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1. 

   PremiumShield Elite March Offer 1 2

   February 20, 2015 by Guest PremiumShield Luke

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   Hi everyone, I would just like to introduce myself. I'm Luke and I'm the new marketing manager over here at PremiumShield. I just wanted to point out this offer that we're extending to all the TintDude board members as well as this new video showcasing the stain resistant properties of PremiumShield Elite. http://youtu.be/DaCGHcH-fuU Through the month of March, any TintDude member who purchases 2 rolls of PremiumShield Elite will receive a 3rd roll absolutely free. This offer is for 24" or 60" width rolls only. Valid for TintDude members only, and a TintDude log-in name will be required to process the order. The free roll is for film only; and does not include shippi…

   

   Last reply by Rightlook, March 31, 2015
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   Paint protection installer looking for best opportunities

   March 29, 2015 by Guest Knok

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   Paint protection installer 6 year experienced on cars familiar with Xpel,3m,suntek,etc. Full car wrap experience, looking for full time,Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue I'm in kent wa area Cell 206-446-9904 Ivan

   

   Last reply by Clear Bra Indy, March 29, 2015

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   New guy here 1 2

   February 17, 2015 by Guest Hotcakes

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   Been in window film a long time, new to ppf. Seems like a lot of the same tools, but show me some of your favorite PPF tools and their uses!

   

   Last reply by Bulk Auto Films, March 28, 2015
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   Black gloves for installing PPF?

   November 24, 2010 by alassing

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   Noticed from some videos, pics, and such that some installers are wearing black gloves when installing PPF. Why? What benefit do they have? What kind are they / where do you get them? The only reason I see myself wearing them is to help out my skin from drying up from the iso...

   

   Last reply by bboylocob, March 27, 2015
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   Pay rates as an employee 1 2

   December 12, 2014 by Guest tintguy93

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   So ive been doing ppf for about a year almost two years now. Can average a car in 4hours from start to finish and work for a shop in chicagoland area. Was wondering what the typical pay rate is for a ppf installer? By the job? If so how much. Hourly? And if so how much?

   

   Last reply by jaketuckey, March 27, 2015
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   Does Clearshield (Pro) have a self healing top coat?

   January 23, 2015 by hughhernandez

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   I currently use Xpel Ultimate and I was recently approached by a client who preferred Solar Gard PPF. (He was not specific about the Clearshield or Clearshield Pro.) I cant find any information on the Solar Gard website that references 'Self Healing' capabilities. Personally, I would not install anything that is not self healing, because it does not make sense to me to use a product that requires replacement just because it has a scratch. After all, you can buff paint, why would you limit yourself because you use PPF. I work with car dealers, so I dont have the option to explain to a client why the scratch is not under warranty. Also, scratch resistant is nic…

   

   Last reply by jaketuckey, March 27, 2015
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   ppf roll prices in bulk quantity

   March 25, 2015 by Rightlook

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   I would like to import 100 rolls ppf in bulk quantity can someone please quote me prices for different brand Size 24"x100 ft Email :rightlookq8@gmail.com

   

   Last reply by Rightlook, March 25, 2015
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   Door Cups and Door Edge 1 2 3

   February 27, 2015 by Ocala

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   So I am finally asking for some advise. My boss want's to start offering PPF for door cups and door edges. We are not looking for pre-cut kits since we have a plotter to cut the film. We are also not looking for cheap, but looking for something with decent longevity, user friendly and at a decent price. As of right now, we are not offering full front protection, just door cups and door edge guards. Any advise on film type and roll sizes will be appreciated. Thank You!

   

   Last reply by Ocala, March 21, 2015
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   Rock dents not chips. 1 2 3 4

   March 19, 2015 by Jake

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   Had a client bring his car in that had PPF applied about 3-4 years ago. Long story short , his detail shop mistakenly removed the film. I noticed while preping it to reinstall that it had many rock dents in the paint on the bumper. It wasnt chipped ,just impressions from rock hits. Is this something others have noticed?

   

   Last reply by Flygti32, March 20, 2015
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    Which film would you choose 1 2 3 4

    March 6, 2015 by Guest ssmokn

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    Hi everyone. First post here and I'm hoping someone can provide me some input based on your experience working with various films. I'm looking to have film put on a new car. It's a new vehicle and I'll looking to do the front bumper, full front hood, front fenders, backs of mirrors, full lower rockers and the door sills. I've talked three local shops. All seem decent. Initially I was seeking out XPEL Ultimate based on my research online and reputation (again I've never purchased PPF before). One installer in particular I like and I'm most likely going to book with him soon. He works with the following three films: XPEL Ultimate 3M Scotchguard Pro 2 (…

    

    Last reply by pro-tect mobile, March 18, 2015
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    Question on Digital Designs

    March 5, 2015 by Speed

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    I've heard they have been down for a few days. Any truth to this?

    

    Last reply by jason@aerotect, March 9, 2015
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    Slip Solution that evaporates quickest 1 2 3

    July 8, 2014 by carguard

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    Can Soap, water and IPA mixed into a single solution? What's the best combination for a single slip solution that evaporates the quickest?

    

    Last reply by yoderge2, March 5, 2015
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    Cutting knife and blade

    March 4, 2015 by ivopivo

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    I'm new to PPF and wondering what is the consensus on blade used for cutting the film, stainless or carbon? I've done some practice on spare panels with both and so far prefer carbon. Carbon is definitely sharper and I've cut through a few times, but I feel more comfortable with it so far because stainless just doesn't seem to cut it enough. This forces me to push it a little more and I fear I will cut through with pretty good pressure, whereas with carbon it seems like just lightly scoring the film makes it easy to separate. In any case, just wanted to get some thoughts from the experience pros on here while I keep practicing. Thanks

    

    Last reply by yoderge2, March 5, 2015
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    PPF on a panoramic roof

    February 3, 2015 by Supreme

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    So here is a strange one. Does anyone see any issues with PPF on a glass panoramic roof? I know there are glass specific films such as clearplex that are designed for wiper blades but would there be any issues putting PPF (in particular Xpel Ultimate) on a glass roof to protect it from possible hail divets, staining, scratching etc? Just don't want it to compromise the strength of the glass upon removal or worse break or shatter upon removal. Thoughts?

    

    Last reply by Clear Bra Indy, March 5, 2015
15. 

    any one used pattern worx

    March 3, 2015 by tough tints

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    hey guys/gals anyone using these template's...we only do the small job here and there as an upsell...just looking to buy some patterns straight out instead of pay per month ... not enough staff to keep it full time and not enough interest in our small town. any help would be awesome.

    

    Last reply by PPFdistributing, March 4, 2015
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    RWB PORSCHE 1 2 3

    January 31, 2015 by MOMSPH

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    Wide body is the trend no doubt. I've been getting calls from a members of the RWB owners club regarding PPF installation. Anyone with experience with RWB or LibertyWalk care to share how to tackle to those ridiculous wide fenders and rear quarters.

    

    Last reply by minty, March 2, 2015
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    3M Ventureshield

    January 27, 2015 by pro3

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    I see a whole load of chat about xpel, suntek and other PPF's but do any of you in America use 3M Ventureshield?

    

    Last reply by Film Tech, February 26, 2015
18. 

    Mercedes tint installer and now PPF.

    February 21, 2015 by Guest CodyFromOkc

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    Hey guys, new to this forum but have been reading and as someone with no one to go to it looks perfect, I have been tinting for a few years but about a month or two ago I went to California to get PPF training, I do mostly 2014-2015 Mercedes, I have had a problem getting the hood to fit on almost every model besides an E350, it's taking hours to get it right on all of the vehicles and driving me crazy! The bottom corners where it curved down around and over the headlights is killing me, I could use help! And advice for the rest of the cars!

    

    Last reply by TintTech, February 23, 2015
19. 

    Bulk Auto Films 1 2 3 4 6

    August 5, 2014 by Bulk Auto Films

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    Hello all! I talked to the admin and he said it was fine for me to introduce my website on this great forum. I created a website called: http://www.bulkclearbra.com/ We sell bulk clear bra rolls and pre-cut kits from almost all the top paint protection companies. If you have any questions about a specific film. Feel free to email us at bulkautofilms@gmail.com We have tested almost all the films on the market and can help you find which one will work best for you or your clients. We are not bias! Thanks for your time!

    

    Last reply by silverbullet, February 22, 2015
20. 

    weeding table color

    February 18, 2015 by envious eric

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    i built a 5x8 table out of wood. I primed the top with KillZ. Now its time to paint the top a color that is best for weeding clear bra. I have heard Green like a chalkboard, white, but I dont see why black or blue dont work best for the contrast...opinions on the best color to paint the table with?

    

    Last reply by MikeMN, February 19, 2015
21. 

    which size rolls

    February 18, 2015 by envious eric

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    so as of late I have been using mainly 60" rolls and cutting them for all applications. Im now thinking of bulking most hoods with a 60", and buying another roll for the bumpers and fenders. question is, do I get the 36 or the 48" x 100'? Which would serve me better, and save the most money per application?

    

    Last reply by envious eric, February 18, 2015
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    Training

    January 5, 2015 by iiball

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    Is there any training facility for ppf other than the ones that are in texas that are in the north west Seattle,California,las vegas

    

    Last reply by silverbullet, February 18, 2015
23. 

    Hello 1 2

    January 29, 2015 by Metropolitan Detail

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    Hi everyone, My name is Benjamin Nussbaum I am co Owner of Metropolitan Detail in Bellevue washington. I have been installing film since 2006 and currently use XPEL since 2011. Been through all the changes with xpel as they designed Ultimate and still feel XPEL is the finest out there. I have been asked why I'm not a member of tint dude and why I am not in the PPF section. I just didn't feel that The forums were for me. At my shop we do a lot of full car wraps and full panels without seams, that others seam. So thats a bit about me and why I joined, basically I was asked one to many times why I wasn't on here, so here I am. Benjamin

    

    Last reply by silverbullet, February 15, 2015
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    Introduction 1 2

    January 16, 2015 by Brian Invisibra

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    Hey Everybody, My name is Brian Martin. I very excited to be joining you guys in the world of PPF. Most of you know and love Norm Schilling at Invisibra in Dallas Texas... well, he has decided to take early retirement and pass the torch along to me. Realizing I was stepping into some big shoes Norm agreed to hang around for 2 more months and give me over 300 hours of training in his jedi ways. The training will conclude when I can snatch the carbon blade out of his hand without scratching the paint, lol. I am confident I can maintain Norm's level of excellence, although probably at the expense of my time and film though:). I am excited to be joining such a tight indus…

    

    Last reply by XPEL Jeff, February 15, 2015
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    New Guy Here 1 2

    February 7, 2015 by bboylocob

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    Hello all, My name is Brent and I own Prive Detail in New Orleans. We are a new company that does detailing and now PPF. I have been detailing for many yrs now and thought it was time to step up and do PPF. It def is a new challenge for me and im trying to learn all the tricks to produce the best results. any encouraging words and advise is welcomed here!!! My first job was for a friend on his 2015 911 gt3 full hood full fenders and bumper and mirrors and i must say it is nerve wrecking. I was not expecting that to be my first car to do. What sucks is I feel like I didnt do good enough. I know with time ill get better and faster. I will be doing more pract…

    

    Last reply by Stryper, February 14, 2015
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    Porsche 918 full coverage.

    January 26, 2015 by Capital PPF_Norm

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    Looks like Invisibra is dong a full car wrap on a new 918 today. Anything in particular to look out for on this job?

    

    Last reply by yoderge2, February 14, 2015
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    PPF for protecting kayak bottom? 1 2

    February 12, 2015 by Stryper

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    Got a new kayak and was thinking about using some as a sacrificial layer of sorts ? They only stay in the water -8 hrs. and they yak bottom is smooth as a paint job ( as of now) Ya'll ever seen it used as such? obviously going to do the bottom (G)

    

    Last reply by Stryper, February 13, 2015
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    SS tanks for PPF

    January 11, 2015 by Clearbraj

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    Any folks use the ss tanks for clearbra gel? If so, where do you recommend buying the tank, size? Any special nozzle required. Also what gel are you using. Thanks

    

    Last reply by yoderge2, February 12, 2015

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29. 

    Clearshield v Clearshield Pro

    February 10, 2015 by ChrisOH

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    Hi Folks, New to the forum and have a few questions for those in the know if I may? Other than the width and colour of the liner, what is the difference between the two Clearshield products in terms of installation please? One reason for asking is that the marketing of the pro product says that its no longer necessary to use steam, which by implication it is with the standard product. We did some tests here in Wales and steam seemed to somehow make the product more supple than a heat gun when working on edges and fingers. What's wrong with using steam? Regards Chris

    

    Last reply by ChrisOH, February 12, 2015
30. 

    Another Price War topic... 1 2 3

    February 4, 2015 by MOMSPH

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    Anyone engaged in a price war recently? New guy in town kept saying he's making enough margin bulking a whole car for $3,000. Am really tempted but won't go down that avenue again....

    

    Last reply by baloochow82, February 6, 2015
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    2015 Lexus es350

    February 5, 2015 by Guest Hotcakes

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    Front bumper looks tricky, any issues on this model??

    

    Last reply by VON, February 5, 2015
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    Avery Dennison Nano Fusion Film question

    January 29, 2015 by Guest stevenleung0000

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    I am planning to have a paint protection film installed on my car. And the shop owner who did my window tint recommends this nano fusion film. I have a few questions about this film though... 1. Will the paint under the film fade differently compare to other surface that does not have the film covered? 2. Do I have to hand wash the car 100% of the time? I live in a condo, so I don't have a garage and driveway to hand wash my car... I can go to those coin-op car wash bay in the summer, but it is just impossible to hand wash in the winter.... So is it ok to use those touchless automatic carwash? thanks in advance!

    

    Last reply by pro-tect mobile, January 31, 2015
33. 

    mactac tuning wrap film

    January 28, 2015 by Tintsanta

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    have someone used this ? any good ? I have options to wrap a car in that or avery supreme ...

    

    Last reply by Supreme, January 28, 2015
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    Beware of Customwells!

    January 26, 2015 by Bulk Auto Films

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    The past couple of months, We have sold a couple bulk rolls that turned out were paid with stolen credit cards. Every time it was a different name and address. But I suspect it was a single individual. The paypal payments would clear, so the films were shipped. After a week or two. Paypal would then refund the money back due to an "unauthorized transaction". I would then have to call paypal up and show them the tracking. Luckily we use signature confirmations, so paypal would cover the cost and refund the money back to us. Today, we get this email...... "Hello!) We are those people who had ordered film and whose orders were recogniz…

    

    Last reply by Jun Zhou, January 28, 2015
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    cutting blade

    January 14, 2015 by iiball

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    I have a Graphtec plotter I was wondering how often do you need to change da cutting blade?When im weeding out the pattern im having a hard time I change the force on my machine and brought out the blade depth but I was still having the same problem so is it time to change out the blade?

    

    Last reply by XPEL Jeff, January 27, 2015
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    GLOVES

    January 26, 2015 by iiball

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    I see some videos of installers wearing gloves when they install and some installers not wearing gloves.I would like to know what are the purpose of wearing gloves when installing is it a personal preference to wear them?The GOOD N BAD of gloves when installing

    

    Last reply by TINTZEUS, January 27, 2015
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    Porsche Macan 1 2 3 4

    August 31, 2014 by Capital PPF_Norm

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    Anyone do a full front on the new Macan yet? I had a customer swing by and after measuring, it for sure is longer than 60", but I'm wondering if it can be stretched to make it, like on the R8, or others that are closer to 62" or so...

    

    Last reply by Tint Yoda, January 27, 2015
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    Free Press!!!

    January 15, 2015 by XPEL Jeff

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    We're making a hard push in 2015 to get paint protection in the public eye. Here is an example of a customer that we got featured on the front page of last Sunday's autmotive section in the Cleveland Plain Dealer: Newspaper by pjp98z, on Flickr ...and a link to the online version. Here's to a fruitful 2015!!

    

    Last reply by TintOhio, January 21, 2015

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39. 

    Any Concentrated powder or solution available to prepare slip solution

    January 5, 2015 by carguard

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    Are there any premixed solutions available in concentrated or powdered form so that we can just mix it with water in the prescribed ratio and prepare the slip solution?

    

    Last reply by PROFORM Rob, January 21, 2015
40. 

    DAP and windows 8

    January 19, 2015 by Flygti32

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    Any issue with running DAP with windows 8? new computer coming this week. IT guy wants to know if he needs to installs windows 7 or not? Thanks

    

    Last reply by Flygti32, January 20, 2015