This video shows Hyper Gloss Paint Metallic Cherry Red PPF with a Hyper Gloss finish on a grey 2018-2023 Volkswagen Tiguan.
The clip demonstrates how an installer fixes a wrong cut or a rip located at the bottom edge of a vehicle panel without having to replace the entire piece.
Repair Steps
To fix the damage, pick up a good majority of the panel from the car. Next, take a scrap piece of film and lay it directly over the rip, making sure it is completely tacked down and covering the entire tear. Heat up the entire lifted sheet along with the scrap piece that was added on. Glass out the material and stretch it enough to ensure the tear pulls completely past the edge of the panel. Squeegee out all of the air across the panel. After the air is removed, start removing the scrap piece and verify that the tear sits past the edge. It is important to post heat the material before you cut. Trim the material down, tuck the edge neatly, and post heat the film again to complete the repair.
Film Details
The film shown is Hyper Gloss Paint Metallic Cherry Red PPF, a dry-install colored TPU paint protection film from Aura Vinyl featuring a PET-backed finish and German-made adhesive.
FAQ
How do you fix a tear at the bottom of a wrap panel?
Lift up a good majority of the panel and lay a scrap piece of film over the rip so it is completely tacked and covered. Heat the lifted sheet and scrap piece, glass out the material, and stretch it until the tear is past the edge. Squeegee out the air, remove the scrap piece, post heat before cutting, tuck the edge, and post heat again.
Why should you post heat the film before cutting?
Post heating the material before trimming ensures the stretched film sets properly. After tucking the trimmed edge, post heat the area once more to finish the repair.
How can you preview wrap colors on your vehicle?
You can visit explore.auravinyl.com to use the Color Explorer AI visualizer. The tool allows you to upload a car photo and preview different colors.