perfect finish, as the film virtually does it for itself.
I am sure this seems like an extreme measure to some, but to me it makes sense to have a Factory fresh finish without all of the intense labor and time that goes with it. It also allows me to enjoy the vehicle without worries.
Link for product here: https://www.xpel.com/products/paint-protection-film/ultimate-plus
"Why would one do this?!" you ask, right?!
This film uses a self-healing automotive clear coat that recovers from swirls and light scratches in the surface that would otherwise have to be buffed out. The clear coat employs special elastomeric polymers that "heal" over time eliminating swirl marks and other fine scratches without having to do anything.
Additionally, it has a very low surface energy (kind of like a teflon pan has) that allows contaminants and stains to wipe off very easily. This is what allows the film to shrug off things like ink and egg stains that would ruin a paint job. It works similarly on bird droppings, bug stains or anything else your car would encounter in the real world.
The paint does not have to be in absolutely perfect condition; light swirls are not a concern, as the clearcoat properties of the film "hide" or fill in any minor surface imperfections. Deeper scratches are minimized under the film, but rock chips are very noticeable. Luckily with only 400 miles, I have none of these issues present. The entire vehicle gets a clay bar treatment to remove any surface contaminents prior to application.
This product carries a 10 year warranty against, yellowing, cracking, peeling, staining, and hazing; covering both film and labor.
I am extremely OCD when it comes to maintaining my vehicles, and this product has allowed me to "lighten up" a little bit when it comes to polishing, waxing, and trying to maintain that showroom perfect finish, as the film virtually does it for itself.
I am sure this seems like an extreme measure to some, but to me it makes sense to have a Factory fresh finish without all of the intense labor and time that goes with it. It also allows me to enjoy the vehicle without worries.
Link for product here: https://www.xpel.com/products/paint-protection-film/ultimate-plus



