PPF (Paint Protection Film)
First 7 Days
- Don’t wash. Light haze or tiny bubbles are normal while moisture evaporates.
- Avoid picking edges, tape on film, or pressure washing.
- If you see lifting or debris at an edge, contact us before touching it.
Forever Care
- Hand-wash with pH-neutral soap, soft mitt, and the two-bucket method.
- Dry with plush microfiber or a blower—avoid dragging towels.
- Remove bugs/bird droppings ASAP; pre-soak with film-safe cleaner.
- Optional: use a PPF-safe spray sealant for slickness and easier cleaning.
Avoid
- Automatic brushes, harsh solvents, petroleum-heavy waxes, abrasive polishes.
- Pressure washer closer than ~12–18″ or aimed at seams/edges.
Ceramic Coating
First 7 Days
- Keep the car dry and chemical-free. Don’t wash.
- If it gets wet, gently blow off water—avoid touching the paint.
- See a rainbowy “high spot”? Note the area and let us fix it.
Forever Care
- Hand-wash only; pH-neutral soap.
- Use foam pre-soak to lift dirt; rinse thoroughly.
- Dry with clean microfiber or a blower.
- Apply a coating-safe topper every 4–8 weeks for slickness and hydrophobics.
- Quarterly: gentle decon with an iron remover only if needed and coating-safe.
Avoid
- Automatic brushes, abrasive polishes, and claying unless we advise it.
Window Tint (Interior Glass)
First 7 Days
- Don’t roll windows down.
- Don’t clean interior glass.
- Haze/water pockets are normal; they clear as film cures.
Forever Care
- Clean with ammonia-free glass cleaner and soft towels.
- No razor blades or scrub pads—use a soft plastic blade if needed near edges.
- Rear defroster lines are safe; wipe with the lines, not across them.
Avoid
- Stickers on filmed areas, especially near edges.
- Strong cleaners, abrasives, or steam on the inside during cure.
Need product recs? We’re happy to suggest film-safe soaps, bug removers, and toppers we trust—and set up a maintenance plan based on how you drive and park.