Lesson 1Liquids and solutions: slip solutions (surfactants, wetting agents), tack solutions, reactivation liquids, iso-based degreasers and safe pH rangesThis section covers slip, tack, and reactivation liquids, surfactant choices, dilution ratios, safe pH levels. It explains iso-based degreasers, contamination dangers, and how solutions impact positioning, adhesion, and film stability over time.
Slip solution chemistry and surfactantsTack solution mixes and use casesReactivation liquids and safe handlingIso-based degreasers and residue riskspH ranges and material compatibilityLesson 2Optical properties: gloss, clarity, refractive index, effects on metallic paintThis section explains PPF interaction with paint and light, gloss levels, clarity, refractive index, and how film affects colour depth, metallic flake pop, and defects like haze, orange peel, distortion.
Gloss measurement and visual evaluationClarity, haze, and orange peel controlRefractive index and color shift on paintEffects on metallic and pearl flake popLighting setups for optical inspectionLesson 3Workshop environment equipment: lighting specifications, temperature and humidity control ranges, dust control, work stands and panel supportsThis section sets workshop environmental needs, lighting levels and colour temperature, temperature and humidity ranges, dust control. It covers work stands, panel supports, layout for safe, efficient PPF installation.
Lighting intensity and color temperatureTemperature and humidity control rangesDust control, filtration, and airflowWork stands and panel support optionsBay layout and safety considerationsLesson 4Film mechanical properties: tensile strength, elongation/stretch limits, memory, and limits for cold/heatThis section explains PPF mechanical properties, tensile strength, elongation and stretch limits, memory, temperature limits. It links datasheet specs to real handling, panel coverage, long-term stability.
Tensile strength and tear resistanceElongation specs and safe stretch zonesFilm memory and shrink-back behaviorCold and heat handling temperature limitsReading and applying datasheet valuesLesson 5Common failure modes of films and causes: yellowing, delamination, edge lift, silvering, and stress whiteningThis section looks at common PPF failures like yellowing, delamination, edge lift, silvering, stress whitening. It connects each to causes in materials, prep, solutions, technique, and prevention methods.
Yellowing causes and UV contaminationDelamination from poor prep or tensionEdge lift from design and techniqueSilvering from trapped air or textureStress whitening from overstretchingLesson 6Fundamental PPF material properties: thickness ranges, topcoat chemistry, self-healing mechanismsThis section covers PPF construction, thickness ranges, base TPU traits, topcoat chemistries. It explains self-healing, scratch resistance, stain resistance, and how design affects install and durability.
Typical film thickness and layer stackTPU base film types and quality gradesTopcoat chemistries and performanceSelf-healing mechanisms and triggersStain resistance and maintenance impactLesson 7Essential installation tools: squeegees, suede/felt tools, heat guns, IR lamps, knifes, pin tools, edge tucks, and tensioning aidsThis section reviews key installation tools: squeegees, suede/felt tools, heat guns, IR lamps, knives, pin tools, edge tucks, tensioning aids, with tips on selection, maintenance, safe use on panels.
Squeegee types, edges, and stiffnessSuede and felt tools for soft finishesHeat guns and IR lamps: setup and useKnives, blades, and safe scoringPin tools, edge tucks, and anchorsLesson 8Adhesive systems: permanent vs repositionable adhesives, adhesive transfer, adhesion promoters, edge lift factorsThis section details PPF adhesives, permanent vs repositionable, wetting, flow, cure. It covers transfer risks, promoters, edge sealing, factors causing lift or failure.
Permanent vs repositionable adhesivesAdhesive flow, wetting, and cure timeAdhesive transfer causes and fixesAdhesion promoters and primersEdge sealing methods and lift factors