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    applied a bit too much ceramic coating

    Sounds you might have some high spots that were not wiped off completely. If the coating has cured for more than 12 hours, then most likely you will need to use a machine polisher to polish off the coating and reapply it. Here is a helpful article from IGL coatings about how to avoid...
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    Questions on battery percentage and mileage.

    I am not sure if this applies to you, but this is from the Model 3 Owner's Manual in the section about the airbags and front passenger detection senor: "To make sure the sensing system can correctly detect occupancy status, eliminate the following: Aftermarket items attached to, or sitting on...
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    Questions on battery percentage and mileage.

    Not sure if you already saw this post by someone with a similar question, but you might find some suggestions/ideas that apply to your situation. One interesting suggestion was that excessive vehicle standby power consumption may be due to a faulty sensor that detects if someone is seated in...
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    Any recommendations to help make an automated car wash a less stressful experience?

    Thanks for sharing your opinion and for the link to the blog post. I am certainly open minded to learning something new and/or learning I was incorrect. I searched the blog post and I did not see anything specifically about curing time. I understand older paints may have been more durable...
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    Any recommendations to help make an automated car wash a less stressful experience?

    I am pretty sure that is outdated advice. That used to be the case for cars manufactured 20 or 30 years ago. But with today's more advanced paints, the paint is fully cured shortly after it leaves the factory. IMO, there are reasons to avoid car washes and to choose to do a hand wash yourself...
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    Do Tesla SC's apply window tint?

    I would suggest contacting your local Tesla retail store or Service Center and ask them for a referral to a local tint vendor. That is what I did and they referred me to a shop with a ton of experience tinting Teslas. There are two benefits. First, you will likely be referred to a competent...
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    First Time EV Buyer (Help...)

    My wife and I both drive EV’s and will never drive an ICE car again. In addition to having a home EVSE, I also recommend making sure there is a Tesla Service Center relatively close to you. I personally would not buy a Tesla if I lived more than 30-45 minutes from the nearest Service Center.
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    Questions on battery percentage and mileage.

    Do you need Sentry mode engaged while parked at home? If possible, shut off Sentry mode and you will cut your energy loss nearly in half.
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    Where and where not to apply wax

    I've heard really good things about Bill Hamber products. Are you using the Bill Hamber Double Speed Wax? I bet it is a great wax. In case you are curious, I found the Safety Data Sheet for this wax. If I am reading it correctly, this wax is 30-50% hydrocarbons. I think it is similar in that...
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    Where and where not to apply wax

    I am familiar with that Youtube detailing expert Jimbo. He has done some very helpful and informative videos. Many of his videos focus on doing a "torture test" of applying various chemicals to the paint. These tests do a good job of evaluating the chemical resistance properties of waxes...
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    Where and where not to apply wax

    The only paint protection product on the market that offers any meaningful protection from rock chips is PPF. It's not 100% effective, but it definitely helps and the self-healing properties of PPF are pretty amazing. That said, ceramic coatings do offer more protection compared to waxes and...
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    Where and where not to apply wax

    IMO, you can use wax on glass. Just make sure to buff it off completely so that no residue is left behind. As for putting wax on black trim, it really depends on the specific wax you are using. I suggest you check with the manufacturer and see if they approve applying your particular wax on...
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    Skipping/Chattering wipers.. Tried and true remedy?

    Has anyone had their wiper blades simply replaced by Tesla Mobile Service? How much was the total cost? Thank you, Joe
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    front camera fog frustration

    I don't remember if the seal is around all the edges or only some of them. Also, I don't know if you can see and inspect the seal without taking the cover off. I am pretty sure the mobile tech had to remove the cover around the camera to be able to view and inspect the seal. I recommend having...
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    front camera fog frustration

    I had a similar issue and, at least for my situation, the Tesla mobile tech was able to correctly identify and fix the problem. Over the front camera, there is a cover or "hood". There is a rubber seal that runs around the edges of this hood that is designed to keep out condensation. After...