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- PPF can be easily removed whether you're a professional or a DIYer. Here we show you a couple simple techniques to get your PPF removed correctly without causing that frustrating adhesive residue to stay behind.
Note: PPF can only be installed on OEM paint or vinyl wraps in order to remove without paint damage. If your PPF was installed on a repainted car, odds are that the repainted surface will come up with the PPF.
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0:00 What you want to avoid when removing PPF
0:56 Types of PPF installs
1:26 Remove hood PPF with wet towel technique
5:30 Remove hood PPF with hair dryer technique
9:44 Remove headlight PPF
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What technique have you used to remove PPF? How'd it go?
The best video on PPF removal that I have seen. Thank you for the great information.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for a GREAT video! Where others tell you how difficult PPF removal is, you tell us how easy it is then you show us. Very nice job!
Hot towel method worked great. Thanks!
Thank you for this! Had to remove my ppf after just a year for a hood repair. Worked great! Also suggest doing in warm sunshine along with the hot towel.
Glad it worked out!
The tower method is brilliant thank you
Nice technique ! going to use that towel method on my vette for sure ,... thanks a bunch ....
Very informative video, you make it look easy, Thank you.
Great video, very informative. I found that about 30 seconds is the best for heat transfer from the towel to PPF and car, any more and it started cooling a bit but it was 50 degrees in my garage. I was using a hair dryer before I stumbled on this vid and that was painful. Thank you so much for sharing this method.
Great video. Worked as you described. I had started using a heater before, and that was painful, with residue and slow progress. Used the towel method here, got the hang of the pull and viola, it came up wonderfully. Had the job finished in no time flat. Thanks a ton for this video! Great work!
Nice! Glad it helped!
Awesome job at explaining everything, thank you!
Glad to help!
DUDE!!!!! The hot water technique made removal SO EASY! THANK YOU!!!
Glad it helped!!
Great video, the drying towel is l such an awesome tip. Doing a removal soon and so glad I found this 👍🏻
Glad to help!
@@tesbros did the removal tonight. This tip worked so so well! It came off so easy! No residue left behind
Great technique! I just finished removing some 3M film that was over seven years old using this technique. It worked beautifully! The total time to do it was about two hours and I had only a small amount of glue residue to remove. The best part is that I saved a ton of money because a local shop that specializes in PPF installations quoted me $1K to do the job. And they said they would not guarantee to not damage the paint. Apparently, they have not heard about this approach.
That’s great to hear!! Thanks for sharing 😄
Nice, very informative video. The towel method sounds great, if your working on the flat hood of the car. But what should you do when removing PPFaround the rocker areas? Is there a way to keep the towel in place?
Wrap magnets!
great video. 1 Q. does ppt thats been on for 10 years have the same removal tendencies? Is it more brittle? I have heard the adhesive sometime s sticks?
For those films that are that old, it probably won’t come off like this. The adhesive and polyurethane layer tends to separate. New modern ppf doesn’t do this anymore but if it’s that old, they used to yellow and crack. Best way is to be patient and try it out. If not, you may have to use a adhesive remover like rapid or get the 3M wheel out. Good luck.
Thanks Ji. Great video as always. I knew about the pull towards you method but didn’t know about using a towel with the hot water. Do you need to worry about that degree of hot water on the PPF remaining on other panels you may not wish to remove? Also, although it has nothing to do with removal of the PPF, a prior comment asked about car washes and you pointed out how the brushes can scratch both the car paint and PPF covered portions. It got me thinking about another issue that could cause damage. Do you have a recommendation for a good ice & snow removal scraper / brush to use on cars that are partially or fully covered with PPF so not to scratch the surfaces for those of us that live in snowy climates and need to frequently remove snow covering our cars? Thanks again!!
Don't worry about the hot water going other places, just don't pull on or mess with the PPF there. Dry promptly! For a snow scraper, I'm not experienced with that as I don't have to worry about snow, but I would recommend getting a snow scraper that has a rubber or foam end instead of bristles.
Can't wait to do this on my Toyota Tacoma hood!
It’s not going well for me. May break out the steamer if the next boiled water doesn’t work on my Tacoma
@andrew_furu park in the sun in a hot day... that helped me better than water
Great video!!! My PPF has been on my car for at least 2 years. Will it be this easy to remove?
unfortunately the longer it’s on, the harder it is to remove. This film was only on for a couple months. Biggest advice is to be patient and work on it as fast as the film will let you. Heat is your friend
question. i plan to redo my ppf this summer with the tes bros kit. i bought i one piece bumper from 3M but am not happy with my first install ever. bubbles, edges lifting. is it ok to wait until the summer to remove? i figure ill have protection this winter. or is it imperative I remove asap if it wasnt the best install
Great question! It’s totally fine to wait a few more months to remove it as that won’t make a big difference. Like you said, better to have that protection for now
What do you recommend for cleaning and waxing after?
I use good quality ph neutral cleaning products to hand wash it. tesbros.com/products/car-shampoo-16oz You may need to clay bar it too if there's adhesive spots left behind - tesbros.com/products/clay-bar . I don't typically wax my cars so I might not be the best person to answer that, but we do have a waterless wash + wax that I like to use on cars after cleaning to give it an extra shine. Just spray it on a microfiber and wipe down - tesbros.com/products/waterless-wax-16oz
Very clever technique! How long has the PPF been installed to that car when you removing it?
I believe it was on just a few months.
I was glad to see this demonstrated on a Tesla Model 3 hood because my concern is that the hood is aluminum and I was worried about causing damage and bending the hood. How long was the film on this hood? The PPF on my car is now 4 years old. The car is garaged, I work night shift, so I would say half of its life, it was kept out of the sun. I want to remove the film because very small dimples that have formed all over the film and it looks terrible in the sun and I can no longer tolerate the way it looks. This happened within the first 6 months after it was installed, but it has been getting worse over time. I approached the installer about it when I started to notice it and he said it would go away, it certainly hasn’t, and it’s really bad now. I don’t want to get into my bad experience with the installer here. My question is, since the film has been on for only 4 years, do you think it will be fairly easy to remove?
Very sorry to hear about your experience. The film in this video was only on for a few months. However, these techniques will work for any amount of time the PPF has been on there. Patience is key! You shouldn't have any problems bending the hood either - Make sure to use the pull technique in the video and that will make it easier on you and relieve some stress on the hood as well
same method able to be used on a front bumper/lower bumper?
Yes, you can use this on any part of the car
What’s the best technique for the fogs on the same model Y
fog lights?
One of your viewers recommended this towel method. Your application is good. However, anyone can easily remove the PPF film made 1 week or 1 year ago. You can never remove PPF made 5 or 10 years ago with this method. In case there is already a problem, the old PPF is to be removed. Because the old PPF breaks and breaks immediately.
Great video !! Thanks
Glad it helped!
So how do you get boiling water to get to 200 deg C? And what happens to a windshield if boiling hot water is running off of the towel when placed above the windshield for protective film on the front of the roof?
I would cover your windshield with a towel or two to try to avoid that area. Maybe even wet the towel somewhere else before putting it on the roof if that makes you more comfortable. Water boils at 100 deg C so that should be plenty hot enough
How long was that film on the hood cause it look like you showed it being put on recently, does that matter compared to 8 yr old film that been baking on in the sun??
Big difference. 8 year old film vs 2024 film is very different. The last 5 years, there has been a lot of innovation in the ppf industry which allows the new film to remove easier and cleanly. For older films, it most likely will crack but this method still helps. If it’s really bad, you may want to consider blasting it with dry ice. Make sure you charge accordingly. Removing old film is a pain.
@@tesbros i'm trying to do it myself on my 2017 Highlander it's getting spots and edges are black, i'm thinking of heat gun and Koch chemi EU supposedly is great for removing glue
Is this technique can be applied and effectively to remove ppf on bumper?
Yep. Anywhere really. If you have wrap magnets, that can help told towel in bumper areas.
will a steamer work better for old ppf?
If you have a steamer available, it’ll be helpful for sure. That will speed up the process
i gotta do this on my '07 rs4. i think it still has the original ppf from factory that goes halfway up the hood. it's old and cracked looking :/
yeah this will help a ton! Might have to soak for a bit under the hot towel before trying to remove. A good tip is to leave it outside in the sun for a few hours before starting!
Hi, I wacked my Expel covered mirror on my C7 Corvette and I pulled off a section of film and left residue. What is the best chemical to get the residue off. I tried 70% alcohol and it worked somewhat but not great. Goo Gone was useless. WD 40 seems harsh for paint. Thoughts? Thankfully the Expel did its job and there was no paint damage. This should be on every car! Of course I watched your nice video after I left the residue.....oh well. Lesson learned.
If the adhesive separated from the film, it can be tough. What i would do is loosen it up first with some steam. Works better than heat gun. Once it’s loose, id get a microfiber and use rapid remover and try to get as much off. Once you get just specs left, I’d use a light or medium clay with lube and run it over to get the rest. Good luck and glad it did it’s job!
@@tesbros Thanks for the advice. I will give it a try.
I'm about to purchase a brand new vehicle that the dealer unfortunately stuck PPF to (door edges and door cups). They said they'd remove it. Should I trust the dealership to remove it from these areas without damaging the paint?
I would just so that if they did, you can keep them liable to fix it.
How about putting the car under the sun to heat up the ppf before pulling it out? I would guess it would be as effective as the hot water or blow dryer method?
That would definitely help! Might still need a little extra help from a heat gun or hot towel but being out in the sun will make it way easier
I just want to remove a small 2" x 6" section of PPF. Can I just "score" the PPF, then remove the section of PPF using this technique? Trying to figure out how to keep the remaining PPF intact.
Yes, only if you're comfortable cutting on your car. I recommend practicing scoring not on your car if you've never done this before
@@tesbros I have a flat piece of plastic that I applied PPF to practice on.
Does the technique or ease of removal matter whether the PPF has been on for 10 months or 10 years?
It’ll be harder to remove the longer it’s been on the car. You can use this same technique though. I suggest leaving it out in the sun for a while before starting. If you’re working with 10 year old ppf, and you have access to a steamer, that wouldn’t hurt to use either. Might move things along faster
Thank you for saving me a ton of $$$$.
That’s what we’re here for!
How to properly to remove adhesive residue? Thanks.
The easiest is to remove film the right way as shown in our video. But sometimes there are residue after. I use the pink adhesive remover but we are working out on coming out with our own version in the near future.
How long should it be before you remove ppf?
Do you mean how long does PPF last before you need to remove it? Just trying to make sure I understand the question.
@@tesbros yes thats the question, I've had mine onfor two and half years in sunny/snowy Colorado.
@@johnjones-sv9pe It's up to you but most decide to remove once you can see black grime building up around the film.
after how many years did you remove it?
This was only on for a few months for demonstration. This technique works the same for however long it's been on, but you'll probably have to put some elbow grease into the ones that have been on for several years. Also if you try it this way and find that it's not budging, a steamer should help loosen it up
does this work on 5 year old ppf?
Yes! you’ll need some elbow grease. If this method is too slow or you need more oomph, try using a steamer
This is probably ignorant of me so I'm looking to be educated. I am a little terrified of pouring water that hot onto the car, I'd be worried about damaging the paint or clear coat. Is it really safe to use boiling water? If so, great tip and video. I never would have thought of this.
Yes, totally safe! You’re pouring the water on a nice plush microfiber instead of pouring it directly on there. So you have the microfiber and the PPF before it even gets to the paint
My question is exactly what several others ask. Why remove it? PPF isn't cheap, and I don't necessarily mind taking that financial dive. But, if people are taking it off only months after putting it on, I'd wanna know if it's even practical. Also, is the finish noticeably different if only a part of the car is wrapped (compared to the unwrapped portion, of course).
Only would remove it if it's damaged or really old. You most likely won't be removing it for years. We only had it on for a few months, but took it off only for the demonstration in the video. The finish isn't very noticeable as long as it matches the finish of the rest of the car. For example, if you have glossy paint, use glossy PPF, and if you have a matte color wrap, then wrap in matte too.
I needed to remove mine because it was showing wear after a few years. Local spots wanted a couple hundred bucks to remove it so I figured I'd do it myself. I didn't want to redo it either because I'm gonna sell the car in a year or two and I'm not looking to drop a couple grand to get it redone.
Mine has black stuff growing under it.
@@Ryan-ep8yu Black stuff?! Now I really don't want to get it. )
@@karl662 yeah, and it's so brittle it's impossible to get it off like in the video. I'm afraid it's reduced my cars value by a lot.
would have worked fine except that my ppf is 4 yrs old and has gotten brittle. it keeps breaking off everytime a I pull
Try leaving the wet towel on there longer before pulling. And you may have to take it in smaller sections. If it’s still too brittle, a steamer will probably help a lot
Doesnt work on my car. The paint protector has been there for years and doesnt come off so easily
Yeah, same with my and black stuff has grow underneath it. Find any remedies?
"If you don't have a large towel" then you probably don't have a car either. :)
What about a steamer
A steamer works really well too if you have that option
After having PPF installed, can you go to a car wash?
I wouldn't recommend going to a car wash with or without PPF, but you can. The brushes scratch your paint or PPF, but the good thing about the PPF is that it'll heal small scratches. If it's a touchless wash, there's usually pretty harsh chemicals involved that won't be great for your PPF/car paint. So, yes you can go through a car wash with PPF, and it won't peel up or off. But I would highly recommend hand washing to get the most life out of your PPF/paint.
Unrealistic demo. Who would spend thousands on ppf just to remove it right away. PPF thats been on for years through weathering is a nightmare and would never come off this easy.
Having that issue with my 4 year old Tacoma. It’s stuck on way worse. The side mirrors did better, I’m assuming because they were baked on as much as the hood.
@@andrew_furu 03618C 3M Specialty Adhesive Remover
The big question is - WHY?? What would have happened to the PPF to make you want to remove it?
Most common is if it gets scratches or rock chips in it that go all the way through for whatever reason. Also, it gets old eventually, so if you wanted to put more on after 10 or so years, you can. Another reason might be if you wanted to vinyl wrap the car, you might take the PPF off, put a new color on, and then PPF it again.
My car is white and some parts with ppf are became to get a little bit yellow…… people told me, “why have different colour?” 😂 I have to explain them
I want to paint my car....
I have a white 2012 vehicle with dealer installed PPF that now has grey mold growing under the film. Very ugly against white paint. How did mold get under the film? It's a mystery, it didn't migrate in from the edges, it is uniformly distributed. The mold was not from the dealer not being careful or clean, the mold is local to my part of the country and is also on the non-PPF sections, but washes off....
Well I applied partial PPF and I wanna replace it with whole so I need to take off the old one
How do you remove 15 year old cracked PPF easily?🤔
You don't :D All jokes aside, I did one the other week. This method works well with newer PPF but it does help with older PPF. Once you have it heated up, go very slowly and try to peel it off in one piece. Older PPF is much more difficult to remove because the adhesive separates. Once you remove all the film, you'll have to either use the eraser wheel and a adhesive remover to get it all off. This is going to be incredibly time consuming so make sure you charge hourly if you're doing it for a customer. Once you get all the adhesive removed, you'll have to polish it to get it ready for another film. Good luck!
give it for 3 years let's see how easy it is brother
Will have to put some elbow grease into it for sure, but it'll come off
Bet
Drive the car to heat the film.
yeah, or leaving it out in the sun before you start to remove helps a ton