Le 15/01/2024
written by Alice O.
How to apply film for Paint protection film ?
Watch the video to find out how to apply your scratch-resistant PPF film.
Do you want to preserve your current bodywork, and protect it from impacts and scratches? Thanks to PPF body protection film, it's possible!
In this article, find out how to successfully install your film. Paint protection film Variance Auto. Let's get started!
Tuto: How to successfully apply film for Paint protection film
Bodywork cleaning
Thoroughly cleanthe surface to be equipped withisopropyl alcohol, to strip and degrease your bodywork. Apply the solution with a soft cloth, using circular movements.
Cutting wire installation
Apply cutting wire to wrapping all over the surface where the protective film will be installed. It must be installed right up to the edge: it will define the location of the protective film.
Leave an excess of 5 to 10 centimetres at the beginning and at the end: you'll find it easier to remove.
Preparing the film for Paint protection film
Remove the paper liner that protects the film glue, using two pieces of scotch tape placed end-to-end in a corner.
Take care to leave the second transparent liner protecting the PPF film during installation. It will protect the film during marouflage.
Installation for small surfaces
Position the protective film over the surface you wish to equip. Remove the protective liner gradually. Using a squeegee, roll the film from the center to the edges to remove any air bubbles.
Important: Leave about 3 cm overhang after the cutting wire. This overhang is necessary to ensure a good cut.
Thanks to its flexibility, you can stretch PPF film to match the curves of the substrate. For difficult shapes, you can lightly heat the vinyl with a heat gun or hair dryer.
Installation for large surfaces
Spray the bodywork and the glued side of the protective film withsoapy water. Position the film on the surface and, using a soft squeegee, work from the center to the edges to remove the soapy water.
As with small surfaces, stretch the film to adapt it to the substrate. Be sure to leave an extra 3 cm behind the cutting edge.
Removing the cutting wire
Stamp carefully on the cutting wire to improve grip when cutting. Grasp the end of the cutting wire and remove the green liner, leaving only the wire.
Using your thumb, hold the green liner firmly to initiate the cut by pulling on the wire. Pull the wire along the cutting line, while holding it firmly against the body.
Remove excess film and green liner.
Finishes
Cut out any superfluous parts using a cutter with a new blade, to avoid damaging the bodywork. Remove the transparent protective liner.
If you've opted for an individual or complete kit, you don't need to perform this step.
The installation is now complete! Your vehicle is now protected from rubbing and projectiles.
The Paint protection film or PPF film can be removed at any time without leaving any traces or residues on the original paintwork.
