Paint Protection Film, Clear Bra Forum
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I have been advised the new Hydrophobic LLumar film is being launched any time in the UK. I have a new car Matt paint Lamborghini SV roadster and would have previously used excel Stealth ppf with a gtechniq hydrophobic coating but now thinking about holding off to April for this new product. Is this the best option? considering templates, timing and product options? Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks
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Hello all, long time lurker, first time poster. Been installing ppf for about 2yrs now for a local dealership in southern Alberta. Pretty happy doing it and have been told by clients that I'm quite good at it (dealership owners and retail repeat customers). Problem is, where I work only pays hourly, (and not flat rate), meaning the better and quicker the installs have become, the less I actually make per job. I want to go it alone with a shop and mobile unit, but have been told that the place where I am will make it extremely difficult for me to pickup local dealers/existing customers. I'm the only one doing ppf for them in a relatively small city, so if I were to leave, …
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Hi all, Did auto detailing ages ago; never did PPF, but I've had two cars done up with XPEL and it looked decent. Read some good reviews on SunTek, and decided to try it after seeing it on a couple of cars. Had mine done at a local respected installer (attaching picture links), and I'm not sure whether I should be ticked-off or not, but I think so. They were installing on a 2010 Camaro SS, which has a large bumper that is perhaps somewhat harder to install on. They left a few 'loose' edges, a four-inch-long 'lip' near the license plates, and quite a few small air bubbles. The installed tells me these will disappear, but my XPEL never had any - not this many. T…
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Ok guys, So Ive been a xpel dealer for 10 yrs. I was the only dealer in my area. a month or so I looked at the dealer Locator on xpels site to update info. I was the only one listed. now I see the other shop that is listed now. He advertises as a 3m dealer. He has been in the shop for a yr or so. I have fixed numerous installs from unhappy customers.. The owner has also came to me to have me do a bumper on a Mercedes..Black and the bumper was an easy 5-600 to do it. I was in the middle of a bumper wrap when he stopped in. I told him I wasn't able to do it and gave him a price for just the bumper.. He looked at me like I was crazy.. Pretty…
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I am looking for some companies that have dealership relationships that can help us introduce a product we carry. We offer protection kits to protect the interiors of vehicles and are focused on New Car dealerships. We will may monthly commissions to those who are able to help us get introduced to these dealerships. I would love to talk more to those who are interested and can help us. Feel free to contact me through phone or text. 8019870062 chris@premierprotection.net
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BMW owner had his car plastidipped "not with the cheap stuff" and wants to clearbra the front bumper. It has an oddball bumper and neither Xpel nor computercut offer a kit so it must be bulked. What is your opinion on any issues that may arise and warranty? Client requests Xpel. Sounds like a disaster in the waiting, but I don't have much experience with this new "not the cheap stuff" plastidip.
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This is bothering me again. I am an Xpel dealer in Hangzhou China, and the head of Xpel Chinese distributor - ET Mr. Li Yang keeps telling me this TiTan Pro is made by Xpel ? I just want to get a solid response from this forum. If this product is produced by Xpel, I will keep using it, otherwise, I will stop using any kind of Xpel product. Because this is totally a BS marketing of reboxing some Korean product and sell under Xpel name by Xpel Chinese distributor . Titan Pro was introduced by ET in China since August last year, now everyone thought this is the top line from Xpel. ET are selling thousands of "TITAN-Pro" per month to its distributor including us. On the…
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Hey guys, I'm currently in the process of installing Suntek PPF on my 1994 Acura NSX, I'm going slowly and have spent the past few months working on it on and off, and now I completely understand the high prices on the installations. Overall though I've mostly gotten the hang of it, but so far I've only done flat-ish panels. I'm about to tackle the bumpers but before I risk ruining $50 worth of film on it I figured I'd ask your advice. If you were doing a bulk install, how would you attempt this bumper? My initial thoughts are as follows. (keep in mind the section that I'm wrapping here stops at that horizontal line where the quarter panel ends, I've already wrapped t…
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I'm sure I could ask my rep but I also figured I'd get some input. So I'm going with Xpel for paint protection from now on, getting DAP and won't be ordering kits anymore. What roll sizes would you suggest initially always having on the shelf to be able to tackle most jobs. I'll mostly be doing partial hoods and front bumpers, plus impact zones. I don't forsee doing many full hoods anytime soon and would just order large rolls when the demand is there. Thanks for any input guys!
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Curious on how people set their pricing. Square footage? Packages for set price? Right now we have packages for pricing so customers have quick idea on price and then modify if needed based on the car/truck. We use Xpel Ultimate film- full hood,fender, bumper, and mirrors would be around 1250$ Which takes me around 4-6 hrs. Too much ? Thanks
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Looking for experienced ppt and vinyl installers in Orange County. text/call 951-970-8556
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My car is a 2017 Mazda CX9 and i notice one of the side have a corner that is messed up vs the otherside that looks clean. I took it back to the shop and he said it the way the car curve and they he check the otherside which is good, says they need to slice it open to install it better. I was thinking to myself then why didn't you do it on this side. He said he would cut a piece out and do some patch work on it. but is that standard practice or they should be redoing it?
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Hello, I've been stalking for awhile but I did a job today and have some questions. I've been tinting a loooong time and have dabbled in PPF, just slightly, as I am a one man show and also a Paintless Dent Tech. One of the body shops I work with has started having me do their small PPF jobs (factory stone guard, door edges, handle pockets etc) but now I am running into more work with larger pieces on the hoods etc. Today, I did a 18" hood and wrapped the edges like the customer had initially. The car "had to go in an hour" and since I knew I would need it to tack well for the wrap. I mixed my slip solution with very little agent and it was prett…
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I have a customer who told me the vehicle interior also can protected by paint protection film. I found its hard to wrap by hand- cut. I'd like to know does DAP(xpel) has interior patterns so I can pre cut by DAP. Thanks.
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Just looking for input on comparison using Venture verses pro series ppf. Not price but installation difficulty / quality of each.
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Paint protection films offer far more durability than vinyl wraps, but a clear bra is just that. CLEAR! STEK DYNOmatt will transform the original paint into a matte finish. Matte finish films have had an issue in the past that they can be more difficult to clean due to their coarse finish. We have raised the bar by infusing a nano-coating into the film during the manufacturing process making it not only easy to clean, but very hydrophobic as well. If you have a project coming in and need some matte ppf please give us a call. Thank you, Howard STEK-USA 425.623.3973
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Hello guys! I write from Italy. Sorry for my english I Started to mount protective films on cars. I need to find a film with a width of 70 inches. You help me, you know a supplier that sells? Thank you all. David
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Hi Everybody, I wanted to introduce myself and our company to you. My name is Mark Legere and our company is Chip Guard Custom Designs Inc. I am testing the waters right now to see how many of you would be interested in this or not. I am planning in the next couple of weeks to submit a discounted price for TintDude members. A Short Story on our Company. Ron Legere started the company in 1993, and two sons joined in 1996. At this point we were installing 3M PPF by hand and creating templates out of Aluminum. 1998 We Bought our first Gerber plotter and started computer cutting the PPF Also this year Ron Legere was training and selling pre-cut kits for 3M's Canadian f…
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Hello Everyone – greetings from STEK-USA and STEK Automotive and the heart of the company: Inside Sales and Operations! Pardon the long introduction but we’ve been quiet for many months while others have spoken, so now we have a lot to say. We want to address who we are, why we matter, and dispel some of the myths and urban legends surrounding our brand. As with any good “investigative report”, we’ll address who, what, where, when, why, and how. WHO we are: STEK is a Korean company founded in 1977 with a focus on protective films for phones, tablets, laptop screens and other similar devices. We grew our business, grew our R&D staff, and expanded our…
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its all over the web sorry can't post links from my phone Google is your friend however Cheers
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Whats type of squeegee is everybody using?Can you post a pic,and where to buy.
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Starting my PPF career with some training with SolarGard soon. Have always treated me very good great people to work with! Portland is a tech place.....home to Intell, Nike and more simiconductor manufactures to name that employees make great money and drive high end cars. SolarGard MAKES THEIR OWN quality product and has a great support network. Nike world headquarters is around three miles from my shop. Feeling excited to work again with the fantastic crew from SolarGard ! Cheers Stan * I edited my original post because I try very hard to be positive in my life and don't need my own negative feelings affecting others.
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Hey guys, I'm going to have a PPF service for the customers and I have heard some painter said even the car with original paint, the lacquer will peel off with the PPF when removing it, so customers asking if this product is for protecting the paint but what is the point to install it if it will damage the paint at last? Or you guys have some proper techniques like using steamer or anything good for this? Also if customer's car with repainted panel then is not recommend them to do it?
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I am sure some have lifts, but wanted to see what style ramps are people using?
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PPF Training 1 2 3
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Can anyone refer me to a training facility or schooling for PPF. I have found a couple online but I'm trying to see if you guys have any recommendations. Thanks!
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Used 12 times so this thing is brand new comes with everything Stand, Paper Catch and all the software. Installation manual and Vinyl software. Still have original shipping box. Currently using for XPEL PPF. There is nothing wrong with this unit I am just going in a different direction with my business. price $4,750 plus shipping. I will accept a cashiers check from the bank or a Credit Card over the phone plus 3% for not having the card present. Shipping to Texas from Destin FL is around $250 just as a reference. Thank you and please share this with anyone looking for a plotter your getting this thing at $1000 of original price and it was only used a few times. Email me …
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I'm currently using ComputerCut for our PPF patterns. Who's pattern database has full fenders, full hoods and maybe even full rear bumper patterns? We had a 2017 BMW 750i come in from body shop that needed the rear entire bumper redone after paint work and it was a computer cut pattern from somewhere. I'd like to expand to a better database.
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Just bought a roll of the hexis bodyfence.... Anybody have any reviews or suggestions?
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Anyone tried it yet or know if this is just re boxed?
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I'm about to purchase a 60" plotter for cutting PPF/tint and vinyl, but before I pull the trigger, I'm wondering what everyone's experience has been with the ones I'm deciding between. Roland GX, Mutoh VC, Graphtec FC, or Jaguar V. I've been cutting with Roland for years now, and I'm happy with Roland GX series plotters, but don't want to limited my potential because I'm 'comfortable' using them. So what are you guys using and why did you choose it?
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I haven't been doing PPF for the last few years, but the wife's car got some hail damage and needed some new paint. We had planned on CQuartz and PPF in the past, but then a fender got damaged and never got around to it. Now that everything is fixed, we are going to get it taken care of before she starts driving. It's over at the detailer's shop now getting CQuartz coated and like a dummy, I didn't think to see if the coating might affect the install of the PPF until I watched some of the videos and they were showing the hydrophobic properties. I did some searching and saw XPEL recommended not applying over coating, but other searches saying it wouldn't cause a proble…
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i have a client bringing me a vehicle for a install ... he had a question i couldnt answer and need some help. he lives in alaska and wanted to know how the film would hold up ... lifespan etc vs a state like georgia or texas?
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Last I heard they were part of Xpel and on there DAP system but I can't find them.
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Suntek Flaws 1 2
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Has anyone experienced manufacturing defects with Suntek? I know from time to time I should expect some minor flaws here and there as they pump out a ton of this stuff on a regular basis and that there is no such thing as a 100% flawless sheet of film. I have been using Suntek for the past seven months and never had a single issue until recently. I have had rolls where the adhesive wouldn't stick even after sitting for three hours, dust nibs in the top layer and rolls with 6-8" wide heavily hazed lines running the length of the roll that could not be remedied with heat. This has happened to six rolls in the past two months. Suntek has replaced the defective rolls,…
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Who is using this film and any thoughts, comparisons with the current top films. Steve
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I just bought a brand new 2017 Honda Civic EX (Modern Steel Metallic color) and I would like to put a clear bra on it. I am considering either 3M Scotchguard Clear Bra (3 times more expensive) or the ebay China-made Vinyl wrap. I would like to know your guys' opinions on whether the ebay vinyl wrap should be safe on car paint and which type of clear bra or clear vinyl wrap I should go with. I would like to wrap the most important parts of my car in it (front, sides, and rear). I am not sure how much to invest on clear bra. I probably don't need a 2k clear bra job done on a 20k car, but I also do not want to damage the original paint or cause more trouble. I just wa…
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Hi, newbie to this forum, hello everybody. I have a problem. I would like to use some Llumars' ppf to very common car, Kia Cee'd. The dealer says patterns doesn't exist in Llumars program, but they should appear to there "soon". They told me this 2 weeks ago. New Cee'd was published about one year ago. Well, what makes it difficult for me to understand is the case of new Kia Optima State Wagon. It was published 2 months ago and Llumar dealer says they have all ppf formulas for this Optima though it was published only 2 months ago? How can this be? They have been selling Kia Cee'd about one year and no formulas at all yet to this model? I am pretty newbie for this busin…
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What is an established commercial/residential business worth?
I sold my business in '96 that had as assets: tools and inventory and goodwill. I bought it 2.5 years earlier for 5k. It had a gross sales # around 30K and very little goodwill since the owner only worked it part time. In the 2.5 years I ran the company, gross sales went from 30K upward to 177K as a one person operation. To be fair, the final year @ 177K included an installation sale involving 35K sq ft. Still I increased the gross from 30K to 100K under my direction in the 2.5 years of ownership. I sold the business in a short sale for 10K because I landed a corporate job at a film manufacturing company. I lacked the desire to further expand the business, but it was considered reputable even by my competitors. One of them bought it. Don't know if that helps but, maybe you'll find this helpful in determining the goodwill of the one you are considering buying. https://www.freshbooks.com/hub/accounting/calculate-goodwill -
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Must have experience and knowledge in the automotive window tint industry. This job requires people skills, a positive attitude and willingness to be a team member are essential to this position. Having experience operating a window tint plotter a plus. Pay will be determined during interview process. Please Call TJ Flores 301 979-1313 -
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What is an established commercial/residential business worth?
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What is an established commercial/residential business worth?
Looking to buy an established commercial/residential business. The company has grossed about 50-60k annually for the past few years. There's not really anything as far as assets go. So I'd basically be buying the phone number and 25+ years of being an established business. Just trying to get an idea of what I should be paying! Thanks in advance!! -
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Removable rigid window tint sheets - WTF?
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Commercial Residential Window Tinter Needed - Colorado
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Removable rigid window tint sheets - WTF?
I created an account just to respond here. I'm not a "tinter" or whatever yall may call yourselves but I came across this product and thought that it looked pretty cool and something I could do myself. I ordered from Lazeway and spent like $150 for two packages. The product is from China although they claim all this America stuff on the website. All i received was two simple rolls of tint, nothing special. I was totally scammed and now I'm looking all over the internet for anyone talking about this product to let them know. Dont buy from them.- 2
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Since there is no limit of darkness on the top strip, I have wanted to tint it. But I would go very dark, to help with sun glare in the evening. -
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Air80 vs Stratos70 Windshield
Yeah that’s a very fair point to a degree I’m probably overthinking it. I don’t see really significant glare reduction until you get into much darker tint. Like you I think visibility for me is more important living in the country. I’ll probably see what the specs list the differences between 70% and 80% and then double check with the tinter as to what they recommend. Likely will end up with 70% with a strip along the top. Air80 seems to be much more popular, not sure if it’s due to performance or the difference in cost being so much more for the stratos. thank you
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