My First Live Install - At SEMA 2023 With Flexishield Cosmetic PPF

[@IdiocracySpace]

Congrats on going pro! All good. They want you because no one wants the Shamwow guy 😅. You help make their product legit by showcasing your integrity and skill which comes across refreshingly organic in a sea(ma) of egos and facades. I’ve done tint, vinyl and PPF for decades just on my personal vehicles and like others had to put up with naysayers until now. Even Tesla is offering oem ppf/wrap. So thanks for sharing and keep on the cutting edge…🙏🏼👊🏼🤙🏼

[@CKWraps]

I appreciate this comment a lot cause I totally understand what you mean. I just talk about what I believe I know to my best ability. It's up to others to decide if that information is right for them. Either way, don't sweat it and just keep being real.

[@tamaman35]

i wrap windows, floors, walls and sometimes partials, chris is always my go to when i get close to burn out. just got done with all the espn graphics at td arena for the charleston classic and feeling it. i needed this. thanks ck!!

[@CKWraps]

I'm not sure how I help with that, but either way those are some nice words to hear so thank you.

[@alexandersalomon8257]

Your technique is insane. The way you read the film with the heat was grest to watch

[@K4leidos]

You're obviously amazing at your job, but to be honest it has been a far bigger pleasure to watch you grow and get to this point. You're an inspiration brother, thank you.

[@bevmcmullan-kungl8089]

I agree. I remember when he started and he had a tarp over the driveway so that he could wrap cars. He has come a long way since then.

[@muratuzun2402]

U are definitely great at all about wrapping besides not only wrapping the way u explain and put your all effort to teach us and show us different ways to do the wrap best as possible! Because of u start wrapping

[@thisnewcreatedaccount5286]

Ckwraps is the one wrapper thats not a tool. The rest are instagram reels tools that put more work in their reels than their vinyl.

[@koopagolf]

That’s marketing nowadays though unfortunately. Social media is the only way our generation is doing to gain more business but doesn’t define their skills. I miss the old school way of business where you call most clientele or talk to them in person.

[@feverdream2661]

Yea except when he promotes the use of low grade Vvivid vinyl

[@JimmyxBonez]

You must not know 😅

[@Fuaaaark]

​@@JimmyxBonezWhat do you mean by that

[@lc500yyc]

I've been practicing wrapping a lot this past year and I must say you make it look effortless. I always leave one of your videos with a new useful tip/trick

[@CKWraps]

Just keep at it, but also don't forget that I have thousands of hours of practice and experience. It won't take you long to get there.

[@lc500yyc]

@@CKWraps I appreciate it, keep up the good content

[@Sourpusscandy]

Oh god is that beautiful! Even the wrinkles and folds are beautiful!

[@achromaticwraps]

haven't been on your channel for a while and this popped up! Wow Chris, almost 400k subs, congratulations! Glad to see you at Sema getting the recognition you deserve!

[@CKWraps]

Thanks brother, and thanks for checking in! It's slowly growing, I just let it do its thing.

[@bklynr1]

northern lights well done bro CK i appreciate you a bit on edge knowing the professionals are there. you handled it very well. Excellent star

[@CKWraps]

It was definitely out of my comfort zone. Next time I'll feel even better about doing it.

[@felixdemers6420]

Nice demo and clean install 👌 Looking forward to see you there next year!

[@CKWraps]

I'll see you next year. There should be a whole new basket of goodies

[@dzeledonzeledon5843]

Love all your videos. I am just a normal consumer and did my truck and car with all your advice. Nothing crazy jut the top roof and hoods , too scared do full wrap yet. Man you make it look so easy, real pro.

[@CKWraps]

Just remember this. In the end it's just a sticker, it can be removed and replaced at will. What's the worst that can happen?

[@Joeboost8805]

Wow that's ALOT OF HEAT!!!! 21:28

[@tgxperience]

Great job Christian and congrats on a job well done for your first live demo!

[@興-s6p]

you are the best,CK

[@Iscobroooooo]

Aye I see moe back there😂😂 he’s the real flexishield OG

[@bevmcmullan-kungl8089]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video, Christian. I know that you had a successful and enjoyable week at SEMA and that you are looking forward to next year. Bravo.

[@BarryMcCokiner47]

CK! Please make a video on updated companies to use. Been considering APA/evolv but they’re more expensive than the rest. Experiences?

[@Crazy_Newf_101]

Love your work, man!

[@SHOTTYTV]

I was right there when u were doing this.. didnt get a chance to say hi but great work...

[@eagle1333]

First Live, good job brother!

[@Iscobroooooo]

Also this shits a nightmare man. Couldn’t imagine installing infront of a crowd.. done it infront of customers a handful of times and it’s never fun. Big props to you

[@CKWraps]

It was pretty easy when you have their foam potion as a tack reducer. It makes a massive difference! I was definitely nervous because I hadn't ever used the film with the foam potion, but it went down well considering so many things were not normal for me. I didn't even have any of my usual tools or heat gun which threw off my vibe a bit. Next time I do this I'll make sure I bring the things I'm used to using.

[@WithoutCertainty]

You are the man. You make it look so easy!

[@EN_autoblog]

Awesome job well done.

[@wrapstarsinc]

Was awesome finally seeing you in person.....We've also done the same with our Flexishield installs. There was some unfortunate news about the installer from the year before.......he did the door jambs in the Lamborghini in one piece so was quite impressed....😢

[@CKWraps]

The installer from Flexishield? That would be Beau and he's a beast!

[@wrapstarsinc]

@@CKWraps yeah I remember Beau.......sad news I heard this year on why he wasn't there.......but great seeing your demos and been following your videos for a long time!

[@et5256]

​was there a video on his install, Lamborghini door jams in one piece sounds dope too watch

[@CKWraps]

Beau was actually there,. You can see him in like the first 30 seconds of the video. He's the guy who hands me the film for the hood.

[@CKWraps]

I don't think Beau does any video stuff. He's the head trainer for Flexishield though.

[@piertx]

I just wanted to say your video's have been helping a lot. I have been watching your and auravinyl video's and nkt only did it help me wrap my own car but recently got accepted by my local garage to start training as a car wrapper and eventually work there and so far my work has been above average. I would't have gotten that oppertunity if i didn't watch your video's so thank you very much!

[@CKWraps]

I always enjoy these types of comments. Nothing is better than hearing how others have succeeded, or are succeeding. Keep enjoying what you do and you'll keep doing great at it!

[@japhethrandall1450]

Amazing work

[@curtisl.1656]

watching you wrap that hood was like watching a suspense movie. I was thinking, "Now he's stuck, there's no way he getting those wrinkles out". Then you stretched them out. Happened at least 5 times. Awesome work!

[@stormcerj]

That color is incredible

[@franc520]

very nice man, Toronto was very nice represented at SEMA 2023!

[@CKWraps]

I'm in Ottawa.

[@bevmcmullan-kungl8089]

@@CKWraps Same province. LOL

[@CKWraps]

@@bevmcmullan-kungl8089 except Toronto is the worst city I've ever been to. Born and raised there so I can say that with confidence.

[@Unique1Media]

I was in Kingman AZ for 6 months as bus driver for Grand Canyon West bus tour. Wish I had time to go see you. I'm back at home now in Cali

[@firefightergarcia]

Great job as always!

[@mneste]

Great demonstration. Makes me feel more confident about doing my own car. What is the tack reducer called and where can I purchase it?

[@momoknows]

Amazing Skill Great video

[@khaidang27]

They invited you? That's awesome

[@zakaridz2945]

Thank you

[@johnwick-d2n]

nice job! keep it going LIVE

[@eshagh.ahmadi]

I liked your work, we have a great channel

[@JoJoswrld1991]

Color changes are easy all day it’s the printed graphic vinyl that’s a pain in the ass sometimes having to line up every panel on a bus or trailer with crazy graphics it puts up a fight

[@LosoWraps]

I didn’t expect for “ FlexShield “ to be that flexible I thought it was more thick and tougher like Inozetek

[@CKWraps]

Inozetek is Aliexpress. Flexishield is TPU and made in Chandler AZ. I've seen their manufacturing plant in person. TPU is naturally more pliable than polymeric, it's why people who install clear PPF can easily stretch the film without using heat.

[@et5256]

This foo said Inozetek thats that Alibaba paradox film😂😂😂

[@kevinl3235]

Nicely done!

[@AverageJoeandaMustang]

I still wish you could do a close up of how exactly you hold the blade when cutting. No lemon yellow color?

[@CKWraps]

I did do the video for that, it's right here www.ckwraps.com/videos/538

[@oscargirarte994]

Thats what i wanted to see. .see a problem in real life and know how to solve it. The other guys post videos, and everytjing is perfect..not a single mistake .. 😊

[@dTheHammerb]

nice

[@Stckit1]

Fucking awesome. Confidence right there

[@gman3241]

No pressure on live demo at all right?... Great job!

[@CKWraps]

lol, I was stressing a bit but honestly not as much as I thought I would. Once I was done I wanted to do more and felt a lot better. Kept telling myself that I've done this thousands of times and that this is just another one of those times.

[@omarspost]

Hi, could you please do a comparison between Stek and Flexishield carbon ppf? They seem to be the only ones I can find online, but nobody's done a comparison. Been watching your channel for years. Gave me the confidence to wrap my own car with zero experience. Massive thanks!

[@CKWraps]

It's not possible to compare them. One is wet apply and the other is dry apply.

[@Eddy-iv3qv]

Wish I was there to see it live!

[@CKWraps]

You could see things like this Live on my website.

[@zagato77904]

Looks exactly like Avery Dennison gloss rushing riptide.

[@CKWraps]

Except Avery doesn't last and look nearly as good. This film will self heal from almost all scratches, and the gloss finish makes Avery look like you 720P while this is 4K. Colors are similar, but this shifts and flows so much better.

[@richardsanchez7035]

This Dudes hilarious!

[@CKWraps]

Everyone loves comedy, thank you.

[@mdforsberg49]

What is the slip solution he used? I've never seen a wipe on.

[@DarkHorseParatrooper]

Is it the camera or are there tiny air bubbles all over the wrap by the time the edges were being heated?

[@twolilsnails]

Christian, Do you have any suggestions on wrapping a super curvy mirror? Trying to figure out how to wrap the mirrors on my Porsche 986 and really struggling. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :)

[@CKWraps]

Hey, these types of questions are best asked on my website. There's no way to keep up with all of the social media questions, but we also can't post pictures here.

[@et5256]

That tack reducer made that film install way harder😂

[@CKWraps]

Someone else had initially applied it to the hood, I personally would have use a little less. If you think it was harder with it on then you should see what it's like without it.

[@PBCaurillac]

Will the bubbles eventually disappear by themselves or do you need to prick them?

[@CKWraps]

Those aren't bubbles. There was already debris and imperfections in the clear PPF that was already on the hood.

[@PBCaurillac]

@@CKWraps Thanks for the clarification, Christian.

[@CTP1111]

can you use knifeless tape with this?

[@CKWraps]

Yes, but precision line.

[@Joeboost8805]

That was a bit tricky....do you use 90° blades ? 22:51

[@CKWraps]

They only had 30 degree blades when I was there, otherwise I do prefer the standard 53 degree blades. Unfortunately I didn't bring any of my own tools with me as I wasn't expecting to do a demo like that but it just felt like a good time for it.

[@Joeboost8805]

Wheres ya wrap Glove bro?? 20:43

[@PEZ1514]

Can someone inform me if I can put vinyl on top of vinyl? I want to have a base color and put some different shapes on top

[@CKWraps]

People put racing stripes over top of wraps all the time.

[@DepressedGiantsFan]

do you recommend using a torch or heat gun?

[@CKWraps]

Never, most brands including 3M will mention that you should not use a torch when installing color change films.

[@Angel-ne9bu]

Is he using stainless or steel blade? The flexi shield is the liquid he apply before the installation?

[@CKWraps]

It's just a cheap no name blade. I didn't have my tools with me so had to use what I was supplied with. Flexishield is the brand of film being applied. They also have other products.

[@Angel-ne9bu]

I worked in a shop before but I did window tints and PPF but Ive never wrapped a car. It looks like you need more patient and experience with wrapping. Awesome job!

[@skywalker859]

👍

[@Blue8474]

Why didn’t you just use the palm technique in the recessed areas?

[@CKWraps]

Because that technique isn't for all brands and is mostly for amateurs. Professionals strive to look for and use better routes.

[@joed82]

were you nervous working in a different environment also with a crowd watching ?

[@CKWraps]

I thought I'd be more nervous, but I was a little bit. I just tried to imagine that I was running one of my workshops and it helped a lot.

[@mrgwrap8405]

Shout outs to my Homie Sean Kenney of Ts Mobile Accessories

[@CKWraps]

It was great to meet Sean and have him there

[@mrgwrap8405]

@@CKWraps He spoke very highly of you bro 💯💯💯

[@CKWraps]

@@mrgwrap8405 at first I didn't know who he was cause he just popped in and started wrapping stuff lol. I was like man this guy has enthusiasm, but we need more of that in this industry

[@Pc.customwrapz]

I can tell Christian was super nervous

[@mondogomez5]

Not everybody is designed for live demonstration. But I think he actually killed it. It’s very easy to criticize and individual for trying things out of their comfort zone CK wraps well done.

[@CKWraps]

Pretty damn nervous, not as much as I thought I would be. I tried to stay calm otherwise I would've went to speak and nothing would have come out lol

[@Pc.customwrapz]

@@CKWraps I bet you were excited. So cool brother. That's a big honor @Sema

[@JR19k]

First

[@frailpel]

That’s ppf?

[@etdancer]

Flexishield never has anything in stock.

[@CKWraps]

Everything is in stock, always. Not sure who you contacted.

[@regency1388]

Vvivid super tacky like flexishield. No wonder they got ck to do it 😅

[@CKWraps]

I install challenging films because no other "professional" wants to put in a bit of effort for a nicer looking and much more durable film. Installing Avery is a breeze. It's the kindergarten of vinyl. I could throw the roll at the car, come back the next day and it'll be finished. With a finish and durability that looks and lasts about as long as cardboard in the rain.