| Q. |
Can I see the film when
it's on my car? |
| A. |
Yes, but hardly. It's usually just the
edge of the film across the bonnet and front guards that you might see,
depending on the amount and direction of light. When it's on your
headlights and bumper it's practically impossible to see where it is.
The film is crystal clear and does not change the colour or metallic
nature of the paintwork. |
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| Q. |
How long will the film last
for? |
| A. |
That depends. The film should last
indefinitely, if properly maintained and it doesn't get damaged. We know
of examples of the film that have been on for 7+ years here in
Australia, and have certainly heard of similar longevity for cars in the
USA. The film can get marked by large stones or if the car is in a
collision with another object. In a large percentage of these cases it
is the film that gets damaged rather than your paintwork.
We recommend that you use Plexus regularly to clean and seal the film. |
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| Q. |
Can the film be removed at a later
date? |
| A. |
Yes. The film can always be easily removed
if it becomes damaged or if you just want to take it off. Note that the
film cannot be reapplied once it has been removed. |
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| Q. |
Will the film damage my original
paintwork if it's taken off? |
| A. |
No. The film has a special
pressure-sensitive removable adhesive that is designed not to damage
good quality paint finishes. If the car has been resprayed or touched
up, the quality of the job will determine what happens to your paintwork
at removal time. All resprays and touch ups must be done to factory
standards and allowed to cure properly before the film is applied.
OziShield will not guarantee that damage will not occur during any phase of the
installation process if the car has been resprayed or touched up. |
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| Q. |
I've just had my car resprayed. How
long should I wait before the film is applied? |
| A. |
You should discuss this with your panel
beater or sprayer. We recommend at least 4 weeks to allow the paint to
harden and for all gases to leave the paint. |
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| Q. |
Can Paint Protection Film be applied
over a vehicle that has had the paint touched up?
|
| A. |
We recommend that any repainted surfaces
on your vehicle be professionally painted and fully cured before
applying paint protection film. If you have touched up scratches or
chips with a tube of "touch-up" paint and then apply paint protection
film over it, the film will protect that area until it is removed. If
the paint protection film is removed, it is possible that the area
around the non-professional touch-up paint could peel off. |
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| Q. |
In general what does the warranty
cover? |
| A. |
The warranty is supplied by the
manufacturer and covers you, the original purchaser, against the film
cracking, bubbling or turning yellow. This warranty is not transferable.
The warranty only applies if the film has been installed by an
authorised installer. The warranty covers the cost of replacement of the
film. The cost of removal and reinstallation must be borne by you.
The warranty does not cover damage to the film
from any object, chemical or road debris. This includes bugs, bird poo,
stones, abrasions, oils, waxes, paints, etc. OziShield will not be
liable for any damage to the film after installation. |
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| Q. |
What if my paint fades and I take the
film off? Will there be a visible difference? |
| A. |
Even though the film has a structure that
stops it from being affected by UV, it will allow UV to pass through it
and therefore paint that is protected should fade at the same rate as
unprotected paint. However, we cannot guarantee the standard of the
original paintwork, or the conditions in which the car is stored, or the
type and amount of maintenance that happens to the car's paintwork,
therefore we cannot guarantee that your paint will not fade at different
rates. Anecdotal evidence suggest that fading has only occurred with
inferior paints and inferior applications. We have actually seem many
cars where the film has been removed after 2-3 years and we cannot
detect any difference in fading (Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, MINI). On
our own yellow MINI we removed the film after 5 years and the paint had
definitely faded all over the car, but there was no difference between
the protected and unprotected areas. |
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| Q. |
Can I order a kit from you and apply
it myself? |
| A. |
Most kits are quite complex to fit and
require a high degree of experience and knowledge about that specific
kit in order to guarantee an acceptable result. However, there are some
motorbike kits that a novice should be able to fit. Most headlights can
usually be installed with little or no experience. |
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| Q. |
Can Paint Protection Film be applied
over graphics?
|
| A. |
Yes. The film will cover vinyl stickers
but there are two things to bear in mind. First, the sticker may come
off when the film is removed, and second, vinyl stickers are much
thinner than the PPF and there will be a small air gap around the
sticker. This may not be desirable. There is usually no problem with graphics
that have been clear-coated. |
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| Q. |
Can Paint Protection Film be used on
headlights, foglights or windshields?
|
| A. |
You cannot apply it to windshields as it
is not clear enough. It has a slight watery effect that makes it
dangerous to drive while looking through it. However, it is clear enough
to be used on headlights and foglights. |
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| Q. |
Does Paint Protection Film stick to
bumpers and plastic parts?
|
| A. |
Yes. PPF will stick to most non-porous
substrates such as painted metal, painted plastic, glass, perspex. |
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| Q. |
Does Paint Protection Film resist
yellowing?
|
| A. |
Yes, it resists yellowing because the
film is constructed of thermoplastic urethane, a tough, conformable
material that is covered by a clear coat layer. The film and clear coat
layers contain UV protectants to counteract harmful ultraviolet rays
that can cause yellowing. |
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| Q. |
Does Paint Protection Film come in
colors?
|
| A. |
No. Paint Protection Film is available
only as a clear film. This feature makes the film virtually invisible
while protecting the beauty of your vehicle. |
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| Q. |
How should I maintain my Paint
Protection Film?
|
| A. |
Once applied, refrain from washing the
vehicle for 24 hours. Washing after that time presents no problem, and
no special care need be taken for the film. However, the use of high
pressure hoses may lift the film, so please avoid using them near the
film. We recommend that you clean the film at least once a week,
and wax the film with Plexus after each wash.
Always remove bugs, bird droppings and any other material as soon as
possible to avoid marking the film. We recommend that you use Plexus to
clean and seal the film on a regular basis. Plexus can be bought through
our online store. |
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| Q. |
Can I use wax over Paint Protection
Film?
|
| A. |
Yes. You can regularly
apply wax to the film to keep it from getting stained
by dirty water and chemicals. When waxing the vehicle, some wax may
build up along the film edges. This can easily be removed when dry with
a soft cloth. Do not use any waxes containing dyes or waxes that are not
recommended for urethanes. Some waxes will
discolour the film, and this may be a gradual process. OziShield will
not be liable for discolouration of the film under any circumstances.
Always use Plexus to polish and wax the film.
Abrasive polishes and/or rubbing compounds
are not to be used.
Alternatively, we recommend that you use Plexus to clean and seal the film on a
regular basis. Plexus can be bought through our online store. Plexus is
incredibly easy to apply and is ok to use on paint, glass and all
plastics. It contains no silicones. |
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| Q. |
How is Paint Protection Film removed?
|
| A. |
If desired, film can be removed at any
time by picking up a corner of the film and pulling the film off the
vehicle surface at a 180-degree angle. If the film has been present a
long time, or if the film and vehicle are cold, a heat gun or hair dryer
may be used to soften the adhesive, allowing easier removal. If any
adhesive remains on the vehicle after removal of the film, it can be
removed by using 3M General Purpose Adhesive Cleaner, according to the
package directions. |
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| Q. |
If Paint Protection Film is removed
from the vehicle, can it be re-used?
|
| A. |
No. Once the film has been applied and
set, the adhesive will not stick a second time. |
