For maintaining your car’s paint and ensuring it appears brand new, 3M PPF and 3M Ceramic Coating are among the most efficient options available. Although they both provide protection, their functions and special benefits differ.
What 3M PPF Is?
3M PPF is an 8 mil (203 microns) thick clear polyurethane film. It serves as a tangible barrier against potential traffic hazards. However, it is specifically intended to protect the paint of your car paint against environmental pollutants including tree sap, rock chips, and minor dents. It has been determined that 3M PPF offers unmatched protection against physical damage, unlike any liquid-based treatment which makes it a perfect solution for high-impact areas such as the front bumper, hood, fenders, and side mirrors.
The capacity of 3M PPF to mend itself is among its most remarkable qualities. Minor scratches and swirl marks can go away when sunshine or warm water is put in. Besides this, long-term durability is ensured by this premium film’s resistance to cracking, bubbling, and yellowing. Due to this reason, for every car owner, 3M PPF is a wise investment because it may last up to 10 years when it is fitted professionally.
What Is Ceramic Coating?
The liquid-based protective coating 3M Ceramic Coating creates a hydrophobic surface by chemically bonding with your car’s paint. Since water, grime, and other contaminants easily slide off the car, it has been determined that this makes cleaning the vehicle easier. Although it offers some protection against UV rays, oxidation, and small scratches, its impact resistance is not as high as that of 3M PPF.
It improves the gloss of your automobile and gives it a long-lasting, as well as a shine like showroom quality when a ceramic coating is done correctly. All the same, many automobile owners choose to combine ceramic coating with 3M PPF for a complete protection solution because it does not provide as great protection against physical damage as rock chips.
Which One Should You Choose?
You can choose between 3M PPF and 3M Ceramic Coating depending on your priorities. However, if protecting your vehicle from physical harm is your top priority then the best choice is 3M PPF. In addition, it keeps the paint on your car intact even in the most severe weather by protecting against rock chips, road debris, and scratches.
On the opposing side, 3M Ceramic Coating is a great choice if you want to make your car easier to maintain and appear better. Besides this, it also reduces the likelihood of paint fading, creates a smooth, glossy surface, and repels water and dirt. Thus, for more gloss and ease of maintenance, many car owners at Al Emad Auto choose ceramic coating over 3M PPF.
Conclusion
In the end, it has been concluded that the best option for both the protection and aesthetics of our vehicle is to use 3M PPF and 3M Ceramic Coating together. On the other hand, a hydrophobic layer is added by the ceramic coating, which improves gloss and makes cleaning easier, while 3M PPF protects the vehicle from physical harm. Professionals at Al Emad Auto ensure that both are installed smoothly, giving your car long-lasting protection. It has been evaluated that purchasing premium automobile paint protection can keep your car looking brand new for many years, regardless of whether you decide to get one or both
