Kia Sorento – PPF film protection

Kia Sorento: Wrapping with Polyurethane Paint Protection Film

The innovative design of the new Sorento has won over many car enthusiasts. The smooth body lines, beautiful colors, impressive shapes, and shine all emphasize the elegant appearance of this mid-size crossover.

Unfortunately, on the road, this “Korean” doesn’t stand out from other vehicles with weak paintwork (LKP). On the first drive, sandblasting, small stones, and other debris from other cars’ wheels hit the body. After just a few drives, the first signs of wear will appear on the paintwork—small scratches. Over time, they will form a web of scratches, and there will be scuffs as well. You can avoid operational wear if you cover your Kia Sorento with protective film.

The risk zone—the main part of the body that needs protection the most. All abrasives, road chemicals, stones, and sand primarily come into contact with the front of the vehicle. That’s why our client decided to have the risk zone of their Kia armored.

Features of partial polyurethane wrapping

Covering the risk zone in our studio involves applying film to the front bumper, hood, front fenders, mirrors, door handle cups, headlights, pillars near the windshield, and a strip on the roof. These areas are the first to show scratches from active car use.

The rear part of the body remains uncovered. Scratches will continue to appear if no action is taken. As an alternative, you can cover the car with ceramic coating. Yes, in terms of effectiveness, the material is much simpler than the film for Kia, but it will minimally protect the body from scratches and UV rays. In any case, such a coating is better than no protection at all.

Which film is most effective for local body protection of the Kia Sorento

For protecting the SUV’s vulnerable zone, we chose polyurethane film. The material is highly effective in fighting against unwanted mechanical and chemical damage. The body will be protected from minor accidents, bumps, careless washes, as well as rain, chemicals, road salts, bird droppings, corrosion, and mold.

For partial wrapping, we always use transparent film. If all application technologies are followed, the material remains invisible and does not visually stand out. A passerby looking at the car is unlikely to tell that the Kia Sorento is wrapped.

Polyurethane has another special feature—self-healing. This property makes the film a favorite among anti-gravel coatings. Operational scratches will disappear by themselves when the car heats up. Just leave the car in the sun and allow the film to warm up well.

Self-healing not only gives the car a well-maintained appearance but also allows the film to stay in good condition throughout its use. After applying the film to the Kia Sorento, it will not need to be replaced for at least 5-8 years. Additional polishing and special care are also unnecessary.

Other wrapping options for the Kia: full coverage and anti-chrome

At CarEngineering, specialists also perform full car wrapping. The material is applied around the entire perimeter of the body, creating complete all-around protection from damage. The advantages of such a service are:

The entire car receives uniform protection.
Body wear is significantly reduced.
You no longer have to worry about the condition of unprotected parts.

Partial wrapping for the Kia is good, but in the event of unforeseen damage to the rear of the car, you’ll have to repaint it. This can be problematic. The shortage of paints on the Russian market makes it difficult to select the right color. Finding an exact match is almost impossible. That’s why we recommend full wrapping. This service always works for the long term, saving the car owner from many potential issues.

Anti-chrome is an additional service that can be performed with either partial or full wrapping of the 2022 and 2023 Sorento models. Black vinyl film is applied to all chrome details. The material not only changes the style of the chrome and gives the car individuality, but also provides additional protection for small body parts from damage, chipped paint, and rust.

You can always trust our specialists to select the right package for your car. At CarEngineering, the individuality and characteristics of the vehicle are considered before and during the wrapping process. The professionals create a work plan and select materials based on the owner’s preferences and the specifics of the car’s use. We purchase the film for Kia ourselves, provide all receipts, and open the roll right in front of the client.

The process of car wrapping at CarEngineering: preparation and application

The car always enters a clean studio for wrapping—this is an important principle of our work. Dust in the air and a dirty workspace negatively affect the quality of the wrapping for the Kia, so we ensure ideal cleanliness in advance.

The service can be divided into several stages:

Folding the Kia’s details into the film. The edges of the material are folded inward—this improves the quality of protection. After folding, the film’s edge is hidden from external influences, preventing it from being peeled or torn. When wrapping without folding, the film often tears during washing and is more easily damaged by stones. With folding, these problems are avoided.
Applying the film to the car: gradual wrapping of the risk zone details. We use the wet application method, which also has its nuances. For wrapping, we always purchase special clean water, free from metal impurities. Poor-quality water can yellow the film and ruin it, and this is something CarEngineering takes into account.
Film cutting stage for the Kia Sorento: unpacking the new roll and preparing the material for each part according to measurements.
Preparation stage: removing the front bumper and cleaning the entire body. The bumper is removed for more thorough wrapping and quality folding of the Kia Sorento. You can be confident in the safety of the disassembly—only highly experienced professionals work with the car.
Car drying: Wrapping the risk zone with film takes about 8 hours, but we always leave the car in the studio for at least until the next day. During this time, the film dries well and will hold firmly on the body even in rain.

Our company always strives for quality and delights its customers with the best results. Our professionals put all their care, experience, and expertise into every service. We provide a warranty certificate for all completed work and offer both warranty and post-warranty service.

For this Sorento, the client also wanted the steering wheel wrapped, and alcantara was chosen as the material. This service not only makes driving more comfortable but also adds style to the interior. In our studio, we offer many leather colors and threads to choose from. We can create a custom design or reupholster it to factory standards—whatever you prefer.

Visit us to wrap your car in film and add new options. Enhance your comfort and make your car unique!