Whether you’re a high school student dreaming about your first car, or a collector looking for that elusive vintage model, there is no denying that older cars have always claimed a certain place near and dear to our hearts. In fact, according to the latest survey by IHS Markit, the average age of vehicles on the road has risen to an unprecedented 11.8 years. Part of the reason for this rise is technological; even though we still haven’t figured out a way to put together a tim

If you are in the habit of frequenting car forums (Tintdude anyone?), you have no doubt come across the term car wrap more than once. The most common “wraps” include vinyl and paint protection films, but how exactly are they different from one another? For one, the functions of the two films are completely different. The purpose of vinyl wrap is purely cosmetic; they are designed as a way of temporarily changing the color of your car without damaging the OEM (original manufac

If you’re thinking about having paint protection films installed on your car, one of the very first questions you’ll have to ask yourself is where exactly you want to have your film. Ideally, you will be going for a full-vehicle protection; if you're going to invest in extra protection, you might as well go all the way. However, if you're just looking to dip your toes in the world of PPF and try it out before making a big commitment, then you might want to go for a partial in

Most people look to paint protection films as a way of spending less time on car maintenance while still sustaining the same general level of gloss and clarity on their car paint. For the most part, this is a great strategy; the majority of paint protection films these days are topped with a self-healing coating that helps take away any minor scratches sustained on the road. More than that, paint protection films are much less porous than they used to be, giving car paint muc

Paint Protection Films has been gaining momentum in the car detailing world in the last decade. After all, what’s not to like about a virtually undetectable layer of protection that will shield your car paint from rock chips, road debris, acid rain, or worse? Many car owners flock to detailers for a paint protection film installation, but not all of them leave the shop happy. The problem is, performing a PPF installation takes plenty of practice, and not every shop who offers