We typically have PPF professionally installed on our new vehicles, but our last experience wasn’t great—the edges started to lift, and dirt collected underneath. When we purchased our Model Y Juniper, we decided to try the Tesbros DIY PPF kit based on all the positive reviews and installation videos.
The provided instructions and videos were very helpful—I suggest watching them a couple of times before starting. I realized that my previous installer likely didn’t prep the car as thoroughly as Tesbros recommends, which caused my earlier issues. Prep is key: clean the car thoroughly, especially the crevices, and seal all the edges with the TAC solution.
The kit comes with alcohol and slip solution, with the slip portion pre-measured in a packet for the included spray bottle, which made things very easy. Unfortunately, one of the two spray bottles included in the kit was defective, so I had to purchase another one to complete the job.
I prepped my garage and car Saturday night, then installed everything on Sunday. I was able to complete the front bumper, full hood, and full fenders in one day. One tip: definitely remove the fender camera as shown in the Tesbros video—it makes the process much smoother.
The results were excellent. I made a mistake on the bumper, but Tesbros sent me a replacement, which I really appreciated. After finishing, I let the car sit out in the New Mexico sun, and within a couple of days, the small bubbles I had left disappeared.
At first, I was…
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