No matter what paint protection film installer you talk to, there
are several questions you should always ask:
• Are you certified? If so, what is your license number?
• Do you have references I can contact? Request at least three.
• How long have you personally been installing paint protection
film? The company they work for may have been around a while, but
they may be a brand new installer. And just because someone else in
the company is certified does not mean the person you’re talking to
is certified. If anyone claims to be a 3M installer, request their
license number or contact 3M to verify their status.
• Do you offer a warranty in writing? Ask to see it.
• What kind of film do you use? There are several brands of paint
protection film on the market. Not all film brands have the same
qualities or require the same installation techniques.
3M is the only film on the market with a clear coat on top of the
vinyl layer, allowing you to buff scratches and blemishes from the
film. All other paint protection film does not have a clear coat,
meaning you risk scratching the vinyl itself and it cannot be fixed
by buffing or waxing. Also, film that doesn’t have a clear-coat will
dull over time
