The owners of the car know how much trouble a small coating of a scratch type of a scratching surface would appear to be delivered. You can use special anti-gravel film to keep the car out of such trouble.
This technology is not entirely new. It has recently been widely used in the armed forces of different countries: the film has been applied to the wings of aircraft and helicopters to protect them from sand in deserts. Previously, it was difficult to put on cars because it was thick enough to repeat all the contours of the car. But with the arrival of new means of production and new rocking looms, it became possible to produce thin sheets of protective film.
The most common types of films are vinyl and polyurethane
So, what is an anti-gravel film and what can it be? What is its advantage in other ways to protect a car? How do I put an anti-gravel film on the car?
Type of anti-gravel film and their properties
To begin with, it is worth to understand that now the most common types of films are vinyl and polyurethane. Each has its own positive and negative aspects. It is also worth considering that the film can be not only transparent, but have a wide variety of shades and even patterns.
Vinyl film is thin and thinner than polyurethane. The thickness fluctuates, on average, within 100 microns. It is applied to a car for protection from small scratches, but more "massive" mechanical damage (e.g. punches on a dirt road or light road accident) this thin film will not always withstand. Installing it on the car is the best way to protect the car from the negative effects of dust, sunlight, mud and water, as well as chemical disasters. This film helps keep the original color of the car from blossoming and small scratches. At the same time, it is significantly lower on the price than the polyurethane. The term of the film is about 3 years.
A polyurethane film is a more solid "cover" for a car. The thickness of this film is, on average, about 175 microns. Naturally, this film saves the moisture from moisture, direct sunlight and dust with different chemicals that ruin the appearance of the car. In addition, the polyurethane film can withstand the impact of the flying gravel on the off-road, the friction of the curb in the city, and the many other unpleasantness that may occur in the course of the journey. The term of service of such film is 4-5 years.
Anti-gravel film advantages
The advantage of an anti-gravel film on a car is that it does not require the installation of additional metal frames or plastic nines. The drivers who have installed such frameworks know that they are very often and quickly inoperable. In addition, in order to protect the vulnerable parts of the machine, it was necessary to do a variety of polymers, or to put "cendurtures" in order to protect the front of the car in addition. After the metal frames and plastic panels are installed, the appearance of the car is changed and its mass is also increased. And any driver knows that the extra weight of the car is no good, and the change of aerodynamic properties in the worst case will not benefit. The film, in turn, does not affect the mass or the readability of the vehicle in a radical way.
In addition, there is another significant advantage in anti-gravel film. If by hand means (for example, polyparts, wax, or other analogues) it is possible to protect the car by parts and for a short time, then in the case of the film the possibility of complete "rewalling" of the car appears. It is possible to extend not only the hood and body of the car, but also the roof, doors and even small details of the car, such as discs, mirrors or headlamps.
The removed part of the film can be easily removed and replaced with a new one. The removal of the film, as well as its application, will not affect the colour of the vehicle. For example, if the body that was covered by the film received a pair of damage and the film is no longer looking unnoticed and aesthetically, it can be easily removed and new in service centers.
Application of film
The technology of the film on the body of a car can be different. For example, there is a technology called lamination. It is very similar to the usual dominance of documents. In this case, it is safe to replace the film in the domestic environment with only domestic hair dryer and rubber spatel. But this does not mean that the best way to do this is to do this at home. This option is an extreme measure, and in the "normal" situation it is necessary to entrust the work to professionals with specialized equipment.
It is also worth considering that this film is often just at the top of the car details, so over time it can start to be glued or rigged with mud. Although it is not a flaw of technology, but rather a marriage of employees. Therefore, when using the laminating method, it is necessary to ask whether the film is wrapped in the interior of the part.
Installation of a film using a laser scanner. This is another way in which the film goes well and sits on the exact form. It repeats all the bends, so it's completely invisible after the installation. The part of the vehicle on which the protective film was placed is visually indistinguishable by colour or glare from unprotected parts-you will have to look carefully to make sure that they are oken.
Thus, anti-gravel film is an excellent way to protect the machine from a wide range of damage, both natural and mechanical. It will allow to keep a presentable type of car for several years from the date of the film.
The most important thing is that this film is not part of the job to be replaced or replaced by a new car. It is quite simple to operate and does not require any special care. Once it has expired, it can be removed with its own hands without special skills and tools.