Application question about Tesla's rear door PPF

[laservet]

Question for those familiar with PPF. I use The Last Coat v2 on the car, should I refresh it before applying the PPF or should I remove it?

 

[2101Guy]

remove. You want the PPF to have good adhesion. Best way for that is a clean, contaminant/wax/sealant/coating free, surface.

 

[laservet]

Thank you. What is the best product to use to remove everything from the surface without damaging the paint?

 

[2101Guy]

Thank you. What is the best product to use to remove everything from the surface without damaging the paint?

IPA aka Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol.

Rub on with a clean cloth and let it evaporate.

 

[laservet]

IPA aka Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol.

Rub on with a clean cloth and let it evaporate.

Thanks, I have a gallon of 99% IPA.

 

[LionelHutz]

Thanks, I have a gallon of 99% IPA.

Dilute to no more than 20% IPA before spraying on the car. 99% IPA is a strong solvent and not great for your paint or plastic trim.

 

[laservet]

Dilute to no more than 20% IPA before spraying on the car. 99% IPA is a strong solvent and not great for your paint or plastic trim.

Thanks, will do. I would have used the 99% had I not known.