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Alternative uses for paint protection film
Q: I know cars are most everyones bread and butter, but I had a thought. What else can PPF be used on?
Spray on Paint Protection Film
Q: I've been hearing about a water based spray on product. I'm told you need a paint booth to work in and you mask of the front of the car,bag the rest of the car and spray. The claim is that it looks better than traditional PPF and that the hood line can be blended in so it dissappears. Has anyone heard of this yet?
Paint Matching
Q: Properly installed side by side, of the two materials avaiable, the 3M most closely matched my paint. I ask what are the advantages or disavantages to the different films?
Can't get a Wrap!
Q: We are having a really tough time trying to get the 6mil 3m film to wrap properly. Is there someone out there that might be able to offer any suggestions??
Clear bra PPF School
Q: I am going to a training course for clear bra installation, anything I should know first?
Colder Temps affect PPF Installs
Q: With the colder temps, and the slip solution possibly not drying out as fast as it would during summer - would that have any affect on the adhesion of the PPF file ?
Paint Protection Film Removal
Q: The hood piece came off nice an clean but the bumper was a total pain. Almost all the adhesive was left behind, most of it totally separated from the film. What a nightmare. What caused this and what can I do?
Porsche bumper plug paint damage
Q: Anyone else have the paint come right off while removing them?
PPF Training
Q: I've been hunting around the web looking for courses and not sure witch company to go with?
PPF Warranty
Q: What is your ppf warranty, does it cover material and Labor?
Paint Protection Film Kits
Q: Should I use Kits or Bulk Rolls?
Disclaimer / Service Agreement
Q: I had a problem with a Dealer and lost a fair amount of money. I think if i had some sort of contract or Service Agreement I would have been in better shape.
PPF Pricing
PPF Plotters
Finding a good plotter to use with paint protection film.
3M Dealer Marketing Site
As promised the site for the new 3M marketing materials is up and active.
Learning the hard way
So being a newbie and unfortunately learning my lessons through mistakes, a helpful hint to anyone.....
Dealership Work
I was wondering what kind of deals other installers are offering dealers.
Dealership says PPF voids Paint Warranty?
Audi claims it invalidates the paint warranty so they won't use it.
Race Car Sponsorships
A good way to promote your business.
Removing Porsche 911 hood emblems
Problems related to emblem removal.
Installed 3M PPF today
Ebay kits, how 'not' to install guide
How many times do I get to hear, after quoting an installed price for my product, "I found a kit on Ebay for 75 cents, how much would you install that for?"
2005 Ford Mustang
Kits for the 2005 Ford Mustang
Avoiding Adhesive Distortion
Does anyone have any tips or techniques that eliminate ALL adhession disturbances on black cars with really round mirrors?
Invinca-shield slip solution
Superior slip solution from Invinca-shield
Silvering
Paint Protection shops in Los Angeles
Supplimental Income
Pre-cut or custom cut film?
Acura TL Kits
Which PPF Films is Better?
Mounting Solution
Llumar Paint Protection
A Good PPF Brand
Car Shows
Protection Plus in Shrewsbury, MA
DIY possible?
Is it possible for the do it yourselfer to install paint protection film?
Advertising and Marketing
What are the best forms of advertising and marketing?
3m Aerospace Film
3m Aerospace film...what is it really?
ATVs & Snowmachines
Has anyone entered this market?