Can Colored PPF Survive a Calgary Winter? Salt, Gravel, and Cold.
The Ultimate Stress Test
Calgary vs. Your Paint.
You want to wrap your car Matte Black or Nardo Grey, but you live in Calgary. Will the film peel off in -40°C? Will the gravel shred it?
Why Vinyl Fails in Calgary Winters
We perform dozens of "vinyl rescues" every spring. Standard vinyl wraps contract in the cold. When it hits -30°C, the film shrinks tight like a drum. If it is stretched into a recess (like a license plate area), it pops out (bridging) or cracks.
Furthermore, frozen vinyl shatters. If a rock hits a vinyl-wrapped bumper at -20°C, the vinyl often chips just like paint, exposing the layer underneath.
The TPU Advantage for Calgary
Colored PPF is engineered differently. It is thermoplastic polyurethane.
PPF maintains its elasticity in extreme cold. It doesn't shrink and pop out of edges like vinyl does.
Even when frozen, the 8-mil thickness cushions rock blows. We have seen PPF take massive hits on Deerfoot in January without piercing through to the paint.
Calgary Salt and Road Brine Resistance
Calgary's road brine stains everything. Porous vinyl wraps can absorb this brine, leading to discoloration that won't wash out.
Colored PPF is non-porous and chemically resistant. The salt sits on top. As long as you wash your car reasonably often (or use a ceramic coating on top), the film will remain vibrant and stain-free through years of winter abuse.
Pro Tip: Warm Washing
When washing a wrapped car in winter, try to use warm water in a wash bay. This relaxes the film and helps the self-healing top coat recover from micro-scratches caused by snow brushes.
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