Stone-chip protection film – First aid for your car
The patch for the paintwork.
- Effective long-term protection for sensitive surfaces such as car paintwork, glass panes, etc.
- Effective protection against stone chips whilst driving.
- Effective protection against the elements.
- Effective protection against stubborn dirt such as dead flies, tree sap and bird droppings.
How is stone-chip protection film fitted?
- Measure the vehicle parts to be wrapped and recreate them in a graphics programme on a PC or Mac.
- Clamp the stone-chip protection film into the cutting plotter and plot the design you have created.
- Apply the cut stone chip protection film to the vehicle. For a bubble-free application on larger surfaces, wet application using a solution of washing-up liquid and water is recommended.
What do you need to bear in mind when working with it?
The cutting pressure of the cutting plotter must be set to a medium to high level (200g or more) and a medium cutting speed should be selected. For best results, a 60° flock blade should be used.
Stone-chip protection film – the facts:
- Extra-strong 240μ PVC protective film, transparent.
- A strong backing of 144g/m² silicone-coated paper ensures excellent cutting performance in a cutting plotter.
- A permanent acrylate (solvent-based) adhesive ensures long-term adhesion to a wide variety of substrates (durability and residue-free removal: 5–7 years).
- Operating temperature: -30°C to +80°C.
- Processing temperature: +10°C.
- Measured shrinkage: < 2 per cent.
- Initial adhesion after 4 hours according to measurement method FTM 9: > 13 N/inch.
- Fully resistant to car wash cycles.
- No yellowing.
- Extremely impact-resistant.
- No TÜV approval required.
- Preliminary tests are recommended in all cases; the data given here are for guidance only and may vary depending on the surface to be bonded.
