key word "pre cut" you tried to downplay that it only took 5 seconds to cut a hole from a non precut ppf. so...yah.
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Model Y DIY Xpel Ultimate PPF
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Plasmid_Boy
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Any tips and tricks? I have done a few cars and tried cutting around sensors several times, but since decided to leave them. I haven't been able to cut around the sensor perfectly.
Hello... did you get decide on which PPF film you are going to use and where to buy. I want to do it in next 4-5 days as I just took delivery of new model Y.
Xpel and STEK/SunTek films are much easier to work on the corners/curves as they stretch better than 3m film.
I only used xpel on my cars so I’m not sure if other brands cut differently but for me the main difference is a good sharp exacto knife. First you want to install the ppf covering the holes, then when its in place and somewhat dry start the cutting process. Light pressure just to score the film. Just a couple passes usually makes a clean cut. Good luck
He did say “bulk film” which the also did a write up on Meaning he cut it in place Including the sensor holes. Having done it myself, he’s not off. With a good X-acto knife it is rather easy. Maybe 6 seconds lol.
pro-tip:
Typically, our shop does not cut around the sensors. However, if the client ever wanted them cut out after we have installed the PPF, we have placed a nickel over the sensor and traced around them for a clean perfect circle. Obviously, dont press too hard to harm the paint under it.
Typically, our shop does not cut around the sensors. However, if the client ever wanted them cut out after we have installed the PPF, we have placed a nickel over the sensor and traced around them for a clean perfect circle. Obviously, dont press too hard to harm the paint under it.
Most shops use two piece precut kits unless they do the bulk install. I guess 5 piece kit will be much easier since it involves less stretching.
It took me good 2 hours with the two piece kit since I was doing it myself and it was my fist time doing it ever. I think most pros can do in 30-40 mins.
I think it took a friend and I about three hours to do the bumper. No cutouts and the PPF was two pieces. I saved this part until the end so had accumulated a small amount of experience. That was a really good idea. ;-)
So happy I did…ran through some bad times after I got it on. Thankful I had it!
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The business name is Vito Films. I actually found him through eBay and then have since ordered Xpel for another model y as well as a friend’s BMW. If it is your first time working with PPF I would say plan for about 2 hours a panel with all prep work and everything. Some will go faster, some will go slower. Also depends on how crazy you get about edges, corners, and any dust nibs. I ended up doing the car kind of panel by panel over multiple weekends.
It looks like me previous post with his info did not get published: VITO Films <[email protected]>. His name is Alex.
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Remember most youtube videos make it look so easy but they skip a lot of parts that you won't learn from watching them. Watch as many installation videos that you can and then try it. The hood is the easiest. The bumper like everyone else mentioned is the hardest. You need to use alcohol mixture to adhere key spots before you start stretching certain parts.
Actually, the headlight pieces are the easiest, and that's what I recommend to the beginners. The hood is easy to apply, but it is also very easy to get debris under it since it is a large piece. Also, it is very hard to get those debris out if they are located further from the edges.
So, I highly recommend start doing the headlights first.
Those side mirrors are the hardest because of many sharp curves, and then the front bumper is the next hard thing because it has many curves and just large (worst combination).
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