Clear Bra of Jax

Yes. The protection film is designed as a semi-permanent application, but can easily be removed if desired from any OEM painted surface. For removal of the film, simply heat the surface to approximately 150°F and begin by working a corner of the film with your fingernail. After you have enough film to hold onto, pull the film slowly away from the surface. If any adhesive remains, simply use any adhesive cleaner that is safe for the surface and wipe clean with a soft cloth. If any sections are known to have been repainted, extreme caution should be taken on those areas during removal.

2.  Can I see a line where the film stops?

A slight line is barely visible at certain angles where the protection film stops. (full hoods and full fenders installations) eliminate any slight lines

3.  How hard is it to see the paint protection film after it is applied?

The film is over 99.5% clear. On any color darker than bright white, you can’t see the film. On a stark white car, you can see less than 0.5% of color, which is from the adhesive. So, it is practically invisible.

Proper care will only help to prolong the life of the material. Frequent washing and waxing is recommended similar to the care of your car’s painted surface. Applications of high quality automotive wax after installation and at frequent intervals will help retain the luster and performance of the product. (XPEL’s PPF sealant is recommended for maintaining care and appearance, which can be purchased from the installer.)

No. The protective film’s material contains UV inhibitors to prevent the protective film from reacting to the sun’s rays, but still allows a certain amount to filter through the material and onto the surface to let the paint “age” with the rest of the vehicle.

You can do anything to the material that you normally do to a car but for waxing I would recommend using the XPEL PPF sealant,  Zymol cleaner wax or swissvax as neither contain any petroleum products of any kind. Using other types of waxes could cause harm to the Paint Protection Film, certain chemicals in other waxes like xylene, toluene, Naptha and kerosene could be harmful by discoloration, cracking and deglossing.

Use a soft, damp cloth, Q-tip, or soft brush to remove any wax build-up that may occur around the paint protection film.

Yes. The material was originally designed to stop chips on rotor blades and airplane propellers. It is much easier for the product to protect your vehicle’s paint than a propeller moving at nearly the speed of sound.

The paint protection film product is warranted to be free of defects in manufacturing and workmanship, and will resist yellowing and cracking resulting from UV exposure for up to 7 years. Limitation of remedies and liabilities are solely restricted to replacement of the defective film.

If you keep the surface saturated with the soap/water solution you should not experience any scuffing of the surface. Squeeging the surface dry or with your alcohol solution can lead to this. We recommend using XPEL Film Sealant to treat the surface prior to the application process that will help the squeegee to glide smoothly over the surface.

Repainted surfaces can be a touchy subject as it is not as durable as the factory finish. Factory finishes are baked onto the surface at 350+ degrees which allows a much harder surface and better cohesion bond. Repainted surfaces can be baked only at 150 degrees to prevent damage to the vehicles components and therefore the surface can be more susceptible to lifting, however, if it is a quality job then the burden of concern should not be so much.

If you encounter marks or scratches on the surface of the paint protection film, it is a 50/50 chance of being able to remove them completely. Similar to a scratch in the paint, depending on how deep the scratch is will depend on how well you can have it buffed out. We recommend using McGuire’s Scratch X remover or a similar product to remove scuffs/scratches from the product. Again, depending on the severity of the mark will depend on how well it can be removed or lightened up. So during installation, keep the surface saturated with the soap/water solution to avoid scuffing the surface. Squeeging the surface dry or with your alcohol solution can leave scuffs.