Paint Protection Film, Clear Bra Forum

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1. 

   I would like to hear some opinions

   April 11, 2009 by Felixbiel

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   Right now I am using First cut and as far as I know it is pretty good, but I have had a couple problems with it I.e. Lines in the film or pattern doesn't seem to be quite right. I have tried the one that the Llumar distributor carried but I can't remember the name, it sucked domkey balls. I had heard that Avery,a patterns and material were top notch but I haven't had a chance to try it yet. Just wanted to get everyones two cents. I know that everyone is going to be partial to there own but maybe y'all could give me some selling point and tell me what you don't like about the others you have used. Thanks

   

   Last reply by PROFORM Rob, April 15, 2009
2. 

   09 Porsche 911 (997) Carrera 1 2

   December 5, 2008 by Guest Josh @ Proform

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   This vehicle received the 24 inch upper, headlights and front bumper.

   

   Last reply by Guest, April 14, 2009
3. 

   Does anyone here have a "Gravel-O-Meter" ??

   April 12, 2009 by obi wan folie

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   I want to build one ! and need some advice. What parts do I need to build one! Maybe someone knows how to build one like this.

   

   Last reply by Guest, April 12, 2009
4. 

   2009 Harley trike

   March 18, 2009 by tint_audiopros

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   who has patterns for a 2009 harley davidson tri glide ultra classic motorcyle ? Thanks

   

   Last reply by Guest, April 3, 2009
5. 

   3M installer in Baton Rouge, LA for a redo

   March 30, 2009 by Guest AndyCBR

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   New to the forum. I got interested in PPF when I got my wife a new car. I was tired of all of the front end chips and bug damage. Anyway got a local installer to do a 3m kit. The fact that he had to order the kit should have been a red flag but I was ignorant at the time. The install is lackluster at best with lots of hard card marks and stretch ripples at the edges. When questioned at pickup he said it would lay down over time and to bring it back if I wasn't happy. It's 8 months after the install and some of the edges are coming up on the grill pieces and there is trash under the edge that is causing the bumper cover to collect dirt at the edge where it never a…

   

   Last reply by Guest, April 3, 2009
6. 

   WHAT TYPE OF CLEAR BRA IS THIS? 1 2

   February 20, 2009 by Guest daves glass & tint

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   I AM WONDERING IF ANYONE KNOWS WHAT BRAND OR TYPE OF CLEAR BRA FILM THIS IS THE ITEM:PG00URHNPDUC PROFESSIONAL URETHANE 600 Ga. 24"X60' lot number 2836968-1 I would like to know the brand and where they sell this if anyone knows the dealer in town here installes this for 300 any car complete front end and even head lights. Thanks Dave

   

   Last reply by Guest, April 2, 2009
7. 

   PPF on rocker panels 1 2

   March 29, 2009 by TintWizard

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   The Mazda dealer in town I tint for tells me that ppf would be great to put on the rocker panels near the wheel wells of M3's because they don't come with mud flaps and feels he could sell this idea to new car buyers..anyone do this ?

   

   Last reply by Iron Duck Designs, March 30, 2009
8. 

   New Proform Products

   March 16, 2009 by Guest Josh @ Proform

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   Proform, in response to customer demand and market conditions, has decided to release 2 new lines of design products: “Full upper” kits and “12 inch upper (value kits)”. “Full uppers” Full upper kits consist of full hood, full fender and mirror designs nested on a single design file for the low cut fee of $25, a savings of $33 over the previous full hood and full fender cut fee totals. Proform will continue to design 30 inch full fenders for those full fenders whose width exceeds a 30 inch roll size. Additionally, when ever possible Proform will nest the fenders such that every little (if any) rotation or repositioning will be required to fit on a 30 inch roll size sh…

   

   Last reply by Guest, March 16, 2009
9. 

   Graphtec Blade and Plotter settings for cutting Avery Denisson TopCoat

   March 2, 2009 by Guest jain1980

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   Hi, What would be the ideal Blade and settings on a Graphtec FC7000 to cut Avery Denisson TopCoat... I am having a horrid time weeding the film as the adhesive of this film is very strong.I am getting incomplete cuts as shown in the attachement. I am currently using the default CB09 blade with force and speed set to 20. If I increase the force to 22 it cuts into backing slightly but the weeding still doesn't improve. Any opinions from the Avery pros wud be appreciated.

   

   Last reply by Guest, March 13, 2009
10. 

    First Car 1 2

    March 4, 2009 by GLASSPROTECT

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    Anybody give me a estimate what to charge for this car I used 18 lft of film to cut all the paterns on 24 inch wide. Thanks in advance. Ronald

    

    Last reply by htp autoworks, March 13, 2009
11. 

    Computer cut ppf shapes

    November 27, 2008 by Guest raver187

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    Hi, I currently install bulk roll, I would like to try using a pre cut shape. I have a vinyl cutter and wondered if there was a website I can just download the shapes for a perticular car at a small fee? ive rand a few and they all want me to do there course first. any help please. also, where is the best place to buy 3m ppf film in the uk. im being charged a fortune a the moment. any help please. sean

    

    Last reply by tango2, March 9, 2009
12. 

    08 Toyota Sequoia

    March 3, 2009 by lorenzotint

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    I have one this weekend for a full clip and need to know if I have the correct PPF for this large truck. Anyone with Toyota skillz please give me a heads up?

    

    Last reply by lorenzotint, March 7, 2009
13. 

    Cleaning the paint

    March 3, 2009 by Guest justincredible

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    Hey ya'll I'm newish to PPF and am wondering if you use simple green or spray nine to clean the paint of factory glue and stuff like that. I guess asking what you do use would be a better question.

    

    Last reply by nanamja, March 5, 2009
14. 

    Bugatti Veyron 1 2

    February 17, 2009 by Guest Josh @ Proform

    • 17 replies
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    Mark and I gave this vehicle the complete package: full hood, full fenders, rocker panels, headlights, front bumper, rear splash guards and door cups

    

    Last reply by TINTZEUS, February 18, 2009
15. 

    Excited about going to vegas

    January 26, 2009 by Guest totaltint

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    I have been installing clear bras on all kinds of trucks, cars etc, And kinda jumped in pretty fast, I have done a ton of full clips and hard cars imo, like the isf, zr1 corvettes, and others. I get them done the look great but it always seemed like I barely did it if you know what I mean. So being self taught is working but being a perfectionist its not good enough, so im going out to tighten up my skills and bringing a guy out to train from scratch. I have seen the work these guys do on cars and its beautiful so im hoping to get the confidence and speed up the ppf process by understanding the films. I will let you all know how it goes when im finished.

    

    Last reply by trimguy, January 29, 2009
16. 

    ppf

    January 28, 2009 by Guest mrpain

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    looking to have a 07 subarusti done anyone know who is in ventura county at reasonable price thanks in advance

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 28, 2009
17. 

    PPF drytime

    January 28, 2009 by Guest tint51

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    How long do you keep a car when doing PPF ? When temp is cold? When Hot?

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 28, 2009
18. 

    PPF 1 2 3 4

    December 16, 2008 by Guest tint51

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    Has anyone had any problems with PPF coming up after a week or two.. Leaving the adheasive behind.. Do you think it is a product problem or installation?

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 23, 2009
19. 

    48” x 40yrd role of 3M ScotchGard film FOR SALE....

    January 21, 2009 by Guest greg1234

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    Im selling 48” x 40yrd role of 3M ScotchGard film, Im getting out of PPF. I bought it for around $1800, please make reasonable offer, Im not looking to make any money on it. Im located on Long Island, Ny and I will ship it. Email or call me with any questions/offers at greg@confidentialpractices.com 973-919-9050 Thanks!!

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 21, 2009
20. 

    Pre-Owned Graphtec Plotters for Sale

    January 20, 2009 by XPEL Jeff

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    For Sale: 2 - 42" FC7000-100 plotters. Working fine, sold as-is. $1800 each. 1 - 30" FC7000-75 plotter. Works fine, sold as-is. $1400. For further info or to purchase, please contact Jeff at jphillips@xpel.com or (210) 678-3725.

    

    Last reply by XPEL Jeff, January 20, 2009
21. 

    snowbaord ppf

    January 2, 2009 by trimguy

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    Trying out ppf on my snowboard next week. I hate getting scratches in line

    

    Last reply by alberts316, January 17, 2009
22. 

    Koenigseg CCXR 1 2

    January 9, 2009 by Guest Josh @ Proform

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    This was a nice start to the New Year. The CCXR received full hood/fenders, front bumper, headlights, rockers, mirrors and rear splash guards.

    

    Last reply by Guest, January 13, 2009
23. 

    FS Graphtec Plotter FC5100-75C 30" with stand

    December 30, 2008 by Guest Swiftoy

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    Just as the topic reads Plotter for sale. The plotter is roughly 4 years old and in perfect condition it was used for PPF and purchased from Xpel. I'm asking $1300.00 OBO plus shipping. I am in the Nor Cal bay area and would really like to sell it local to avoid shipping cost so I could be more motivated to sell to someone in the area. I want to get rid of it so make me a reasonable offer.

    

    Last reply by TINT, December 31, 2008
24. 

    Proform in DAP 7.0

    December 15, 2008 by Guest Josh @ Proform

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    In cooperation with everyone at DAP, we are happy to announce Proform Designs will be available to everyone in the DAP 7.0 by the end of business day today. Users of 7.0 should not have to restart their systems; simply click File, then “Proform Design Browser,” a window will open stating the kits in this database are Proform designs and ask for your confirmation. If you agree, the navigation window will appear and you can begin cutting Proform kits. Let us know if you have any questions. Thank you,

    

    Last reply by Guest, December 18, 2008
25. 

    06 SLR Benz/Mac

    December 6, 2008 by lorenzotint

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    planning upcoming install with Proform 48'' Hood and full fenders...any tips on this rare PPF install. I can see doing this one a few times in my head before hand on.

    

    Last reply by TINTZEUS, December 17, 2008
26. 

    1965 1 2 3

    August 1, 2008 by TINTZEUS

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    I was told this is a 1,000,000 car. Original COBRA. The one next to it is worth about 60k.

    

    Last reply by TINTZEUS, December 16, 2008
27. 

    hood on a 2009 dodge dakota

    December 10, 2008 by Guest jesse

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    having a hard time laying a hood on a 2009 dodge dakota with 8 mil. I'm getting alot of distortion and silvering on the sides were it kind of bull noses. does any body have some tips for this certain truck. I'm using xpel kits.

    

    Last reply by alberts316, December 10, 2008
28. 

    Ferrari F430 engine deck coverage 1 2

    December 6, 2008 by Speed

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    I have a request to cover the window over the engine next week. Not keen on doing this but the customer really wants it done. I'm thinking the heat from the engine will surely cause problems for the film and I'd be the one that has to remove it after its been cooked at 8500 RPM and sat in daily traffic during rush hour. There's probably many more reasons why its not a good idea (feel free so I can print it out and take with me), but has anyone ever done this?

    

    Last reply by TINTZEUS, December 10, 2008
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    IS350

    November 26, 2008 by Guest tint51

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    Has anyone done a rear bumper for a IS350.. Custy livings in SF and want more pretection from scuffs.

    

    Last reply by Guest, December 5, 2008
30. 

    G35 + PPF + Deer === PRICELESS!!!

    December 3, 2008 by Guest oasisglatint

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    The picture is not the best, I had a tough time with lighting, and only had my phone to use, but....... Had a repeat custy yesterday to get his 5 series tinted. While I was ringing him up, he mentioned ppf for the car. He asked me to step outside and look at his wife's G35 that I had put a FULL front package on about a year and a half ago. I'm thinking, " o snap". He said " that stuff REALLY works". He pointed out a spot on the hood, about an inch or so up from the swoop, where the paint had cracked. I'm looking closely, thinking what the HELL!!! He told me he hit a deer . You what????? Hit a deer. It busted all the clips that hold the grill in, not the grill, and…

    

    Last reply by Guest, December 3, 2008
31. 

    Lexus ISF 1 2 3

    February 9, 2008 by Guest Josh @ Proform

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    I was told this was the first sold in the US, but I'm not too sure. They were demo-ing them at the local dealership, flying people from various lexus dealerships from around the country to take the cars to the track. They claim 170 in the straight aways. Something was up with our camera, these were the only photos that came out ok. This vehicle will be available in the Proform DAP database Monday.

    

    Last reply by Guest, December 1, 2008
32. 

    What's the going rate for used Plotters

    December 1, 2008 by Guest Swiftoy

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    • 1.2k views

    Hi all, I have a Western Graphtec FC100-75C 30" Plotter that I want to sell with stand it is about 3-4 years old in perfect condition and I am not sure what to sell it for. What's the going rate for used Plotters. Any input appreciated. Swiftoy

    

    Last reply by tint_detective, December 1, 2008
33. 

    How's retail holding up?

    November 13, 2008 by Speed

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    Dealership work is the biggest part of my business and its dropped off big time. Those of you that do just retail work, how's that been holding up? I got away from that market for the most part a while back so I have no way of knowing if its as bad as new car sales.

    

    Last reply by Pyramids, November 27, 2008
34. 

    Removal PPF 1 2

    September 3, 2008 by lorenzotint

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    has anyone ever removed [AVDEN] film from an every day driver car and had adheasive transfer from this PPF. I would think this film is removal friendly even after years of Northeast weather. First time for every thing and I plan on charging for this service so I hope it goes smooth.Any [avden] experts with tips will be helpful.

    

    Last reply by Pyramids, November 27, 2008
35. 

    Hand cut PPF 1 2 3

    November 6, 2008 by TintJunkie

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    To those of you who hand cut PPF... . My butthole would be clenched so tight if I did them that way, so so scared of getting too deep. Although, with a precut, there is still trimming. I suppose it would be easier to stretch a bulk piece, but holy scary, to cut into an $80,000 car such as a GTR gives me chills. BTW, the GTR was easy. You guys are the kings of PPF. Maybe, MAYBE, I'll try it your way.

    

    Last reply by Pyramids, November 27, 2008
36. 

    09 Nissan GTR..Finally

    November 24, 2008 by Guest Josh @ Proform

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    We've been waiting for the GTR for some time now and finally had one delivered last week. This vehicle received full hood, full fenders, mirrors, headlights, front bumper, rocker panels, rear splash guards, a-pillars, and gas cap coverages. The fenders were a little tricky but everything else was pretty standard.

    

    Last reply by TintJunkie, November 26, 2008
37. 

    08 Vette full clip

    November 23, 2008 by lorenzotint

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    first time doing full clip on new Vette [not Z06]....Are there any special tips for this precut fender.I plan on useing lots of spray wax since it's black....looking forward to a show quality install.I will mix it up with 3/S/G or C/S/bEK.

    

    Last reply by lorenzotint, November 26, 2008
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    08 Lexus ISF 1 2

    August 27, 2008 by lorenzotint

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    customer has 5 month old install done by a 12 volt joint and has no more shine left..The PPF film is A/D/popular brand but ..car is shore exposed out doors parked daily driver.... Will the largest S/G or C/S film cover this hood? I will be redoing the car and will prefer to wrap/edge the hood in one shot. I have never had one in my shop for tint yet and these are rare cars. This new client was sold on my Porsche installs seen at an area car show and I don't want to let her down so good heads up is a must.

    

    Last reply by lorenzotint, November 26, 2008
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    1961 1 2

    July 11, 2008 by TINTZEUS

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    This thing was crazy. The owner removed all the chrome and bumper...super nice people. He has 50k invested in this thing. I gave em 237's # for window tint..........

    

    Last reply by alberts316, November 24, 2008
40. 

    PPF

    November 17, 2008 by Guest tint51

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    What is the stanard time before washing a new PPF on a car do you think, 24hrs is good or 48Hrs?

    

    Last reply by Guest, November 17, 2008