We know you have questions about protecting your off-road vehicle with paint protection film. This guide answers the twelve most common questions our customers ask, so you can make the right decision for your rig.
Paint protection film is a transparent, self-healing layer that protects your vehicle's paint from pin strips, brush rash, rocks, chips, scratches, and UV damage without changing your vehicle's appearance.
Yes, you can install paint protection film yourself with our DIY kit—no professional experience needed. Most people complete installation in a few hours with the right tools and patience.
Yes, you can install paint protection film yourself with our DIY kit—no professional experience needed. Most people complete installation in a few hours with the right tools and patience.
The most vulnerable areas prone to pin strips and brush rash are the side panels and lower body of your vehicle. Our DIY kits are designed to protect these high-impact zones where off-road vehicles take the most damage.
Avoid washing your vehicle for the first week after installation to let the film fully cure. When you do wash, stay at least one meter away from the film with a pressure washer, remove bird droppings and bug splatter immediately since they're acidic, and use pH neutral cleaning products.
Our DIY kits are specifically designed for off-road and overlanding vehicles, focusing on the side panels where damage happens most. Unlike full-body solutions, our kits feature film that stops a few millimeters before the edges without wrapping around for easiest installation and maximum coverage.
Our DIY kits are specifically designed for off-road and overlanding vehicles, focusing on the side panels where damage happens most. Unlike full-body solutions, our kits feature film that stops a few millimeters before the edges without wrapping around for easier installation and maximum coverage.
Our DIY kit includes pre-cut and labeled panels, a professional squeegee, microfiber cloths, concentrated soap, and an installation tutorial. You'll need two spray bottles, one for the soap mixture and one for rinsing, plus a hair dryer or heat gun to heat seal the edges.
Paint protection film can be removed yourself by heating it with hot water or a heat gun, then pulling at a 45-degree angle to stretch the film off safely. Never pull at 90 degrees or backwards, as this stresses the paint. For best results, the film should be installed on clean paint free from chips and cracks, and any repainted areas need to be properly cured and durable
We offer pre-designed kits for popular off-road and overlanding vehicles. If your model isn't listed, reach out and we can design a kit for your vehicle. If you're the first local customer to request a new model, you're in luck, we'll design and install your kit for free, you only pay for the kit itself
Our DIY kits average around fifteen hundred dollars for a typical SUV, while professional installation for comparable coverage typically costs three to six thousand dollars or more. You save thousands by doing it yourself while getting the same quality protection.
The most common mistakes are skipping proper cleaning and decontamination before application, this is critical. Pay special attention to edges where dust hides, like door seals and behind handles, especially on off-road rigs. Multiple cleaning passes before installation help prevent dirt from getting trapped under the film. Also, don't rush heat sealing the edges or forget overlapping squeegee motions to push out all air bubbles. Take your time on these steps for a flawless finish