This summer might be in full swing, but let’s not forget about the paint protection film (PPF) products help make your projects stand out.
Elite Self-Healing Film Takes Off from PremiumShield
PremiumShield is seeing success in its elite self-healing film, according to the company it’s a high performance surface protection film. The film is specifically designed for greater surface protection of painted, gel coated or other vulnerable surfaces improving functionality and allowing the conservation of visual appearance for long periods, according to the company.
The company states its product is warranted against degradation from ultraviolet light, peeling and cracking and yellowing. The self-healing film has an easy application process and maintains its clarity, durability and performance over a range of environmental conditions providing improved chemical and mechanical resistance.
www.premiumshield.com
Scotch Guard Protection with 3M
3M’s Scotchgard paint protection film pro series continues to offer a high level of scratch and stain-resistance, clarity and durability. Its clear coat provides clarity to preserve the color and design features of a vehicle, according to the company. It’s flexible and is said to last under harsh conditions.
The polyurethane film is reinforced with a clear coat of hard-wearing urethane that provides additional protection from UV damage. It also comes with a clear acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive on one side that adheres easily and securely to automotive paint systems and protects the paint from damage, according to the company. The Scotchgard films do not require any special care, so customers can wash and wax their vehicle as they usually would.
www.3m.com
Three-Dimensional Technology for Paint Protection Film Pattern Creation from Eastman
Eastman Performance Films, LLC announced its investment in leading three-dimensional scanning technology for paint protection film patterns. According to the company, this next-generation technique enhancement will transform the process of pattern development and elevate their current database of paint protection film patterns at Eastman’s Pattern Designers team, realizing previously unattainable levels of speed and accuracy. This 3D scanning technology employs lasers to capture the shape of any vehicle as flexible data that is quickly converted into a 2D template without ever having to touch the surface of a vehicle. This technology supports LLumar, SunTek and V-Kool brands.
www.eastman.com
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