What Is the Minimum Time Required to Apply PPF on a Car?
Complete Professional Guide ( 2025 )
How much time does complete PPF installation really take?
At DetailR, we follow a 3-day professional PPF workflow to ensure maximum durability, clarity, and paint safety. Here’s the detailed breakdown:
DAY 1 — 3-Step Paint Correction (Using Saint Gobain System)
Before PPF goes on your car, the paint must be perfectly corrected. Any swirl, scratch, or imperfection gets magnified after film installation.
We perform a 3-step machine correction, using certified Saint Gobain products:
- Cutting/Compounding – Removes oxidation, swirls & minor scratches
- Polishing – Enhances gloss, removes haze
- Finishing – Achieves mirror-like clarity before PPF
Once correction is done, the vehicle is kept to rest and dry naturally.
This stabilises the paint and ensures the PPF bonds smoothly the next day.
DAY 2 — TPU PPF Application (8–10 Hours)
On Day 2, our team begins the precise manual cutting and installation process using high-quality TPU PPF.
What we use during application:
- RO water
- Neutral detailing shampoo
- Squeegees
- Manual precision cutting tools
Why 8–10 hours?
Because premium manual installation includes:
- Covering complex curves & edges
- Stretching TPU film evenly
- Removing micro water pockets
- Ensuring no stretch marks or distortions
This is the most critical stage of the entire process.
DAY 3 — UV Light & Sun Curing for Bubble Removal
After installation, the car must be kept under UV lamps as well as natural sunlight.
This helps to:
- Evaporate remaining moisture
- Remove micro air/water bubbles
- Activate TPU’s self-healing properties
- Improve adhesion & film clarity
A minimum of 24 hours of curing ensures the film sets perfectly.
So, What Is the Minimum Time Required for PPF?
Minimum 3 Days (72 Hours)
Any quicker installation can compromise:
- Adhesion
- Gloss
- Longevity of the film
- Finish smoothness
At DetailR, we ensure zero shortcuts, delivering the best possible finish for your premium car.
Why Choose DetailR for PPF?
- Certified technicians
- High-grade TPU films
- UV curing technology
- Clean room environment
- Guaranteed bubble-free finish
If you want your car protected with excellence, DetailR is the certified choice.