[uho001]

Hey did anybody tried to put on the paint protection film by yourself? I just ordered the kit and planing to do it this weekend myself. Any tips before I start? Lol

Thanks

[tuco44]

Originally Posted by uho001

Hey did anybody tried to put on the paint protection film by yourself? I just ordered the kit and planing to do it this weekend myself. Any tips before I start? Lol

Thanks

I think some have tried to DIY, but I wouldn`t. The application is somewhat tricky I am told, and not a job unless you are quite skilled at such things. Just what I have heard, not personal experience.

[richardew]

I have trouble putting a protective piece on my cellphone without getting any bubbles. I think doing my x3 might be a touch more difficult. Good Luck!

[Alanintx]

Originally Posted by uho001

Hey did anybody tried to put on the paint protection film by yourself? I just ordered the kit and planing to do it this weekend myself. Any tips before I start? Lol

Thanks

A tip - be very patient.

I can't even apply my registration or inspection sticker to my windshield evenly, so this is a task that I leave for those with more experience (and patience). I had a shop put a piece of XPEL over my rear bumper cover (the part easily scratched when removing items from the rear) and you cannot even tell it is there.

[uho001]

Hmmm seems like it is a not easy job than I expected but I bought the kit already. anyway once I put it on(or fail) I will share my experience here wish me good luck. lol

[tagz]

Originally Posted by richardew

I have trouble putting a protective piece on my cellphone without getting any bubbles. I think doing my x3 might be a touch more difficult. Good Luck!

+1

[11x35SapphireBlk]

Let me be brutally honest. Stop now and take your kit to a professional for install....or be prepared to flush your money spent on the kit down the toilet.

[LEDZEP]

I would not recommend even considering a DIY for body film. There is a reason that the professionals charge what they do - it is not an easy job, and like every trade, experience and knowing the industry tricks is paramount. Also, if he screws up it is on him - if you screw up it is on you.

My X3 is actually at the film shop right now gettng the hood, mirrors, and lights done. They don't have the M-Sport pattern yet for the front bumper (the most vulnerable part of course), but hoping I can get that done ASAP. I had the same guy do my '07 E90 and was very pleased with the result. That film was still on the car and in great shape when I traded it on this X3.

[mbell]

I have done the film myself....it worked out very well.

Make sure that you watch the instruction video several times, be patient and make sure that car, film and your hands are clean before you begin.

A small clean towel in conjunction with a very small squeegee is really helpful.

Start on a smaller piece to get hte hang of it.

A small syringe is very usefull to remove any small air bubbles - make sure to use this prior to the film drying .

Good luck...

[skier219]

I did it on 3-4 cars over the years, and it went well, though I haven't repeated on our more recent vehicles. The hardest part for me was guarding against dust and other crap in my garage. Definitely do it in warm weather, as it's a lot harder to manage in cold weather unless your garage is heated. If there are a lot of creases in the panel (frequently at the leading edge of a hood) those can be a real pain. Some cars and panels are fairly simple, but I have seen others that I would not even attempt to do myself.

Now, if you have to ask, maybe it's not a good job for you...