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Paint Protection Film The Ultimate Surface Protector in Albany, ny

Paint Protection Film (PPF) or "clear bra" is a relatively invisible, self-healing urethane film that provides protection to your vehicles paint. PPF protects your vehicle from damage from road debris, chips, and scratches which are an inevitable result of driving. Paint protection film also protects against UV damage allowing the color of your vehicle to look brand new many years later.


We install both glossy or "clear" paint protection film as well as matte or "satin" finish.


Our team here at The Works Auto Center is all fully trained and certified XPEL installers of Paint Protection Film which is why we are able to stand behind our work and ensure customer satisfaction!

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What are automotive paint protection films?

Paint protection film is a thin, polyethylene layer that's often applied to cars in order protect the paint from scratching and other abrasions. This product has been approved by virtually all major car manufacturers as an option for new or used vehicles.

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the works auto center paint protection film packages

PAINT PROTECTION FILM

Front bumper only


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AREAS COVERED IN PAINT PROTECTION FILM:

  • Front Bumper Only
PAINT PROTECTION FILM

PARTIAL FRONT


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AREAS COVERED IN PAINT PROTECTION FILM:

  • Front Bumper
  • Partial Hood
  • Mirrors
  • Partial Front Fenders
  • Headlights
CALL (518) 448-3331
PAINT PROTECTION FILM

full front end


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AREAS COVERED IN PAINT PROTECTION FILM:

  • Front Bumper
  • Full Hood
  • Mirrors
  • Full Front Fenders
  • Fog Lights
  • Headlights


Free wash and 2 week check up follow up included with every paint protection film installation.

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PAINT PROTECTION FILM

TRACK PACK


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AREAS COVERED IN PAINT PROTECTION FILM:

  • Front Bumper
  • Full Hood
  • Mirrors
  • A-Pillars
  • Rocker Panels
  • Full Front Fenders
  • Fog Lights
  • Headlights


Free wash and 2 week check up follow up included with every paint protection film installation.

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PAINT PROTECTION FILM

full body coverage


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PAINTED AREAS COVERED IN PAINT PROTECTION FILM:

  • Front & Rear Bumper
  • Full Hood
  • Mirrors
  • B and C-Pillars
  • Full Front Fenders
  • Full Rear Fenders
  • Rocker Panels
  • Side Skirts
  • Front & Rear Doors
  • Trunk
  • Roof
  • Fog Lights
  • Headlights

Free wash and 2 week check up follow up included with every paint protection film installation.

CALL (518) 448-3331

NOT SEEING THE PERFECT FILM PACKAGE FOR YOU?

Contact us and we will design a package just for you.

Our Paint Protection Film process

The first and most important benefit of our services is that you and everyone else will see the radiance and beauty of your car again. Below are the other benefits:

Step one: the preparation

We take the time to wash your car. We clean it down, and then polish off any scratches that may have been there before we started working on your paint job. This way when you get in touch with us again next year, or even this month for a quick detail service while waiting for professional care - you'll see an amazing difference! The preparation process is one of the most important installation steps we take at the Works Auto Center.


  • Proper signature hand wash
  • Decontamination
  • Paint correction
  • Complete wipe down of the panels
  • Removal of ancillary body parts, emblems, headlights, taillights and spoilers is part of our preparation process.

Step two: precutting

An expert installer will have the material cut in bits like a door edge or the fender. This helps to reduce wastage of your precious PPF!


Precutting also helps make this film fit better on small surfaces like headlights, door jambs, and grilles - doesn't that sound neat?

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Step three:

fitting

The fitting step is the most tedious and time-consuming in the installation process. Some manufacturers make products for a specific surface, which means that the film has to be installed on that surface.


Carefully fitting the film takes time and expertise. It is satisfactory in the end as you can be assured that the film will protect your vehicle from road debris, rock chips, and many other defects with its self-healing technology.

Porsche PPF installation on front hood of a boxster

Step four: applying the solution

Every PPF product comes with a special formula that helps bond the film to the surface of the vehicle. The film already comes with an adhesive. However, the adhesive cannot bond to the surface of the vehicle without the application of the solution. Once the solution is sprayed over the film, it activates the adhesive, which, in turn, helps the film to form a protective coat over the entire vehicle.

Rock chip PPF install on rockers

Step 5: Final

trimming

The final trim step is all about making sure the paint protection film can wrap as many surfaces and edges of your car's exterior. As we lay down this protective layer, our goal is to seal every available surface that needs protecting from scratches or other damaging elements!

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Step six:

drying

The polyurethane has to completely dry on the automotive body. This usually takes hours but it's worth it because it solidifies the film that protects your vehicle from light scratches, making sure you enjoy a long-lasting protection for years down the line!

IR curing a clear bra on a silver boxster

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Why should you choose us?

    We have been working in this industry for years. We work hand in hand with some of the biggest manufacturers in the industry to provide only the best-quality products for our clients.


    We understand the need to have a durable and sustainable protective solution for your vehicle and we ensure that we offer you just that.


    Our technicians are highly experienced and rebooted to the job. They have decades of experience among them and are ever ready to step in to solve any automotive problem with ease. Quality means a lot to us and we do it to provide quality satisfaction for all our customers.


    We are available to work on any kind of automobile every day through the weekdays. We are highly responsive to calls and messages and are expecting one from you. Call us today or wheel your car into our auto body shop and let's create magic.


    Some other related vehicle detailing services we offer include the following:


  • How Long Does Paint Protection Film Last?

    With improvements in paint protection films technology in recent years, the films we install here at our automotive detailing shop can last between five and ten years, depending on the care put into them, without leaving any residue behind during replacement.

  • How Do I Maintain My Paint Protection Film?

    Simple preventative care measures can be implemented to extend the life of your paint protection film we install. This includes simple and frequent hand washing with liquid soap and clean water to prevent dust and dirt from building up and avoiding traditional car washes, as they tend to cross-contaminate your finish with abrasive residue.

  • What Are The Main Advantages of Paint Protection Film?

    Advantages to our Paint Protection Films include keeping your vehicle looking new in order to preserve the resale value, preventing environmental damage, such as rock chips , to the paintwork, and most importantly saving you from costly paint correction work.

Contact us today

Let's get your car looking its best! Call us today for a free estimate and installation of our paint protection film or clear bra services.


We're more than just an ordinary body shop, we offer everything you need to maintain the look of that showroom shine.

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