Well done! Nothing wrong with DIY for PPF. Low level of skill needed, high level of patience. I would never hire out for this job, others would never DIY. To each their own.
I am at 2:40 in the video and I want to add a few hints 1. Ensure you thoroughly clean the floor of the garage to prevent dust from being kicked up during install. If the are lots of shelves in the garage, vacuum those down as well. 2. When you wash the car, ensure you do all the underside lips of the panels where the film will be wrapped. (I see it was covered a few minutes later in video) 3. Wash and scrub your hands very well with the dawn soap prior to applying the film to remove any crud that could transfer to the film. 4. On the door handles, clean very well under them otherwise when you start spraying, dirt can dislodge from there and get under the film. 5. When you do the left rocker panel, crank the wheels to the left to make it easier in that area. Opposite for the right side. 6. If you have access to vehicle ramps or a way to get the car up on jack stands, it makes it much easier to do the bumpers and rocker panels. Also it helps getting to those fingers like on this car. Hope these help...
I definitely admire the time and effort that this job takes. Having painted a few cars, it’s actually cheaper (easier?) to paint the car in a decade when it really needs it. In a decade or so, when the ppf has failed and it takes off half the clear coat with it when removed, it’ll be the same end result 😂. The car will only be worth $15-20k then anyway…
@@BeardedTeslaGuy Totally watching you do it made me and the wife decide to tackle it on our own, It's not perfect but it's much better than paying 6k and happy with our results. Thanks again.
I want to do this to my 22' X, but way too nervous about. I literally have the full matte kit in my cart and just dreading having to wash the whole vehicle and install the kit. How bad would it be I was to do this in sections? like front, sides, rear?
This is Eric from Drive Protected. Like BTG mentioned above, using alcohol can damage the adhesive of the PPF if not mixed properly. Hot water achieves the same result, you just need to use more of it. Hot water will also not damage the adhesive of the film either as you are not mixing it with anything.
Only cheaper if one has a very low hourly rate for oneself. For me it is wayyyyyy more efficient to get it done by a professional. Also considering the quality (which would never be remotely that of the shop I use).
What’s the cost in your area? In Tampa area this is between $3,000-$5,000, this approximately $100-$150 per hour and remember you are not working continuously for 20 hours, your time is broken up doing other money making things.
@@akeem11h depends on waht you do. noone needs a full PPT wrap. entire front, mirrors, door sills and some on the back wheelhouses plus a bit under the trunk is sufficient. that is here in the range of 1500-2000$. plus I need at the very least 40hrs and even the it is far least than perfect. that makes it between 40-50$/hr. Even 2x that is wayyyy cheaper than what I make. plus I get a 10yr warranty on the ppf and the guys work and the redo any small thing/ correction for free. I always say: professional result by professionals is worth the money 👍🤷♂️
I agree if you have the money to spend $100k, what's another 5 - 8k. Bearded tesla likes to save money and isn't afraid to take on the job. To each their own :)
There are still people in this country who have the skills to do things on their own. These same people, like myself, got rich and can afford a $100K car because we don't just throw away our money on things we can do ourself. Lastly, I just love doing things that make me feel good about doing them.
@@shallenberger57 AMEN, there are a lot of armchair quarterbacks on social media, most don’t understand the value of hard earned money. Plus when a man can do for himself, well this equals real man 👊
It's a lot of work you need a garage and it looks like a hobby for you, and after a few times you have done it you are still getting junk under the film, if Tesla didn't have such a crap paint job on the cars it would not be as necessary.
Well done! Nothing wrong with DIY for PPF. Low level of skill needed, high level of patience. I would never hire out for this job, others would never DIY. To each their own.
I am at 2:40 in the video and I want to add a few hints
1. Ensure you thoroughly clean the floor of the garage to prevent dust from being kicked up during install. If the are lots of shelves in the garage, vacuum those down as well.
2. When you wash the car, ensure you do all the underside lips of the panels where the film will be wrapped. (I see it was covered a few minutes later in video)
3. Wash and scrub your hands very well with the dawn soap prior to applying the film to remove any crud that could transfer to the film.
4. On the door handles, clean very well under them otherwise when you start spraying, dirt can dislodge from there and get under the film.
5. When you do the left rocker panel, crank the wheels to the left to make it easier in that area. Opposite for the right side.
6. If you have access to vehicle ramps or a way to get the car up on jack stands, it makes it much easier to do the bumpers and rocker panels. Also it helps getting to those fingers like on this car.
Hope these help...
I admire your attention to detail. No way in hell I would have the patience to do that.
Come on up to Auburn, AL and wrap my new Y!! We are thinking of starting a TH-cam of our Tesla journey and this would make a great first project.
You can do it!
I definitely admire the time and effort that this job takes. Having painted a few cars, it’s actually cheaper (easier?) to paint the car in a decade when it really needs it. In a decade or so, when the ppf has failed and it takes off half the clear coat with it when removed, it’ll be the same end result 😂. The car will only be worth $15-20k then anyway…
Def going to put ppf companies out of business. Def saved money doing this.
It was a huge savings for me every time I did it!
@@BeardedTeslaGuy Totally watching you do it made me and the wife decide to tackle it on our own, It's not perfect but it's much better than paying 6k and happy with our results. Thanks again.
The discount code isn't working for me
Much needed video 🙏🏽
Cheers
I want to do this to my 22' X, but way too nervous about. I literally have the full matte kit in my cart and just dreading having to wash the whole vehicle and install the kit. How bad would it be I was to do this in sections? like front, sides, rear?
A 54 minute video. It MUST be easy…😉
lol. I did it all in 1 video instead of 3
So, 2 bottles. First buttle with alcohol for spraying ppf, second bottle with shampoo, for spraying it as well on ppf? I didn't understand
Do you have another coupon code?
Great video, the discount code however does not work
The website video instructions says don’t use alcohol for tack solution. Just hot water is best. Can you please confirm?
A lot of people were using too much alcohol, which burns off the adhesive on the film. Hot water can work too, you just need to use more of it
This is Eric from Drive Protected. Like BTG mentioned above, using alcohol can damage the adhesive of the PPF if not mixed properly. Hot water achieves the same result, you just need to use more of it. Hot water will also not damage the adhesive of the film either as you are not mixing it with anything.
Thank you both. I think my previous reply was deleted because of adding 𝕏 handle here. But wanted to say I order one using BeardedTeslaGuy code.
So hot water to spray on PPF to lay it down and water with shampoo to make it sticky. Correct?
Very nice
Cheers
I think the front bumper, headlights, hood and side mirrors is all u need
Then you haven't seen the side paint on a Tesla after 10K plus miles in Colorado or virtually anywhere else in the country.
@@shallenberger57 I live in Beverly Hills so don’t need to worry about that stuff
I don’t have 810 hours to do this so I’d rather just have somebody and get it right than be a hassle and not be perfect
Only cheaper if one has a very low hourly rate for oneself. For me it is wayyyyyy more efficient to get it done by a professional. Also considering the quality (which would never be remotely that of the shop I use).
What’s the cost in your area? In Tampa area this is between $3,000-$5,000, this approximately $100-$150 per hour and remember you are not working continuously for 20 hours, your time is broken up doing other money making things.
@@akeem11h depends on waht you do. noone needs a full PPT wrap. entire front, mirrors, door sills and some on the back wheelhouses plus a bit under the trunk is sufficient. that is here in the range of 1500-2000$.
plus I need at the very least 40hrs and even the it is far least than perfect. that makes it between 40-50$/hr. Even 2x that is wayyyy cheaper than what I make.
plus I get a 10yr warranty on the ppf and the guys work and the redo any small thing/ correction for free.
I always say: professional result by professionals is worth the money 👍🤷♂️
DIY PPF on a 100k vehicle makes no sense. Just take it to a good pro and you will not have all those imperfections.
The guy above is saying you can spend 100 grand you can spend another $ 8,000 on ppf!
I agree if you have the money to spend $100k, what's another 5 - 8k. Bearded tesla likes to save money and isn't afraid to take on the job. To each their own :)
Yeah but then you can say you did it yourself. It makes it just a bit more of your own.
There are still people in this country who have the skills to do things on their own. These same people, like myself, got rich and can afford a $100K car because we don't just throw away our money on things we can do ourself. Lastly, I just love doing things that make me feel good about doing them.
@@shallenberger57 AMEN, there are a lot of armchair quarterbacks on social media, most don’t understand the value of hard earned money. Plus when a man can do for himself, well this equals real man 👊
It's a lot of work you need a garage and it looks like a hobby for you, and after a few times you have done it you are still getting junk under the film, if Tesla didn't have such a crap paint job on the cars it would not be as necessary.
Do it yourself.... with help from someone else lol