Windshields are getting much more expensive to replace as more technology is added to vehicles. From defrosters built into the glass and all the high-tech gadgets such as adaptive cruise control, autopilot cameras, heads-up displays, and so on. Even if the glass itself ends up being inexpensive, the calibration of those sensors will add up quickly. There are several different …
4 Tips to Consider: Paint Protection Film
So you just bought a luxury car or a daily-driver you want to protect paint protection film (clear bra). A car is a large investment that you will enjoy… and protect… for years to come. The most popular and effective way to achieve this goal is investing in a paint protection film (PPF) wrap. In addition to shielding your vehicle’s …
What Everyone Should Know About Paint Protection Film!
Since paint covers the largest surface area of the car, it will most likely over the years, begin fading or become damaged. Your vehicle may look a lot older than it really is. This is why it is vital to protect the aesthetic appeal of your car using paint protection film. For many drivers paint protection film is a somewhat unknown method …
Protecting Your Corvette C8 When It Arrives- What We Are Planning For Ours
Ghost Shield Film has a brand new C8 on order, it’s actually already been built. We’re now just waiting on the delivery date. We went with Black on Black. So protecting the paint and the interior of the vehicle are going to be our top priorities when we finally get the car. Our last Corvette, a Stingray, had about 70,000 …
10 Ways to Customize Your Tesla Model Y
1 – Self-Healing Stealth Paint Protection Film Also Known as Model Y Paint Protection Film or “Model Y Wrap”. This option allows you to turn the color of your vehicle to a satin finish and all while offering the best available protection to the paint! We use the Suntek Ultra brand of film, which offers a self-healing top coat …
Ford Announces Mustang Mach-E- How to Protect Your Paint When You Get One
With Ford just announcing their new all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E and the public getting its first looks at the vehicle many people have been placing deposits. Having worked on hundreds of Mustang’s over the years, from vintage Shelby’s to brand new GT’s we’re experts in what these cars need to keep them looking brand new for years to come. Paint …
What is Paint Correction?
Paint correction is a term that is now commonly used by both professional car detailers worldwide to describe the process of correcting in the form of restoring and rejuvenating the paintwork of a vehicle, mostly through the elimination of surface imperfections, that dull, oxidize, or haze the surface by reflecting light off in various directions, therefore detracting from a true …
UV Damage and How to Prevent it
UV damage can show in various ways on your vehicle. From fading the paint color to causing the clear coat to crack and peel off. Overtime UV rays weaken the clear coat causing damage that can only be repaired by re-coating or re-painting the vehicle. If your paint fades you might be able to restore it with a full detail. …
Ways to Protect and Preserve Your Vinyl Wrap
Vinyl wraps are basically a thin colored sticker that is applied to your vehicle. The colors are printed onto the surface on the vinyl, and most do not come with any kind of topcoat. Leaving it completely exposed to the elements. Vinyl is designed to be a temporary addition to a vehicle. To either add stripes or change the color. …
Protecting Your 2020 Chevy C8 Corvette Stingray
Chevy has finally announced its long-anticipated new mid-engine Corvette. And whether you get it in Long Beach Red or Rapid Blue you will want to keep it looking fresh off the showroom for years to come. First Editions Will Become Collectors Cars The first generation mid-engine C8 will become one vehicle that you will want to hold onto for a …