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Re wrapping the wood dashboard strip. There have been some discussions of problems covering the wood, particularly if you want to remove the wrap in the future. One person wrote on Facebook, "...putting a 3m 1080 series air egress film (hi-performance) over a breathable surface (that wood), when...

Just published a detailed blog post on my experiences with Kenriko's kits and templates: Kenriko’s Wraps

Yes, I bought a Silhouette Cameo 3. Yet another (financially) whacko decision. The cutter costs more than US$200. And in small quantities (12"x60" rolls) the vinyl costs almost as much as Kenriko's kits. Seriously: You can pay US$25 for the vinyl to make a kit for which Kenriko charges less than...

3M 1080 G83 Gloss Dark Red. (It's not particularly dark. Matches the epoxy red paint I used on my brake calipers.) I originally tried 3M 1080 GP253 Gloss Cinder Spark Red, but it really is too dark. And the Matrix Black is 3M 1080 MX12. I tried BR212 Brushed Black Metallic, but the Matrix Black...

Solved my problem with the proper sizing of the .ai file for the door sills (from github). By converting to PDF first, the dimensions were preserved. I first cut a piece of red 3M 1080 a bit undersized, then covered it with 3M 1080 Matrix Black using Kenriko's template. This on a blue Model 3...

Kenriko, I've decided to try my hand at cutting my own vinyl using a Silhouette Cameo 3. Starting with your door sill template. It looks like the primary piece is about 20" long. The actual sill panel on my Model 3 is about 18.5". Does this sound right? I downloaded the .ai file, opened it with...

Kenriko: Do you plan to publish the door sill template on github in PDF format for those of us who don't have Illustrator? And for future wraps?

Kenriko, any plans for a B-pillar delete? Would love to see that in satin black to match the chrome delete. Evannex sells a kit in CF only for an outrageously high price. Makes me want to invest in my own vinyl cutter!

Kenriko, which material did you use for the door sills in the YouTube video? It's a particularly good match for the upholstery and seems relatively scuff-resistant. Thanks again!

Here's the vinyl I used: https://amzn.to/2KZNzzA

Sorry about that, Les. I can't figure out how to edit or delete the post, so here's a better URL to my blog post: Door Latch Releases

My solution to the door-opening problem. Details at WordPress.com.

Kenriko: This thread on Reddit (r/teslamotors - Door Button Label) got me thinking. I love your door-switch kit. Looks great on my Model 3. Now I'm thinking of replacing all the door-opening button wraps with yellow instead of satin black. I think it would be much easier to say to my...

Kenriko: Have you solved the mystery of the varying door-sill dimensions? Matrix black for the sill and the wooden dash are my next mods.

Dashcam Installation I was in a very nasty head-on collision back on May 4. So bad that I'm still in a cervical collar and probably will be until Labor Day. Still haven't driven my Model 3 that was delivered at the end of May. On a whim, I had installed a $99 dashcam in my old car, a Lexus...

I, too, am thinking of red over the "Model 3" lettering before applying your door-sill kit in carbon fiber. Do other brands have a good red? 3M?

Here are some small-quantity Avery red vinyls on Amazon: https://goo.gl/ZrdefD. Does anyone know which Avery color is closest to Tesla red?

Oops! Just noticed the Dashboard and Door Sills *aren't* by Kenriko. Was able to cancel the order just in time!

W00t! Installing the Matte Black Center Console this weekend, then the Deep Black Door Switches. Just ordered the Dashboard and Door Sills, both in Carbon Fiber. I think the mix of materials will actually look quite good. Thank you, Kenriko! Next for the final touch: Steering Wheel!

Looks like there are more than one Cricut machines. If I wanted to cut my own pieces from the open-source templates, which is the lease expensive cutter I can use? And is there another brand I should consider? Thanks to all!

In what colors do you expect to sell the door sills?

I've been checking Amazon daily to see what's next after the center console and door-switch kits. Kenriko, what sequence are you thinking of now? Door sills, wood panel, steering wheel in that order? My blue Model 3 is being Stealth wrapped next week. The installer is going to do the center...

I'm going matte for the center console and window switches. But now I'm thinking of carbon fiber for the door sills and wooden panel. Probably stick with matte for the steering wheel. I think carbon fiber is a bit jarring there.

Matte Black Door Kits are now available to order on Amazon.com. Shipping on 6/24/18 for Prime delivery 6/26. What's next in Matte Black: Steering Wheel or Wooden Dashboard?

Does that mean the new Matte Black Door Kit is made from M22 Deep Black? Or is it the Avery 900 Matte Black after all?

But no 3M Deep Black yet.

C'mon folks! Kenriko and AMIYY4YOU are doing a great service to the Model 3 community by making these very reasonably priced kits *and* the free open-source templates. Show them some love by contributing to their Patreon campaign. You can commit to as little as $1/month and cancel any time...

ETA for Matte Black to cover the wooden dashboard strip? Yeah, I know you're busy with everything. Just know we really appreciate what you're doing for all of us.

Thanks, Kenriko! Any thoughts about coating the vinyl with Ceramic Pro? I'm already doing that for the XPEL Stealth exterior. It preserves the matte look. Doesn't make it glossy. Wondering if that might help minimize the scratching and abrasions.

I'm trying, as close as possible, to match the look of the upholstery. I've seen some photos of the 3M Deep Matte Black (M22), which looks closer than the 3M Matte Black (M12). What about the Avery matte films? Is the Avery Matte Black as close to the look of the Model 3 upholstery (and steering...

And consider that as we enter the summer months, people are more likely to take longer trips and therefore depend more on the Superchargers.

I came across this pretty Model S in Reykjavik last week. I wonder how many are there and whether there's any in-country support for them.

Good they had the tire strips. Otherwise the police probably couldn't have kept up with them. :-)

Glad you're both okay, gg. My son has epilepsy and had to go through all sorts of things to get a California driver's license. But for him and for others I know who have lost consciousness for a variety of reasons, it can be done. The primary criterion is that doctors believe it won't happen...

I'm number 11,735 for the Model X. Just signed up about two weeks ago, so I've probably got a one-year wait. Haven't spec'd it out yet. Still learning from all of the Model S owners and waiting to hear to final specs and $$ for the X.

Yes, Bonnie. I've driven a Model S at the Tesla factory. (Had a tour, too!) I have to admit, if I hadn't driven the car, I probably wouldn't be as enthusiastic as I am and probably wouldn't have put the $5,000 deposit down for the Model X. It's as much my enthusiasm for the company as the car. I...

I've made a deposit on a Model X, and I REALLY would like to purchase the car next year. But I'm afraid an all-electric car just won't fit my needs. I'd love to be convinced otherwise. Can you help? 95% of my driving is well within the charging range of the Teslas. But I just got back from a...