Matte PPF - How to Tuck, Wrap, Trim, Corners & Edges on a Tesla Paint Protection Film. Finish
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- Опубликовано: 25 фев 2023
- 20 Minutes of tucking, trimming, wrapping edges and corners with Matte paint protection film. Let's go over some parts of this Tesla and how we finish our edges and corners when installing Matte PPF.
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I can’t believe I’m still first after a whole week! 🏆
First to say first. 🏆🏅
Thank for the detailed video! I’m so ready to try ppf on my new tesla. Do you have any recommendation before I start wrap. My car will be brand new.
You'll definitely want to figure out your slip and tack solutions. Also, lots of practice trimming the ppf before you do any cutting over the paint. Start with the hood, as it's the easiest. Then the fenders. That will help you understand working with the ppf, solutions, and squeegee more before you test what you've learned on the bumper. 👍🏻
Laying down Matte on a Model X in two weeks. Did you One-Piece bulk the front bumper here? Or do you have a seam where a pattern would normally break up the upper bumper with the lower lip?
With matte you need to get the paint fully covered. I put 2 seams in the bumper. On the left and right of the opening in lower part of the bumper. As long as you get a really tight seam it should stay clean and not build us a large dirt line.
i heard that tesla has a "car wash mode" in it's menus that closes the windows and the charging port
You are correct on that one! A subscriber on this channel told me about that a month or so ago. I have used it multiple times now! Great tip!
I might have a solution for your charger port woes. If you put the vehicle in ‘Car Wash Mode’ it will lock the charge port and close all the windows. To access, go to Controls > Service > Car Wash Mode.
Oh, dang... That's gold right there! I turn that on every time I put PPF on the screens. I had no idea I was so close. 🤣😂 You are the man!
Happy to help!
Hey, can you do a video on the products that you use - like the different squeegees, etc? I notice that some are different colors. I assume those mean stiffness levels. Thanks!
Definitely, I've started putting a list of tools together. I mostly use the pink squeegee all the time during the installs. I have a few in different colors but they are all the same firmness. Just made by different manufacturers. The black and yellow squeegee does have two firmnesses. That tool used to be my go-to until these new ones came out.
Any chance you drive a Tesla or maybe you can answer this question anyway. We're looking for a charging station for electric vehicles. It'll mostly be Tesla's but do need to make sure I can charge any electric vehicle with it. I've been doing some research but still feel uncertain about what to purchase. I have a large enough wire run for a 40-50amp charger. 👍🏻
It’s for the blinking fog!
I'm a real genius on that one. Not one customer ever corrected me on those being fog lights. 😂 it's been years!
@@EncorePPFtint 😂 they don’t know or didn’t want to embarrass you haha! I wouldn’t have said anything. What difference does it make? You’re doing a great job!
I am a PPF and vinyl wrap shop in Colorado, what brand of PPF is that? And where can I buy it?
We're using PremiumShield (next-gen) right now but are slowly switching over to SunTek (ultra tack). Both brands are sold under the Eastman brand. Would you like my reps' contact info?
Where do I buy the film :)
Xpel and many other websites sell matte finish pre-cut kits. I buy this product in bulk rolls from suntek. 👍🏻
Is that a 7.5 or 6.5 mil film?
It's supposed to be an 8mil film. So, closer to 7.5.
First! 😀
Nailed it!
What if i trim the film same as doing gloss ppf??
The answer to that is really going to depend on how close you trim your edges on gloss. In general I would say you should put more effort into hiding edges during a matte install. I always try (and charge more $ for) wrapping further and tucking more edges when installing matte. I remove more parts of the car as well (If helpful). The color of the car and how picky your customer is will also make a difference on how close you need to trim. Seeing gloss edges anywhere is going to stand out a lot more with the matte finish PPF.
Have you installed any matte material before? Maybe get a sample and test it so you can see if your gloss install will be good enough for the matte conversion.
@@EncorePPFtint yes ive done few cars. I always trimmed line the edges and just confused what i should do because i actually dont know how to strip parts from vehicle also afraid of break parts.
I don't take a bunch of parts off cars. For me, learning to remove parts is a slow process. When I started installing PPF I didn't remove any parts at all. You should be able to install PPF without removing things.
With matte PPF it's hard to leave badges on vehicles because you're going to see a little gloss around them. Just make sure you manage your customer's expectations before you start the job and you'll be in good shape. 👍🏻
For dyi, where I can buy the PPF you are using?
@dotekien I don't know of a DIY place to purchase this exact material. If you are a shop you can buy this material in a roll from SunTek. Most manufacturers sell a Stealth version of their film. Xpel sells it. There are a lot of sites that sell kits you can install. A quick Google search will bring up a bunch of websites. 👍🏻
Good video lacks views.😅
🤣😂🤣😂 Thank you. Views and subscribers are going up. 😁