You don't understand the bead test. The smallest beads were on STEK. The smaller the beads, the more hydrophobic. Bigger beads is less hydrophobic, not better my friend. I make hydrophobic glass for Lexus. Hope that helps.
Been using 3m for 15 years love the product but past 5 years been also using stek. Ive used xpel and llumar as well never used Avery. If price point is a deal breaker I'd go with either Avery or llumar they're cheaper but overall better quality 3m or stek
Overall appreciate the video. I think you did a great job. I will say that the volume audible portion is a little distorted. Another thing to how can you check the PPS durability on a wrapped item?
I appreciate this video because there aren't many like it out there right now. The only unfortunate thing is that it's not completely apples to apples since all of these brands have a product that does have a hydrophobic or ceramic like layer. XPEL Fusion, LLumar Valor, SunTek Reaction, Kavaca ceramic coated, Stek DYNOshield, 3M PRO SERIES 200 Also, something I'm learning when looking up PPFs is the difference in the way the surface looks. I guess the common terminology is 'orange peel' due to the texture. I would like to know what they look like compared side by side.
Most PPF nowadays has a hydrophobic layer, which is great and highly recommended as it’ll help your film last longer by cleaning up easier. And the texture is usually due to the paint underneath. If you have bad paint spots like the orange peel or any other imperfections, you’ll need to get that fixed before applying PPF. It’ll definitely improve your chances of it turning out smooth. In all the films here, I’ve never had issues with their texture. That’s a great question though and we’ll see if we can make a video about that!
Hey there!, I recently heard of a new Llumar PPF, it's called "Valor", have you tried this one? They announce it as an amazing PPF, i would love to see its performance compared to what we can see from the 3m. Greetings and thanks for all the content you sahre here in YT bro!!
Haven't used that one yet, but it looks like the biggest difference between platinum and valor is that valor has more shine and hydrophobic properties. The only thing about PPF that comes factory ceramic coated is that it usually doesn't last but about 6 months, so I recommend ceramic coating it anyway if you want that shine and hydrophobicity to last at least a couple of years. We'll have to add that to our list to try though! Thanks for your support!
I am in a pickle between xpel ultimate plus or dynoshield (both installers are good however the one offering the xpel sells it almost 30% higher than the stek). Also, anyone ever heard of a ppf named opticshield from Wrapstyle?
@@Melegi619 haven’t heard of optic shield but I’d look at installer more than the film. Both are pretty good although we use more Stek in house. If they are a good installer, they will do a great job.
I appreciate what you do, but may I suggest a control panel.. a section without any protection to compare with the others. Also, hit them with a heat gun to see how well they "self heal" which is one of their selling points. Also get a full spectrum UV light and put it above them for a week or more to test UV protection of the plain paint as well as each section of film protected area. Doing just a bumper tests that fine, but you should also do a hood or body panel (from any newer car in a junk yard) to test the same characteristics. Remember, the rubber bumper will absorb more punishment than solid metal.
It is noticed you scratch, insult, the PPF of each kind vertically to maintain objectivity but instead, suggest you swipe a scratch, insult, water spot, left to right along the bumper BECAUSE the application of said bump, scratch, bubble, waterspot, stain, is the same across each of your test subjects. This is a VERY admirable presentation!!!!! Try to 'speed up time', that is, increase effects that happen over months-years in minutes, like UV and IR and other oxide creating phenomenon, like bug guts. Also, use a piece of masking paper with each test, covering the prior test, as all these are happening on top of the PPF at the same time anyhow. Thanks again.
Buddy, you really need to invest in a better camera. I couldn't see much of the details for example when you did the scratch testing. Couldn't see at all what you were saying. The video is very grainy and blurry. If you do these of videos, your really need to get a decent 4K camera with optical zoom.
All of these are great brands. I would see what shops in your area are the best and what they prefer to use. A good installer is key. But if you’re doing it yourself, really any of these are good ones. We sell Avery Supreme Defense in our DIY kits - I think it’s a good DIY film to work with if that helps
Black with black marker...can't tell difference on any. 😂🤦♂️ Also, you should have heated the ppf after the airsoft pellet shots to see if it corrects
For part 3 it would also be interesting if the behavior of the film and its hydrophobic coating/cover change after you cleaned up the Sharpie with alcohol or some other cleaner and do it a second time. Is it a one time coating or does it keep the good hydrophobic features over multiple cleanings. Reason is that the Sharpie or some dirt should not enforce a film replacement compared to a keyscratch or similar.
@@tesbros so far no complaints. I don’t have experience with no other film so I can’t really say much. I have been showered by debris a few times and I see no tears. Clarity is still there.
Is PPF workable for interior door panels to keep my dogs from scratching them (top by window and arm rest) when they want to boost up and stick their head out the window?
Yeah depending on the material, you could put PPF there. It would install something like this - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-x5MMzUbbLRI.htmlsi=Y_qPW4Pd6_anM9B4
What about Hexis Bodyfence, lots of Pro installer are raving about that brand. I personally use it and love it but I've only compared it to Xpel and it's definitely way better than Xpel in all aspects.
I know the video is a year old, but do you have any info on Carpro Immortal film? Seems to be relatively new. Just curious if you’ve heard any good/bad?
I haven’t tested it but I haven’t heard anything bad about it personally. A lot of the times, the film comes from South Korea or China so they may come from similar manufacturers so the quality could be similar.
Just put all the films on a level surface, wait 72 hours after application. Take a pressure washer to them with a set distance and time the exposure. You'll see which ones rip and which do not.
So it depends upon the psi and time (that’s the intensity of the impact). Films with higher tensile strength are the ones that rip easily. Their positive point is easier application but negative is fragility. I won’t mention names since all regions are different. You can just use this data to make a better decision wherever you are.
Our DIY PPF kits are either STEK or Avery! Actually all protection is 15% off right now with code DIYwithDad - tesbros.com/collections/all-tesla-ppf-protection
These tests are awesome! Are you able to apply sealant and/or wax to any of these films? Just bought a new black car and am planning to ppf the full front. Ceramic coating entire car is out of my budget so I’m looking at using sealants and wax. My main priority is adding hydrophobic properties as well as UV protection. Thanks for the video!
Yes you can add coatings and wax on top of PPF, just not underneath! Definitely understand staying within budget, so if you are interested in ceramic coating still and you're okay trying the DIY route, Gyeon MOHS EVO is a great ceramic coating for beginners - tesbros.com/products/gyeon-q-mohs-evo-basic-bundle . Here's a video where we explain more about it and how to apply - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-krXTc5Eso7w.htmlsi=7WCAYdmjbFsXHPM1
Just a car wash bro! But if you want to make it really shine, you can DIY ceramic coat it. We suggest Mohs Evo since it's so easy for beginners! Here's a video where we talk about putting it over PPF, but you can also put it directly on your car if you're not interested in PPF - ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-krXTc5Eso7w.html
@@leeiilee7614 Tesbros doesn't make PPF, they make easy to install kits that allow regular folks to do PPF installation -- which is much cheaper than going to a detail/wrap company to have them do it for you. PPF comes from reputable manufacturers and Tesbros does lots of testing to make sure they product they resell is excellent.
@@alansmith101 so they sell someone else PPF and the kit for others to Install. So they use Avery’s PPF? Have you purchase anything from this company? Their prices seems unbelievable!!
@@pytube777 What kind of vehicle? That seems a bit high for just the front end of a vehicle. Our top line for say a full paint front end truck is $1,300 as a LLumar dealer.
Most ppf companies now put a hydrophobic coating but they are factory coated and don’t last compared to if you applied it. So personally, yes I’d cost it after. Also, it’s much easier if you do it right away since it’s spanking new and doesn’t require as much prep. Id recommend gtechniq halo or gyeon mohs for ppf.
@@tesbros Thank you for the quick reply. Great videos by the way! Does Avery Supreme defense that you guys use come with the Matte version or stealth version by any chance? Really interested in trying the DIY but wanted to get the Matte ones if its available.
In my personal opinion, I love working with Avery and STEK. The new 3M 2.0 is also massively improved and is a great film. This question though will vary depending on the installer.
I’ve heard great things about the film. However, I don’t have experience personally so can’t speak from experience. All my friends who use it love it though.
Although Stek has hydrophobic properties, it will wear out in a few months. So it is recommended to coat it. I recommend halo from gtechniq or gyeon ppf coating. Also shops usually provide a deep discount if you add it on.
@tesbros the info you're giving here is wrong, the "ceramic" part of dynoshield is covered in their 10 year warranty as well but you do need to look after it properly like you would to any ceramic coated car, in terms of applying ceramic over the film - yes you can and it will help the film "age" better over time but does stop its self healing abilities to a large degree so it depends on what's more important for the customer
Important Question: Which ones look the best? Least orange peel Glossy Sexy looking. It looks like they all do a very good job of protecting. So I will use the one that straight up makes my vehicle look the best.
I stopped the video at the "marshmallow test." Ma dude... PPF will almost certainly never see marshmallows on it. You can't substitute bird poop which is digested and partially digested protein which is a acidic to pure sugar fluffs. Doesn't work that way, plus PPF is mainly for impact resistance, most car guys that I know carry wipes to get the bird poop off as soon as they see it, baby wipes work great for bird poop. Next time if you're going to go through the trouble make it a realistic test.