Car arches, as well as the underside of the doors, have always been one of the most vulnerable areas on the car body. This is due to the fact that, as a rule, the widened rear arches protrude beyond the side line of the body, and at the same time take on the main flow of gravel, dust, sand and chemicals. Because of this, paintwork damage, marring and chipping can occur in the area of the arches after as little as 6 months on a new car. In this case, it should be remembered that if even the smallest chip is not repaired, corrosion will start at the place of damage.
Also, with intensive use of the car, especially with frequent trips out of town, less than 12 months after purchase, car owners may find that the arches are sandblasted to metal.
Today it is possible to protect the arches and the entire car body almost invisibly by using anti-gravel polyurethane films. Some new car models already have such films installed – this can be done by the manufacturer at the factory or by the dealer before the sale to protect the car and earn extra money. However, the car manufacturer often glues only small parts of the film on the most problematic places, which is obviously not enough for full protection.
Anti-gravel film coating of arches in Riga
In order to protect car arches from damage, anti-gravel polyurethane film is the best choice. The use of polyurethane to protect the body paintwork and the subsequent removal of the film will not leave any stains and the car will look pristine.
It is important to remember that price matters, as the production of anti-gravel films requires special technologies, materials and equipment. If production is cheapened, the performance of the film and therefore its effectiveness will suffer.
For the most effective protection of the car body, it is better to cover the part with a single piece of film to avoid the presence of joints. And remember that anti-gravel stickers for arches are a half-measure, protecting only a small part of the paintwork. A stone can hit even higher.
Modern anti-gravel films are practically invisible on the car. At the same time, they can easily withstand the impact of gravel when it flies from under the wheels, protect the paintwork from scratches, chemicals and bird droppings. With proper care, polyurethane has hydrophobic and anti-static characteristics, as well as self-healing when heated. Furthermore, the anti-gravel film can be polished and various protective coatings such as ceramics can be applied.
Prices for arch film protection in Riga
The cost of covering the arches with protective anti-gravel film depends on the chosen material and the volume of the surface to be treated. In any case, it is cheaper than repainting or replacing damaged parts. To find out the exact price for your car, call us or leave a request on this page.
