Transparent Paint Protection (a.k.a. clear bra)
As today’s paint technology evolves, so has the culture of maintaining our vehicle’s paint. Paint maintenance is no longer about using the proper wax or sealants to protect the paint's surface from the environment. Water based paint is now a standard in the industry due to environmental regulations. Although, paint gloss and clarity is not affected by the paint's composition, the strength is. Paint chipping from freeway driving is now a norm due to its softness. New technology paint must be resolved with a new technology system - 'Premier' Transparent Paint Protection Film.
Although, PPF (Paint Protection Film) has been on the market for over 10 years, it has now become a necessity for those wanting to maintain a chip-free front-end. PPF is a clear urethane film that is designed to be applied onto paint’s surface to provide maximum protection for as long as the film stays on the paint. There are various brands of paint protection film on the market (Bekaert, Avery, Venture, Llumar, 3M, and Madico). We are constantly testing different films to ensure we are, in our opinion, using the best film for our distinguished clients.
Elite Paint Protection Installers
In a market saturated with paint protection film installers, it has become difficult for consumers to find the “right” installation facility for their vehicle. Some installers would constantly promote the film, while others would focus on the “kits” design. It is actually the totality of a few ingredients that will ensure full satisfaction with paint protection film. Our company’s goal is to produce the cleanest and clearest paint protection film results in the industry. Here are three main ingredients to producing near flawless results:
1. Kit Design (pre-cut and custom)
Precut Kit Design
Paint protection film dealers now use software and a computerized plotter to have the kits cut in-house. However, not all software is created equal. The crucial point of paint protection software is the number of pieces and size of the kits designed for the panels. Some software are developed to provide ease of installation by using multiple pieces on the front bumper. The disadvantage of such a design is that the seams will be more visible when the vehicle becomes dirty. All software we use are chosen for the quality of design.
Custom Installations
For our clients who desire more seamless results, we provide one piece custom applications which eliminates most of the seams that are common with precut kits. This may consist of covering anywhere from custom front-end applications to entire vehicles. Although, “wrapping” an entire car may not seem practical for most vehicles, it is a Premier option for the supercars of our days (Murcielago, Enzo, Veyron, McLaren F1, Pagani, Carrera GT, etc.). Repainting any of these exotics can easily run into the $40,000-$50,000 range not to mention the loss in value of the car from a repaint.
We do have to stress that not all custom applications are equal. Some would consider taking a bulk piece of film and squeegee it down onto the bumper as a “custom” application. Not to mention the chance of inexperienced installers cutting into the paint with a blade (please review the gallery for redos from other installers as well as damaged paint caused by inexperienced installers performing custom work). Most installers on the market are not trained and experienced to perform this type of work, which is why they would create a stigma surrounding such applications. However, for those distinguished clients who have seen our elite crew perform custom work, all have grown to realize the precision and skill that every Premier installer possess. With our focus on coverage, minimal seams, and clarity, our Premier Signature Wrap would cover 95%-99% of the entire bumper’s surface area. In order for us to work on the most exotic cars on the market, our Signature option brings us to par with this exclusive arena.
Please contact our sales agent to set up an appointment for a full custom design for your vehicle.
2. Film Clarity
Film CLARITY
Traditionally, paint protection film has been considered by auto enthusiasts to be too visible due to orange peel texture and installation flaws. We at Premier are just as bothered by these aesthetic issues, which is why we only provide the clearest film(s) on the market. There are quite a few film manufacturers on the market that are constantly revamping current product lines. This may become confusing for the consumer when it comes to searching out the “right” film for their vehicles. We at Premier remove this responsibility from the customer and test all new films on the market to ensure we are providing the highest quality film to compliment our installation standards.
3. Installation Quality
Installation Quality
High-grade urethane film is only as good as the installation, which is why installation quality is such a focal point in our business. Stretch marks, dimples, lifting, silvering, and wrinkles all determine whether or not the film is visible on a vehicle, especially on darker colored paint. Our 8+ years of experience and expertise in the industry has provided us with uncommon knowledge of how to prevent these issues from arising. The end-result is a near flawless install that does not alter the vehicle's aesthetics.
In order for us to create clear results, for exotics in particular, our specialization in custom work has become a marquee in the industry. Premier’s Signature Wrap is an alternative to precut kits in which the film is tucked and hidden wherever possible for aesthetics purposes.
Our goal at Premier is to provide the highest degree of installation excellence in the industry. All of our technicians are trained in-house and are required to undergo over 200 hours of Premier’s Advanced Certification Program - the industry's most comprehensive program. Our technicians are qualified by our Master Installer with 8+ years of paint protection film application experience. Our passion for excellence can only be exceeded by our drive to maintain Premier’s facilities as the elite paint protection film installation source for the high-end market.
