This post is especially timely. At SEMA we used a hood to demonstrate our installation technique which is slightly different (and a bit easier we think) than the rest of the industry. First off, many of you like Speed already use our slip solution and we have had many people ask about it specifically at SEMA.

Our solution is a proprietary mixture of soap and a few ther things (not like the things mentioned above however) and was checked out by our colleagues in St. Paul several years ago to make sure it didn't cause yellowing or have any other side-effects that would show up after the installation. Our solution was even subjected to the famed weatherometer test that simulates years of intense weather in a much shorter amount of time. We passed with flying colors.

Basically our process is to use the slip solution to lay the piece down. You then use Iso and water (usually a 50/50 mix - more Iso, less water in colder or more humid applications, less Iso and more water in hotter or more arid environmental conditions) to tack down the film at strategic areas such as center points or directly before and after compound curves. The big difference is that you do NOT need to squeegee our slip solution out and replace with Iso and water on any flat areas that already contact the vehicle's surface fully. These areas will grip as the solution dries out. The Iso and water is merely used to provide added grip immediately so that film can be stretched towards edges or around curves. Additionally, as stated by someone above we also use the Iso to fix down any fingers or rivulets and recommend going over all edges with the Iso prior to completing the install.

The benefit of not having to remove the slip solution and replace it with Iso offers installers a quicker install and in most cases we think even some better results. We have long thought that "orange peel" and "silvering" were two issues related to using the Iso. We have virtually eliminated both of these two problems by using our solution. In our opinion the "orange peel" effect is caused by the adhesive biting at different tack strengths when Iso is used. The Invinca-Shield solution allows the surface to set up a bit more slowly and evenly virtually eliminating any orange peel effect. Similarly we have long thought "silvering" to be a situation where microscopic air bubbles develop in the adhesive itself during squeegeeing. Our solution seems to mitigate that situation as well as you don't have to squeegee as hard. This helps with less squeegee marks on darker vehicles as well.

Ask those who have tried our solution. It is just one more way to take a difficult process like installing PPF and make it a little bit more user-friendly. By the way we also recommend using distilled or purified water when mixing your solutions. There are one or two parts of the country where for whatever reason a mold or mildew looking stain can develop under the film which we can only attribute to the water source (Louisiana / South Florida)

If our web guys are on the ball you should be able to see our new installation video on our website at Invinca-shield shortly. Just look under product info. It may be another day or two until the new video replaces the older, out-dated one. If you're looking at a guy putting a shield on a truck then come back later to see the new and improved instructions. By the way, a quart of concentrated Invinca-Shield solution sells for about $22.00 plus shipping and it makes close to 60 gallons of mix. Check around and see if any of your colleagues have used it yet. We'll send you a free sample if you contact us at 888-339-1385.

Sorry...not trying to sell here ($22.00 won't make us rich) as much as sharing some help to any of you who want to try something easier.