Tail Light Kit Installation Guide

Simple Step-by-Step Instructions for Your Vehicle

Video and Written Instruction Below

Hi there! Thanks for getting your Tint Kit. This guide will help you install the PPF Tint Film on your Headlight and Taillight lenses — even if it’s your first time. Take your time, read slowly, and you’ll do great!

What You Need to Get Started

Tools Included With Order:

• Squeegee
  

• Cutting blade

• Microfiber Towel
• Syringe (with Baby Shampoo)
• Ready to go Small Tack Solution Spray Bottle (Isopropyl Alcohol & Distilled Water)
• Empty Spray

Tools Recommended For Best Results:

• Heat gun (or a hair dryer)
  

• Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) – 70% to 90%
  

• Distilled water (You can use regular tap water but tap water has minerals that may leave residue and damage the lens)

- You don’t have to use all the extra tools to install the kit, but just a heads-up — your results might not come out as clean. We still highly recommend using a heat gun, hair dryer, or heat lamp to help the tint film stick better and last longer.

Slip Solution Mixing Guide (2 oz Bottle)

1. Prepare Your Materials:

   • 2 oz spray bottle (clean)

   • Baby shampoo (Johnson's baby shampoo)

   • Syringe

   • Distilled water (tap water can be used but may leave mineral residue)

2. Add Shampoo:

   • Use the syringe and inject 0.5 mL of baby shampoo directly into the empty 2 oz spray bottle.

3. Fill with Water:

   • Fill the rest of the bottle with distilled water.

   • Leave a small air gap so you can shake it easily.

4. Mix the Solution:

   • Cap the bottle and shake gently until fully mixed.

   • The liquid should appear slightly sudsy but mostly clear.

Tack Solution Mixing Guide (Any Bottle)

1. Fill Half With Distilled Water

2. Fill The Other Half With Isopropyl Alcohol (70% to 90%)
   

3. Cap and Shake Gently

   • Mix well before use

Set Up Your Work Area

• Avoid wind, dirt, or dust while working.
  

• Work inside a garage or under a covered space.
  

• Keep the temperature between 68°F–80°F (20°C–27°C). This is considered a mild or comfortable temperature.

Step 1: Prepping The Lens

1. Wash off all dirt, wax, or car soap from the lens. Baby Shampoo mixed with water (Slip Solution) can be use wash off the contaminates.
2. To help remove any remaining contaminates, use mixed Isopropyl Alcohol with (distilled) water and wipe clean with a clean microfiber towel.
3. Dry the car completely before moving to the next step.

What If You See “Fingers”, Air or Water Bubbles?

To remove "Fingers or Water bubbles" try:

Step 1: Identify the Finger Type

• Minor fingers = small, soft ridges that haven't set yet

• Aggressive fingers = firm, sharply raised lines that may lift or crease if not handled right

Step 2: Re-wet and Reposition (If Not Tackled Down Yet)

1. If the adhesive has not bonded yet, carefully lift the film past the finger.
   

2. Pull the film outward slightly in the direction of the tension to relax the film.

3. Don’t overstretch — this makes things worse.

4. Start from the middle of the area and press outwards toward the edge.

5. Use overlapping strokes to evenly distribute pressure.

Step 3: Use Heat to Relax and Set

1. Apply Controlled Heat:

   • Use a heat gun or hair dryer on low to medium setting.

   • Gently warm the fingered area. You’ll see the PPF soften and relax.

   • Watch carefully: The finger should visibly shrink and begin to lay flat.

2. Use Your Thumb or Squeegee:

   • Apply firm, consistent pressure to press the film flat while warm.

   • Use your squeegee or a microfiber-wrapped finger to push it out cleanly.

3. Seal with Tack Solution (If at Edge):

   • If the finger is near the edge or in a corner, spray a bit of tack solution (alcohol + water mix).

   • Squeegee again, then heat once more to lock in place.

What If the Finger Is Stubborn?

If you pushed the finger too hard and created a crease, unfortunately that’s permanent. You’ll need to:

• Trim and hide the damaged area (only if minor and in a hidden corner)

Final Step: Post-Heating the Tint

This step is very important. Skipping this step is one of the main causes of Tinted PPF failure on the head light and tail light lens.

Tools Needed For Best Post-Heat Results:

• Heat gun with digital or controlled temperature settings
  

• Infrared thermometer or heat gun with temperature readout (highly recommended)
  

• Microfiber or heat-resistant gloves (for light pressure during heating)
  

• Squeegee

➤ What to Do:

• Focus on edges, corners, curves and any area where you stretched the film.

• Around finger-prone zones (especially if you just fixed some)

• Heat each section for 5–10 seconds using:
  

• 4–6 inches distance
  

• Side-to-side motion
  

• As the film softens:

  • Use your thumb or microfiber-wrapped squeegee to apply light pressure.

  • Work from center outward, pressing film fully into contours.

• If edges lift:

  • Re-spray tack solution, heat again, and apply firm pressure.

  • Wait a few seconds, then check if it's fully sealed.

Final Seal Check

• Lightly run your finger around all edges of the lens.

• If anything feels loose, reheat and press it down.

• For recessed grooves or sharp curves, post-heat the area and hold pressure for 10+ seconds to “set” it

After the Install — Very Important!

-For Best Results let the film cure for at least 3-5 days and do not wash the car for 2-3 days — if not enough time to cure is given your results might not come out as clean.

Do these steps to ensure that the film cures properly in order to prevent the PPF tint from lifting over time.

Want to Remove the Tint Later?

No problem! Here's how:

1. Heat it first.
   

• Use a heat gun to warm up small parts of the tint.
  

2. Peel slowly.
   

• Start at a corner and pull gently at an angle (not straight up).
  

3. Clean leftover glue.
   

• Use adhesive remover (like Goo Gone) and a microfiber towel.
  

4. Final wipe.
   

• Clean the area with IPA to remove any residue.
  

You Did It!

If you followed all the steps — nice job!
Your chrome delete should look clean, smooth, and last a long time. If you ever need help, feel free to reach out to our team.