Paint Protection Films can be applied virtually anywhere on your car, and protect every part of it, including the front bumper, hood, side view mirrors, door handles,  door edges, rocker panels, and rear fender panels.

Only if you take your car into a cheap detailing studio, or its your first DIY project to install the PPF, and you make mistakes due to lack of experience. Two problems that may arise during unsuccessful installation:

• All car panels have to taken apart for the seamless PPF application, as well as roof rails, grilles, trims, and in some cases headlights and bumpers too. Clips get damaged during these actions parts might lose their initial factory shapes.
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  Due to climate factors like sun or cold weather, and if not properly installed, protective film might develop defects in the future, such as shrinking, air bubbles or even tiers. To replace it might cost almost the same as conducting initial installation.

It is very important to conduct the original PPF installation in the best possible way, so consider choosing your installer based on industry expertise and previous reputation.

PPF installation can cost anywhere from $1000 to $6,000, depending on car size, materials brand and project complexity. Average full body PPF package in the Greater Toronto Area would typically be rated between $2500 to $5000.

Professionally installed and properly maintained protective film should last at least 7 years, which is also the average time you will drive one car, according to Canadian statistics.

During this time your car will stay clean and shiny, which will make it’s resale value higher by about the same amount spent on the PPF installation.

In general the answer is yes, but only after 48 hours after the installation. Its also recommended to take your car to the detailing shop to check the installation after one week, since they can identify small issues popping out and fixed them on the spot.

But if you want to have your PPF layer to be properly maintained and last for 7 years and longer, it is recommended to avoid general car washes and wash your car manually, with a special soap and dedicated mitten designed for PPF wash.

Paint protection film can be waxed, but when waxing over it, make sure that the used wax doesn’t contain kerosene or naphtha in concentration of over 5%.