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Why We Inspect Vehicle Paint Before Quoting Paint Correction
A reliable paint-correction quote requires more than knowing the vehicle’s make and model. Paint condition, previous repairs, scratch depth and the customer’s expectations must all be inspected before recommending the right correction process.
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OPTiX Paint Protection Film: Why the Aliphatic TPU Foundation Is Important
OPTiX paint protection film uses an established aliphatic TPU foundation, with manufacturing supply information identifying TPU materials from Lubrizol and BASF. We explain what this means—and why the complete five-layer film construction remains more important than a supplier name alone.
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TPU Versus PCU Paint Protection Film: Why We Have Not Rushed to Change
PCU is being promoted as the next development in paint protection film, but newer does not automatically mean proven over the long term. We explain why AutoFX WA and OPTiX continue to use established aliphatic TPU while monitoring PCU’s real-world performance.
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Complete Blow-Drying Before Masking a Vehicle
Water trapped behind badges, trims and panel gaps can run out after masking begins and stop tape from sticking properly. We explain why complete blow-drying is an important part of careful paint-correction preparation.
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7.5 Mil vs 8.5 Mil vs 10 Mil PPF: Which Thickness Suits Your Vehicle?
A practical workshop guide to choosing between 7.5, 8.5 and 10 mil paint protection film based on the vehicle, driving conditions, coverage and installation.
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Why Customers from the City of Melville Choose AutoFX WA for Ceramic Coating, PPF and Paint Correction
AutoFX WA is based in neighbouring O’Connor and welcomes customers from across the City of Melville for ceramic coating, PPF, paint correction, detailing, guard rolling and headlight restoration.
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Golf R PPF Removal After Being Left On Too Long | AutoFX WA Perth
Les’s Golf R had USA-made PPF left on the vehicle for around two years beyond its expected service period. The film had become extremely difficult to remove, with the A-pillar alone taking more than an hour.
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VE Commodore Rear Guard Rolling – Fixing Tyre Rubbing Before It Becomes Expensive | AutoFX WA
Callum’s VE Commodore was shredding its rear tyres after fitting a wider wheel and tyre combination. After rolling the rear guards, we removed the rubber marks from the paint and cleaned everything up before sending him back on the road.
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Its just a daily family car should I even bother?
Ceramic coating and paint protection film can help preserve your vehicle, make maintenance easier and give the paint a better chance over time. However, no form of paint protection can guarantee that a car will remain perfect or never suffer damage.
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Ford F-350 Tremor Custom PPF – What We Did When No Suitable Template Was Available
When no suitable PPF template was available for the new Ford F-350 Tremor tailgate garnish, we created our own solution by measuring and scaling the SUPER DUTY lettering before installing and carefully finishing an oversized computer-cut 10 mil PPF pattern.
