How To Deal With Common PPF Issues When Wrapping Cars

How To Deal With Common PPF Issues When Wrapping Cars - TESBROS

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@leviscott8519 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for all your pro tips Brother! Best wrap channel on youtube!!!!

@tesbros 4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that! Glad they’re helpful!

@johnmoore3504 7 ай бұрын

Did my first PPF today on a small panel just to learn. I got lots of tiny bubbles. Turns out I just wasn’t pushing hard enough with the squeegee. The slip solution kind of hides small imperfections but as it dries out all these micro bubbles appeared. So you gotta push HARD to force the film to be air tight to the paint. Maybe they would have gone away with time but it looked terrible so I redid it and things came out 99% bubble free on round 2. Also noticed more bubbles on the edges, likely dirt that was forced under from aggressive spraying solution. So the edges and areas where the film overlaps (bulk install) must be surgically clean - zero dirt, wax, etc.

@tesbros 7 ай бұрын

Yeah once you get a feel of the pressure required, it gets much easier. And installing in a clean space with no airflow directly on your car helps a ton. Best of luck as you keep practicing and installing!

@PolishProfesionalSRL 3 сағат бұрын

Tanks man . Nice job !

@romandubovsky6182 8 ай бұрын

1) Good job and thank you for sharing your knowledge. 2) Please make another video how to deal with corners and edges. 3) Which material do you prefer (brand name, prices detail etc.) 4) Many times camera issues because your hand is second object behind another one. Keep great work sir ! :)

@tesbros 8 ай бұрын

2) For corners, i'll typically place the PPF right inside the corner. This makes for a long lasting wrap without the possibility that the corner will peel back and fail. This video of wrapping the Model Y hood gives a good example of that and how I handle rolling over edges - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZnSqmZujLGlfbs 3) I usually work with Avery, STEK, or XPEL I'll take note of these ideas for future videos, but hopefully this helps for now!

@mdsaimunislam4091 7 ай бұрын

Very helpful video... please I need more videos like this ..

@edmasoud2826 4 ай бұрын

These are great tips. Thanks for this video.

@tesbros 4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@sorinconstantin5057 8 ай бұрын

Nice job MAN.THANKS.

@MrOnlymoin1 4 ай бұрын

wonderful video

@TheQ1U1I1N1C1E 7 ай бұрын

I wish my Tesla jacket still fit 😮‍💨 they always had awesome gear

@tesbros 7 ай бұрын

they do!

@gabrielcain5901 3 ай бұрын

Yes very helpful. I am looking to start ppf wrapping my own vehicle. What is the difference between slip solution and tack solution ??

@tesbros 2 ай бұрын

Slip solution helps move the film in place. It's made up of dish soap and water. Tack solution is alcohol and water and it is used to flush out the slip solution and adhere certain areas in place. You can learn more about the solutions here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqG8fGqGfZ6Aeqs and we have several videos like this one that can help you get the hang of install practices: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZnSqmZujLGlfbs

@p4562pp 4 ай бұрын

Very usefull video. Congrats!

@tesbros 4 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@TrungNguyen-zl6hd 4 ай бұрын

Can you also tell us about the mixture of the spray solution? We would greatly appreciate it! Thanks in advance.

@tesbros 4 ай бұрын

I use 5ml of seventh gen dish soap with 1000ml of distilled or filtered water. I have it dialed with our shop temp but this can vary depending on your environment so adjust accordingly.

@triumphal385 9 ай бұрын

Excellent tuition. Thank you.

@tesbros 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Hero332 Жыл бұрын

I did my first ppf install on my m3 rocker panels Wednesday. And where were you(vid)😂

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Bad timing 😅 how did it turn out?

@kdc300z Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the information.

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ihabahmed1132 3 ай бұрын

Thank for your Very useful tips ,can i know what solution you are spraying and what its composition (tac solution, slip solution)? Is the film resistant to bird droppings?

@tesbros 3 ай бұрын

Slip: 5ml of soap (we use 7th gen dish soap) to 1000 ml of distilled water Tack: 80% distilled water to 20% of 70% isopropyl alcohol PPF is resistant to bird droppings due to some hydrophobic properties, but I would still try to get them off within a week as they can etch into the film. PPF will make it easier to clean though

@ihabahmed1132 3 ай бұрын

@@tesbros I Thank you so much

@deepseadweller687 Ай бұрын

Ok. But later when you come to park in the garage I have spare tires against the wall I run into to prevent hitting the wall. Problem is the tension can raise up some of the film so what's best way to get rid of raised film spots? Hair dryer and mild heat maybe?

@tesbros Ай бұрын

High heat would be best. Just keep the dryer moving about 6 inches away from the film, heat it up to where it's more malleable, then squeegee slowly from side to side down the fingers or raised areas. This will be a dry fix, so no need to have slip or tack.

@JonYetter Жыл бұрын

Did you ever make another video on getting rid of air bubbles =x have a couple on my install - smaller than a nickel, but sounds like air bubbles don’t really go away on their own?

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

We haven't yet, but if you feel comfortable doing this, you can insert a syringe with a very small needle at an angle (don't go far) and then suck the air out.

@artisanbusiness1314 5 ай бұрын

Now i get it. Slip Solution for general application. Hot solution for fingers Tac solution for excess material. What's the ratio for all 3? water to soap and alcohol for tac?

@tesbros 5 ай бұрын

Slip: 1000 ml distilled water and 5 ml soap solution Tack: 800 ml distilled water and 200 ml isopropyl alcohol

@northwest_5oh3 2 ай бұрын

What’s the difference between slip and tack solutions? Do you need both? Can you do the whole project with just slip, or tack? I’m a little confused.. trying to install precut ppf and unsure if I need both solutions(slip and tack) to complete the job. Thanks.

@tesbros 2 ай бұрын

Slip solution helps move the PPF in place, and tack solution flushes out the slip to make it adhere in place. You use way more slip to install ppf, but both are needed. Here is a video on slip and tack: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqG8fGqGfZ6Aeqs and here is a video on installing ppf on a bumper that may help give you an idea of how both solutions are used: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYq5XoBjg8qNh7M

@Andybojangles 4 ай бұрын

isn't dish soap in your slip solution going to ruin some of the clear coat? like shouldn't car soap be used instead? or no because car soaps have wax in it

@tesbros 4 ай бұрын

Dish soap won’t hurt. And yeah wax wouldn’t be good. You need a very basic soap. Some people use baby shampoo

@mrsimo7144 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. What is slip solution? And tack solution? Thanks

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Slip is to move the PPF around and slide it into place. Tack is to flush the slip solution out when it's in place and let the PPF adhere better. Here's more info on slip and tack solutions - kzbin.info/www/bejne/pqG8fGqGfZ6Aeqs - and a better idea of how they work together here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZnSqmZujLGlfbs

@helenliu458 7 ай бұрын

Is there any way of lifting factory paint of the painted bumper during stretching on bulk installation on the rear bumper?

@tesbros 7 ай бұрын

No, installation shouldn't harm OEM paint at all

@CubanoSav Жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@Yoshi-Koopa 4 ай бұрын

What about silvering and lift lines

@tesbros 4 ай бұрын

Lift it as soon as you see the line, spray a ton of slip solution underneath and then squeegee hard in the opposite direction than what you originally did.

@NicoleStJames-vh6mr 7 ай бұрын

Where do I find the PDF Guideline?

@AntwanFTW 5 ай бұрын

how do you get rid of lines showing up after having to lift up part of the film? the line shows up where the ppf was lifted to?

@tesbros 5 ай бұрын

Pull it back past the line, spray a lot of slip solution, and then squeegee the opposition direction. So if the line was 180, squeegee sideways and then down.

@AntwanFTW 5 ай бұрын

Thanks I will give it a try next time!@@tesbros

@88omarz Ай бұрын

i have fingers that won't stay down even while pressing it down multiple times, what suggestions do you have? i don't wanna take it back up but its a bit annoying

@tesbros Ай бұрын

Without seeing it, it's hard to give advice but typically if you can't get it to stay down with tack and holding it down for a bit with your squeegee - even using a microfiber to soak up any moisture around it - then the next best thing is to use a heat gun and a dry squeegee and slowly work your way down the finger from side to side while heating about 6-8 inches away. Make sure it's on the highest heat

@88omarz Ай бұрын

@@tesbros right so this is after it has dried and there is no water in it. I tried the heat gun but it wasn’t on the hottest

@StalePhish Жыл бұрын

What can I do about really small but noticeable fingers along the wheel well that always come back overnight? Maybe 2mm wide at the opening and 2mm tall. It's been a couple days and multiple times a day I press them down, but then they pop back overnight or during the day. It seems like maybe the adhesive is compromised at this point and will never stick down

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Try hitting it with a heat gun (or hair dryer) and then hold down for 10 seconds with finger

@hidayatoceandar5004 10 ай бұрын

I have similar problem on my PPF installed on headlight. Those wrinkles at the edge really drive me mad. The hot gun did not help. Desperately, I cut the wrinkles part. It ain't good but I can live with it.

@pschiu1771 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I have a question regarding the PPF (Paint Protection Film) product you are selling. In hot weather conditions, such as when temperatures rise over 110 degrees Fahrenheit in California, would the PPF start melting similar to what happens when hot water is applied to its surface for removal? Thank you for your assistance in clarifying this.

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Great question! No, PPF’s melting point is around 347 degrees F, so you don’t have to worry about that. PPF being on your car in the summer is especially helpful in protecting against UV rays and self healing scratches.

@nicholasmuni7995 Жыл бұрын

Why wouldn't you pull the hair out from the top of the fender?

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

It’ll be a lot harder that way because when you spray it, it’ll want to come down. And if you try to reach in and get it out, you risk adding more contamination under the film. Try to work with gravity when removing any debris if possible

@88omarz 2 ай бұрын

I had a long string under mine after it dried for more than an hour can I still safely take it up and fix it ? This will drive me nuts

@tesbros 2 ай бұрын

You can definitely try if it’s going to bother you too much. Use a lot of slip solution on top and underneath the film and remove it slowly. It will be a risk but you can always replace it if it doesn’t work out. Better to look good rather than suffer for years with it like that

@88omarz 2 ай бұрын

@@tesbros got it and much better. Lots a slip helped. Thanks

@tesbros 2 ай бұрын

@@88omarz glad to hear it

@jamespalmer6300 5 ай бұрын

do you have to put ceramic coating on ppf? or is it build in?

@tesbros 5 ай бұрын

A lot of ceramic comes with hydrophobic properties nowadays (just check with your installer) but that only lasts about 6 months. If you want 2-3 years, then you can put a coating on top like this

@JBIRD575 2 ай бұрын

Is cheap ppf hard to work with

@tesbros 2 ай бұрын

Yes, cheap PPF can be harder to work with. They usually have lower-quality adhesive, making it harder to apply smoothly without bubbles or edges lifting. It can also tear or stretch easier during application. It might not be as thick or flexible as premium options, making it more difficult to mold to the contours of the vehicle. And overall, it will most likely have poor clarity.

@JBIRD575 2 ай бұрын

@@tesbros ok thanks had a friend using cheap stuff looked ruff to install....

@tesbros 2 ай бұрын

Yeah that can be a pain for sure

@ny1fanta Жыл бұрын

I don’t have indoor garage, any recommendations for someone who’s installing it outdoor?

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

It's going to be 10x harder to install outdoors since the temperature, humidity, wind, and debris can't be controlled. I would find a friend with a garage if you can. If it's too hot or too cold alone, you'll have a hard time.

@Ryryzaza Жыл бұрын

What about raised bumps in the front bumper? They are almost feel hard to the touch. Is this from rock chips, debris or something else? PPF installer said bumper needs to be sanded down and repainted for these not to be appear. Not sure if they are telling the truth. Any thoughts?

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Hard to say without seeing it, but if it’s bumpy, it could be multiple things like rock chips or paint contamination. I’d start with clay bar and then if still bumpy, decide if it needs to be sanded. But usually if it is a rock chip, I'd do paint touch up and then you'd still feel bumps and they are right. Unless you sand and repaint, you will feel that bump. If you want to send photos via email to support@tesbros.com or twitter/instagram @teslabros, I can give you a better answer

@radu2837 Жыл бұрын

bruh no way fingers are that easy I tried to do a set of headlights and I got some fingers in a corner, I damaged the ppf by going to fast cuz my head was exploding 😭

@jacksonfoster689 Жыл бұрын

Where did you get your jacket!?

@tesbros Жыл бұрын

Tesla in the Netherlands

@franksmith6190 10 ай бұрын

What is you website to order precuts?

@tesbros 10 ай бұрын

tesbros.com/ - Here's the Model Y kit page: tesbros.com/products/diy-protection-kit-for-model-y-build-your-own-bundle and the Model 3: tesbros.com/products/diy-front-protection-kit-ppf-for-model-3 We'll come out with more soon!