Paint Protection Film, Clear Bra Forum
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Hi Guys, I recently had PPF done on my car and the badges on the car wasn't put back correctly. Would it be OK for me to remove them carefully with a hair dryer, dental floss, and re-apply them back on with double sided tape meant to apply emblems back? I know I can ask the company that did the PPF work but I feel like I would be more accurate/taking my time to put them back in the proper location. I just don't know if it will ruin the PPF that the emblems are on right now. Also most of the seams were done pretty well but around the mirrors I noticed that seams where two ends connect is pretty obvious...is that normal? Thanks!
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For my wiki, what is the technical - industry term to describe the sticky reside that resides ontop of the film from being squeeged out. Let me guess, it's called PPF Slip Solution Goop 😄 JK.
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You can call Extramarks customer care on their 24X7 helpline number: 0829-3426-754 or 0892-7924-595 to help resolve your queries.
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Since Dano brought up cut paint, dare I ask How often in confidence have you cut paint and hid it......or unknowilling hid it. In the world of PPF or Vinyl Wrap My previous shop (who generally has a few million in car worth @ the shop) - one time I removed PPF and found a cut. Masked by the PPF. A simple analogy would be take a scratch iPhone screen, buy a $10 glass protector on it, and all those scratches go away. Since discovering the cut (even from a high end shop), I swore off PPF for quite a bit of years.... Anyhow, be curious on the topic of cut paint and what fellow tradesmen on the board say...whether it happens i…
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So I’m going to try and keep this short but I am hoping others with more experience than me can give me some advice on how to proceed. I own a 2022 Golf R and recently took it into a shop that had good reviews to get the full front wrapped in ppf and to have tint done. Let me start off by saying I’m not trying to bash the installer as he’s the owner of the shop and actually a really down to earth guy. However, I was pretty unhappy with how the ppf job turned out. There are visible edges that are lifted and not layed down and areas around the sensors that the ppf is either mis aligned or they totally forgot to cut out the ppf around the sensor. There are bubbles…
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Hey guys, I’m looking to take a vacation in Miami during the winter (trying to catch a break from the season, and escape the Montreal winter for a little bit). I’ve currently been installing ppf for about a year now, and I feel to go and learn some intermediary to advanced techniques; and it would be great to do that while on vacation as well. What places in Miami or Florida in general can I take these advanced courses?
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Hello, I’m buying a new vehicle and plan on having it wrapped in Expel Stealth or something similar. I’m wondering if there is a PPF that is matte and is tinted to darken the color of my paint? Bonus would be if it’s hydrophobic. thanks for your insight!
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I’m getting air in the middle of the taillights while ppfing? How would you guys go about it?
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Had PPF done, there seemed to be a bubble or some sort at one of the bumpers body lines. Bought back to installer and he took a syringe and injected it with more liquid or something. He says it should go away but I don't feel confident. The other bubbles he poked with went away but this one is still remaining. PPF was done about a month ago. Most bubbles went away except for a few. It's been a hot 80ish degrees here. Does this look like it will go away? Pics with decreasing zoom. https://i.imgur.com/rvHPlmH.jpg https://i.imgur.com/02RGgIs.jpg https://i.imgur.com/p81XxVf.jpg
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Good day all, I'm looking for recommendations on the best approach to finishing the rear edge of the spoiler on a 2022 Porsche Cayenne. There is no way to wrap the film under where the pain meets the black trim but there is approximately 2mm worth of material (orange line). Should I attempt to cut it flush where the spoiler edge ends between the gap or stop shorter (blue line)? I'm a little concerned of the edges lifting if I bring it to the edge but would much prefer that location for a cleaner look.
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Hi. can you guys recommend type of film that is best used as a car screen protector (that can be removed easily and leave no fingerprint when using it) and also another PPF film to protect a windshield. I need to test 2 cars how it works out. I need something clear. Maybe a roll of it. I need type to know what type of film and also where you find it - both for the screen and for the windshield
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So I just got my vehicle back from getting the front end wrapped in stek dynoshield. The vehicle is a 2022 tesla model s and I'm aware the part requires the film to be cut in 2 pieces, so when I received the car I noticed the installer left 4(2 on each side) gaps on the lower portion of the bumper. When I picked the vehicle the installer mentioned he was not able to wrap it with one complete piece and that the plotter cuts the film for the bumper in two pieces. The next day I contacted him and asked if there's anyway he can eliminate the gaps, not asking for it to be done in one piece and I'm fine being in multiple pieces just as long as the seams meet up without any gap…
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Hi, New here and was not able to find an answer via search. My town requires parking permit stickers on the rear bumper (for the train station). The stickers are pretty tenacious requiring a heat gun to remove (they are valid for 2 years) and usually some adhesive remover for what's left behind. I have a vehicle which has a full XPEL PPF wrap (including rear bumper). I am looking for ways to adhere the parking permit to the PPFed bumper. I was thinking of using another (slightly larger than the sticker) strip of PPF and sticking the sticker to that, then installing that on the PPFed bumper. This is what people in Californ…
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I've recently upgraded to suntek ultra film and I am getting these marks that I have never seen before (lower quality film). What are these? is their a solution to it?
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Whats up OG's!!!, I've gotten my hands on the suntek film and recently just installed matte ppf on a brand new Tesla model Y, during the install I noticed that the film was drying up rather quickly then any other install I've done, as well as I noticed weird marks for the first time ever. We were using film from china for our practice and never noticed this. So is it safe to say that I might've gotten a bad batch of film? or is there something I can do technique wise as an installer?
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Hey guys! What shoes do you guys wear? I've been wearing Addidas NMD- as they are super comfy. However, they are knit shoes and water gets inside (to my sock) and makes for a shitty rest of the day. Can you guys recommend some comfortable shoes that are more waterpoof, that won't leave my socks and feet all nasty after a long, wet install? BTW, my first post here! I'm glad to have finally found a forum for PPF installers! (been doing this for the past 8 years!) Cheers! -raj
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Wonder if anyone has tried this method, looks like it might work.
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I tried to search this forum about this. But could not find any answers. As the question says. I want to buy a pre-cut ppf kit for my car. With either Xpel ultimate, Suntek ultra or 3M scotchgard pro. I want to tackle this myself this time. Thanks for reading.
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Hey guys, I've recently been coming across issues of edges being lifting on clients cars. At the shop we have been heat sealing the edges with proper heat gun settings and also using tac solution to lock down the films. Me and partner are thinking 1) maybe the adhesive of the film is to weak (using Premium Shield), 2) or tac solution is either too strong or weak, 3) or maybe we should be using adhesive promoter on the edges.
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I would like to know about Bodyfence X, P and black. Any issues faced during installation/ after ? I am new in PPF and looking at recommendations. Should i go with this range or something else ?
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Hello Any software to pre-cut ppf for navigation screens, climate control. I want just the software to cut my own ppf. Much thanks, Sorin
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I have a bit of an odd question. I messed up and bought this 2013 Escalade knowing the roof and hood needed to be repainted. I thought I looked it over well enough and didn’t see any damage on the rest of the truck, specifically the tops of the doors, quarters, and fenders. The truck is metallic black, was slightly dirty when I looked, and the damage is so small that I missed it. I washed it the other day and found some very small cracks starting in the clear coat on the top of the right front door, one corner each on both rear doors, and after I buffed one quarter as a test found a couple cracks on top of the quarter. I bought this truck to be the family car and it won’…
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Anyone used this much? I have a client wanting to do the top half of his truck with this. I was curious on how it is to work with and do you get any distortion when stretching?
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I just took my Tacoma in get a 3m ppf clear bra installed on the front of the truck. I'm concerned with the install quality but I'm not sure if this is normal or not. There's a bunch of really poor looking, jagged cuts with small frays sticking out, some areas where there's very visible gaps in the film, many soap bubbles, and they scratched the underlying paint in a few places. I paid $575 for this so I would expect a much better quality install. I registered the 3m warranty, but I'm not sure if I should contact them or reach out to the installer asking them to reinstall some pieces or offer a partial refund for the poor install and damage to my paint. This …
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Hello, I've installed PPF on my headlights but since it was my first time doing PPF there are some issues. There were few bubbles left which evaporated in like 3 days but there are these areas that look like air bubbles? PPF is Oraguard 270, I must say that the installation was very hard since this film has virtually no stretch unless heated and my headlights are very curved which just makes it even harder. The squeegee which I got with the film sucks because it's the plastic one that is fairly rigid, I have a feeling that this issue was caused by bad squeegee.
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looking for someone or shop for 1 or 2 day training in ppf . i Will supply precut material, car shop . I can come to you or you to me . I am in orlando fl . Send me your price ? make a vacation of it lol its 85' here to day .
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Hello everyone. I'm looking to start using FlexiShield for PPF in my shop, does anyone have any input on this brand? Any input will help.
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Hi there, What's your opinion on Self Heal vs Instant Heal PPF
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Hi Guys I am looking for a good software package to use for creating PPF Pre-Cuts. I know about the DAP from Xpel but I am also exploring other options if available? Please advise ! Thank you !
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So, what kind of filtration system do you guys use to clean the car before installation or to fill your spray bottles? This would be used prior to using a pressure washer. When I lived in Dallas, I had a reverse osmosis system that worked perfectly, but I'm curious whether there is anything fresh and improved. If you have a favorite, please let me know, perhaps with a link? Thanks! My Friend Tell Me -> I have a very fine mesh filter on my water supply; I'm not sure how much that helps, but I haven't had any contamination concerns. We wash the automobiles in the carwash to remove the bulk of the dirt before cleaning them with a clay pad.
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Colored PPF
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Colored PPF is becoming more and more popular. Which color do you guys like?
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DAP
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How much is DAP fee these days? I remember paying per cut but does anyone know how much they charge?
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To the installers out there that have Swisstrax in their shops, how is it? Have there ever been any issues with static? How is the contamination of the installs? I love the look of the Swisstrax, but I do question how well it keeps the dirt and debris down and how to keep the floor below it clean. As of now we have polished concrete floors that are mopped every time a car is moved in or out of the shop. So to anybody who installs on Swisstrax, is it worth the money for the looks without affecting install contamination?
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I need trucut trial installation package download Can someone send me the suntek trucut installation package on their computer? My email:pythonxk@163.com Thks!
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I'm trying to find a plotting software that will allow cutting for screen protectors. Used to use Xpel but they are now transitioning to only letting Xpel film purchasers use their software. I don't buy Xpel film, and apparently because of exclusivity for a shop in the area (that does something completely different, they wont let me purchase it either. Is there another company software that allows for cutting non-car exterior products that I can use? I don't mind a monthly fee or pay per cut. Just need something good that does stuff other than car exteriors.
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Ive been trying to get this oragaurd 270 on this car and keep on getting a white residue left behind when I push out any bubbles. I tried using less soap and more soap in my slip solution. I’m using distilled water. It’s like soap suds is left in a tiny bubble and when I push it out it smears into a white water mark like what you would expect if you left your car next to a sprinkler. This is urgent have to get this job done soon. It’s extremely visible on this black car.
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So I am starting to get customers that have tree sap on the PPF and I don't know what to tell them on how to take it off.
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Polor
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Hi. Does anybody used Polor PPF? What can you say about it? How does it "wears" ? )) Where really does it made? Yesterday tried it. Glue is good.
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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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Hey guys - so I work for a vinyl graphics company that is adding window tinting to their repertoire and I had a question about your guys' ideal process. I have my plotter set up and my window tinting software ready to go, but I am completely ignorant about the way that tint installers prefer that things be cut. Currently, I will plot/weed the tint and cut the backing away as much as I dare before handing it over to the installer. I was thinking that the installer would prefer the tint to be cut to shape which I believe I can achieve with the perf cut on my plotter. Is that the typical process or should I not be worried so much about it being cut to exact shape? -
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Im in TX, plenty of of what you mentioned. While I do sit higher in an SUV, glare reduction is not improved much at all with what I have. My 80% is almost clear, not dark at all. With all tint, it adds a bit of reflectivity from the outside, which I notice makes it slightly harder to see from the outside looking in, in the form of a glare not darkness. At the end of the day, it's not permanent, it's only money! -
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PPF installer for hire in SoCAL
Hello. My name is Adrian i have good experience with paint protection film and i just moved to California, Irvine, i'm open to travel one hour away for the right job. You can contact me at 5717330693 -
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Boat window tinting tips
Best tip would be, “Sorry, no boats”.- 1
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Boat window tinting tips
The answer is to not heat that area too much so that you leave some slack in the film for when you get it to the inside. Also cut your pattern a little large so that you can trim a thread off the edges after shrinking to not have a furled edge. After you do a few of those you'll figure out how much to leave/trim to not have any light gaps. Also I'll leave a hardcard wrapped in a microfiber in the bottom overnight to collect water and keep pressure on the film while it dries. Sometimes you can take the top rail off the glass if the jackwagon boat builder didn't put too much pressure on the glass package when it was installed. If you pull the rail off of a tight package it's a pita to get back on, looking like it could crack the whole time. Congrats on getting it done. I've seen plenty that couldn't, which is why I price them like I do.- 1
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Boat window tinting tips
Thx everyone for the tips the install went fine, however i did run into a new problem on the main curve of the glass from thr outside the tint would lay flat on the big curve but when applying it seemed like there was too much tension and it would not stay down i ended up heating it up and flattening down but some of that area got overheated and warped a little, if you know how to tackle this problem please help me thank you!- 2
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