Paint protection film (PPF)
- Wait 48 hours before washing. This is XPEL's guidance for Ultimate Plus and Stealth. It gives the film time to settle.
- Small bubbles or haze are normal for the first few days. They're leftover install solution and disappear as the film dries.
- Pressure washers are OK, but keep your distance. Never aim the spray straight at the film's edges, because that can lift them.
- Get bugs and bird droppings off soon. In Florida, love bug season is real. Rinse them off before they bake on.
- Light scratches heal themselves. Heat from the sun or warm water makes swirl marks in the film disappear.
Window tint
- Keep the windows up for a few days. XPEL says 1 to 5 days depending on the weather. In Florida heat it's usually on the shorter end, but we'll tell you at pickup.
- Haze or small water pockets are normal while the film cures. Don't press on them; they clear up on their own.
- Clean with a soft microfiber and an ammonia-free glass cleaner. Skip anything abrasive.
Ceramic coating
- Keep it dry the first day. XPEL Fusion Plus Premium V2 needs about 6 hours before it can touch water, and a few days to fully cure.
- Wait about a week before the first wash to give the coating the best start.
- Hand wash with pH-neutral soap. Avoid automatic car washes with brushes, which cause swirl marks.
- Skip the wax. The coating does that job. Wax just sits on top and hides the water beading.
- Ask about warranty upkeep. XPEL coating warranties can require periodic inspections. We'll go over what yours needs at pickup.
Have a question after your install?
Call or text us anytime during business hours. If something doesn't look right, we'd much rather you ask than guess.
Questions about your car? Call or text (941) 786-6812 or request a free quote. We're at 28041 Airpark Drive, Unit 109, Punta Gorda, serving Punta Gorda, Port Charlotte and North Port.