I wish this video had been available earlier, as I attempted to work on my Kia EV6's hood for the first time, and it has a very similar shape. I ended up leaving many fingerprints on the edge of the hood near the fender which was a nightmare! Your technique is phenomenal.
Thank you! Hopefully, you can use some of this the next time you run into something like the EV6. 👍🏻 I have not done a Kia EV6 yet. I'll have to look that car up.
@@EncorePPFtint For sure, this video answered many of my questions. Yeah, I wish you could work on an EV6. As I mentioned, its hood is very similar, with the exception of the two indents. Looking forward to more videos
Great video. I relief cut the back edge by the windshield, this helps a lot. I also do a gel water soap alcohol solution for these and all hoods. I have not had good luck with a straight slip solution on these. The bumper I do a altered pattern to get rid of some of the pieces. Harder install but less seams. Much easer hood if you have two people, fortunately like you most of the Supras I have had to do myself😂. Again thanks for all your videos,
What gel do you use and what is your ratios for the gel soap water solution? I bought some gel but haven't really put it to the test yet. I appreciate the tips. They are always helpful! Trimming that back the edge at the windshield is one of the things I do a lot as well. I screwed up this install by not keeping the material back far enough. I've had pretty bad tacking issues on the Porsche Macan as well. This bumper is a rough one! LOL I will be editing the pattern next go around because of all the pieces. That a good observation.
Xpel gel with Xpel ultimate plus. I mix 325 Oz at a time. For hoods I usually do 175 Oz Ro water 150 Oz Gel 40 mil of 7th Generation soap and 11/2-2 Oz isopropyl. I love the 7th gen. So much easier to flush out! I have to admit, the last Supra I did i relief cut the back of the hood to close, hen I stretched the front there was not enough on the back.I will not make that mistake again😳
It's definitely not an easy hood, but with the correct stretch, it goes pretty smoothly. Under stretch it, and it'll be pretty rough. I need to start adding close-up footage of the finished job at the end of the videos. I've been thinking about that. This was recorded quite a few months back, though. I just uploaded a very short walk around of the Supra once it was done. The footage isn't the greatest for real closeups (I tried slowing it down a bit), but it's prob better than nothing. 👍🏻 czcams.com/video/8JiQChCUMPA/video.html
Just l did one today, i did it in 60 inches roll bulk one piece, very easy for me, i think you have very extra material in front and not in the back corners, more material in the back edges help you more, but good job my friend 👍, maybe l post little short video soon because normal l don't have time to recording everything.
Nice job! If you watch the video I tell people I made a mistake by not having the material back far enough. I go over why it's important to have inches of film hanging over the back. This stuff only happens when I turn the cameras on. 😂🤣 👍🏻
@lsmusicalsports2215 No problem at all. I just wanted to make sure that you knew I pointed that out in the video twice. You brought up a great point, it's important that people realize that and not make the same mistake. Thank you. 👍
If I get another one in I'll definitely record the bumper. I installed a kit on this one and really didn't like the way it fit in some areas. So I quit recording as I didn't think the video would be helpful.
@EncorePPFtint does your website sell the ppf kits? I live on an island and im looking to do some DIY since there is no company that does ppf where I'm at.
@@EncorePPFtint watched your videos many times and I did my first hood ppf on a supra. I wish I ordered a bigger piece than 5ft x 7ft - it was a struggle and a battle stretching the material correctly to cover the entirety of the hood. Was the film in the video you used 5 ft wide as well?
This is SunTek Ultra Tack. It's way to tacky for these more difficult hoods that have so much stretch. That stretch puts extra tension on the film and those spots start to pre tack too fast. What film did you use during your install? How did it come out?
Great job. That hood can be a challenge. Having people to help you must have been nice! Have you attempted the bumper yet? That is where things start to get really tough! 😁👍🏻
I did the bumper a few months ago. And yes that was a pre-cut kit and yes that is definitely a bear. However I will say the hood on this was drastically easy compared to the bumper. Or my last car which was my 981 GT4 @@EncorePPFtint
Really nice cars! Yeah, the bumper makes the hood seem like a walk in the park. 😁 where did you get your kit? If it was Llumar PPF, you might have gotten a kit cut out with CORE.
Welcome to the channel! I'm very new to gel. I'm still in the testing phases. I do use a ppf with very aggressive adhisive and minimal soap in my slip solution. We just ordered a couple of rolls of PPF with a less aggressive adhisive. I'm looking forward to that on hoods. Especially more difficult hoods that need more working time where pretacking is a pretty big issue.
@@EncorePPFtint Here in Brazil we use XPEL and STEK. Typically the standard mix in a 35 oz spray is 30 oz of gel and a single pump of baby shampoo and we mix that. We control the temperature so that it is around 20 degrees Celsius. Remembering that Brazil is very hot, very similar to Florida. Congratulations, your videos are sensational! I learn a lot from you! 🍺
Thank you for the kind words. I really appreciate the gel ratios. That's a great starting point. I definitely have not been using enough gel. I hope to test this all out next week! Thank you! 👍🏻 That's nice and cool in your shop. I shoot for 76 degrees f.
Yes, the ceramic coating needs to be removed. When ceramic coatings were new, I installed over it once or twice unknowingly. It was a nightmare. 🤣😂 The mirrors never stayed stuck down. The edges kept popping up.
The film is SunTek UltraTack. As long as you get the initial stretch right it's not all that bad. Under stretch it and I'm sure you're in for a world of hurt. LOL How did you do on the bumper? I used a kit and it was a very long install. too many pieces. I'd like you try a majorly adjusted kit next time. Either that or just bulk it.
@@EncorePPFtint yeah I don’t mind the pre cut kits, only bulk where needed and necessary like the hood. Try doing a 765lt diffuser, now there’s many pieces 🤣🤣 do you mean the suntek reaction film? Not heard of the ultra tack
I did an audi E-tron a while back. Full grill end everything. Over 113 pieces all together! Crazy time consuming. SunTek sells a film called UltraTac (missing the c or the k). It's has their most aggressive adhisive. 👍🏻 I don't see it on their website, but it definitely exists. 😁
Here is a link to a video where I go over my solutions and the ratios and products in them. 👍🏻 czcams.com/video/xGjn2rwh-W4/video.html I start with 70% rubbing alcohol and dilute that to 20% rubbing alcohol and 80% water.
Way above my skill level. Thanks for sharing your technique..
Keep at it, you'll get there!
I wish this video had been available earlier, as I attempted to work on my Kia EV6's hood for the first time, and it has a very similar shape. I ended up leaving many fingerprints on the edge of the hood near the fender which was a nightmare! Your technique is phenomenal.
Thank you! Hopefully, you can use some of this the next time you run into something like the EV6. 👍🏻 I have not done a Kia EV6 yet. I'll have to look that car up.
@@EncorePPFtint For sure, this video answered many of my questions. Yeah, I wish you could work on an EV6. As I mentioned, its hood is very similar, with the exception of the two indents. Looking forward to more videos
@@PNSP Welcome to the channel. I'll try reaching out to a Kia dealership near us and see if they'll be willing to have PPF installed on one.
I appreciate your detailed videos. I just got a 2024 civic type r and plan to do a DIY PPF job.
Awesome! Let us know if you want to buy a kit. That's a fun bumper. It's not that it's hard. It's just time-consuming 👍🏻.
Great video. I relief cut the back edge by the windshield, this helps a lot. I also do a gel water soap alcohol solution for these and all hoods. I have not had good luck with a straight slip solution on these. The bumper I do a altered pattern to get rid of some of the pieces. Harder install but less seams. Much easer hood if you have two people, fortunately like you most of the Supras I have had to do myself😂.
Again thanks for all your videos,
What gel do you use and what is your ratios for the gel soap water solution? I bought some gel but haven't really put it to the test yet.
I appreciate the tips. They are always helpful! Trimming that back the edge at the windshield is one of the things I do a lot as well. I screwed up this install by not keeping the material back far enough. I've had pretty bad tacking issues on the Porsche Macan as well. This bumper is a rough one! LOL I will be editing the pattern next go around because of all the pieces. That a good observation.
Xpel gel with Xpel ultimate plus. I mix 325 Oz at a time. For hoods I usually do 175 Oz Ro water 150 Oz Gel 40 mil of 7th Generation soap and 11/2-2 Oz isopropyl. I love the 7th gen. So much easier to flush out!
I have to admit, the last Supra I did i relief cut the back of the hood to close, hen I stretched the front there was not enough on the back.I will not make that mistake again😳
Thank you for this info. I'll try some gel soon.
Thx for the video, for some reason that looked hard to do. I wished I could have seen the finished hood like a walk around. Need closer, 😆
It's definitely not an easy hood, but with the correct stretch, it goes pretty smoothly. Under stretch it, and it'll be pretty rough.
I need to start adding close-up footage of the finished job at the end of the videos. I've been thinking about that. This was recorded quite a few months back, though. I just uploaded a very short walk around of the Supra once it was done. The footage isn't the greatest for real closeups (I tried slowing it down a bit), but it's prob better than nothing. 👍🏻 czcams.com/video/8JiQChCUMPA/video.html
tus tecnicas son muy buenas grasias por tus videos, tienes mi respeto.
Thank you for the complement. Much appreciated!
Thanks for your video!! It's helping me a lot
Glad to hear that! Thank you for the comment. Are you working on the same vehicle or just learning install techniques in general?
@@EncorePPFtint I Just learning techniques to apply here in a Cayenne
Just l did one today, i did it in 60 inches roll bulk one piece, very easy for me, i think you have very extra material in front and not in the back corners, more material in the back edges help you more, but good job my friend 👍, maybe l post little short video soon because normal l don't have time to recording everything.
Nice job! If you watch the video I tell people I made a mistake by not having the material back far enough. I go over why it's important to have inches of film hanging over the back. This stuff only happens when I turn the cameras on. 😂🤣 👍🏻
@@EncorePPFtint ok yeah l know 📷 , and sorry l watch little the video with off audio 😅
@lsmusicalsports2215 No problem at all. I just wanted to make sure that you knew I pointed that out in the video twice. You brought up a great point, it's important that people realize that and not make the same mistake. Thank you. 👍
Un muy buen trabajo felicidades
Thank you!! :)
Hi bro.... nice job
Can you upload Toyota Supra front pumber installation
If I get another one in I'll definitely record the bumper. I installed a kit on this one and really didn't like the way it fit in some areas. So I quit recording as I didn't think the video would be helpful.
@EncorePPFtint does your website sell the ppf kits?
I live on an island and im looking to do some DIY since there is no company that does ppf where I'm at.
Would use of a heat gun be of any benefit to the process of laying it down?
You have the right idea! Heat in the form of steam can be very helpful.
Great video, thanks for all the tips. Did you ppf the entire car or just the hood?
I did the full frontend. I messed up the video on the bumper, though. ☹️
@@EncorePPFtint watched your videos many times and I did my first hood ppf on a supra. I wish I ordered a bigger piece than 5ft x 7ft - it was a struggle and a battle stretching the material correctly to cover the entirety of the hood. Was the film in the video you used 5 ft wide as well?
I actually just did ppf on my 45th anniversary edition Supra Hood yesterday. What type of ppf are you using?
This is SunTek Ultra Tack. It's way to tacky for these more difficult hoods that have so much stretch. That stretch puts extra tension on the film and those spots start to pre tack too fast. What film did you use during your install? How did it come out?
@@EncorePPFtint came out perfect... no fingers, no work marks. There was 3 of us though. I used Llumar
Great job. That hood can be a challenge. Having people to help you must have been nice!
Have you attempted the bumper yet? That is where things start to get really tough! 😁👍🏻
I did the bumper a few months ago. And yes that was a pre-cut kit and yes that is definitely a bear. However I will say the hood on this was drastically easy compared to the bumper. Or my last car which was my 981 GT4 @@EncorePPFtint
Really nice cars! Yeah, the bumper makes the hood seem like a walk in the park. 😁 where did you get your kit? If it was Llumar PPF, you might have gotten a kit cut out with CORE.
You said a new to you film. Which brand are you using in This video?
This is SunTek UltraTack. I think it's a bit too tacky for a hood like this that needs so much stretch and work time.
Big boss, do you recommend using gel in these cases? Wouldn't that solve the pre taking problem? Big hug from Brazil!
Welcome to the channel!
I'm very new to gel. I'm still in the testing phases. I do use a ppf with very aggressive adhisive and minimal soap in my slip solution. We just ordered a couple of rolls of PPF with a less aggressive adhisive. I'm looking forward to that on hoods. Especially more difficult hoods that need more working time where pretacking is a pretty big issue.
@@EncorePPFtint Here in Brazil we use XPEL and STEK. Typically the standard mix in a 35 oz spray is 30 oz of gel and a single pump of baby shampoo and we mix that. We control the temperature so that it is around 20 degrees Celsius. Remembering that Brazil is very hot, very similar to Florida. Congratulations, your videos are sensational! I learn a lot from you! 🍺
Thank you for the kind words.
I really appreciate the gel ratios. That's a great starting point. I definitely have not been using enough gel. I hope to test this all out next week! Thank you! 👍🏻
That's nice and cool in your shop. I shoot for 76 degrees f.
If the paint have ceramic coating? Do i need to remove it by buffing?
Yes, the ceramic coating needs to be removed.
When ceramic coatings were new, I installed over it once or twice unknowingly. It was a nightmare. 🤣😂 The mirrors never stayed stuck down. The edges kept popping up.
Is that car wrapped that color and then you Applied PPF?
No, that blue is the paint color. 👍🏻
What film are you using? I’ve always found these one of the easier bonnets to bulk
The film is SunTek UltraTack. As long as you get the initial stretch right it's not all that bad. Under stretch it and I'm sure you're in for a world of hurt. LOL How did you do on the bumper? I used a kit and it was a very long install. too many pieces. I'd like you try a majorly adjusted kit next time. Either that or just bulk it.
@@EncorePPFtint yeah I don’t mind the pre cut kits, only bulk where needed and necessary like the hood. Try doing a 765lt diffuser, now there’s many pieces 🤣🤣 do you mean the suntek reaction film? Not heard of the ultra tack
I did an audi E-tron a while back. Full grill end everything. Over 113 pieces all together! Crazy time consuming.
SunTek sells a film called UltraTac (missing the c or the k). It's has their most aggressive adhisive. 👍🏻 I don't see it on their website, but it definitely exists. 😁
What’s tack solution ratio?
Here is a link to a video where I go over my solutions and the ratios and products in them. 👍🏻 czcams.com/video/xGjn2rwh-W4/video.html
I start with 70% rubbing alcohol and dilute that to 20% rubbing alcohol and 80% water.
@@EncorePPFtint thank you
@@cuuhriz No problem!