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Windscreen Protection Film
How to stop stone chips & cracks in windscreens
Highlands Detailing at Highlands Garage offers revolutionary Windscreen Protection Film for all vehicles to stop windscreen damage and cracks.
Windscreen Protection Film (PPF) solves this. Here’s how:
Windshield Protection Film (WPF)—often mistakenly referred to as windshield PPF—is a specialised, clear polyurethane or PET film applied to the outside of your car's glass.
Designed to absorb impacts from road debris, it prevents expensive windshield replacements caused by rock chips and cracks, often lasting 1–3 years before needing replacement
Watch this 3 minute video of HOW WPF WORKS - CLICK HERE
How it Works
WPF acts as a sacrificial, shock-absorbing shield. When a rock hits the windshield, the film absorbs and disperses the kinetic energy, keeping the glass underneath completely intact. Modern WPFs feature:
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Self-Healing Properties: Many films utilize a clear top coat that causes minor wiper scratches and scuffs to disappear in the heat.
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Hydrophobic Coatings: Repels water, significantly improving visibility in the rain.
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UV Rejection: Blocks the majority of UV rays, protecting the vehicle's interior from fading.
Paint Protection Film (PPF) vs. WPF
You should not use traditional body-panel PPF on a windshield. Traditional PPF is designed for paint and can cause severe optical blur and visual distortion on glass, making it incredibly unsafe to drive through. WPF is optically engineered specifically for the optical clarity and curvature required for windshields.
Pros and Cons
Pros:
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Saves Money: Protects rare, expensive, or high-end windshields (especially those with complex ADAS cameras) from costly replacements.
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Zero Glare/Distortion: High-end, Gen-2 WPFs (like STEK DYNOtop or ExoShield) are virtually indistinguishable from bare glass.
Cons:
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Maintenance: Wiper blades will eventually wear down the hydrophobic coating over time, requiring periodic reapplication or replacement of the film after 1 to 3 years.
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Installation: It requires a specialized professional to shrink and mold the film to the complex curves of a windshield without causing visual distortion.
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Legality (Region Specific): In certain jurisdictions (such as NSW, Australia), applying film across the entire front windshield may be classified as illegal on passenger vehicles. Always check local regulations before applying.
ALL ABOUT HIGHLANDS DETAILING
Professionalism. Excellence. Timeliness.
At Highlands Detailing, we offer a convenient pick up and drop off service for customers from Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale and across the Southern Highlands of NSW.
Whether you are booked in for paint protection film, ceramic coating, paint correction, or detailing, we make the process simple and stress free.
Enjoy the ease of having your vehicle collected and returned to you within Mittagong, Bowral, Moss Vale and surrounding suburbs, allowing you to protect and maintain your car without disrupting your day.
AS all cars and detailing requirements vary, CALL US on 0468022740 for a quote or drop into our Southern Highlands Car Detailing Studio in Mittagong for an accurate appraisal.
TESTIMONIALS
What They’re Saying
I was awarded the DRIFT KIng in last Bullrush Rally. My car copped it good and PPF saved me car
The Big Fella
Cleanest I have ever seen my car, still cant believe it came up this well.
Great service, Great Guys!
Annie White
HD provided detailing to our business fleet on a monthly basis.]
Its great for our image and staff just love it.