A & B Pillar PPF

Installing the A & B Pillar PPF

Work indoors if you can, so nothing blows onto the adhesive. Install when the temperature is between 60°F and 80°F (16°C and 27°C).

Before you start

1. Mix the slip solution: add the supplied concentrate to water. If you are not using our kit, mix 5% soap to 95% water.
2. Identify the two B-pillar pieces for the side you're working on. One of each pair is marked "D" for driver; the other is the passenger piece. The pieces look similar but are not identical, so lay both out and apply them at the same time to be sure each goes on the correct side.

B pillars

1. Clean the gloss black pillar trim with an alcohol wipe. Isopropyl spray and a clean shop rag work too. Be thorough — any dust or debris left behind will show under the film.
2. Wipe down the adjacent glass as well, in case the film touches it during installation.
3. If the trim is very dirty, spray it with the slip solution first to wash it off.
4. Spray the pillar generously with the slip solution.
5. Peel the backing off the first piece about halfway, spray the exposed adhesive with slip solution, then peel the rest and spray the bottom half.
6. Lay the piece onto the B pillar. It should slide around freely. If it doesn't, lift an edge and add more slip solution underneath. If you've picked the wrong side, just move it to the other pillar.
7. Position the rear piece first. Line up the two top corners and the side edges — the bottom corners sit behind trim and are partly hidden. The film sits on the flat top surface only; it does not wrap around the radiused edges.
8. With the squeegee, work up and then down to push out most of the solution. The film will still move at this stage.
9. When you're happy with the alignment, squeegee the whole piece firmly. Make sure you cover all of it.
10. Repeat steps 5–9 for the front B-pillar piece on that side, again checking the top corners and the side edges.
11. Wipe the surface with a shop rag. Be gentle — the film can still shift. Look for lumps or bubbles, which are trapped solution, and work them out toward the nearest edge now. Once the installation cures you won't be able to remove them.
12. You can use the rigid side of the squeegee to work out stubborn pockets. On clear film, use the fuzzy side; the rigid side may leave light scratches, though the film self-heals.
13. Wipe the remaining solution off the top with an alcohol wipe or mild soapy water.
14. Repeat the whole sequence on the other side of the vehicle.

A pillars (optional)

1. Clean the A-pillar trim the same way.
2. Spray the pillar generously with slip solution.
3. Peel the backing about halfway, then remove the rest, and lay the piece onto the pillar. It molds to the shape as you place it.
4. Start at the top, where the cut is most intricate and most visible. Lock that section in place first.
5. Work your way down, sliding the film slightly as needed to keep it aligned. Run your fingers down each edge — you should not be able to feel the film hanging over the edge of the trim, or it will trap dirt.
6. Squeegee the piece out, then wipe it down with a shop rag and work out any remaining bubbles or lumps right away.
7. Repeat on the other side.

Finishing

1. Park the vehicle in the sun to finalize the installation quickly.
2. If it isn't sunny, park inside, avoid extreme weather, and give it 24 hours.
3. To heal any light marks in the film, leave it in the sun or apply gentle heat with a hair dryer.

Once installed, the film can go through a car wash or be cleaned with a mild soap solution.