Excellent video and very helpful - looking forward to my cleaning project although will take me a lot longer I am sure!! I noticed in the video that both for the degrease wash and clay bar application, there is no mention of doing the doors - I would assume they should also be inculded - is there a reason for not applying to the doors for both second wash and clay bar?
Great question! This video was originally made as a part of our DIY PPF front kit course, so that’s why we only degreased and clay barred the front. So, yes you’ll need to degrease and clay bar whatever parts you are wrapping/coating
@@tesbros Thanks for clarifying - I am actually just going to do the ceramic coating using your great bundle. I assumed I would also need to cover the doors but wanted to confirm, as the title of the video says it’s also for ceramic application which had me questioning things. Thanks again!
If you just washed it, the area around the car should be wet, holding the dirt down. But more importantly, you want to dry top down, angling the blower towards the ground. If you’re in a very dirty or dusty area, then yeah I would probably hand dry
Planning on ceramic coating my M3, but I’ve got some nasty water spots that can only be seen at certain angles on the trunk and parts of the roof! Also have some light scratches from washing my car, shows up pretty clearly. Think that clay bar would take care of this? Or do I need to compound/polish with DA? Also, any good recommendations for 5-7yr ceramic coating?
Clay bar might help with the water spots, but if they've etched into the clear coat, you'll need to polish. For the scratches - Sounds like they went through the clear coat so you'd need to polish that too. I think the best DIY ceramic coating is Gyeon Mohs Evo (we have a video about it: ua-cam.com/video/krXTc5Eso7w/v-deo.html). Gtechniq is also a great brand. Ceramic coatings are usually rated for 2-5 years though.
If you have ceramic coating, I wouldn't try to put vinyl or PPF on top. The hydrophobic properties don't allow for the two films to stick well on top of it. If you are wanting to wrap it, you'll need to polish the ceramic coating off first.
I noticed you have a rockchip in your bumper, I do have one in the hood (kinda same size), is it better to ignore it and puttee ppf on on top?, I bought a Auto Paint Depot Touch Up Paint, but not sure if it will make it worst
It’s best to get all the paint imperfections out before applying PPF. That way it looks its best! If the chip doesn’t bother you, you can PPF on top of the chip, but you’ll just see it and it may cause a bubble. If you’re uncomfortable doing paint touch ups and corrections yourself (or you do it and you’re not satisfied with the result), you could have a detailing shop fix it before you put the PPF on. It’s all according to how you feel about your paint and if you want it to look better first.
Im about to do a PPF on the front bumper of my brand new Model Y. Do I still need to do the de grease wash as well if it is spanking new? Im yet to take it out - just been sitting in the garage for a couple of days, so not much of exposure except for the drive from the nearby factory to home.
I’m pretty upset, I had PPF done on my vehicle the day after I picked up the car. There was some paint defects I missed on delivery day and the PPF shop didn’t even tell me and installed the PPF right over it. I probably should have said something but I didn’t , lesson learned check your shit
@@tesbros do you think the chemical guys light clay would be ok? Or should I use a synthetic clay like the rag company clay scrubber? I really don’t want to mar my paint. I’m trying to install the rear rocker PPF on my Y
@@georgeking5113 those should both be okay. We can definitely recommend this one since it’s the one we use: tesbros.com/products/clay-bar?variant=43373821165786
Excellent video and very helpful - looking forward to my cleaning project although will take me a lot longer I am sure!! I noticed in the video that both for the degrease wash and clay bar application, there is no mention of doing the doors - I would assume they should also be inculded - is there a reason for not applying to the doors for both second wash and clay bar?
Great question! This video was originally made as a part of our DIY PPF front kit course, so that’s why we only degreased and clay barred the front. So, yes you’ll need to degrease and clay bar whatever parts you are wrapping/coating
@@tesbros Thanks for clarifying - I am actually just going to do the ceramic coating using your great bundle. I assumed I would also need to cover the doors but wanted to confirm, as the title of the video says it’s also for ceramic application which had me questioning things. Thanks again!
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Thank you! Cheers!
Wouldnt the leaf blower kick up dirt particles up in the air and onto the car?
If you just washed it, the area around the car should be wet, holding the dirt down. But more importantly, you want to dry top down, angling the blower towards the ground. If you’re in a very dirty or dusty area, then yeah I would probably hand dry
Whole day just for prep.....wow...if is charged by working hours this ppf installation will be sky high
Planning on ceramic coating my M3, but I’ve got some nasty water spots that can only be seen at certain angles on the trunk and parts of the roof! Also have some light scratches from washing my car, shows up pretty clearly.
Think that clay bar would take care of this? Or do I need to compound/polish with DA? Also, any good recommendations for 5-7yr ceramic coating?
Clay bar might help with the water spots, but if they've etched into the clear coat, you'll need to polish. For the scratches - Sounds like they went through the clear coat so you'd need to polish that too. I think the best DIY ceramic coating is Gyeon Mohs Evo (we have a video about it: ua-cam.com/video/krXTc5Eso7w/v-deo.html). Gtechniq is also a great brand. Ceramic coatings are usually rated for 2-5 years though.
If I have ceramic coated my car, should I use the decontaminate or can I just wash and clay bar??
If you have ceramic coating, I wouldn't try to put vinyl or PPF on top. The hydrophobic properties don't allow for the two films to stick well on top of it. If you are wanting to wrap it, you'll need to polish the ceramic coating off first.
Hey, for time saving. Don't bother drying before claying. Wash, rinse, clay, wash, rinse, dry.
Fair. Good advice.
I noticed you have a rockchip in your bumper, I do have one in the hood (kinda same size), is it better to ignore it and puttee ppf on on top?, I bought a Auto Paint Depot Touch Up Paint, but not sure if it will make it worst
It’s best to get all the paint imperfections out before applying PPF. That way it looks its best! If the chip doesn’t bother you, you can PPF on top of the chip, but you’ll just see it and it may cause a bubble. If you’re uncomfortable doing paint touch ups and corrections yourself (or you do it and you’re not satisfied with the result), you could have a detailing shop fix it before you put the PPF on. It’s all according to how you feel about your paint and if you want it to look better first.
What about ppf on a newly polished or waxed car?
PPF won’t adhere to wax (or ceramic coatings) so wait till the wax wears off to do PPF. You can put wax/ceramic coating on top of PPF however
Im about to do a PPF on the front bumper of my brand new Model Y. Do I still need to do the de grease wash as well if it is spanking new? Im yet to take it out - just been sitting in the garage for a couple of days, so not much of exposure except for the drive from the nearby factory to home.
Yes, even when it’s new, there are still contaminants so we recommend doing a degrease wash to ensure that it adheres properly.
How long take to do wash it and prep?
Depends on how dirty it is! But around an hour most likely
I’m pretty upset, I had PPF done on my vehicle the day after I picked up the car. There was some paint defects I missed on delivery day and the PPF shop didn’t even tell me and installed the PPF right over it. I probably should have said something but I didn’t , lesson learned check your shit
Sorry that happened! They should have fixed that first 😟
@@tesbros yup , odd because they usually really good about it I’ve had 3 cars done with them . Probably won’t be going back
Will the clay mar?
@@georgeking5113 we recommend using the lightest clay. If you use a heavy clay, it may damage for sure but as long as you’re careful, should be good.
@@tesbros do you think the chemical guys light clay would be ok? Or should I use a synthetic clay like the rag company clay scrubber? I really don’t want to mar my paint. I’m trying to install the rear rocker PPF on my Y
@@georgeking5113 those should both be okay. We can definitely recommend this one since it’s the one we use: tesbros.com/products/clay-bar?variant=43373821165786