Let it cure
Avoid washing for the first 48–72 hours (up to a week in cold weather) while the adhesive cures.
Warranty & care
Confidence through clear terms.
WIKA PPF stands behind its films with warranty coverage of up to 10 years on select grades — and simple care guidance to keep them looking new.
10Year warrantyUp to, on select grades*
What’s typically covered
- Yellowing or discoloration under normal use
- Cracking, blistering or bubbling of the film
- Delamination or adhesive failure
- Loss of self-healing performance in the top coat
What’s typically excluded
- × Improper installation or unapproved installation methods
- × Accidents, collisions, vandalism or misuse
- × Damage from abrasive polishing or harsh chemicals
- × Film applied over repainted or damaged paint
*Warranty duration and coverage vary by product grade and country, and are defined in the official written warranty document supplied with the product. Keep your installation invoice — it’s required to make a claim.
Aftercare
Four habits for a film that lasts.
Wash gently
Use a pH-neutral shampoo and the two-bucket method. Keep pressure washers 30 cm+ from film edges.
Let heat heal
Park in the sun or pour warm water over light marks — the self-healing top coat does the rest.
Remove contaminants fast
Clean bird droppings, bug splatter and tree sap promptly to keep the finish pristine.
For installers
Installation best practices.
The quality of a finished PPF installation depends on both the film and the process. We support professional installers with clear guidance.
- 01Inspect the paintwork and identify repainted, damaged or sensitive surfaces.
- 02Decontaminate, clay and prepare the surface with suitable products.
- 03Follow approved installation temperature and slip-solution guidance.
- 04Use appropriate squeegees and avoid overstretching the film.
- 05Finish edges carefully and inspect under suitable lighting.
- 06Hand the customer aftercare and curing instructions.
Making a claim
A simple, documented process.
- 1
Contact your installer
Your authorized installer or seller is the first point of contact.
- 2
Share the details
Product & batch ID, installation date, photos and a description of the issue.
- 3
Assessment
The installer’s assessment and documentation are reviewed by our team.
- 4
Resolution
Decisions follow the written warranty terms for the relevant product.
Let’s work together
Questions about coverage?
Our team can share full warranty documents for each product grade.