Vinyl films for cars - carbon, matte, glossy, textured

It is impossible to imagine car styling without the use of vinyl films. This type of decorative body coating quickly gained immense popularity among motorists due to several main reasons:

• firstly, with their help, the car can be quickly and cheaply given the desired look;
• secondly, the film is an additional protection of the body from corrosive processes and the impact of various negative factors - chips, cracks in the paintwork, impacts of small stones;
• thirdly, there is a very wide selection of vinyl films for cars and, if desired, you can just as quickly and cheaply return to the original look of your car or completely change the image, for this it will be enough to remove the film and buy a new one.

Vinyl film is produced in two ways:

• calendering method;
• casting method.

In the first case, the raw material - raw vinyl - is rolled between special rollers - calenders. The result is an ultra-thin film with excellent performance. True, you should pay attention to the structure of the vinyl itself - it can be either polymeric or monomeric.

Polymer vinyl film is of higher quality, it can last up to five years in difficult conditions, that is, under constant exposure to ultraviolet radiation. After five years of operation, it may begin to fade and exfoliate.

Monomeric vinyl film has a lower quality and its service life does not exceed two years.

The negative aspects of the calendered film include the fact that it must be heated to certain temperatures before being applied to the surface. If you do not adhere to the application technology, then it simply will not stick. In addition, the calendered film is very sensitive to the quality of the paint coating - the surface must be perfectly even. Otherwise, the formation of "bloating" and "failures" is possible. Such a film shrinks over time.

Films that are obtained by casting differ in that vinyl is initially applied to a substrate - an adhesive base. Accordingly, they are much easier to glue, since they do not need to be heated. Also, such a film has a significant margin of safety and does not shrink. Its service life depends entirely on environmental conditions and driving style. It can be applied on surfaces of any complexity.

Types of vinyl films for cars

There are several basic types of film, using which you can achieve a variety of results. At the moment, the following main types of films are on sale:

• matte;
• glossy;
• carbon;
• textural;
• protective.

Matte films allow you to achieve the effect of matting - roughness, opacity. This type is very widely used in styling, the car acquires a completely new image, it seems more prestigious and luxurious. On a matte surface, dirt is not so visible. The service life of a high-quality matte film can reach ten years. In addition, it is also additional protection against corrosion, chips, gravel and small stones.

Glossy film performs the exact opposite function - it gives a special shine, gloss. As they say, there are no comrades for the taste and color. Films with silver and gold tint are especially popular. They have a mirror effect, the machine simply shines, this is achieved due to the fact that chromium is added to the material structure, which gives the film shine. A good glossy finish from well-known manufacturers will easily last 5-10 years without any problems, a wide palette of shades is available.

With the help of a glossy film, you can achieve the effect of a panoramic roof - now this is one of the most fashionable topics in car tuning. This is most likely to happen if you choose a dark color - black is best. Even from a distance of one meter, it will be difficult to understand that this is a film or that you really have a panoramic roof.

Carbon films quite recently appeared on the market, but immediately aroused increased interest from motorists, and not only. Carbon film can be attributed to the textural, high-quality material has a pronounced 3-D effect. True, if you stint and buy a low-quality film, then this effect will not last even two years, and it will burn out very quickly in the sun. Manufacturers offer a wide palette and a guarantee of at least 5 years. Carbon film is an excellent body protection against negative factors.

Textured films just like carbon, they have a three-dimensional texture, and can imitate any materials, such as natural leather. From a distance it will seem that your car is covered with genuine crocodile leather. On their basis, various interesting effects are created, for example, a chameleon - the color changes depending on the angle of view.

In addition to film for the body, decorative coatings based on vinyl for headlights are also popular. With their help, you can give the headlight glass a variety of shades without compromising the quality of lighting. In a word, as you can see, there are plenty to choose from.

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