Every edge, every time. 👍🏻😁 Heat sealing is important and should be done on every piece of PPF that you install. It will help ensure that your edges stay stuck down over time.
I always want to see how they stretched the back side of the mirror but o one ever shows that part just the front and not the part behind facing the window...I want to see how they get enough material to stretch it that way and tuck it in
That's because it shouldn't be done that way. That is way too much stretching for the material. The failure rate is going to be really high. Here is how I do full coverage of the mirror. ruclips.net/video/dbaRWaH8X6s/видео.html
7-10ml of seventh generation dish soap per gallon of water. Here is a video that goes over the installation solutions I use in my videos. ruclips.net/video/xGjn2rwh-W4/видео.html
On these mirrors, I like to wait until all of the solutions have dried out from under the PPF. 30 minutes or a little more. If I need to trim the mirror right away, I use the heat gun and heat the edges, just like the final heat sealing. Then, in about 3 minutes, I cool the PPF down with some water and trim the edges. Once trimmed, I do my final heat seal, and the mirror is good to go. 👍🏻
What’s the main difference btw the 2 squeegees you were using? Can I get away with using my window tinting tools when trying to attack my front bumper of my 2023 Subaru WRX?
I'm apologize for my super slow replying to your questions! We're in Yosemite National Park on vacation. Phone service is terrible up here this year. I can't load any of the videos to review the video parts you are talking about. 😫 At latest, I'll answer your questions when we get home on the 14th. 😁
You can use a different sqeegee, but I highly recommend the correct sqeegees. They are really cheap online. Check out my video where I talk about all of the tools needed to install ppf. In the description, there are links to all of the tools I use. 👍🏻 the orange sqeegee is softer and conforms around ridges and other rounded edges better. The pink sqeegee is harder and works well when you need a lot more pressure on the material. That can help in tight areas or if you leave a little water behind and want to push it out.
Thank you! Many many many years of experience 👍🏻😁 I start with 71% rubbing alcohol. That gets diluted down to 10% rubbing alcohol, 90% water in whatever sprayer I mix it in. I also keep a sprayer of just warm water. Have you ever tried just water? If not you might be surprised how often that works in place of tack solution. Thank you for the question. 👍🏻
@@sporaautowrap4981 Yes. I use 3 bottles during my installs. 1. Slip solution - soapy water 2. Tack solution - 10-20% rubbing alcohol to 80-90% water 3. Warm water - works better to tack things down than the rubbing alcohol sometimes.
@@sporaautowrap4981 Awesome, welcome to the channel! Is someone teaching you to install PPF or are you learning yourself from videos and working with the material?
Thank you for the feedback! 👍🏻 I'm not having any issues at all with this process. After tons of Tesla mirrors and trying different things this is where I've ended up. I figured out this process while doing a matte finish conversion on a Tesla. You need to make sure to prep the whole surface with full-strength rubbing alcohol. But that is necessary with any installation.
@@masonbarnett3927 We're starting a Matte Finish Model Y next week. Fun stuff. You'll want to wrap and tuck everything. Also keep your seams super tight if you are installing a kit. With kits, all edges need to be extended and then trimmed after install. Even a sliver of the gloss paint is very noticeable. Matte hides a lot of distortions and stretch marks in the adhesive. Matte does make air pockets really stand out. So, rock chips and dirt under the film will leave white air pockets around them. I still do matte mirrors the same as in this video but add a 2nd piece to that uncovered side of the mirror. Some people cover the mirror in one piece but I've never liked stretching the film that thin/tight. You might also notice that the adhesive acts different so you'll need to adjust to that. I also notice that the matte we use scores and tears different while trimming. When tearing along a cut the film can veer off the cut if it's not deep enough. You might want to do a couple test cuts before you get started. I enjoy installing matte. Good luck!
I just checked our schedule. Turns out it's a White Model 3 (not a Y) we're doing in matte next week. I'll be recording the whole thing and posting it in parts on this channel. 👍🏻
I don't normally cover that side of the mirror unless i'm installing matte finish PPF (check my videos for one on how I cover 100% of the mirror). The inside of that mirror won't see much (in any at all) road rash because it doesn't face out where rocks and bugs will hit it. 👍🏻
We use PremiumShield NextGen. Great product and the patterns are fantastic. They were purchased by Eastman (about a year ago) and the patterns are now part of CORE. We are currently looking at SunTek (an Eastman brand) and Xpel.
Yes, self-healing with heat. To buy PPF in bulk from a reputable manufacturer you'll need to be a business normally. You can contact a sales Rep from Eastman for PremiumShield, SunTek and llumar PPF.
I'd need more info to be helpful. What is the year make and model of the Porsche? This technique doesn't work on all vehicles. If you work the PPF for too long or if the PPF pops up, it can leave marks in the adhesive. If the film isn't stuck down well enough it can shrink up (move) on certain mirrors and that will leave stretch marks. Also, make sure you are heat-sealing every edge.
@@디노의하루 So that mirror takes a different technique. I just did those mirrors. I was going to post a video of it but the material tore off of my trim line and when I started over I forgot to turn the cameras back on. so dumb. lol. I can upload what I've got if you think that would be helpful. I go over how I'm going to install on that mirror and then begin the install. At some point I make a cut and when I go to tare the film it tares off my cut and I had to toss that piece.
You've got all kinds of pet hair on your shirt and pretty sure I saw some on your hat also. Pretty hard to do a good job with hair under the PPF or tint...
You aren't even going to mention all the hair on my arms? Too funny. It takes all kinds I guess. 🤦♂ I can see one thing that might be a hair on my shoulder when I lean over in front of the camera. When you get a chance, take a look at the Google reviews for my business. 4.8 Stars doesn't happen by accident or by having contamination under the material. LOL 👍Thank you for your feed back and for taking a look at the video.
Here is another video I did on Tesla mirrors with great close ups and better angles (not a voice over video). ruclips.net/video/gIXScZ62_1M/видео.html
Fantastic job
Thank you very much! 😁👍🏻
Nice! I like that first tack point…thank you!!!
No problem, I'm glad to hear you found the video helpful! 😁
Great job and tips!
Thank you! Do you install PPF?
This mirror install is pretty difficult on the Model Y. Hardest one by a long shot! 👍🏻
Looks great! Dustin says free window tint for subscribing!
Dustin also says "who the f is Wayne Reynolds?" 😁 PS stop by and pick up your free square foot of film!
Do you have to use heat gun, if you do ppf on the portion of side doors where rock chips are prone to hit? Or its only for the curved edges ?
Every edge, every time. 👍🏻😁 Heat sealing is important and should be done on every piece of PPF that you install. It will help ensure that your edges stay stuck down over time.
Is heat gun on high or low...when sealing
My heat gun gives me temperatures. I would heat edges on low if I only had high and low options. 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Of course. Thank you for taking a look!! :)
I always want to see how they stretched the back side of the mirror but o one ever shows that part just the front and not the part behind facing the window...I want to see how they get enough material to stretch it that way and tuck it in
That's because it shouldn't be done that way. That is way too much stretching for the material. The failure rate is going to be really high.
Here is how I do full coverage of the mirror. ruclips.net/video/dbaRWaH8X6s/видео.html
@@EncorePPFtint thank you... now I know why.
What was your tack solution mixture here ?
7-10ml of seventh generation dish soap per gallon of water. Here is a video that goes over the installation solutions I use in my videos. ruclips.net/video/xGjn2rwh-W4/видео.html
Hi thank you for your video , I was wondering how long you have you waited to trim the PPF after the installation??
On these mirrors, I like to wait until all of the solutions have dried out from under the PPF. 30 minutes or a little more. If I need to trim the mirror right away, I use the heat gun and heat the edges, just like the final heat sealing. Then, in about 3 minutes, I cool the PPF down with some water and trim the edges. Once trimmed, I do my final heat seal, and the mirror is good to go. 👍🏻
What’s the main difference btw the 2 squeegees you were using? Can I get away with using my window tinting tools when trying to attack my front bumper of my 2023 Subaru WRX?
I'm apologize for my super slow replying to your questions! We're in Yosemite National Park on vacation. Phone service is terrible up here this year. I can't load any of the videos to review the video parts you are talking about. 😫 At latest, I'll answer your questions when we get home on the 14th. 😁
You can use a different sqeegee, but I highly recommend the correct sqeegees. They are really cheap online. Check out my video where I talk about all of the tools needed to install ppf. In the description, there are links to all of the tools I use. 👍🏻 the orange sqeegee is softer and conforms around ridges and other rounded edges better. The pink sqeegee is harder and works well when you need a lot more pressure on the material. That can help in tight areas or if you leave a little water behind and want to push it out.
Very clean install. What % of alcohol do you use in your tack solution?
Thank you! Many many many years of experience 👍🏻😁 I start with 71% rubbing alcohol. That gets diluted down to 10% rubbing alcohol, 90% water in whatever sprayer I mix it in. I also keep a sprayer of just warm water. Have you ever tried just water? If not you might be surprised how often that works in place of tack solution. Thank you for the question. 👍🏻
Hello sir, Does it have to be mixed with alcohol for PPF installation?
@@sporaautowrap4981 Yes. I use 3 bottles during my installs. 1. Slip solution - soapy water 2. Tack solution - 10-20% rubbing alcohol to 80-90% water 3. Warm water - works better to tack things down than the rubbing alcohol sometimes.
@@EncorePPFtint thanks for sharing sir, im newbie from indonesia
@@sporaautowrap4981 Awesome, welcome to the channel! Is someone teaching you to install PPF or are you learning yourself from videos and working with the material?
nice 👍
Thank you!
Hey bro any chance that film is pulling back with all that stretch? Thanks for doing these informative videos 🤘🏻
Thank you for the feedback! 👍🏻 I'm not having any issues at all with this process. After tons of Tesla mirrors and trying different things this is where I've ended up. I figured out this process while doing a matte finish conversion on a Tesla. You need to make sure to prep the whole surface with full-strength rubbing alcohol. But that is necessary with any installation.
Thanks for the video. I am doing a matte ppf full car on a new model 3 this week. And tips vs doing a standard gloss ppf? Thanks
@@masonbarnett3927 We're starting a Matte Finish Model Y next week. Fun stuff. You'll want to wrap and tuck everything. Also keep your seams super tight if you are installing a kit. With kits, all edges need to be extended and then trimmed after install. Even a sliver of the gloss paint is very noticeable. Matte hides a lot of distortions and stretch marks in the adhesive. Matte does make air pockets really stand out. So, rock chips and dirt under the film will leave white air pockets around them. I still do matte mirrors the same as in this video but add a 2nd piece to that uncovered side of the mirror. Some people cover the mirror in one piece but I've never liked stretching the film that thin/tight. You might also notice that the adhesive acts different so you'll need to adjust to that. I also notice that the matte we use scores and tears different while trimming. When tearing along a cut the film can veer off the cut if it's not deep enough. You might want to do a couple test cuts before you get started. I enjoy installing matte. Good luck!
Thanks for the insight. It's a white model 3. I'm using suntek ultra in bulk. So I'll wrap everything as usual. Thanks for the tips on how it cuts.
I just checked our schedule. Turns out it's a White Model 3 (not a Y) we're doing in matte next week. I'll be recording the whole thing and posting it in parts on this channel. 👍🏻
10:10 is the inside of the outer mirror not wrapped? Do you just score it and tear it off vs, wrapping the entire side mirror?
I don't normally cover that side of the mirror unless i'm installing matte finish PPF (check my videos for one on how I cover 100% of the mirror). The inside of that mirror won't see much (in any at all) road rash because it doesn't face out where rocks and bugs will hit it. 👍🏻
That side will get scored and removed.
What ppf brand do you used?
We use PremiumShield NextGen. Great product and the patterns are fantastic. They were purchased by Eastman (about a year ago) and the patterns are now part of CORE. We are currently looking at SunTek (an Eastman brand) and Xpel.
Self healing?? And if you don’t mind where can I buy it,by the roll I can’t find anyplace,thanks
Yes, self-healing with heat. To buy PPF in bulk from a reputable manufacturer you'll need to be a business normally. You can contact a sales Rep from Eastman for PremiumShield, SunTek and llumar PPF.
Oh boy ok thanks bud
How to avoid stratch marks?? I tried to do it on porche but after finished job there was a small stratch marks on where i tack.
I'd need more info to be helpful. What is the year make and model of the Porsche? This technique doesn't work on all vehicles. If you work the PPF for too long or if the PPF pops up, it can leave marks in the adhesive. If the film isn't stuck down well enough it can shrink up (move) on certain mirrors and that will leave stretch marks. Also, make sure you are heat-sealing every edge.
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@@디노의하루 So that mirror takes a different technique. I just did those mirrors. I was going to post a video of it but the material tore off of my trim line and when I started over I forgot to turn the cameras back on. so dumb. lol. I can upload what I've got if you think that would be helpful. I go over how I'm going to install on that mirror and then begin the install. At some point I make a cut and when I go to tare the film it tares off my cut and I had to toss that piece.
I uploaded the video that I have for that mirror. I just need your email address and I can share it with you.
@@EncorePPFtint thanks a lots mate-! Appreciate it :)
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You've got all kinds of pet hair on your shirt and pretty sure I saw some on your hat also. Pretty hard to do a good job with hair under the PPF or tint...
You aren't even going to mention all the hair on my arms? Too funny. It takes all kinds I guess. 🤦♂ I can see one thing that might be a hair on my shoulder when I lean over in front of the camera. When you get a chance, take a look at the Google reviews for my business. 4.8 Stars doesn't happen by accident or by having contamination under the material. LOL 👍Thank you for your feed back and for taking a look at the video.