DIY Vinyl Wrap & PPF Kits popping! [T Sportline]

[T Sportline]

How difficult do you reckon it would be for someone to do the Inozetek ASSC solo/at home. Never wrapped a car before but I’m pretty handy/crafty. What’s the margin for error on these kits and is there any guarantee/warranty provided if they are self-installed? Thanks!

Also, any chance I/we could watch the installation videos/guides to get a feel for the level of difficulty before ordering/making a decision?

Inozetek has a sticker glue, which makes it a little less forgiving. Still DIY doable, if you take your time and follow directions. We include test sheets, which really help you 'get a feel' for the film, before installing the actual final film.

As for margin of error, the vinyl film wraps over the edge of the panels, so there is plenty of margin. Lining up the vinyl is not really too hard. You're lining up corner points, fairly easy.

As for mess-ups, we include test panels to get familiar - this helps a ton. Then we start with easy panels. If you get messed up really bad, reach out and we'll help you out with whatever is needed.

The videos, yes, we'll post some for you to view and get familiar before ordering

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[BBradac9]

Have you guys wrapped any in Steath PPF yet? I was thinking about doing the DIY matte clear PPF but wanted to see it on a truck first.

 

[T Sportline]

Have you guys wrapped any in Steath PPF yet? I was thinking about doing the DIY matte clear PPF but wanted to see it on a truck first.

Satin PPF, here https://tsportline.com/blogs/custom...k-with-ct7-18-fully-forged-lightweight-wheels

 

[cyberbruin]

PPF we take to the edge. Line-to-line. The Cybertruck has laser cut panels, the edges are rough (unlike any other car panel, which is rolled metal...smooth). PPF is not going to stick to the rough edge well. And rolling ppf over the rough edge is going to make that edge prone to lift. Running the ppf up to the edge is best and the line-to-line edge is not prone to pealing. For DIY, this is works quite well.

FYI - our color wraps, on the other hand, roll over the edge. But vinyl wrap is thiner and designed to confirm / shrink into any rough edge divots - no problem on Cybertruck.

How does the line-to-line color PPF look? I am thinking about trying the DYI PPF color kit, but just concerned that the edge stainless steel will look tacky. Otherwise, I may just resort to matte clear PPF DIY kit....

Has any one done a DIY color PPF and can share some photos? Thanks in advance.

 

[T Sportline]

How does the line-to-line color PPF look? I am thinking about trying the DYI PPF color kit, but just concerned that the edge stainless steel will look tacky. Otherwise, I may just resort to matte clear PPF DIY kit....

Has any one done a DIY color PPF and can share some photos? Thanks in advance.

This will be subjective - we can cut the PPF pattern either way, edge-to-edge or rolled edge (if you prefer to roll the edge with PPF). It is definitely easier to install edge-to-edge PPF (and been more popular for DIY especially with clear PPF) versus more work to edge roll PPF (more of a pro install, typically only considered on color change) for sure and the rough nature of the edges (cybertruck panel edges are laser cut) are not ideal for PPF edge rolling. We advise people if they want the rolled edge DIY PPF and struggle to install it, they can pivot during install and cut the edges off and make it edge-to-edge. Just need to let the ppf dry first, then cut the edges. You're taking on some install challenge risk with rolled ppf edges.

All our vinyl DIY kits are rolled edges, but the film is easier to roll.

 

[Mini2nut]

Any Dolphin Gray PPF pics that you can share?

 

[cyberbruin]

Any Dolphin Gray PPF pics that you can share?

it looks pretty nice.

 

[cyberbruin]

This will be subjective - we can cut the PPF pattern either way, edge-to-edge or rolled edge (if you prefer to roll the edge with PPF). It is definitely easier to install edge-to-edge PPF (and been more popular for DIY especially with clear PPF) versus more work to edge roll PPF (more of a pro install, typically only considered on color change) for sure and the rough nature of the edges (cybertruck panel edges are laser cut) are not ideal for PPF edge rolling. We advise people if they want the rolled edge DIY PPF and struggle to install it, they can pivot during install and cut the edges off and make it edge-to-edge. Just need to let the ppf dry first, then cut the edges. You're taking on some install challenge risk with rolled ppf edges.

All our vinyl DIY kits are rolled edges, but the film is easier to roll.

makes sense! Thank you.

I really don’t want to tackle diy rolling edge ppf install on CT because it’s real extra work and given the seemingly low chance of success. Will just bring the truck to you guys for rolled edge ppf professional install. ?

still would be nice to see photos of anyone who has done a diy line to line color ppf or may just stick with diy clear ppf line to line…..

 

[T Sportline]

makes sense! Thank you.

I really don’t want to tackle diy rolling edge ppf install on CT because it’s real extra work and given the seemingly low chance of success. Will just bring the truck to you guys for rolled edge ppf professional install. ?

still would be nice to see photos of anyone who has done a diy line to line color ppf or may just stick with diy clear ppf line to line…..

That works too!

We have edge cut color change DIY PPF kits in the wild, I expect we'll see some posts soon!

 

[panthar]

Any Dolphin Gray PPF pics that you can share?

Installing PPF is not a big deal if you have some practice. I did my model Y install ... it still looks amazing .. many shops have seen it they dont beleive I did it myself ...

CyberTruck should be a BREEEEZE to wrap or PPF ... beleive me ... just go for it ...

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