The front end of your vehicle is susceptible to all sorts of minor damage from stones and other road debris. If you've recently bought a new vehicle and you're determined to protect its front end, there are a few products for you to consider. You might immediately consider a traditional car bra — an accessory that covers the vehicle's front end and often has a leather-like appearance. Another option is to treat the front end of the vehicle with paint protection film, which is a procedure that many automotive shops can perform for you. Here are some benefits of using this film instead of a traditional car bra.

It Doesn't Affect The Appearance

While a traditional bra can protect the front end of your vehicle, a lot of people don't like the look of this aftermarket product. When you're happy about the appearance of your new vehicle, the last thing that you may feel like doing is covering a good part of the front end with a highly visible black accessory. Paint protection film can be a far better choice because it offers protection without affecting the appearance of the vehicle. Unless you look extremely closely at your vehicle, you won't even be able to tell that the film is there.

It Doesn't Trap Water

Another concern about using a traditional bra is that this accessory can trap water between it and the finish of your vehicle. While the rest of the vehicle will dry shortly after it rains, the finish beneath the bra can stay wet for an extended duration — perhaps eventually leading to rust or other damage. This won't be a worry when you use paint protection film instead. Because it adheres firmly to the surface of the vehicle, it doesn't allow moisture to get between it and the vehicle's paint.

It Doesn't Require Removal During Washing

If you want to thoroughly wash a vehicle that has a traditional bra on it, you'd likely want to remove the bra so that you could scrub the paint beneath it. For someone who washes their vehicle regularly — perhaps every week or two — it can be time-consuming and challenging to constantly be removing the bra and then putting it back into position. When you treat the front of your vehicle with protection film, you'll simply wash this material alongside the rest of the vehicle. This will save considerable time and effort. Learn more about paint protection film by contacting a local auto shop.

For more information on a paint protection film, contact a company like Highline Customs.