PPF Installation On The Full Hood Of An Audio Q5 (Step-by-Step)

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  • Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
  • Learn the ins and outs of installing Paint Protection Film (PPF) on a full hood with our comprehensive, step-by-step guide, specifically designed for the Audi Q5. This tutorial is perfect for both beginners and seasoned car enthusiasts looking to safeguard their vehicle's paint from scratches, chips, and environmental damage.
    In this video, we'll cover everything you need to know about PPF installation, from the tools and materials required to the techniques that ensure a flawless finish. Whether you're a DIYer aiming to protect your Audi Q5 or a professional seeking to refine your skills, our guide provides valuable insights and tips to achieve professional-grade results.
    🔧 What You Will Learn:
    Essential tools and materials for PPF installation
    Pre-installation prep work for a clean and smooth surface
    Step-by-step instructions for applying PPF on the Audi Q5 hood
    Techniques for avoiding bubbles and imperfections
    Aftercare advice to maintain the PPF's longevity and effectiveness
    🚗 Why Install PPF on Your Audi Q5?
    Paint Protection Film not only preserves your car's aesthetic appeal but also enhances its resale value by protecting the paint from wear and tear. Our video demonstrates the crucial steps and techniques for installing PPF, ensuring your vehicle stays pristine for years to come.
    💡 Pro Tips for a Perfect Install:
    Our tutorial goes beyond the basics, offering professional tips and tricks to tackle common challenges faced during PPF installation. From stretching the film to fit curves without tearing to smoothing out tricky bubbles, we've got you covered.
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Комментарии • 42

  • @btc36
    @btc36 5 месяцев назад +2

    Your videos are guiding novices like me, thank you very much sir.

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  5 месяцев назад

      You are most welcome, Thank you for watching and taking the time to leave some feedback! :)

  • @guiapodiumgp4457
    @guiapodiumgp4457 5 месяцев назад

    Thats a master technique. Thanks for the content!

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  5 месяцев назад

      No problem! I'm glad you liked it. 👍

  • @ronmoerbe5578
    @ronmoerbe5578 5 месяцев назад +1

    Another Phenomenal video!

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  5 месяцев назад

      Hey, thanks for the love! I'm thrilled you liked the video. :) If only I could have avoided the hair under the PPF! But it turned out to be a great teaching moment!

  • @ShinyFenders
    @ShinyFenders 5 месяцев назад +1

    Wow, the way it was pre-tacking, I never expected you to remove the hair with messing up the adhesive. Hope you ran out and picked up a Lottery ticket.

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  5 месяцев назад +1

      I'm surprises some times as well. Especially on a black vehicle. It's definitely worth a shot. As we know the alternative was starting over. I think I even told my wife that I needed to pick up a lottery ticket on the way home! LOL

  • @voit-hn
    @voit-hn 5 месяцев назад +1

    your skills are incredible!!! ;-))

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  5 месяцев назад

      Incredible? You should see me when I haven't had my coffee yet! 😉 Thanks a lot, your support keeps me going!

  • @texfromro
    @texfromro 5 месяцев назад +1

    Once i did something similar a little closer to edge, but haven't seen the hair for a couple of hours. I managed to get it out but still remained an imprint into adhesive where the hair was

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  5 месяцев назад

      I wonder why it left an imprint. I'm not sure that I've ever had that problem before. Was the imprint all that noticeable? Normally the risky part is leaving a lift line all the way around where you bring the material up.

    • @texfromro
      @texfromro 5 месяцев назад

      @@EncorePPFtint it was like the adhesive made same space for the hair to stay. After heating 1/2 was almost gone...it was visually better than with the hair but wasn't perfect. It was passable...

  • @GallagherAutoSpa
    @GallagherAutoSpa 5 месяцев назад +1

    Great video once again. What is your policy with fresh paint? We did a job not too long ago and when we went to lift the film(it was on for about an hour due to some dirt) the paint came with it. Do you have a policy or help with it comes to this? What questions do you ask the customer about fresh paint?

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  5 месяцев назад +2

      Great question. Pulling paint up gives me the same feeling as when a Highway Patrol officer (that I didn't know was behind me) hits me in the back of the head with his spotlight to pull me over. It sucks!
      We always let the customer know that we are not responsible if the paint comes up with the PPF. It just means the body shop didn't prep it well enough or didn't get good enough adhesion between the primer and paint (or bumper and paint). We have no control over that part. I tell that if the paint comes up I will give them there keys back and have them head back to the body shop ( I say it nicer than that). We also make sure that the customer calls the body shop and asks how long they want the paint to dry before PPF is applied. We go off the body shops advice because if there is a problem, I'm not going to pay for a repaint.
      Three times, that I remember, I did pull paint off from a factory paint job. It was only on smaller bumper parts (not a full bumper) and I did pay to have those parts repainted. It was cheap and nobody wants their brand new car back with some paint missing.
      If you are going to pull the PPF back up after it has been drying for a bit, it's best to use hot water or steam in the area. That will give you the lowest possibility of pulling the paint up.

    • @Mwap439
      @Mwap439 5 месяцев назад

      Great info

  • @Mwap439
    @Mwap439 5 месяцев назад +1

    Curious as to why you worked against gravity on this one?

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  5 месяцев назад

      I run pretty tacky on my slip solution. By going backwards, I push the slip solution through all of the air pockets under the PPF. This reintroduces a lot of slip to those areas and helps ensure that I don't get any pretacking. The adhisive in the air pockets can start to dry and get really tacky.
      I hope that answers your question well enough. 😁👍🏻

  • @TESLITRON
    @TESLITRON 5 месяцев назад +1

    In your opinion which is the best film to purchase between 3M, STEK, XPEL or AVERY. By the way which one did you used on that car?
    Thanks

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  5 месяцев назад

      out of that group I'd use Xpel or STek. There are a lot of good brands out there that have a great product. I'm not a huge fan of Xpel but I know that a lot of people really like it. We use Premium Shield and SunTek. But SolarGard and Llumar make good products as well. The trick is finding a product that you learn to use very well and sticking with it. I hate switching film or testing new films. You burn up a lot of time figuring out you slip mixture and how to work with the material. 👍😀

  • @diegojunco7080
    @diegojunco7080 Месяц назад +1

    Hola buen día. Que material utilizas

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  Месяц назад

      We used PremiumShield NextGen during this installation. 👍🏻😁

  • @gameb0y86
    @gameb0y86 Месяц назад +1

    I always have trouble tacking the front two corners when stretching the hood on alot of cars. Seems like the stretch pulls the film back

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  Месяц назад +1

      Have you tried water instead of tack solution? Or do a swipe and hold. A lot of pressure in one spot from the tip of the squeegee for 5-10 seconds really gets ppf sticking in that spot.

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  Месяц назад +1

      Those stretches do like to pop up. I'll make a video on how I keep those down. I just installed carbon fiber PPF on a Porsche hood. I had to cram the ppf around the foglight with my squeegee tucked in there and leave it. It really didn't want to stay down!

    • @gameb0y86
      @gameb0y86 Месяц назад +1

      @@EncorePPFtint I've tried a few variations of tack. This is one of the few things I still struggle with on hoods. The front corners are always tough for me to hold down

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  Месяц назад +1

      Check out this video at 2:20 It shows you the swipe and hold technique I use to get the front corners to stick down to the bumper. ruclips.net/video/YUUYSPQuzDE/видео.htmlsi=hpkaE32vW7sqReRB

  • @georgemiloslavski7086
    @georgemiloslavski7086 4 месяца назад +1

    getting a spec in the middle of the hood or other big panel like a quarter panel is one of my biggest phobias. sucks every time it happens

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  4 месяца назад

      So True. It's a nightmare. Pulling it back is a hell Mary! My plan is to throw it away if I can't get the debris out cleanly. It's always worth a shot but I never really expect it to work. So, I'm a happy camper when it does! :)

    • @georgemiloslavski7086
      @georgemiloslavski7086 4 месяца назад +1

      @@EncorePPFtint I've used Suntek for about 8 years, then Xpel for several years, tried alot of other brands, now using a Stek, some Xpel and Suntek. Xpel is the worst for debris management. You don't have much time to lift film in situations like you ran into. Suntek and Stek are way more forgiving and leave much less aggressive lift lines. Suntek does have higher tack films but I am not a fan of them, I use the plain old 5yr film they make.

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  4 месяца назад +1

      Thank you for the info on all of these films. I'll try to log that into my brain somewhere for reference later! :)

  • @rickw8645
    @rickw8645 5 месяцев назад +1

    Always a bloody nightmare, especially when it’s dried out and you find it 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  5 месяцев назад

      That's the truth! Sometimes I wonder how I didn't notice the damn thing while I was squeegeeing out the slip solution. Pulling the PPF back up is always a bit of a craps shoot. But it's worth a try!

  • @dcastro5551
    @dcastro5551 5 месяцев назад +1

    You couldn't get more pretacking using a sheet of Scotch tape. What a nightmare. Might have to use some straight 10w30 for your slip next time.

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  5 месяцев назад

      Some installs are like this. Especially when you are testing a new film. This 10w30 idea, though... Hmm, it'll be a slip and slide out here. Can you imagine the floor! 🤣😂

  • @sourbeast1863
    @sourbeast1863 5 месяцев назад +1

    Do you like that film?

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  5 месяцев назад

      It seemed ok. I think I needed to make an adjustment to my slip solution. This is pretty normal when you run as tacky as I do, and you are testing a new material. I use minimal soap.

  • @sourbeast1863
    @sourbeast1863 5 месяцев назад +1

    Seem's like you spent more time woried about pre tac. Ultimate plus you would have been done.

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  5 месяцев назад

      Who makes the ultimate plus. Maybe more soap in my slip would have fixed my issue. Also, this installation was over fresh paint. Fresh paint can be soooo much more tacky than a factory painted vehicle.

    • @Mwap439
      @Mwap439 5 месяцев назад +1

      I’m pretty sure ultimate plus is Xpel (pukes in mount) lol. I don’t think he realizes it’s your first time trying Reaction

    • @Mwap439
      @Mwap439 5 месяцев назад

      Mouth*

    • @EncorePPFtint
      @EncorePPFtint  5 месяцев назад

      That must be it. Xpel would have given me the same issues. It has. 😁
      I really dislike testing new films. It's a lot of work to get slip solutions dialed in. 👍🏻