DIY PPF - DO IT YOURSELF THE BASICS TO A SUCCESSFUL FULL HOOD BULK CLEAR BRA PPF INSTALLATION!

In this video, Eric goes over the basics to a proper bulk hood paint protection film.
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[@Maugwa]

Most installers want to make you believe this IS ROCKET SCIENCE. It's not, ANYONE can do this, take your time for perfection.

[@DriveProtected]

You got that right!

[@DrJoonPark]

Thank you for saying this, I'm starting to think I might be able to do it. What's the worst case scenario if I screw up? Can I just rip it off?

[@HeadsUpSafety1]

Out…flipping…standing. This is one of the most comprehensive videos I’ve seen on anything! Amazing job!

[@DriveProtected]

Thank you so much!

[@sanfranla9039]

Beautiful !! 👏🏽 I really like how you showed mistakes and the solution to them! Thank you. I’m a detailer (5 years) and this new year I’m going to be implementing ppf into my services

[@DriveProtected]

Good luck! Shoot me an email at [e-mail] if you need any help!

[@Tintdaddy88]

What about the jump cut lmao

[@startingtech3900]

hey bro how did it go a year later you doing PPF ??

[@NoLurp]

Any update? I just started doing PPF and it’s hard 😂

[@towersroofinginc422]

Your patience is incredible. I would have freaked the hell out and broken something.

[@imrangujjar8736]

Sir, you got a protection on a very great bond. Thank you very much.

[@precisionboatbuilder]

Absolutely awesome video! Huge help for a beginner.

[@DriveProtected]

🙏🙏🙏

[@leew3084]

You make it look so easy but clearly it takes some talent to do this...and patience.

[@DriveProtected]

🙏🙏🙏 patience is important with PPF!

[@aliashraf3621]

Nice video - I liked how you went through the couple of issues that can crop up and how to solve them!

[@DriveProtected]

Thank you! Glad you found value in them!

[@detailboyzglendora2772]

Awesome video and thanks for being transparent

[@marcg1964]

Extremely interesting and educational for a DIY'er. Thank you for explaining everything in such detail.

[@DriveProtected]

Thank you for the kind words and the support. Greatly appreciated!

[@chloeleedow7250]

That tack stuff is crazy. So cool 😎

[@ryan4carvids]

Made this look so easy.. people have no idea!!

[@DriveProtected]

Haha! Thanks!

[@gth648]

Thanks for sharing brother! Great job. Keep up the great work.

[@DriveProtected]

Thank you for the kind words and for watching!! Very much appreciated!!

[@SainiBadwalUSA]

been looking for this kind of video I am getting my truck and will do it my self.

[@salimrandall]

Insane attention to detail.

[@DriveProtected]

Thank you!!

[@smita1008]

By far the clearest demonstration I've seen! Thank you!

[@DriveProtected]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@Rayshader]

Thanks for sharing, great stuff!

[@mrsimo7144]

Brilliant. Thanks. What's tack solution and slip solution, please?

[@steelydan133]

you the man! very nicely done and explained

[@DriveProtected]

🙏🙏🙏

[@swbyui]

He makes me feel confident I could do it just as well lol he explained it so well

[@LMFAORTB]

This video gave me the confidence to do this myself, thank you!!

[@DriveProtected]

You’re welcome! If you ever have any questions, shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@ch-lx2fl]

Great video! Thanks.

[@peterchristensen5619]

Very good video, not often that mistakes and corrections are shown in videos

[@eddyngan9293]

Amazing video. Really great job....

[@jerjaws]

Excellent video

[@DriveProtected]

Thank you!!

[@pnmpl]

Great video !!!!

[@alvinabrams1917]

Outstanding video brother!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DriveProtected]

Thank you!!

[@darkcloud6888]

Great work.

[@1tdillon]

Best PPF vids out there...straight to the point and provides the need to know details for DIYers. Been corresponding with Eric on a pre-cut set for new Tacoma and he has been unbelievably helpful. Support the channel and business.

[@DriveProtected]

Thanks for the kind words and the support! Greatly appreciated!

[@dandee28]

thanks for the tutorial brotha

[@akmanserhat]

Good job nice result

[@DriveProtected]

Thank you!!

[@remomiyamoto6104]

Fantastic video. Thanks for explaining your work. My only question is what is the tac solution made of?

[@DriveProtected]

Just warm water.

[@Fabricedrd]

Well done !!! 😎👏🏽

[@DriveProtected]

Thank you!!

[@TintandTransform]

awesome video, adding this to my tinting business.

[@DriveProtected]

Thanks! Email me if you ever need any help with anything - [e-mail]

[@erickbravo9468]

Amazing video! Took a 3 day class few weeks ago and haven’t been able to get it down. Amazing job explaining the process. Ready to get to practice tomorrow!

[@DriveProtected]

Let me know if you need any help! [e-mail]

[@blanehartleb2754]

What an amazing video...

[@ramirocosta1]

great vid will try.

[@DriveProtected]

🙏

[@GR018]

Outstanding

[@DriveProtected]

🙏

[@stephenwhite5444]

Awesome video! Do you have any idea how many feet it takes to do a F250 crew cab with full size bed?

[@DriveProtected]

Shoot me a email at [e-mail] and I’ll help you out!!

[@davidhancock91]

Great stuff, just wonder about the knife contacting the paint on the Pinch welds?

[@DriveProtected]

No worries about that.

[@morningtidefilms]

What a fantastic video, so well done. Wish you were in my area, I’d pay you to install PPF on my new ride.

[@DriveProtected]

🙏🙏🙏

[@namtao15]

Great video man thank you!🙏

[@igornovik3468]

Really nice job man!

[@GarageKing]

Great video, what type of squeegee do you recommend. you mentioned the 3M hard card at the end, but what was the pink one?

[@DriveProtected]

The ones we recommend are the pink ones on our site www.DriveProtected.shop

[@GarageKing]

@@DriveProtected Thank you !!

[@bobkrueger194]

Fantastic video. Thanks. How do you use bulk on the front facia? I am wanting to get away from having to buy precut kits. Kind of expensive.

[@DriveProtected]

If you've never done PPF before, pre-cut film is the way to go.

[@hamradiostation_M0UGE]

what are you using for the slip solution ?

[@3istzero]

Amazing

[@DriveProtected]

🙏🙏🙏

[@Beyondspotlessauto]

Thank you for this. Trying to do it on my 2022 BMW, you mentioned you preped it already with isopropyl alcohol, what is the dilation rate for it?

[@DriveProtected]

I use it straight at 90% to prep the surface!

[@cennsa140driver]

Thanks!

[@roytjm1]

What size is that ppf film and were did you buy it good job thanks for explaining

[@DriveProtected]

This would be roughly 60”wide by 75”long. Email me at [e-mail] and I can hook you up with the film!

[@Infofunation]

Excellent video! I can’t even make my bed without wrinkles in it. So nope, I’m not going to wrap my car!!

[@nathanield.4527]

What did you do with the back edge portion closest to the windshield? Did you wrap it around the edge or did you cut it on the top of the painted surface?

[@DriveProtected]

We wrapped it

[@gk9417]

Do you paint correction the hood to take out swirls first 🤷🏼‍♂️🙏✌️🇨🇦

[@DriveProtected]

Nope. We don’t do corrections.

[@scmtkings4]

Thanks for the video. Whats in the tack solution exactly?

[@DriveProtected]

Just hot water

[@stingerranger4942]

i was thinking to use magnet to hold it down for small slipery part

[@DriveProtected]

A magnet may work out well

[@reppit7497]

When you pull and tack down the front corners do you pull straight down or at an angle, if theres 2 people doing a hood do we pull and tack at the same time?

[@DriveProtected]

I like to pull in a triangle shape and downwards. If you have an extra set of hands that would be a massive help when pulling/tacking

[@nitrokyosho]

Nice video

[@sloreo8278]

At about 12:00 when you were finishing up the hood before trimming, were you using tac or soap to finish up the edges? Before you trimmed it.

[@DriveProtected]

Tack solution to help dry out the edges

[@Dibs03]

What film and products are you using? I am very new to PPF installations using XPEL. What is the Tack solution? Is it the same as XPEL gel?

[@DriveProtected]

We use XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS PPF. All of our tools and solutions can be found in some of the first videos posted on our channel early 2020. Check them out!

[@Weathergeekdan]

When doing bulk on fenders and areas where you can't access the edges or underneath, how do you cut it accurately without damaging the paint? I almost think overtime the precut PPF kits will show dirt along the edges since they aren't wrapped over the edge.

[@DriveProtected]

So in those situations you would trim along the edge of the panel. The pre-cut film can indeed cause dirt build up over time, but proper washing and vehicle maintenance can help avoid any dirt build up on edges.

[@koloasurf2012]

Your tack solutions, do you use 100% 70 to 90 % rubbing alcohol or do you mix water with it? Thx

[@DriveProtected]

Mixed with water and I prefer to use the strongest alcohol I can find. In my case more often than not it’s 90+%

[@702beats4]

Great video! What’s the squeegee that you use in your applications also do you use the fusion solution straight or you still mix something else? Thank you.

[@DriveProtected]

Thanks! The squeegee is the pink Fusion Turbo and the solution is mixed.

[@702beats4]

How do you mix the solution? Thank you very much.

[@DriveProtected]

It comes in a one gallon jug with a hand pump on it. I just use one pump in a 1 litre stay bottle of water.

[@702beats4]

Thanks, awesome videos!

[@DriveProtected]

Thanks for watching!!

[@VamshiReddyAekkati]

I see slip and tac solution, when are you using either of them, you initially used slip and sometimes you used tac. Got one from you for model y full front.

[@DriveProtected]

Slip solution is used to glide the film into place, Tack solution is used lock the film into place. Thank you so much for your support!

[@mattb9664]

I suppose it's easier to avoid contaminants (which in my case was these little black speck that came from nowhere) if you use an entire sheet rather than a pre-cut sheet. It's probably cheaper too.

[@DriveProtected]

Tough to say honestly. Contaminants can come from anywhere like the air, your clothing, dirty backing paper, bad quality water etc. Biggest key to avoiding contamination is to minimize the amount of time the adhesive is exposed to the air

[@SweetWrapsGarage]

how's your tack and slip solution mix ? if you dont mind me asking.

[@DriveProtected]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h52veWCqlJuon8k

[@BentleysGarage]

Is there an ideal temperature inside your shop for installs? It seems that if it’s too hot the film will set too quickly so what is too hot for an install?

[@DriveProtected]

Well I just did an install in a garage in 100 degree weather and we were able to do a successful install. The key is using a TON of slip solution. Ideal temperatures would be 70-85 degrees in my opinion.

[@AtkinsAtelier]

Nice work, some lateral stretching, left to right on the front section of the film will relieve those fingers and make it wrap easier. You'll just have to chase that excess around to the apillar corner. Hard truck hood, hard color, excellent work. I enjoy that hard card but only when I have teflon tape on the edges. ;)

[@DriveProtected]

Thanks for the kind words! I do agree with the hard card, Teflon would make things easier haha!

[@AtkinsAtelier]

@@DriveProtected I've installed for 15 years and never once used a hard card. I went to WFTC for PPF and my manufacturer had just produced a 1/2" telfon tape dispenser. Changed my world lol. Saves cards and I replace it with every new install to keep it smooth. Check it out

[@DriveProtected]

I’m going to have to. Thanks for the tip! Very appreciated

[@Defyfate11]

@@AtkinsAtelier can you provide a link to the telfon tape dispenser? thx :)

[@BringItMuscleCars]

another great video. I really like them. I am getting ready to do my first PPF install and I am going to order some items from you. I want to support you for making good teaching videos.

[@DriveProtected]

Hey man! That’s awesome. Before you order, reach out to me at [e-mail] and I’ll set you up with a coupon code so you can save some $$

[@mrpsycho7708]

@@DriveProtected Im looking to attempt myself on my 21 sierra. Any tips or discounts?

[@DriveProtected]

Hey man, shoot me a email, [e-mail] and go over everything you need to know to protect your 21 Sierra. Plus I’ll get you a discount as well!

[@waynemetroke7962]

Really great job ! How much does it cost roughly to do a hood of a Silverado like that ?

[@DriveProtected]

$5-600 ish

[@GoDetailerGo]

Awesome video man. How long did this hood take you if you dont mind me asking. I also want to say thank you for being so positive throughout. I recently watched a different video where the guy was actually trying to convince his audience that PPF was snakeoil.

[@DriveProtected]

Thanks for the kind words! PPF is the furthest thing from snake oil.

[@mike1agofastcoburn947]

How would you deal with existing rock chips in the bumper cover?

[@DriveProtected]

Add a tiny bit of touch up paint to it, and wrap over top. Not much you can do once you have some chips on the bumper.

[@desivillanueva9514]

what do you use for tacking solution the 4 corners?

[@DriveProtected]

Isopropyl alcohol mixed 70/30 with water

[@MasryMotors]

Can you tack down the hood bulk on a fender that has PPF already?

[@DriveProtected]

Sure can!

[@ozzywraps1196]

Great Video! Can I use soap and water as my slip solution and tact solution when applying PPF?

[@DriveProtected]

Yup!

[@ozzywraps1196]

What are the ratios and can the same solution be used for both slip solution and tact solution?

[@keonivaldez7198]

Can you do a video with the heat process too?

[@DriveProtected]

Check out this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qauvfYB3i9yGa9E

[@user-od4gd1ry4x]

Where can I find film that large to cover the entire hood? I've been looking at the 3M and VVivid films, and they only come in 6 inches or 12 inches wide.

[@DriveProtected]

Shoot me an email at [e-mail] and I’ll help you out!

[@therealdiehl4671]

Do you ever use a tack rag before application?

[@DriveProtected]

What is a tack rag? Never heard of that before.

[@jackyphotos]

Hello, may I ask that no need to use heat gun? btw great vid.

[@DriveProtected]

Heat gun was used on edges of the film once done the install. I just don’t always show it in the videos.

[@Freejohnsilkyputty]

Hey have you worked with that self healing Kavaca film? What do you recommend to use for a diy project? Thanks

[@DriveProtected]

Never used anything other than XPEL! If you’re looking for film, hit me up at [e-mail]

[@Freejohnsilkyputty]

@@DriveProtectedthanks pal. Emailing you now.

[@jaredgross9472]

what is the exact solution used?

[@gerardomata.costarica]

Do you have to remove all coating or wax off of the vehicle before install?

[@DriveProtected]

Yes you do.

[@xzy88239]

Could someone provide a complete list of materials required to accomplish this job, please ? What's the ratio of water-to-soap solution, etc... ? Thx!

[@HungVu-zo2fp]

Thank you for the informative video. I want to do it myself because it’s so expensive at a shop. My question is can you mess it up ? How long did it take to to do this?

[@DriveProtected]

Yes you can totally mess it up. My recommendation is that you would find some smaller pieces of film and practice with prior to starting your installation.

[@HungVu-zo2fp]

@@DriveProtected thank you for quick input.

[@edbestward1081]

Are you not concerned about adhesive stretch marks when you pull the 4 corners?

[@DriveProtected]

I’d you know how much you need to stretch you have nothing to worry about.

[@md.sharwarkabir2303]

What are you spraying below the film?

[@DriveProtected]

Slip solution.

[@MrStangerbanger]

Any Tips on Snail Trails? I for some reason get them. I must be using to much soap or not enough idk.

[@DriveProtected]

Snail trails?

[@beckyalexander1077]

I just had my new 4runner wrapped with Digishield at the dealership. When i got it home, I noticed bubbles on the hood and rock panels. The dealership told me it was normal and would fix itself in a week to a month. Is this really normal and will it really heal itself? Is there anything i can do to help it?

[@DriveProtected]

I’d say that’s normal. If you want the bubbles to go away sooner, grab a diabetics needle and pop them.

[@MichaelPSmith-mp1fk]

you mention slip solution and tack solution several times... is there a specific mixture you use to make this or is this something you purchase? How do you make if it, if that's the case, or what brand do you use if it is a purchased product? thanks

[@DriveProtected]

Slip Solution is 1.5 cc of Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo to 32oz of purified drinking water. Tack Solution is just warm water.

[@rubenrobles7275]

what is the tack solution comprised of?

[@DriveProtected]

Just hot water.

[@Itspronouncednuclear]

So where do you purchase the film for DIY? Most I see is only 12" wide.

[@DriveProtected]

Email me at [e-mail] with what you need and we can get you a price.

[@rjnuguid]

Where did you get the large cuts ppf? Can't find it on amazon tho.

[@DriveProtected]

Email me at [e-mail] with what you are looking for!

[@ThatFlyGuy98]

Great content you should make a video on what got you into PPF and break it down ! 🫂🤝 this video is awesome Thankyou!

[@DriveProtected]

I’ll be sure to touch on that in one of the next videos. It’s a great story

[@919StangZ]

Hey. What’s a good size roll to buy to do a full frontal ?

[@DriveProtected]

60"x50' would be what I would suggest. You would be able to get a couple full fronts out of it.

[@dimmacommunication]

What's the "tac solution " you spoke about ?

[@DriveProtected]

70/30 - 70% water - 30% isopropyl alcohol

[@EraBoyz]

You talk about the adhesive line being left behind from using tack solution if needed to lift the PPF back up due to contaminants. If that were to happen would the adhesive left behind need to be polished out? Curious as I’m learning PPF thanks and excellent video

[@DriveProtected]

Adhesive lines are lines in the film. Overtime they will fade away under the sun, but not 100%. They just become less visible.

[@EraBoyz]

@@DriveProtected is there no way to get ride of the adhesive line if the mistake is made and want to correct it on the spot, I guess is what I was asking

[@DriveProtected]

Nope.

[@EraBoyz]

@@DriveProtected understood thank you for the great content

[@DriveProtected]

Thanks for your viewership!

[@Ultraxfinance]

Did this once by myself and left so many air bubbles behind with 3M scotch guard. I’m planning to try one more time as my front end was repainted

[@DriveProtected]

If you need film, let us know at [e-mail]

[@antonp905]

Nice video! Where is this pink turbo from ?

[@DriveProtected]

Got it from www.fusiontinttools.com

[@antonp905]

@@DriveProtected I know this guys )) thank you. Where are you from ?

[@DriveProtected]

Located in Winkler Manitoba Canada!

[@michaelmiranda912]

Where do you buy this exact film. I can’t figure out where to buy it at need it wide enough to do a couple hoods and front bumpers. I’ve been looking online but can’t find it anywhere for the width I’m looking for to do a hood

[@DriveProtected]

Shoot me a email @ [e-mail] and I’ll hook you up

[@michaelmiranda912]

@@DriveProtected bet I got you

[@chriscoesbodyshop]

Great work, how long does it take to do a hood like this?

[@DriveProtected]

Took me about 20 minutes to do it.

[@oldgeordiegeezer3086]

So when you slammed the squeegee on the hood is that an advanced technique?

[@DriveProtected]

Yup. Advanced technique.

[@juanespinoza435]

I'm looking to ppf my car but there is no one around me domingo that service so have to do it my self or at leat I will tey

[@DriveProtected]

Best of luck!!