How to care for SpeedFilm Paint Protection Film for Your Car, Truck or SUV
How to Care for SpeedFilm

Care & Maintenance

You may see a few water bubbles under the film. This is normal and will go away once the film has cured (up to 45 days).

Dust and use SpeedFilm Polish on the film regularly to prevent dirt build up around the edges and to maintain its glossy finish.

Use a liquid-based car wash soap, extra-soft wash-mit, and water to wash your SpeedFilm Paint Protection Film. Owners of cars with Speedfilm should avoid brushless car washes due to the type of chemicals used in these machines which may cause the film to become cloudy.

When using a high-pressure water hose to wash, keep at least 36" away from your film's edges and surface.

Wipe down with a clean and dust-free chamois and apply SpeedFilm Polish and wipe dry with a micro-fiber drying towel. This is very important! SpeedFilm Polish will keep the film’s finish glossy and more resistant to stains and discoloring. Failure to properly maintain the film may void
your warranty.

Use a small toothpick or detailing cloth to softly remove any wax build-up around the edges. Bird droppings and bug splats should be removed as quickly as possible by flushing the area with luke-warm water. Some bugs may leave stains that normally bleach out in the sun after a few weeks. Westley's Bleche-Wite (white-wall tire cleaner) used in small amounts has had favorable results on stubborn stains.

 

 

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What NOT to Do

  • Do not use any abrasive scrubbers, sponges or paper towels.
  • Do not use a powder-based detergent or degreaser to clean your film.
  • Do not use any clay products to clean the surface of your film.
  • Do not use any abrasive or hard-compound waxes and/or polishes.
  • Do not rub excessively or use excessive force when cleaning or drying.
  • Do not use a high-speed power buffer or polishing equipment.
  • Do not use a high-pressure hose closer than 36" from the Paint Protection Film surface.
  • Do not pick the Paint Protection Film's edges. Once the material is lifted it will not lay back down properly without damage.

Certain petroleum distillates that are present in some car polishes, waxes, or bug and tar cleaning agents cause urethane to discolor. The following products have been tested as safe for use on Speedfilm:

  • Meguiars NXT Tech Wax 2.0 (paste)
  • Turtle Wax Ice Liquid
  • Zymol Field Glaze
  • Zymol Creame Wax

Use SpeedFilm Polish after every wash to help keep your SpeedFilm glossy and new looking, easier to clean and stain resistant.

Speedfilm Polish

Limited Warranty

SpeedFilm®warrants to the original purchaser of the SpeedFilm Transparent Paint Protection Film that, for a period of 24 months from the date the SpeedFilm is installed, the SpeedFilm film will not crack, peel, or change colors under normal driving conditions from sand, salt, stones, bugs, abrasions or ultraviolet rays from the sun. Speedfilm warranties apply only to original factory paint— repaints or touch-ups are not covered.The warranty does not apply to any damage caused by abuse, misuse, accident, neglect, modification or competition.

In no event will the liability of SpeedFilm for any damages exceed the price paid by you for the SpeedFilm film and its installation or the removal of any paint protection film, regardless of the claim. The SpeedFilm warranty shall only apply when the product is installed by an authorized SpeedFilm dealer in accordance with the directions provided by SpeedFilm and maintained in accordance with recommended care instructions. The limited warranty does not cover defects caused by modification, alteration, or repair of the SpeedFilm product by anyone other than a dealer authorized by SpeedFilm.

Warranty Claims
Before SpeedFilm will approve any claim you must give written notice of the claim to SpeedFilm or an authorized dealer within seven days after the damage occurs. Claims regarding installation must be made within two weeks of initial installation. You must permit SpeedFilm to inspect the damage.

Claim Remedies
In the event SpeedFilm receives timely notice of a proper claim which is then approved by SpeedFilm, at its option, SpeedFilm will either replace the damaged section or refund the purchase price of the damaged application. These remedies constitute the sole and exclusive remedies available to the purchaser.