Originally Posted by poodle
Thanks much. I'm going to try it.
~ this may help with a flawless install:
Clear Film Installation Instructions -
Items needed:
1. New large plastic spray bottle
2. Rubbing alcohol
3. Glass cleaner
4. Water
5. Johnson & Johnson Baby Shampoo (allows you to pull up and re-apply film for flaws or bubbles during install)
6. Heat gun/blow dryer
7. Minimum of 2 people to install (required for large pieces)
8. Lots of patience!
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Use factory touch-up paint on any stone chips, apply with a toothpick or a small artist brush. Allow paint to dry thoroughly.
2. Apply glass cleaner to paint surface, allow glass cleaner to soak. Re-spray and remove with a lint free towel. This removes any dead/remaining bugs on the paint surface.
3. Apply straight rubbing alcohol on a towel, apply to paint surface where clear film will be applied. This removes any remaining wax.
4. Mix solution: water, rubbing alcohol, and a cap full of Johnson & Johnson’s Baby Shampoo. Shake well.
5. Start with smallest pieces first.
6. Saturate first area where film will be applied on the car.
7. Spray finger tips with solution to avoid leaving print on the film.
8. Remove film from paper and saturate adhesive side of film with solution, re-spray car surface. The wetter the better.
9. Line up film, and saturate front of film.
10. Squeegee from the inside/out, pushing bubbles outward to the edge of the film.
11. Pull up if necessary to remove flaws, re-soak and re-squeegee.
12. Repeat for each piece.
13. Use heat gun/blow dryer for adhering loose edges. Squeegee. Be careful not to wrinkle film by using too much heat.
14. Apply largest pieces last.
15. Keep all surfaces wet/saturated at all times, until set in place.
Flaws will be present after installation, don’t be alarmed. Park the car in the direct sunlight to aid with flaw removal. Don’t be judgmental until at least a week after installation. Almost all flaws/moisture under film with evaporate with time.
I have installed over 200 kits... so i'm rather experienced & hope my diy aids with your install... cheers !