Lesson 1Liquids an solutions: slip solutions (surfactants, wettin agents), tack solutions, reactivation liquids, iso-based degreasers an safe pH rangesDis section detail slip, tack, an reactivation liquids, includin surfactant choice, dilution ratios, an safe pH ranges. It explain iso-based degreasers, contamination risks, an how solution selection affect positionin, adhesion, an long-term film stability.
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 pon metallic paintDis section explain how PPF interact wid paint an light, coverin gloss levels, clarity, refractive index, an how film construction influence color depth, flake pop pon metallic finishes, an visible defects such as haze, orange peel, an 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: lightin specifications, temperature an humidity control ranges, dust control, work stands an panel supportsDis section define workshop environmental requirements, includin lightin levels an color temperature, temperature an humidity ranges, an dust control. It also cover work stands, panel supports, an layout plannin fi 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, an limits fi cold/heatDis section explain key mechanical properties a PPF, includin tensile strength, elongation an safe stretch limits, memory behavior, an temperature limits. It connect datasheet values to real-world handlin, panel coverage, an long-term dimensional 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 a films an causes: yellowin, delamination, edge lift, silverin, an stress whiteninDis section examine common PPF failures such as yellowin, delamination, edge lift, silverin, an stress whitenin. It link each failure to root causes in materials, surface prep, solutions, an technique, an outline prevention an diagnostic approaches.
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-healin mechanismsDis section cover core PPF construction, includin film thickness ranges, base TPU characteristics, an topcoat chemistries. It explain self-healin mechanisms, scratch resistance, stain resistance, an how material design affect installability an 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, an tensionin aidsDis section review essential installation tools, includin squeegees, suede an felt tools, heat guns, IR lamps, knifes, pin tools, edge tuckin aids, an tensionin devices, wid guidance pon selection, maintenance, an safe, precise use pon vehicle 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 factorsDis section detail PPF adhesive systems, comparin permanent an repositionable adhesives, an explainin wettin, flow, an cure. It cover adhesive transfer, use a adhesion promoters, edge sealin strategies, an factors dat drive edge lift or failure.
Permanent vs repositionable adhesivesAdhesive flow, wetting, and cure timeAdhesive transfer causes and fixesAdhesion promoters and primersEdge sealing methods and lift factors
