3M™ Paint Protection Film Series 100 Gloss

Please follow the 3M™ Paint Protection Film Installation Guidelines. Scotchgard™ PPF Pro Series 200, 3M™ PPF Series 150 and 3M™ PPF Series 100 have a firmer adhesive which allows for more working time and decrease installation related defects. The optimized adhesive also helps to minimize lift lines, improve repositioning and reduce adhesive marks.

Many installers use a steamer or hot water in their solutions to improve conformability. We do not recommend a heat gun or torch. A heat gun can be used for setting the edges or recessed areas to make sure they are down all the way during post installation inspection.

Yes. Scotchgard™ PPF Pro Series, Scotchgard™ PPF Pro Series 200, 3M™ PPF Series 150 and 3M™ PPF Series 100 are all self-healing PPF
films. Lightly scratch the film surface with a copper brush, then apply heat to remove scratches or marks. You can also use hot water or a heat gun.

Environmental and vehicle application temperatures of 60°F to 85°F (16°C to 30°C) can be used. However, 3M recommends 70°F to 79° (21°C to 26°C) as the optimal application temperature.

Scotchgard™ PPF Pro Series 200, 3M™ PPF Series 150 and 3M™ PPF Series 100 have an optimized and firmer adhesive that allows for
more working time and repositioning during installation. The optimized adhesive also helps to minimize lift lines and adhesive marks.

Do not wash for first 72 hours after installation. Hand wash your vehicle whenever possible. If you must send it through the car wash, choose the touchless option as brush car washes may dull and scratch the film as well as lift the edge of the film.

After film installation, wait one week before waxing your vehicle to help ensure proper adhesion build of the film has been achieved. No
special maintenance is required but if you would like to wax your vehicle we recommend the following products:

• 3M™ Perfect-It™ Show Car Paste Wax (PN39526) can be applied after several days or within a couple months after PPF
  installation. Users should then regularly wash and recoat the surface going forward.
• Alternatively, 3M™ Ceramic Coating or 3M™ Ceramic Boost can applied be for additional hydrophobicity, stain resistance, and easy clean features.
• Do NOT use waxes containing dyes, abrasive polishes, and/or rubbing compounds. The abrasive particles will damage the film
  surface and result in a loss of surface quality.
  

After waxing your car, you can remove any wax build-up along film edges with a lint-free cloth. Visit www.3M.com/automotive to order 3M’s Car Wash Soap, Waxes, Polishes and High-Performance Detailing Cloths.

Some stains can be removed by soaking a microfiber cloth with isopropyl alcohol or white distilled vinegar. Hold on the stain for 5-10
minutes and rinse with water. If the stain does not come out immediately, leave in the sun for one day.

It is recommended to not stretch the paint protection film more than 15%. Overstretching the film can cause adhesive marking when
applying to complex areas.

Yes, depending on your location, 3M™ PPFs have cap sheet and no cap sheet options. The cap sheet helps protect the PPF until you’re
ready to use it. Watch the 3M PPF Easy Cap Sheet Removal video.

Follow the paint supplier’s recommendations. Most installers wait at least 30 days to minimize risk.

It refers to a paint protection film with hydrophobic qualities – water beading action on the surface of the film. Watch the Scotchgard™ PPF
Pro Series 200 Product Benefit video for an example of the features of a low surface energy coating.

3M™ Knifeless™ Tape Precision Line is the recommended for PPF use. Installers should test and approve the tape before using in bulk.

It is recommended to hold the top of the core with one hand and firmly pull any slack out of the PPF roll. Then tape from the center out to
the edges while keeping the roll tight. Watch the 3M PPF Handling and Storage video.