Your windshield takes a beating every time you hit the road. Rocks, gravel, road debris, and everyday driving conditions can lead to chips, pitting, and cracks.
Cali Auto Glass is excited to introduce XPEL Windshield Protection Film (WPF), a new option for drivers who want an added layer of protection for their windshield.
Located in Victorville, California, and serving drivers throughout the High Desert, Cali Auto Glass is now offering XPEL WPF as another way to help customers protect one of the most important and expensive pieces of glass on their vehicle.
What Is Windshield Protection Film?
Windshield Protection Film, commonly called WPF, is a clear protective film applied to the outside of your windshield.
XPEL describes its WPF as a durable, transparent protective layer designed to help protect a windshield from rocks, road debris, UV rays, and other road hazards.
Think of It as a Sacrificial Layer
WPF sits between the road and your windshield. When debris strikes, the film is there to take the impact first and help reduce the risk of damage reaching the glass underneath. The film itself can become scratched, worn, or damaged over time. That is part of its job.
Is WPF the Same as Window Tint?
No. Although both products are films used on automotive glass, they are designed for very different purposes.
Windshield Protection Film
- Main purpose: Helps protect the windshield against rocks and road debris that can cause chips and cracks
- Appearance: Transparent; designed to maintain clear visibility
Window Tint
- Main purpose: Reduces heat and glare, increases privacy, improves comfort
- Appearance: Darkens the glass
Another important difference is placement. XPEL WPF is installed on the exterior surface of the windshield, where it can act as a protective barrier.
How Do I Know I’m Getting a Quality Film?
Not every automotive film is designed to protect a windshield from impacts. If you’re considering WPF, knowing exactly what product is being installed on your vehicle matters.
At Cali Auto Glass, we use XPEL Windshield Protection Film. XPEL specifically engineered this product for windshield protection. According to XPEL, its WPF maintains clear visibility, helps safeguard the windshield from rocks and road debris, and blocks 99% of harmful UV rays.
The product also comes with a 1-year/12,000-mile manufacturer’s warranty covering specified manufacturing defects, including peeling, cracking, yellowing, bubbling, hazing, and delamination.
Know What the Warranty Covers
Rock chips are not covered by XPEL’s WPF warranty. WPF is an additional protective barrier designed to help reduce the risk of windshield damage. It does not make a windshield unbreakable or guarantee that a rock will never damage the glass. We believe customers should know exactly what they are purchasing and what they can realistically expect from it.
How Long Does Windshield Protection Film Last?
There isn’t one honest answer that applies to every vehicle. According to XPEL, the lifespan of its WPF depends on environmental conditions and maintenance. Regular cleaning and proper care can help maximize the film’s lifespan and performance.
How and where you drive can make a difference. The film is exposed to the same environment as the windshield, including sunlight, dirt, road debris, windshield wipers, and thousands of miles of driving.
Care Tips From XPEL
- Clean and care for the film regularly.
- Install new windshield wiper blades when the film is applied to help protect against surface scratches.
- Remember: the 1-year/12,000-mile warranty is a manufacturer’s warranty, not a statement that the film will need replacement after one year.
A New Way to Protect Your Windshield in the High Desert
Whether you’re commuting on I-15, driving around Victorville, or putting miles on your vehicle throughout the High Desert, your windshield is constantly exposed to the road ahead. Windshield Protection Film gives drivers another option for adding a layer of protection before that next piece of road debris hits the glass.
Now offering XPEL WPF in Victorville and serving customers throughout the High Desert. Contact Cali Auto Glass to learn more about WPF, pricing, and professional installation for your vehicle. Get a quote today.
