The right order for a new car: inspect and correct the paint if needed → paint protection film → window tinting → dash cam. The reason is simple: film preserves the paint's current condition rather than fixing it, tinting is interior work on glass that is unaffected by what came before, and the dash cam goes last because it depends on nothing.
Step 1 — Inspect the paint before anything else
Even a brand-new car from the dealership can arrive with transport scratches or wash marks. A three-stage polish (KD 45) removes the oxidised layer and swirl marks and restores gloss before the film seals the surface. Skipping this step locks the defect under the film for years.
Step 2 — Protection film to suit your budget
| If you | Best fit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drive highways daily and want maximum coverage | Full body 8.5 mil | From KD 330 |
| Want the most chip-exposed area covered | Full hood | KD 190 |
| Have a limited budget and want the best return | Half hood | KD 135 |
| Are mainly worried about the windscreen | Windscreen film 4 mil | KD 29 |
A note that matters on modern cars: replacing the windscreen is not only the price of the glass, it also means recalibrating the cameras and sensors mounted behind it — which alone makes a KD 29 windscreen film the cheapest insurance policy on this list.
Step 3 — Tinting
American nano-ceramic tint (KD 50) for the side and rear windows, with up to 95% infrared rejection and 89% TSER, fitted in two to three hours. Afterwards, keep the windows up for 2–3 days until the adhesive dries.
Step 4 — Dash cam
Last and logically so: once the car is protected on the outside, the camera documents what happens to it. Browse the dash cam section, or choose the complete package (from KD 370) that combines full-body PPF, tinting, ceramic rims and a 4K dash cam in one visit.
How much time do you need?
| Step | Duration |
|---|---|
| Corrective polish | One working day |
| Full-body PPF | 2–3 working days |
| Tinting | 2–3 hours |
| Dash cam | One to two hours depending on the model |
Booking ahead is required. The protection and tinting departments work Saturday to Thursday, 9 AM–9 PM; both are closed on Friday, though the car can still be dropped off.
Frequently asked questions
Can I do everything in one visit?
Yes, through the complete package. The total time is set by the longest step, full-body PPF (2–3 working days).
The car is brand new from the dealership — do I need a polish?
Not always. We inspect the paint first, and if it is sound we go straight to the film.
Should tinting come before the film?
The order between them is not critical since one is on glass and the other on paint, but it is easiest to do both in the same visit in our usual sequence.
What is the warranty?
Ten years on the protection film against yellowing, cracking and peeling, and ten years on the tint against discolouration, peeling and bubbling.
