How do you prepare your car for the autumn and winter seasons?

Film from Paint protection film, also known as PPF, is a transparent film that protects your vehicle from impacts and shocks, while preserving its original paintwork. It can be applied to the whole body or just certain areas, such as handles, hood, mirrors or bumper.

Choosing a protective film for bodywork has many advantages, including :

• Preserving paintwork shine: Protective films from Variance Autoprotective films offer UV protection and prevent yellowing. So when you remove the film, your car's paintwork looks as good as new. It's also an excellent alternative to expensive paintwork;
• Weather protection: Rain, snow, wind and other elements can damage the bodywork. The protective film acts as an additional barrier, protecting the paintwork from these climatic conditions;
• Scratch and impact prevention: Door knocks, stone chips and other impacts can quickly damage your car. A protective film reduces this damage by attenuating scratches and bumps.

Installing Paint protection film film is actually quite simple. Simply clean the surface thoroughly before starting the application. Here are the steps to follow to install Paint protection film film:

• Place the cutting wire from wrapping on the surface where the film will be applied to mark out its location;
• Remove the protective liner from the film using two pieces of adhesive tape;
• Apply the film from Paint protection film, after soaking it insoapy water and the surface concerned;
• Use a flannel to flush out the water, starting from the center and working towards the edges;
• Carefully remove the cutting wire, marouflaging it before gently pulling it out;
• Finish by trimming off any excess using a cutter with a new blade.

Headlight films, whether transparent or colored, are applied directly to your car's headlights and offer several advantages:

• Impact protection: The film acts as a barrier against stone chips, scratches and insects, helping to keep your headlamps looking their best;
• Simplified maintenance: Easy to clean with non-abrasive products, the film also prevents the accumulation of stubborn dirt, making headlamp maintenance simpler;
• Preserving original aesthetics: Headlamps can yellow or fade due to UV and weathering. The film slows down this process, preserving their original appearance while ensuring optimum clarity for improved visibility;
• Easy removal: If you need to change or remove the film, this is done effortlessly and without damaging the headlamps, giving you the flexibility to adjust or replace the film as required.

When choosing your lighthouse film, you'll need to consider your needs and desires.

There are two ways to apply headlamp film: dry or with soapy water. Depending on the method chosen, the steps will vary, but some are common, such as :

• Clean headlamps with soapy water and a sponge to remove grease. Once clean, wipe the surface with a dry, clean cloth.
• After installation, finish off with a trowel to remove any remaining air bubbles. Then use a cutter with a new blade to trim the excess film from the headlamps.

Tinted safety film is a solar film with the particularity of retaining pieces of glass in the event of vandalism caused by others or accidents. In fact, because it's thicker than normal solar film, security film retains broken glass. This means extra protection for you and your passengers, at lower cost. Solar film is applied to rear and/or side windows, and is often more effective than original tinted glass.

Solar safety film comes in a variety of shades. It also protects against heat. So it has a double advantage. The darker the film, the more effective the protection. So it's essential to choose the right sun protection film, not only according to your aesthetic preferences, but above all according to your protection needs.

Anyone can apply solar protection film, whether electrostatic or adhesive. At Variance Auto, our solar films are pre-cut and thermoformed, making them more flexible and easier to apply.

It is important to observe the following precautions:

• Cleaning glass: Use soapy water and a sponge to remove all impurities, then wipe the glass with a clean, dry cloth;
• Applying the film: After soaking the film and glass in soapy water, apply the film to the inside of the glass. Then press down from the center to the edges to drain off the soapy water and avoid bubbles;
• Finishing: Wrap a clean cloth around the maroufle and iron over the film, always working from the center to the edges, to remove any remaining water or bubbles.

wrapping film is an adhesive coating applied to your car's bodywork. Available in a wide range of colors and finishes, it can be matte, glossy, glittery, carbon-effect, satin or brushed.

Film wrapping is an ideal alternative to paint, offering numerous advantages. Here are the main advantages of wrapping for your vehicle:

• Reversibility: This is one of the biggest advantages. Unlike paint, wrapping is reversible. You can remove or replace it easily, without damaging the original bodywork;
• The cost: wrapping is a more economical solution than painting, ideal for those on a budget, while allowing you to change the appearance of your vehicle at a lower cost;
• Customization: At Variance Auto, you have access to a vast choice of colors and finishes, from black, blue and gray to more original shades. You can choose the combination that suits your style;
• Protection: wrapping adds a protective layer to your bodywork, reducing the effects of scratches and weathering, and preserving the condition of your vehicle.

wrapping film can be applied by a professional or by yourself. You can apply it to the whole car, or just to certain parts, such as the hood, mirrors, bumper orrear-end.

Here are a few precautions to follow when preparing your vehicle for installation:

• Store your vehicle in adust-free environment, at a temperature of between +15°C and +25°C;
• Thoroughly clean the bodywork to ensure good film adhesion.