Paint Protection Film is a thermoplastic urethane film (TPU). It is optically clear and has a pressure sensitive adhesive backing. It has UV inhibitors which prevent the sun from turning the film yellow.

Yes and no. After 48 hours the film will have bonded well enough to the vehicle that you can pressure wash it without any problems. (This practice is not recommended) At any time however, it can be removed. This occasionally done prior to selling the vehicle.

A clear bra is the trade name for paint protection film applied to a vehicle. It replaces the traditional leather or black vinyl car bra and it is invisible when installed and thus the name “clear bra”. It is also called paint shield and clear mask.

The purpose for installing a clear bra on your vehicle is to prevent damage to paint. This damage could be flying road debris which chips your paint or insects that cause dulling of paint from acids or scrubbing to remove them. It is intended to help maintain your cars value and therefore should be considered an investment.

The material has a liner which must be removed prior to application. When the liner is removed the adhesive side is exposed. This adhesive is wetted with a slippery solution allowing the film to be properly positioned on the vehicle. It is then squeegeed down which removes the slip solution and secures the film.

You can have the entire vehicle covered if it you would like. Typical packages include the front bumper, mirrors and 24″ of the hood. If the line across the hood bothers you, then just cover the entire hood. Rocker panels, door sills, trunk lid openings and door handle cups are other commonly protected areas.

It is 6 mil (.006) thick with 2 mil adhesive backing. It is considered to be 8 mil material.