🛡️ How We Install Paint Protection Film: Our Proven Process

At Auto Style PPF, we believe that installing paint protection film (PPF) is an art and when done right, it protects your car’s paint for years to come. Here’s exactly how we do it, step by step, for a flawless finish every time.

✅ Step 1: Deep Car Wash

We begin every PPF project with a thorough wash. All dirt, brake dust, and road grime are removed to prevent any contamination under the film.

✅ Step 2: Clay Bar Treatment

After washing, we use a clay bar to remove any tiny embedded particles that regular washing can’t touch. This ensures a perfectly smooth surface.

✅ Step 3: Remove Necessary Car Parts

For the cleanest result, we often remove badges, trim pieces, door handles, or mirrors. This allows us to wrap edges properly, avoiding visible seams or cuts.

✅ Step 4: Final Wipe with 70% IPA

Next, we wipe down the entire surface with 70% isopropyl alcohol to eliminate any oils, residue, or fingerprints. This step helps the film bond directly to clean paint.

✅ Step 5: Prepare Installation Solutions

We mix two special solutions:

• Slip Solution: Clean water plus about 3 drops of baby shampoo per spray bottle. This allows us to slide the film into place.

• Tack Solution: 20% alcohol, 80% water this helps the film grip and stick where needed.

• We also keep a clean water bottle to rinse away excess soap when necessary.

✅ Step 6: Apply the Film

The PPF is carefully positioned with the slip solution, then secured with the tack solution in the right spots. We use a professional rubber squeegee to remove water and air, ensuring a perfect fit. All trimming is done with sharp blades for precision.

✅ Step 7: Remove Bubbles

Sometimes small water bubbles remain under the film. We use a fine syringe to gently remove them, leaving the surface smooth and clear.

✅ Step 8: Tuck Edges & Seal with Heat

We tuck all edges tight and use a heat gun to activate the adhesive, sealing the film so it stays in place for years.

✅ Step 9: Let It Cure

Finally, we let the film cure for 24 hours in a warm, clean shop. This ensures the adhesive fully bonds and the film performs as promised.

💎 Why Choose Auto Style PPF?

Our detailed process means your paint stays protected from chips, scratches, UV rays, and daily wear with a finish so seamless you’ll barely know it’s there.

Serving Sugar Grove, Naperville, Aurora, Batavia, and St. Charles, Illinois trust your car to the local pros who care.

📞 Call us today at 630-524-7747🔗 www.autostyleppf.com