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chefwong
11-14-2022, 11:44 AM
Round 2 = Heat Gun Attempt will be the next attempt

For those familiar with PPF. How much heat and how long for =self heal= to do it's thing.
I mean I've seen the videos of the bristle brush and self heal

I brushed my the the entire right side of the car - fallen tree branch/branches that was sticking on the side of the road. In the right light, you can pick up a *marring*, single line, linear running down the entire side.
I presume if heat won't fix this, I can -lightly buff it-


Anyhow, I heated a 8qt stock pot, and just poured almost close to boiling water across the -marred- line in the PPF.
I was able to get about 3-4 passes with the 8qt of water but it did not =self heal=

I dunno if it just requires more time/heat or this may be a bit too much for the PPF...
The minute I heard the branches across the panel, I swerved left, but I suppose the branches rubbed the linear length of the car

For those in the know, whaddya say
-more time+heat

Or PPF may need to get polished out...on this one line.

chefwong
11-14-2022, 02:32 PM
Quick update . Fixed.

Maybe it's use case basis. Maybe hot water being poured over and running off is not enough heat.
Even though it was 4 passes.

Heat Gun-Sweeping Passes, All set !
Now that is kewel