How to Install PPF ✅ Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Paint Protection Film G Wagon [Bulk Hood Installation]
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- Опубліковано 3 лют 2023
- Welcome to our riveting 3-part series, focusing on the Paint Protection Film (PPF) installation on the distinguished Mercedes-Benz G Wagon!
➡️ Every car has its distinct flair, but the G Wagon stands in a league of its own. With its unmistakable boxy design, installing PPF on it is both a challenge and an art. This video series promises to immerse you in the meticulous process of adorning the G Wagon with a protective shield, starting with the hood in this first chapter. If you're keen on mastering the nuances of PPF installation on cars like the G Wagon, you're in for a treat.
The journey to PPF expertise is a tale of dedication and craftsmanship. Brent has navigated this path since 1998, evolving from a novice in the automotive tinting industry to the force behind ENCORE Window Tinting and Paint Protection Film in Stockton, California. As you delve into this video, witness the finesse of PPF application, accumulated over decades of experience.
Today, we tackle the hood of the 2023 Mercedes-Benz G-wagon G63 AMG, a car known for its unique geometric challenges. With its boxy angles demanding precision stretching and technique, our series offers you a front-row seat to this transformative process.
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Here are links to the videos that cover the removal of the hood vent and emblem
✔️ Hood emblem removal - • How To Remove the Merc...
✔️ Hood vent removal - • G wagon hood vent remo...
Paint Protection Film material - The material (PPF) used in this video is NexGen by PremiumShield, which is now owned by Eastman. The material itself is going away at some point in 2023. So, we'll be switching over to an Eastman brand or be on the hunt for a new brand.
☑️ Here is a link to the reverse osmosis system that we use to filter all of the water we use during our installs: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...
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If you're passionate about cars and keen to dive deep into the intricacies of Paint Protection Film (PPF), you've found the perfect spot. From the heart of Stockton, California, we're thrilled to have you explore our digital space filled with a rich array of educational content about PPF.
➡️ From the basic steps to the more nuanced techniques, we've captured it all for you. As you scroll through, you'll not only discover the expertise of our shop but also get a glimpse of some stunning cars - a treat we believe every car enthusiast would relish.
Our story starts with Brent, the brain and heart behind our channel. Starting his journey back in 1998, Brent took a window tinting class and went on to explore the automotive tinting world. His passion didn’t stop there. In 2004, he took a leap into the realm of Paint Protection Films by teaching himself the art using a roll of 3M "Clear Bra" film. Today, he stands proud as the owner of ENCORE Window Tinting and Paint Protection Film. Through our videos, he will share the wealth of knowledge he’s garnered over the years.
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Second! Here are links to the videos that cover removal of the hood vent and emblem
Hood emblem removal - ua-cam.com/video/iMGSbbpJSRc/v-deo.html
Hood vent removal - ua-cam.com/video/wZVamiErgtU/v-deo.html
Thanks for putting up videos that are informative and not long unnecessary rants. My A.D.D. appreciates that lol.
Definitely, thank you for the feedback. 👍🏻 Do you work in the industry, or are you just checking things out?
It’s a wrap! 😂 good work brother!
Appreciate it!!
Another great vid!! You should do squeegee techniques video. Ie when to push, when to pull, directions over valleys, etc. keep up the good work.
I appreciate the feedback. Good idea, I put that on the list. It's interesting some of the things I don't even think about anymore. I'll need to pay attention to my Squeegeeing for a bit now and see why I use different techniques. A lot of this has just become second nature to me. 😁👍🏻
I have failed twice to install PPF on the hood of this Mercedes car, thank you for the knowledge and the sharing is very useful for me.
I hope the video is helpful. This hood is tough in spots. Those rounded front corners like to have fingers that will keep popping up. Reach out to me on Facebook messenger if you would like. There is a tip or technique I forgot to use in this video that helps with those corners. I could find a picture and draw out the extra tip for you. Facebook facebook.com/EncoreWindowTinting
wow😎
Wow😎
Much appreciated. Thanks for taking a look. 👍🏻
you are a master thank you for sharing your experience GoD bless you
Thank you, I'm glad you are finding the videos helpful. Welcome to the channel! 👍🏻 😁
ord ranger 2022 hood installation ppf is it complicated or is it simple to install
I'd say that hood is easier/middle somewhere. A Tesla hood is simple, and a Ford F150-F450 hood is harder. I would definitely use a four corner tack on that install. It shouldn't be that bad at all. Pretty standard, I'd say. I've got a couple of videos of me installing PPF on Ford hoods. Check them out. They have the same type of shape, but the peaks and valleys are much more pronounced. Same idea, though.
thank you very much master GOD BLESS YOU @@EncorePPFtint
Instant subscriber. Thank you so much
Awesome, thank you! Welcome to the channel. Are you new to PPF?
@@EncorePPFtint been wrapping PPF for a few years . I've been tinting for 10 years. Recently had a few G wagons make appointments so I have a feeling this tutorial will help a lot.
There is another trick that is helpful on the hood that I forgot to use in this video. At 1:40 and 2:50, you can add some tack solution on top of the headlight bezels and sqeegee and hold the ppf on top of the bezel (instead of only the front of the bezel). This will pull the ppf on the corners of the hood straight down. This will eliminate the little fingers you see still on the bottom of those front corners (at 1:40 & 2:50). Let me know if this explains the technique well enough. 😁👍🏻It's a little hard to put into only words.
@@EncorePPFtint what state are you located in?
Our shop is in Stockton, California.
For your tucking solution, are you using 100percent rubbing alcohol or you are mixing it with water?
ua-cam.com/video/xGjn2rwh-W4/v-deo.html That's a video that goes over my slip and tack solutions in full detail. 👍🏻
My question is i work in saudi arabia for the past 10 years the tack solution is i used not working quickly like you do, when i use alcohol for touch edges is visible, please guide me !! 😢
I think we're losing some information in the translation. I don't fully understand your question. If the Tack Solution is not tacking quick enough, you might try, only water. Water really makes the film tack quickly. 👍
How do u not get fingers in the front corners of the hood how to keep them from popping up?
While it's drying, you can tack the extra PPF hanging off that corner straight down to the fender. That will help keep it in place while it dries. Then, wrap it up under the hood. Once under the hood, you can use the melt method to make sure it stays down in place. I have a video that goes over 6 different ways to wrap PPF corners.
@@EncorePPFtint thanks I will try that , great videos !!!!!
After watching your challenger video I think I will take you up on tacking with tack solution only when absolutely necessary. What band of film are you using if I may ask?
Do you not use tack solution currently? Or just not use it by itself? Tack solution is a huge help with speeding up an installation.
We are currently using PremiumShield NexGen. They were purchased by Eastman last year. We are now looking at SunTek (Eastman brand) or Xpel. They both have amazing patterns. We do both bulk and patterns. I need the patterns to be on point and up to my quality standards.
What brand do you install?
@@EncorePPFtint I do use tack solution but I tend to overuse it in my opinion which has led to me having disturbances in the film at time when stretching.
I currently use Legend, I know for a fact that Eastman acquired premium shield back near the end of 2020 so I’m sure the films aren’t too different to Llumar & Suntek. Core even has some of premium shield’s patters in its database. Xpel’s patters are spot on in my experience. I haven’t used a plotting software that comes close to DAP’s accuracy. My only issue with xpel’s film is that their adhesive is pretty aggressive and is more prone to silvering if your dilutions ratios of your slip and tack aren’t dialed in. When I did use Xpel I ended up adding more soap to my slip and using straight deionized water as my tack.
Thanks for that Xpel info. Do you know which one of their PPF's you were using? I know they have a few lines under the Xpel brand.
I left SolarGard for PremiumShield years ago. It all started when I tried their patterns! SolarGard has very aggressive adhesive, so I'm used to that.
Have you tried less soap in your slip solution? That might lead to less need for tack solution before stretching. Stretching away from areas that you've used tack in can definitely lead to marks in the adhesive, but you already know that. That's a great observation on your part! We figure this stuff out as we go. 😁
@@EncorePPFtint I was using Ultimate Plus both their gloss & satin films. Satin was a little more forgiving due to its finish. Their fusion was similar to ultimate plus but film being wet made it annoying to install due to hydrophobic properties causing my hand to slip constantly.
And god I absolutely hated Solarguard. Especially their patters they are horrendous. Nothing fits everything is either oversized to way too short. Cut outs of emblems or trim were either way off or didn’t fit to begin with. Reason why I switched to legend and digicut afterwards. However I do miss using DAP since digicut’s databank is missing a ton of full cars that Xpel had already made patterns for.
Did you ever try wearing latex gloves with the Fusion PPF? Latex gloves really grab the material!
You are spot on with your assessment of ComputerCut! Terrible patterns and no consistency from vehicle to vehicle. I felt like their ClearShield Pro PPF was a good quality product and would last a long time. It had a strong top coat on it. I was used to it, but I do know people don't like how aggressive their adhesive is.
could you tell what ppf do you use in this video?
In this video, I was using PremiumShield (NextGen) from Eastman. Eastman also owns suntek.
What is the name of the alcohol you use, the tac solution?
Swan 70%. We buy it at Costco. But I will buy rubbing alcohol from anywhere and any brand if needed. I don't know if there is any difference but I've never felt that there is a difference in how other brand function in my tac solution.
Did that comment answer you question or did I misunderstand your question? The 70% alcohol is mix down to 20% rubbing alcohol to 80% water. Here is a video I made that goes over all of my solutions and what products I use in them. Also the ratios I mix them to. ua-cam.com/video/xGjn2rwh-W4/v-deo.html
First! Again! 😅😅😅
You even beat my comment. You're on a roll tonight! But, I get to pin mine on the top! :)
@@EncorePPFtint 😅 I just get on here and try to stir up some excitement and get more comments rolling!
@@whoiswaynereynolds5457 Much appreciated! 😁