Thsnk you! I I'm really happy with what I've learned, the skills I've acquired and the results.
I bought some adhesive promoter single use sticks just to be prepared but did not use them. So far so good ... time will tell.
This is a precut PPF tach diagram for the 2022 Model S front bumper. This was my game plan. This and Chris's Model 3 bumper video. I got the tach diagram from Chris of Renoson Autofilms. It took me 8hrs to do it. I took my time and used lots of slip solution to give me lots of working time. It turned out excellent, seams are perfect. It was too big to use the peeling board so i used Drive Protected's method of reverse rolling. Another good video to view is linked on a previous post. This is the most difficult piece on the whole car. I put it off until i did all the doors, hood and front fenders. I followed the tack diagram one section at a time. The place to start is the tow hook hole. Chris suggested i get the precut without the sensors and tow hook cut. But i asked for them to be cut out. In this way there are more reference points. Also, the seam at the bottom right, follow the tack diagram and place the right part of the seam after its left piece is layed. Very good video on my previous post. Not the whole video, look at his technique on the bumper. He lays down the right side of that seam but then has to pull it up. You can lay it, just dont tack until last. Chris's best piece of advice was to take your time.
Many thanks! This is very helpful. I will post my results when I get to it.
Yes i will do a write up. Tint is the next project. I haven't purchased any yet. Could be a little while. Still learning how to do it too. While watching a video I paused to go take a look at my Tesla. I found a manufacturing defect. The cloth liner at top corner of hatch next to glass has pulled loose or was never attached. Its very ugly exposing relief holes. Looks like it was under a lot of tension in the corner. Maybe I can fix it. You'll be doing tint too. If you do before me, or even at same time, passing on your experience will be good for all. Have you started PPF yet?
No, not started yet. I plan to do it this weekend. I need to thoroughly clean the garage first.
My hat's off to you and your crew. Such quick work. Having lots of slip solution for the bumper was probably a key item for success. What color is your Tesla?
I had quite a bit of slip and air on the hood. You could tell where the squeegee strokes were. But I was very carefull, how could that happen. Well, it turns out I am my own worst critic. Those disappeared by the next morning for an almost perfect hood.
Similar here. I was pretty sure there were no bubbles under PPF when I finished the squeeging but then they started to appear.
I had to buy a 50ml bottle to finish. To finish the whole Tesla took 80ml, a 30ml bottle and a 50ml bottle.
