🤔 DIY VS PRO | BEGINNER vs PRO Paint Protection Film Install

[@adamhofmann2769]

Hiring a pro is certainly a valid decision to make. It would be good if you shared what you pay for the PPF which is certainly not the retail price on the web site which is between 2 to 3 times the wholesale price.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Just head to Blackoutempire.com/balancesheet 😂

[@adamhofmann2769]

@@BlackoutTinting The link did not work.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Hmm, weird

[@BlackoutTinting]

Will contact @admin this morning

[@JohnSmith-rt5yq]

@@BlackoutTinting link still doesnt work...

[@TheRealDavil]

This comes off as a scare tactic to protect your meal ticket. In all reality this stuff isn't that much different than if you've ever applied a film to anything, whether that's a phone or window tint. The bumper kit for my car is about $300 and shops want between 1 and 2 g's to install it, for 15 to 30 minutes of work that is completely unjustifiable.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Funny how our schedule books up every week then

[@schm147]

Go ahead then. Try installing it yourself and report back to us. I can't believe you're comparing a phone screen to a car. A phone's screen is flat. Car body panels are not.

[@joshuamoore3846]

I found it hilarious because it could not be more obvious that you have no idea what you're talking about and you have no business leaving a comment like this.

[@2ndAmendProtector]

@@BlackoutTinting .....he'll be visiting you guys for a RE-DO......LOL

[@slayz1515]

Bahahaha you sir are clueless

[@dekcode2824]

I did it myself. Lots of mistakes. Did it over. More mistakes. Finally finished it as is. I learnt a lot

[@jeffbarrett3994]

I’m a DIYer not because I want to save $200 but because I enjoy learning new skills and getting the satisfaction of doing something myself. That being said I’m not sure I’d do this myself.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Jeff gets it

[@dinero8069]

I would... This shit looks like it takes an artist & who doesn’t like learning art?

[@BlackoutTinting]

Lot's of people would rather play COD

[@fantasyfan9320]

@@BlackoutTinting 😂

[@mahadeosinghii8975]

I was quoted 1200 bucks to do my front end on my 2023 Lexus ES300h. I'm a DIYer who purchased Scotchguard PPF film by 3M for a little over 400 bucks on Amazon. Yes, applying the film takes a lot of patience and time. You also have to know how to cut. Cutting the PPF film is a serious skill. Eventually I was able to install all the PPF on the front of my vehicle in about 4 hours. I waited an additional 8 hours to trim and fold the edges. Overall, the PPF came out very well after the film was fully dried.

[@neilufe]

I got mines off Amazon for a quarter of the price. 3 years later still holding strong

[@BlackoutTinting]

👏👏👏

[@acreageliving]

i had mine professionally installed, from an award winning installer. Authorized dealer of XPEL, i have knife marks all over my $110,000 vehicle and edges that are not layed down collecting dirt. I wish I never even got it installed at all.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Sorry to hear that, what was the outcome?

[@guyfawkes8384]

I'm a professional installer. Even the people who claim to be experts are far from it. It takes years and years to master.

[@DP-jb4yo]

This is why you go to people that use plotter that cut out the patterns and just install it I will never trust anyone with a knife on my car. I use a plotter and mess with the software to make it look exactly like its hand cut where it covers everything without the gap lines

[@acreageliving]

@@DP-jb4yo they did use a plotter and all the patterns are precut, they still cut around things like fog lights if they are not aligned perfect. Thats where I have the knife marks.

[@roberttalmage4517]

Great video. I did my own car without precut kits and I've done it before. I took my time and it turned out great I payed 900 for a role 60inch by 200inch to do the front of my car. I went as far as taking my bumper off. It took longer than what a professional would have but everyone around my area wanted 2000 to do it so I saved my self some money. I'd never do it again lol because it took me forever but that's why it turned out good because I took my time. It was a 2021 dodge charger rt. So it didn't have any crazy bends or turns or grooves in it

[@BlackoutTinting]

Glad it worked out for you. It’s quite the learning curve to get it really good and timely.

[@rchen404]

If I brought in my own pre cut film, would you install for $200? If so, I'll make the long drive down

[@BlackoutTinting]

Our schedule is booked out for months by customers paying for film we can warranty as an authorized Xpel installer. Nice try though 😁

[@uselessreviews6559]

You’re missing out on the fact the material is pretty cheap, what costs a lot is the plans to laser cut it. If you can get plans to cut it or make them yourself it becomes much much cheaper.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Hmm sounds cheap and easy when you put it that way

[@donaldimboden8306]

As long as you're careful with an exacto blade put full sheets up and trim as you go.

[@GR018]

I like how the newbie got the cartoon foolish music, and the pro got the rock soul.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Thank you. It felt natural.

[@dekcode2824]

LOL I blame the music if I was the guy.

[@BlackoutTinting]

The installer took full responsibility for his actions.

[@donaldimboden8306]

$1500 for pre-cut patterns or 100 bucks from Amazon and cut it yourself. This is 100% scare tactics. The first time that my buddies and I put a wrap on a car we were nervous because it was an intimidating thing but take your time don't rush it when it comes together pretty easily. Not to mention the mixtures that are used are not that big of a kept secret. Little bit of research and you should figure that out pretty simply.

[@donaldimboden8306]

Also you should see the torture test all over KZbin where 3M is slapping around xpel in any torture test that people are doing to test which product comes out on top.

[@BlackoutTinting]

@@donaldimboden8306 We've seen claims that Lumar film heals from gashes as well. We're still trying to find someone to take us up on our offer to come install a wrap here!

[@donaldimboden8306]

@@BlackoutTinting unfortunately Pennsylvania's a hell of a distance from idaho. Although if you send me out bulk product I can do a Time lapse video of me hand cutting and installing on my 21 Indian challenger.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Nah, but I'll pay for your flight if you agree to a video and think you can do it as good as we can.

[@tio3431]

Do I smell a challenge here?

[@BzReef]

I do a lot of detailing on the side. Paint corrections, ceramic coatings etc. I decided to try PPF on my car. My results were more or less the same as your “amateur” install. I spent about $600 on the film but now I am paying a professional $1200 to do it over again. I’m a bit of a protectionist so my install wasn’t going to cut it…Lesson learned with PPF for me lol

[@victorarias2365]

Can we remake this and invite chrisfix

[@BlackoutTinting]

Who's that?

[@mhmvp4071]

@@BlackoutTinting😮😮 how do you not knooooo nvm how? 😂

[@dekcode2824]

😂😂😂

[@tio3431]

Whenever I am ready, I'll still do this myself.....point of DIY is not always about saving money.....but showing those who said you couldn't and taking pictures while at it.... ;)

[@BlackoutTinting]

I challenge you to come do it, we will film it you won't even have to take the pictures

[@tio3431]

@@BlackoutTinting you're still missing the point.....it's the joy of doing it......that's all the point of DIY.....I can do it up to 10 times.......it's the joy I derive man.....now take some chill pill......

[@BlackoutTinting]

@@tio3431 we're not saying you can't do it btw... we reserve the right to challenge anyone who thinks they can after watching this video and we'll also never say you can't try on your own............ please don't confuse our confidence as a threat.

[@sidVargas949]

Im a mobile carwasher/detailer and I definitely want to learn this! I am passionate about learning new skills that can be of service to my clients.. Any suggestions on how i can approach a tint/wrap/ppf place so i can learn hands on .

[@BlackoutTinting]

KZbin can teach you a lot. The film is very durable. After you learn a ton watching videos you could buy some pieces online and install it 50 times on your or a friends car. Spray it, squeegee it down, pull it up and repeat

[@guilhermethreiss155]

Now I watch the pro and know how to do it thanks

[@JulietHotelFoxtrot]

Slip solution is typically 2.5ml of johnson's baby shampoo (best) or 1.25 ml of dawn dish soap into about 997ml of distilled or RO water to make a full litre of solution. Tack solution is 250ml of 70% IPA with 750ml of RO/DI water to make a litre of tack solution. I agree that having a pro install is best especially for a long-lasting quality finish. It's hard to DIY this, knowing where to tack edges, how to deal with issues. If the car you are protecting is expensive, spend the money on a good PPF install and forget about it for the next decade.

[@brianbailey7128]

As a DIY car guy, I appreciate this video for some contemplation.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Thanks for watching!

[@TaylorFade]

Pre cut seems like more of a PITA than bulk installation. And way more expensive, apparently

[@BlackoutTinting]

PPF is a very humbling experience

[@caohector207]

What components or chemical inside. The pray botles?

[@BlackoutTinting]

That hasn't been revealed to the public yet, but similar recipes can be found online.

[@rchen404]

Hmm, how much to buy just the pre cut film from you vs xpel website?

[@BlackoutTinting]

We use the same software so it's the same price.

[@user-jt3nf7in5w]

Xpel keeps their prices tall to make it not worth it for the average consumer to DIY it - obviously the shop isn’t paying 1500 for the material not even close to it

[@BlackoutTinting]

Correct, you're also paying for the plotting/pattern technology.

[@user-jt3nf7in5w]

@@BlackoutTinting even when I try to buy it in bulk and cut my own doors and hood and roof it still remains super expensive

[@BlackoutTinting]

@@user-jt3nf7in5w looks like XPEL doesn't want every DIY guy driving around with their product

[@johnmargetson6719]

Have an VW Arteon. Precut parts are going to run me $1600. Rolls of wrap to do it is only going to run $243 and allows for better excess in the process. I am sure it will not be 100% perfect, but the main objective is to protect the finish, so a minor defect will not cause me to lose any sleep.

[@BlackoutTinting]

You can add them at your leisure too. Couple panels here and there. Save lots this way. Good luck 👍

[@eurly93]

PPF is one of the few things definitely not worth DIY due to cost of material being the driving factor and not labor. XPEL will sell a consumer that front end kit for an artificially high price of $1500, but they sell it to the shop for much less since they are going to keep ordering and have significant volume. This lets the shop only charge $250 more which would be about 2.5 hrs of labor which wouldn't be profitable if they had to pay full $1500. It's a win/win for manufacturer and installer. Artificially high consumer sale price protects shops, prevents too many DIY installs which can hurt brand/product reputation, etc

[@guyfawkes8384]

I do PPF on Cadillacs and Chevrolets every day. The HDs are the true test of an installer's grit. Doing the full hoods and fenders is GOOD MONEY. I love doing those.

[@VEE727]

In my country, the ppf job costs more than a repaint so I'm not sure if I should go for it. How much would a repaint on this car cost?

[@BlackoutTinting]

Re-Painting costs vary wildly. Same with PPF, the more you pay the better the end result in most cases. Definitely look over their previous work.

[@josephpark7777]

Do you have any pro you can introduce in San Diego CA?

[@BlackoutTinting]

There are several installers in San Diego. Head to XPEL.com look at the top menu for “installer locator” then enter in the location. Looks like Autoshield on Miramar rd. One of One on Convoy st. And Auto Salon in La Mesa. I would call those shops and choose who seems like the most professional and tour their location and see their work. Good luck!

[@fly4fun24]

I was going to..Not anymore. Iprobably won't doit all together, because $2000 for a Fender , I would have to work 100 hours just for One Fender . Nice welldone Video

[@BlackoutTinting]

thank you sir! good to hear it helped

[@down2earth838]

The biggest key to a clean job is CLEAN CLEAN CLEAN surface. Take your time be patient and do it in a garage that’s well lite.

[@BlackoutTinting]

We agree 🤝🤝🤝🤝

[@bernelnery2191]

A couple hundred difference? Not sure here in California, I will find out soon. But yes, I see a difference between pro and amateur

[@Mythic_Photos]

Where can I just buy a roll of ppf?

[@BlackoutTinting]

temu, ebay & amazon. But if you want quality like XPEL with a 10 year warranty, you need to be a certified shop.

[@mahealanihawaii9830]

This is funny. It really comes down to what a person can do and what a person cant.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Yes, it takes months to learn this skill and become proficient at it.

[@mahealanihawaii9830]

@@BlackoutTinting Keep going. Tell us how many customers cars did you practice on? Did they get a discount?

[@BlackoutTinting]

We usually say someone is up to speed in 3-6 months. They shadow and watch installers. Watch tutorials. Fill bottles and prep cars. Learn the software. Cut and weed film. Start laying easy panels first. What else would you like to know Mahealani?

[@mahealanihawaii9830]

@@BlackoutTinting How to make a clear nanotechnology dry carbon fiber film to hold the tesla plaid motor hold under higher speeds. Any imput?

[@BlackoutTinting]

Please rephrase that so it makes a little more sense

[@angelforceforyou]

I did it myself and messed up pretty bad. So I spent money on another kit. I. I can go on and on but in the end it is all done. It is not perfect but I finished. If it was stealth I’d be really screwed.

[@BlackoutTinting]

good for you not giving up! you can appreciate a good install now.

[@thewiseguy390]

Ppf is easy. Try vinyl wrapping a front bumper and see how they do.

[@BlackoutTinting]

🥴🥴🥴

[@twinluis07]

Drive Protected has a ton of excellent tutorial vids showing how to install PPF. I just purchased my precut kit and after tools, I'm up in the area of $1800 in savings for the full front end kit for an Tesla MYP. I thought it was worth a try.. I'll see how it goes. Will update with result and whether or not it will be worth it.

[@tommygarcia8010]

how did it go lol

[@BlackoutTinting]

🍿

[@BlackoutTinting]

how'd it go @mooster

[@twinluis07]

@@BlackoutTinting About 3 months later I'm happy. Took me about 10 hours to install the hood, fenders, mirrors and bumper. But it turned out great ! The bumper was a b*** to install but otherwise it was cool. I'd like to give wrapping a try one of these days. I will say its not at a professional level like you guys. But for a DIY person that wants to save a load of cash and is okay with some imperfections here and there, Its well worth it !

[@BlackoutTinting]

Now this comment makes sense - like any diy job, prpba ly not as a good as a pro but if you can live with it so be it. Thanks for the update.

[@monster7363]

The problem here is you didn’t play the same music for both installations.

[@BlackoutTinting]

The install dictated the music 🎶👻

[@jsandra860]

3m 8mil factory roll and positive attitude, $1,900 for a truck. Dealer installed $10,000, what am I missing (price quote from trained Xpel distributor).......... interesting racket

[@BlackoutTinting]

But they price it in with financing so you see little numbers

[@Kbsdeluxedetailing]

I have my own mobile detailing business, so I’m wanting to learn how to do PPF

[@BlackoutTinting]

you came to the right place, ppf is the future

[@robertmunguia250]

How much would a professional charge say for an SUV H CR-V?

[@BlackoutTinting]

Full front end around $2000

[@JustinHEMI05]

Great video. No way I'd try it myself.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Isaiah is definitely a true DIY person, most would be lucky to get it fully on the vehicle!

[@MaxGoddur]

247.00 dollars savings but what if the materials you mentioned will do the entire car how much do you save then?

[@BlackoutTinting]

That might be a calculation for another video.. I don't think we've ever heard of someone doing that as a DIY

[@strob6946]

I prefer to do it myself! You pretend to save 12 minutes with a pro??? But you don't count you will have to spend time on the phone shopping for a good pro, go to the garage maybe 45 minutes away from your home, wait there until the job is done and come back so you lose all day maybe even 2 days with the shopping when opting for a pro. And above all I would save a few hundred bucks but since I do everything myself I am saving tens of thousands over the years. And I also DIY invest those savings in stocks and crypto which can grow many x over time too. You save or you don't save, it's a mindset. I chose to save every buck I can, invest it, make it grow and over my lifetime so far it was really worth it! I don't even talk about everything I learned in my life by doing everything myself I also grew my potential and I am a proud do it yourselfer! ;) Thanks for the video still very interesting.

[@BlackoutTinting]

You sound amazing. Just make sure you don't end up being a crypto bag holder. Take profits and don't be too greedy.

[@hectorrodriguez4384]

I agree, I save a bunch of money DIY’ing everything . I DiY’d my wife’s labor of our 2nd daughter and saved a bunch of money on medical bills.

[@megawatts]

The background music definitely made him more of a pro 😂. Sometimes you just want to learn and not Bc you want to save money. Best to try it with small piece. Get to know the film, the solution, and get muscle memory. It’s not that hard afterwards.

[@BlackoutTinting]

it was all in the music haha. he is not very good in real life

[@theclutch19]

I think you would have more credibility to this video if you weren't pre-wired/biased to say a DIYer can't do it. Further, Isaiah, the poor soul, is not your typical DIYer. I doubt he even changes his own oil. Am I right? If he was truly a DIYer, he would not have just "guessed" at his tack solution (which should be 1.5L water, 2ml baby shampoo) and ISO mix (3:1). The price you quoted at the XPEL website is retail price. A DIYer would be better off buying bulk uncut rolls which should be around $350 for a 36"x100 feet or $500 for 48"x50 feet which is MORE than enough to make lots of mistakes. Aaron clearly does a great job. Assuming it takes him 2 hours to do the front of the car at $1700, it's an impressive business plan that I'm no longer willing to pay for especially around here where they're not as good as Aaron. Back when PPF wasn't as popular, this used to be $750 WITH paint correction!

[@BlackoutTinting]

nowadays you don't even need to do a paint correction before installing ppf

[@brian4828]

What an awesome experiment. Professionals definitely make it look easy and give folks the false confidence that it is actually easy. Unfortunately, after a DIY'er screws up a couple times, the cost to redo some of the ppf would end up costing more than a professional would charge in the first place. But then again, I guess there's a cost to learning.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Yes, Exactly! We film videos all the time and realize from the outside looking in it looks easy

[@iVTECInside]

I like a DIY project, but for the cost of the film its a rather expensive lesson. I bought some bulk film just to do my headlights and learned quite a bit. I'll do it again on headlights and get better every time. For body panels, I'll pay someone with a lot more experience.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Not a bad way to go

[@riceburner4747]

Josh, I'm probably your dad's age & I'm the same way, but I KNEW when I came to you guys, I wasnt in your league. Poor Isiah, (hope I spelled his name correctly), he was a good sport & did pretty damn well. And Erin is awesome! Great video/very interesting! Good promotion for business too! Thanks!

[@BlackoutTinting]

Aaron is the man when it comes to ppf, makes it look easy and Isaiah did great for his time

[@abramians1]

WOW!! I was actually thinking of doing this myself, but after watching this video...NO WAY!!! Great info!!! Thank you!!!

[@BlackoutTinting]

thanks! sometimes it's best to leave to the pros

[@joefrost2763]

Isaiah did the job I could see myself doing, sure appreciate him showing how the first time would probably go. Dude, you saved me like a grand and a lot of frustration:)

[@BlackoutTinting]

Good to hear! Isaiah will be happy to hear. Thanks for watching

[@allanlin8467]

This video doesn’t really give DIYers a fair chance. This video was clearly made deter DIYers with the goofy clown music compared to the sped up music with the pro. I found this video insightful, but this DIYer could have done a better job if he had more time. PPF does not have a “cure” time and is very forgiving, but just needs time for those that are first timers. It doesn’t matter though because the objective for him was not to do a good job. He’s an employee of the company and the objective is to grow the business, while “keeping in trade secrets”, not show that any average joe can do it. Overall though, If the labor price was really only 200$, I’d def hire a professional. Personally, I wouldn’t be too turned off to PPF DIY as this video makes it seem.

[@BlackoutTinting]

If the music was your first deterrent, wait till you have to do a bumper or a vehicle that is actually difficult.

[@mikeodenbach2615]

I did my whole TRX in xpel stealth, I’m a little more than a dyi guy. Bought bull and saved $7,000. It looks fantastic. I don’t mind a company making money but $7,000 for a 2 day job is a little much.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Wow, You saved more money than it costs to do it and faster than most professional shops can complete it. I'd say that is a bigly win.

[@luxuryviplifestyle9494]

Great and we need and wish videos in Real Best 4K 60fps HDR resolution clarity quality soon please and Sound in full HD 3D Stereo

[@BlackoutTinting]

definitely highly sought after

[@cheliospanama9786]

Great Video! Thank you 🔥👏💪🫶

[@BlackoutTinting]

thank you!

[@HG-Pilot]

I wish retail prices were similar to what shops are getting. Anyone can learn if you put enough time and effort into it. You still need to waste some film when learning so redoing is not a big deal if prices to consumers would be more reasonable.

[@BlackoutTinting]

You can definitely get ahold of a cheaper material on Amazon or eBay

[@Ninja-dg1ux]

Love those professional knowledge behind the scenes. Hope to see more of these episodes in the future!

[@BlackoutTinting]

Thanks, lots more of that coming too

[@camillecarter1784]

Love to see the vehicles you work on

[@BlackoutTinting]

thank you

[@Bmw_Z3R]

Everything is hard till it's not. Do do do and ye shall become the doer.

[@nitrokyosho]

I had an expel licensed certified guy do my Dodge Challenger hellcat nose and rocker panels and mirrors all for $750.your saying that cars nose eould be $1700.00 Clear bra will never be accepted by most people because it's just too expensive.this video is a scare tactic to promote shops to rip you off and ceramic coating is the biggest scam I know I worked in shops my whole life.

[@BlackoutTinting]

We are booked out for months, but if you want to protect more than just the👃we might be able to squeeze you in

[@TheMeiruntu]

You could have at least told him to go easy on the baby soap and mist instead of pouring it in like that and spraying the crap outta it instead of misting evenly. No wonder he had so much trouble getting it to stick. Love the ominous music btw 🤣

[@MikeB-rz3mj]

Yea deff and I love he said he ain’t sharing his solution secrets so is this a video to try to help the diy-er or is this a video to keep the diy-ers from trying it them selfs seems like ur pushing people away from trying it unless there trained professionals lmfao dudes a joke I’d never bring my car to him because of this video you can tell he’s not here to help nobody he’s here to make money off veiws

[@BlackoutTinting]

@@MikeB-rz3mj We fix professional shops work all the time and have high standards like most of our customers. Sorry this video triggered you so much, it was meant to educate people that you really shouldn't consider this type of install unless you really need to save the money, or don't need a near perfect appearance. And no, we're not giving away our solution secrets, big deal, but we'll talk about everything else. Thanks for watching.

[@PatsGarageOnline]

Congrats to Amber and Justin on the new vehicle! And, thanks to Blackout Tinting for reminding me why I should never, ever do this DIY.

[@BlackoutTinting]

This would definitely take some patience.. could be fun to try though

[@BlackoutTinting]

Flixzone is horrible. Personal opinion of me and everyone I've ever known.

[@yveyve]

It's like everything else: If you have the time, patience, and skill for the particular job, do it yourself. If you lack any of those things, pay someone who has all of those things. Or yeah, try it and experiment so you gain the skill if you want; it's your car! There will always be work for highly skilled, reasonably priced professionals with good customer service skills. It's not a competition between DIY'ers and pros. Plenty of work to go around.

[@Jackal_Blitz]

Overcharging for materials and undercharging for labor skews the value proposition of this whole project for a DIYer. When you're forced to dropped hundreds, if not thousands on what is essentially a large screen protector, it feels stupid to then endure the struggle of installing it when it only seems like pennies more to have the pros install it for you. I'm not judging. I get it. Businesses have to stay in business, and if they have to adjust costs due to customer behavior, so be it. But don't act like the price of DIY vs pro install is somehow a valid point to bring into the discussion when the DIYer has no control over the outrageous prices companies charge for this PPF material.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Everyone is more than welcome to buy roll(s)of cheaper material from ebay and hand cut everything themselves, and many do without complaining.

[@wesammmm5432]

i live in California where shops are charging $3,000-7,500 for a full wrap.. outrageous

[@BlackoutTinting]

You get what you pay for

[@ttsec3956]

Mate this video is very skewed, I just paid £252 for 15Mx1.5M which basically does the whole car… Not sure if the film you guys are buying is made out of gold or what…

[@BlackoutTinting]

Please post the link to where you bought XPEL ultimate plus, the machine to cut it, and the best software in the industry for $252

[@southwestautoshield]

Great video. That’s why I got into PPF. People think they can do Ceramic Coatings on their own and to a degree they can. PPF I say have fun, call me when you rip off the film in frustration 😂

[@BlackoutTinting]

We say the same! Haha

[@Beneremps]

no one is born knowing, put interest and you succeed

[@BlackoutTinting]

That would make a great Ted talk

[@nightdipper5178]

Good info, thanks

[@BlackoutTinting]

Glad it was helpful!

[@muhametademi3771]

why wouldn't you tell us about the slip solution ratio?

[@BlackoutTinting]

top secret formula we want to pass down for generations

[@williamsdonnie0]

I love this video!

[@BlackoutTinting]

Thanks Donnie!

[@marcg1964]

I consider myself smart enough to know exactly when it makes sense to hire a pro! There is a difference between doing the job and doing the job well!

[@BlackoutTinting]

absolutely!

[@psylenced]

As the cost is 90% materials, 10% labour - definitely not. If the cost was 10% materials, I'd attempt it.

[@BlackoutTinting]

You can buy cheaper materials online, but then you are buying it on a roll and have to hand cut everything

[@angeloingrati7906]

I will show you the bill and the photos, using the same product with 5 year warranty whole car not just parts for $500, just FYI everyone the prices in the usa are crazy even from there website

[@kalos53]

Is there a book to buy for PPF and ceramic coating?

[@BlackoutTinting]

XPEL.com has a kit locator

[@broderp]

The protective film industry is a rip-off. They prey on the fact this takes skill to apply correctly, as well as a decnt amount of paint cleaning and prep. There is no way the materials cost as much as what's charged. Im betting the $1500 price here costs expel under $300 to make/ acquire , cut and package. Im also betting dealers/ installers pay less than the list price, but charge the customer that price on top of the labor they quote without telling customers.

[@speakshh.1302]

We really do pay the $1500 a roll. Maybe a 1-200$ discount if buying bulk. It really does take a lot of time to do. That and the fact that working on a car at this level can introduce risk. PPF is pricey because the work is long, hard and takes a lot of time to master. Nobody charges under $4000 for a reason

[@greenrush4313]

HES FIRED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BlackoutTinting]

🥴

[@2ndAmendProtector]

Well.....I wanted to try to do my new Ford Explorer ST front end. Hood, fenders and front facia and both side view mirrors. NO WAY I'll be doing it if its only saving a few hundred dollars. I'd rather a Pro like you guys do it and get the 5 or 10 year warranty it comes with.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Good thinking... There are of course lesser products other than XPEL to put on vehicles but a little bit of research will show why most turn to XPEL

[@2ndAmendProtector]

@@BlackoutTinting ....so to do the hood, fenders, front and side view mirrors would cost me about $1500 in just the film? Wow, I didn;t know it was that expensive.

[@diegorabelo5821]

Wow... Thanks for this video... I will like the video and look for a professional

[@BlackoutTinting]

you're welcome, thanks for watching

[@HorsePowerObsessed]

Awesome video, guys. Definitely a good example of why the pros are needed for something like this!

[@BlackoutTinting]

Thanks.. we'd consider using you when we do tint.. but you're already seasoned

[@tioswift3676]

PPF is a waste of money. $2-3k for the front...it would be better to get a new paint job for less than that.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Our customers aren't paying that much for a front. We sure are busy so they seem to love it!

[@tioswift3676]

@@BlackoutTinting - Can you do my car then please? Because I called 4 different places and they’re all in that price range or more, and I only wanted my bumper and possibly hood done!

[@renantework]

its better to install manual if you want mo profit. you will just buy the full roll around $600 and the rest is your profit

[@BlackoutTinting]

how'd it go?

[@Explore-Gobal]

Sure, a professional will do a professional job (at least that's what you hope to get), but your price comparison is ...well, shall we say a bit skewed. You can find front end kits all over the place with 3M materials for $300 to $400. Realistically, not many DIY'ers will attempt to do a full hood install, so we are talking about $350 to $450 in materials, saving quite a bit more than $250 vs a pro job. That said, being a long time DIY'er, this is not a job for the faint of heart and many who try to do this will probably do a sub par job. You gotta know yourself and you gotta know the project. C'mon guys, what's with the bumbling cartoon character music when Isaiah is attempting this??? He's making it look way too amateurish.

[@BlackoutTinting]

We were stating the prices we charge for XPEL film which is what we install. We don't like 3m film but would definitely be a great cheaper option for a DIY person. But there's a reason why all xpel shops charge the same for this. You can find cheap tint to install as well but don't do that in Florida or you'll be bubbled to Bogata and asking us to remove it for you. Also, please don't refer Isaiah's ancient ancestor music as bumbling cartoon music. Rewatch his part on mute and you'll see the install is the same.

[@hightech4114]

Just buy the Fuking roll for $1200. Don’t buy precut and do it your self. It’s easy. Shops rip you off by charging $5000 for the whole car.

[@BlackoutTinting]

How much do you charge for a full wrap?

[@TonyLoewen]

great video guys

[@BlackoutTinting]

Thank you sir

[@averyprolawncare5273]

Holy crap… they picked the biggest dope to be the DIY guy… pushing at the film and pounding it… just listen to the music during the two guys install… this is just a pawn to keep their pockets lined… they get the film so cheap .. they are making a killing on this guys..and the kid with the tool in his mouth “saving the day”… geez guys… he’s 19 and can figure it out.. it’s film… done it a couple times myself … save yourself some money… and sure there are hard cars to do.. lambos and exotic cars… but those guys don’t do anything for themselves anyway and have deep pockets… hope everybody sees through this dumb video and all their “friends” commenting on here how “great” it is to hire a professional… convenience is all a “pro” is… just like my business… anybody can do it guys… grow up

[@BlackoutTinting]

Will someone please take us up on our offer to come to Pittsburgh and film with us?! We want you to come prove how easy it is!

[@BlackoutTinting]

You vs the "19 year old". A group of 10 random people as judges - if 50 percent of them can't tell the difference between the installations (can't tell which one is pro vs diy) ill pay for your flight, hotel, and give you $500 and we will film it all.

[@crazy808ish]

I haven't gotten quotes yet, but from everything I've heard, there's way more than $250 difference. Make it closer to a thousand. Too bad you're a good 5 hour drive away from NY

[@BlackoutTinting]

We've had customers come from NY to get ppf.. just saying

[@scooter313]

Great video and perfect diy vs pro comparison. I am typically a diy'er but with this product? Not a chance I'll leave it to the professionals. Thank you for the video.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Thanks for watching!

[@raylegend808]

I’d rather have a drink and let the professionals do it 🤣

[@BlackoutTinting]

hahaha that works for us too!

[@alaaaleskandrany6822]

شكرا 😊

[@Subi_doo]

Difference between diy and professional is NOT only a few hundred. Try a few thousand. My truck was quoted 7k for a partial ppf wrap. Precut I could have gotten the parts for about 12-1500$. So is Very Beneficial to practice practice , practice and learn to do it yourself.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Our guys install every day for months before they’re capable of doing a full wrap by themselves. Time is money to a lot of people. And someone getting a wrap on their vehicle is doing so because they want it to stay looking good.

[@Subi_doo]

@@BlackoutTinting I get it, but at the same time, I’m personally not paying 110k for a truck and then another 7-10k to wrap it. I’ve always been good at laying pre cut down, but to say it’s only a few hundred difference, is pretty far fetched. It would cost me less than 7k to get the wear areas repainted at the end of the normal life expectancy of ppf film.

[@bluestripes1]

1500 for material? The whole front of my car was covered by like 90$ for a roll of 3m pro series ppf? what in the world?

[@BlackoutTinting]

Professional materials, warranty, and professional grade install is the difference. What made you click to watch the video?

[@bluestripes1]

@@BlackoutTinting I was looking for tips on trimming bulk material ,maybe do a video on that? I own vintage cars which no precut templates are available

[@BlackoutTinting]

We have that saved for our tutorial videos actually. Can’t giveaway all the secrets 😎

[@TACSAutoDetailing]

Aaron said “Hold my beer”😂

[@jcuadros62]

Excellent video. Thanks for the comparison. Definitely going with the professional.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Thanks for watching Joe

[@Dytopjewa7631]

I rather do it my self as much as possible, even if I do some small screw up.. and also learn something along the way..,and ! there also the possibility that the “professional “ might screw up too.. which I had some do in the past ( collision repair, upholstery) you let them know about the screw up, but they just look at you , and expect their full payment.. so here my personal saying “ I rather do it myself and risk a small screw up, than risk in hiring a professional that may end up screwing it up, and still have to pay him full amount “..

[@BlackoutTinting]

Makes sense! We believe in always standing behind our work. Sorry to hear other professionals failed to do so!

[@tbeavers23]

This could literally be said about any project. There are pros for everything. The pros were newbies at one point too.

[@BlackoutTinting]

thanks for watching, we are experts in this area

[@Cool12354]

Just trying to get customers. It’s pretty easy…..and you save a lot more then 200$

[@BlackoutTinting]

Good luck!

[@bizzybezz]

You realize a professional ones had to start off as a rookie you learn as you go along, so yeah anybody can do it with practice

[@SuperDryDiver]

Hmm... do it myself, or trust a guy who can't put on a baseball cap to do it...

[@BlackoutTinting]

thanks for the kind words, have a great day

[@lethalchaos19]

U can save $247 for DIY? come on man I work my own car and save tons of money in the shop. That's easy money right there. Thanks for the videos. U have me idea to do this I'll start making business like this.

[@BlackoutTinting]

Thanks for watching!

[@macho1051]

LOL I cannot even put a screen protector in my phone correctly, I will never try this in my car by myself

[@BlackoutTinting]

We hear that a lot 😂

[@johna1060]

For a few hundred dollars, definitely not worth doing it myself and I am a DIYer. This requires skills that a professional has that we mere mortals do not. They do it day in and day out. A once in a while DIYer for the most part would get really frustrated and possibly damage the paint by cutting it. Again not worth it. Leave it to the pros. Great video!

[@greenrush4313]

I can do the whole car in 4 hours.PERIOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@BlackoutTinting]

You are the greatest