PPF Pro Tips - How To Deal With Moisture Bubbles With PPF

[@majestikautodetailing6163]

I like that you were able to show both types on the same vehicle and video. Very helpful.

[@DriveProtected]

Absolutely!

[@chesvick]

I think syringe works better without the plunger when I tried it

[@jbird2895]

Just got ppf on my car today. I have a few panels with those gray spots. If they don’t go away after 2 hours, can I use a heat gun to get rid of those?

[@DriveProtected]

Let them dry naturally for 24 hours before popping with a diabetics needle. Do not use a heat gun.

[@janfergola8837]

Does it really heal after popping the bubbles and if you do it 4 monts after instalation the way you do it, is not going to lift up on the location that air was trapped? Thanks for answering !

[@DriveProtected]

Yes it will heal. Although, after that long I’m not too sure.

[@JBIRD575]

How do you mix your slip solutions for ppf....do you use hott water for edges ????

[@DriveProtected]

We have covered this on our channel in previous videos.

[@JBIRD575]

@@DriveProtected kool link the video then

[@POGAuto]

Very helpful video, thanks

[@DriveProtected]

🙏🙏🙏

[@skymongrel]

Have watch most of your PPF videos! Really great. I have some bubbles on a headlight wrap I did but even when I prick the bubble with a needle I can't get the air/water out? Is it because it cold out? Garage is 40 degrees.

[@DriveProtected]

Cold would definitely play a part in it. Sometimes in this situation, all you need to do is pop a tiny hole in the bubble, and let it dissipate naturally if that makes sense.

[@jk_jeep]

Can this be done long after PPF was installed and there is an air bubble, or does this need to be done immediately after install?

[@DriveProtected]

Yes it can, although the longer you wait, the higher the chance you end up having outlines where those bubbles were.

[@arnobashtar6707]

I know its a lot to ask but you have the best PPF videos on here.. Do you think you could do an install using a lower quality PPF to demonstrate to folks the difference? I'm talking about the PPF that is more prone to air bubbles and is harder to stretch, requiring a heat gun.

[@DriveProtected]

I appreciate the kind words. What I’ve found is that 99% of PPF seems to all be the same as far as install goes. Bubbles, stretch marks and other issues are likely caused by the installer and not by the film. We want to keep this channel very neutral and not claim which film is better as it ultimately comes down to who’s installing it. The only thing that could maybe be of comparison is how it looks after years of use and abuse.

[@iAmJxrry]

What size of syringes should i buy for this? or can anyone provide a link?

[@DriveProtected]

I would recommend going to your local pharmacy and getting the smallest ones that they have to offer.

[@DoctorHemi]

That was very helpful. Thank you!

[@DriveProtected]

You're welcome!

[@tklaylow]

Does this work on stealth ppf as well?

[@DriveProtected]

Yes it does!

[@serhan2480]

If i dont care the bubble,does it harm the car by sun discolor over time?

[@DriveProtected]

It won’t harm the car, but the film will get distorted in that area

[@jamesmora1508]

Hey man. I started doing ppf by watching your videos. You helped me a lot. Now I do a lot cars. I have a question. Do you have any idea how to stretch the ppf without leaving a mark in the film.

[@DriveProtected]

Thanks for the kind words!! Leaving marks in the film can come from a number of different things. Can you shoot me a email at [e-mail] and I’ll see if I can’t help you more directly

[@wanglee21]

Thanks for the tip. Last time I installed ppf I saw so much bubbles, I started popping them all and I was like WTF is the point of this PPF install

[@DriveProtected]

If you have that many bubbles to pop, that means that you need some technique work on your squeegeeing. Properly overlapping your squeegee strokes, and going over the same spot a couple times can greatly reduce the amount of bubbles being left behind.

[@high-defdetailing1485]

Great tip! Love the short videos of quick tips to mix it up. Do you leave the needle in while you’re moving the towel over it or just poke and remove immediately?

[@DriveProtected]

Thanks for the kind words! I will leave the needle under film while I move the towel over it. This allows for maximum moisture to be pulled out and soaked up by the towel!

[@coralmania]

Thanks for the great tip!

[@DriveProtected]

Glad you found value!

[@northzider]

Is 2 weeks after install adequate time to pop the bubbles or will that be too late?

[@DriveProtected]

You’re fine to pop them! Nothing to worry about!

[@angelparis2071]

Got XRPlus Xpel PPF & ceramic coating done on my new car. The installation were not seamless. There are so many water bubbles around the car and loose edges. They told me it will go away and the loose edges will be stick with heated gun after the 3 weeks curing period. Im clueless what the process is, anyone got any intakes?

[@DriveProtected]

I can’t speak to the tint, but moisture bubbles, most will go away with PPF. The edges is a lie. If they’re not sealed off now when the car is done, they won’t seal off in 3 weeks. If only it’ll get worse and peel. I’d demand a redo or fix the edges.

[@angelparis2071]

@@DriveProtected I cant thank you enough for your professional inputs. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 Paid $4k and its an eyesore to see dozens of imperfections.

[@DriveProtected]

Shoot me an email [e-mail] and let’s chat

[@angelparis2071]

@@DriveProtected a million thanks!🙏🏼☺️

[@KTHEULTIMATECHANNEL]

Awesome work !!!

[@DriveProtected]

Thank you!!

[@rumenpro]

Yes I do it that way too :). Nice.

[@DriveProtected]

🙏🙏🙏

[@JBIRD575]

Thanks great video !!!$$$

[@DriveProtected]

Glad you liked it!

[@Dashock21]

Nice pro tip

[@DriveProtected]

Thank you!!

[@teachusmore]

OCD

[@levibre5795]

Awesome 👍

[@DriveProtected]

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[@alextrobaugh5887]

Right on

[@alextrobaugh5887]

I inject tax solution an extract

[@DriveProtected]

Thank you!!

[@alextrobaugh5887]

Can u do a upclose video on finishining steps. Roll all edges and cleanup. Just more examples. When to use heat to shrink fingers. Great stuff

[@DriveProtected]

Check out our PPF Pro tip video we posted two weeks ago. How to wrap edges!

[@allthethings_makeup]

Perfect!

[@ignitiontherapy]

In case anyone is wondering. Sometimes the won't sell you a diabetic needle with out an RX. I left there feeling like a rejected drug addict lolol

[@DriveProtected]

Ha! Yeah that can happen sometimes. I’m always upfront with them for what it will be used for.

[@ignitiontherapy]

@@DriveProtected Walgreens no questions asked. 3 bucks for a whole bag