Thinking about PPF for my new car but confused by all the tech talk
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So I'm finally picking up my new car next week and I've been going down this rabbit hole of paint protection because I really want to keep it looking fresh, especially with all the sand and dust we get here. I keep hearing about this self-healing feature that PPF has and honestly I'm a bit skeptical, like does it actually work or is it just marketing hype? I've read that if you get a minor scratch or swirl mark, the film can actually repair itself when it gets warm, which sounds almost too good to be true. I'm trying to understand how this actually works in practice, like does it only work for really light scratches or can it handle something more significant? Also I'm wondering how long this self-healing ability lasts because I don't want to spend a fortune on PPF only for it to stop working after a year or two. I've been reading through a guide about self-healing PPF [https://paintprotectionfilm.ae/self-healing-ppf-guide/] and it explains the science behind it pretty well, but I'd love to hear from people who actually have it on their cars. Does it really protect against those tiny swirl marks you get from washing, or am I better off just being careful with my washing technique and saving the money? Really appreciate any real-world experiences.