LAMIN-X Paint Protection Film for Model Y 2020+: Install FAQ

Quick answer

Apply LAMIN-X paint protection film to your Model Y 2020+ on a cool, shaded surface using the included spray bottle and squeegee, working from the center outward to push out solution and air. Finish by trimming excess film and letting it cure for 24–48 hours before washing.

Step-by-step installation

1. Clean and decontaminate the panel: Wash the area with car soap, rinse, then wipe with isopropyl alcohol and let it dry completely. Mistake to avoid: skipping the alcohol wipe leaves wax residues that stop the film from bonding. Do a final tack-cloth pass right before applying film.
2. Mix your slip solution: Fill the included spray bottle with water and add a small drop of baby shampoo or dedicated slip solution. Shake well. Mistake to avoid: using too much soap makes the film slide but prevents it from sticking later. Aim for a consistency that feels slightly slippery, not soapy.
3. Peel and wet the adhesive: Peel back the liner from one edge and spray the exposed adhesive generously with slip solution. Mistake to avoid: letting the adhesive fold onto itself—keep it wet and work slowly. Spray your fingers too so you don't leave dry prints on the adhesive.
4. Position the film on the panel: Place the film onto the wet panel and slide it into alignment with the panel edges or body lines. Mistake to avoid: pressing down before you're happy with the position—once it grabs, repositioning is harder. Check alignment from two angles before squeegeeing.
5. Squeegee out solution and air: Starting from the center, use the included squeegee to push solution outward in overlapping strokes. Mistake to avoid: trapping air at the edges—lift the edge and re-wet if you see a bubble that won't move. Wrap the squeegee in a microfiber cloth to avoid scratching the film.
6. Trim excess film (if needed): For pieces that extend past panel gaps, use the included trim tool to cut along the edge, leaving a 2–3 mm wrap around corners. Mistake to avoid: cutting into paint—keep the blade angled away from the surface. Trim before the film starts to tack down for cleaner cuts.
7. Cure and inspect: Let the film cure for 24–48 hours before washing or exposing it to rain. Mistake to avoid: washing too soon—water can lift the edges before the adhesive sets. Small bubbles may disappear as the film cures; note any that remain after a week.

Product facts

• LAMIN-X Paint Protection Film (PPF)For Tesla Model Y 2020+: Custom-cut polyurethane film kit for Model Y 2020+, with options for front and rear bumper, door handles, rocker panel, wheel arch, and more. Choose the kit that matches the areas you actually want to protect, since each piece is pre-cut to fit without trimming to shape.

  

• LAMIN-X Paint Protection Film (PPF)For Tesla Model Y 2020+: Includes installation tools: spray bottle, squeegee, and trim tool. You don't need to source separate applicators, but you will still need your own slip solution (water plus a drop of baby shampoo or dedicated slip).