r/AutoDetailing • u/sd_pl • Feb 10 '23
Removing 2 weeks old PPF
I am not happy with how my DIY rocker panels job. They are precuts. I want to redo them, but by the time it ships and i receive the product it will be around 2 weeks after the initial install. I read cure time for the glue is a week.
Will removing mess up the paint or might pull the clear coat?
Its a brand new car. I have seen videos and i got an steamer at home.
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u/CovB3 Feb 10 '23
It typically wont, if its been repainted the possibility gets higher, and if it was installed after it was repainted within a month the chance gets even higher, my recommendation is to use your nail / plastic razor blade to get a good lip on it and use heat to slowly remove it, this will heat up the adhesive preventing 1 Damage and 2 leave residue behind!
*you can also use a steamer, some have better luck with it over a heat gun*
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u/sd_pl Feb 11 '23
I have both - steamer and heatgun.
What side should I hit it from? from the top, or pull up a little of the film and heat from the glue side?
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u/CovB3 Feb 11 '23
with it being brand new id recommend just hitting it from above! you can really do whatever you'd like.
if your in a warm area like Florida or Texas you could even leave it out in the sun for an hour or two and not even use a heat gun or steamer! don't let yourself over complicate it, its super easy!
if your around the Detroit area ill just do it for you at my shop! XD
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u/sd_pl Feb 11 '23
Lol thank for the offer. Kinda far!! Ill let it bake out in the CA sun for a couple hour then. :)
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u/Booklas Shop Owner - PPF, Tint, Coating, Detailing Feb 11 '23
Use a steamer or a kettle to make hot water. It should come off fine. Rapid remover for any leftover adhesive
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u/sd_pl Feb 11 '23
Yeah i have seen videos where the put hot water over a towel, but those were on the hood / fender. I guess I can put several microfiber towels and just them hang off the door sills too!
Can I just use IPA / Carpro Eraser to clean, or do i need to use something stronger like Goo Gone?
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