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The clearcoat on my 2018 P3D's carbon fiber spoiler is failing and looks really bad. My first thought was to replace it with a new spoiler, but the original spoiler was placed on top of PPF. If I remove the spoiler, there is a chance I might pull up the PPF along with it. Below are a couple...

I have a 2018 Tesla Model 3 Performance with Enhanced Autopilot that has about 43K miles. The car is in very good shape with no major issues. As I approach 5 years of ownership, I am debating whether to keep this car or trade it in to Tesla and get a new car. Tesla quoted me a trade in value of...

I have had a reoccurring problem of condensation forming on the inside of the cover over my front camera. The condensation then causes my front camera to have trouble seeing clearly and I would get frequent "front camera is blocked" error messages. As a result, I can't use my enhanced...

I have owned a Model 3 Perf for the past 5 years. I am considering selling it and buying a new Model S. I saw a video on Youtube posted by the Model S owner who has experienced the camber problem that causes the interior wall of his tires to prematurely wear out every 5,000 miles. Is this still...

Last year, I shared a post about how condensation or some sort of film built up on the INSIDE of the cover over the front camera. As a result, the camera could not "see" clearly. I called Tesla service and a mobile technician successfully cleaned it. My problem was solved. This mobile service...

I have owned a 2018 Tesla P3D for the past 4 years, so I am very familiar with driving and charging a Model 3. Later this year, I am planning to visit New York. I will be landing at JFK and then driving a rental car to the following cities over the course of a week: Philadelphia Binghamton...

For those of you who are OCD about clean glass on your Tesla like me, I thought I would share my favorite glass cleaner. I want a glass cleaner that cleans really well with no streaks left behind. And since I tend to clean my windows nearly every day, it also needs to be a good value. I...

Every so often, I see posts with questions about the best way to wash your Tesla Model 3. Just thought I would share my preferred car wash routine for my 4-year-old 2018 Tesla P3D. Total wash time is 20-25 minutes and uses 4-5 gallons of water. I basically do a rinsless wash using ONR or P...

I have a 2018 Model 3 Perf with 37K miles and I have a second set of OEM Michelin Pilot 4S tires on the car. Following the recommended interval of 6,250 miles for a tire rotation, I scheduled a Tesla mobile service visit to have the tire rotation done at my home. The Tesla tech took out a tool...

In case your headlights automatically turn on during the day unexpectedly, or if your front camera doesn't see clearly, I discovered a possible cause and a very simple fix. For months, my headlights would randomly turn on during the day in bright sunlight. Also, my front camera would not see...

I have had some problems with my front camera seeing clearly and consistently. I get frequent "front camera blocked" error messages even though the windshield in front of it is clean and not in direct sunlight. Last night, while driving on the freeway, I noticed that sometimes the camera would...

For those of you who are curious about how the Model 3 holds up over time: I took delivery of my 2018 Tesla P3D in Dec of 2018, which means I have less than a month left on my bumper to bumper warranty. I took the car to my local SC and requested that they inspect all systems covered by this...

Hey, everyone, I had Xpel PPF installed on my 2018 Tesla P3D when I took delivery in Dec 2018. Six months or so later, Tesla installed the OEM rear spoiler, which was applied to the PPF-covered trunk. Fast forward to today and, four years later, the spoiler looks pretty bad. Even though I...

Anyone have a recommendation for a professional ceramic coating installer or shop located in the San Fernando Valley, preferably in Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Sherman Oaks, Van Nuys, or adjacent areas? Thank you, Joe

For those of you considering a DIY ceramic coating, I just tried Gyeon Cancoat Evo for the first time today and I highly recommend it. Gyeon Cancoat Evo is a "light" coating, meaning that is designed to be super easy to apply and is a bit forgiving compared to other coatings. More specifically...

I love my 2018 Tesla P3D. A few months ago, my wife and I decided to buy her an EV. Although I was hoping she would get another Tesla, she test drove and loved the Ford Mustang Mach E . So back in Dec, 2021, we ordered a 2022 Ford MME GTPE. It is scheduled to arrive in mid July. We were both...

In the past, I would see some posts on TMC about poor experiences owners have had at their local service center. I figure not as many people post when they have a positive experience. So that is why I decided to share with everyone that I had a very positive experience at my local service...

The sound system in my 2018 P3D had been working just fine. However, this morning, I started hearing a very annoying popping or ticking sound. The sound is a very short "pop" and it repeats every 2-3 seconds endelessly. The sound only occurs when the sound system is turned on. The sound occurs...

The only "major" service issue I have ever had with my 2018 P3D is that I had to have the 12v battery replaced after about 2 1/2 years. Even though it was covered under warranty, I consider it a major issue because it rendered the car undriveable and it had to be towed. At that time, there was...

Last night, something weird happened. I went to a concert and parked about 6 levels down in an underground parking garage. After the concert, when we emerged from the parking, the navigation went "caflouey" - the map showed my car in the completely wrong location and was giving me inaccurate...

I have a 2018 Tesla P3D and love it. My wife and I are presently shopping for a new EV for her. Today we test drove a new Polestar 2.0. Overall, I was very impressed with this car. The exterior styling is awesome, and the car felt very solid. The fit and finish were excellent. The Google OS...

A now, a very random question about battery usage while parked.... I plan on taking my teenage daughter and her friend to a concert later this month. Instead of buying a ticket for myself, I plan on "camping" in my P3D for 6 hours or so in the parking lot while the girls enjoy the concert. I...

I have enjoyed my 2018 P3D for the past 2 1/2 years. It is getting close to the time to replace my wife's older Honda Accord and we are seriously considering getting her a new Model 3. Given my great overall experience in owning my P3D, I am not concerned about any aspect of owning two Model...

Earlier this week, my family and I returned from a road trip with my 2018 P3D (which has about 22K miles on it). The car was great - no issues, no error codes, no signs of any problems. At 10pm the night after we got home, I tried to start charging the car through the Tesla app but the app...

I am thinking of trying one of the new graphene spray coatings that have come on the market over the last few months and I would love any recommendations from fellow Tesla owners based on personal experience. I am trying to figure out if these graphene products really do offer better protection...

Currently, I charge my P3D at home with a Gen2 HPWC. I also have a Nema 14-50 outlet as a backup. Next month, I am going to have my driveway replaced. For a week or two, I will not be able to pull into my driveway and charge. Are there any SAFE extension cords on the market that can be used to...

Today I used my iPhone to open and start my 2018 P3D with no issues. While driving, my passenger connected her iPhone so that she could play music on the Tesla sound system. She has done this many times before with no problems. As we arrived at our destination, the car's center screen went...

Although I love my 2018 P3D, I do wish it had a heated steering wheel. I know some of the most recent Model 3's come with heated steering wheels. Does anyone know if it is possible to have a heated steering wheel installed on a 2018 Model 3 like mine? If so, has anyone had this done and roughly...

If this is true, I am very excited about this. Tesla working to add Apple, Amazon Music to in-car system - electrek Stock Market Insights | Seeking Alpha

We had our first rain of the season that left dirt and water marks all over my Tesla. I thought I would share my winter waterless wash routine that both cleans and protects. I used almost no water and my hands did not get terribly cold as they would with a traditional wash. Here are some BEFORE...

Turtle Wax has come out with a new graphene spray wax. Has anyone tried it on their Tesla Model 3 yet? I am thinking about buying some and would love to hear what others' experience has been: Hybrid Solutions Pro Graphene Flex Wax 23 FL OZ

I just ordered a Samsung T7 500GB SSD to replace my Samsung USB drive for TeslaCam. My understanding is that I will have to reformat the drive into the Fat32 format before it can be used with TeslaCam. What is the simplest and easiest way to reformat this SSD drive to Fat32? Has anyone...

I have tried many different detailing products to maintain my P3D and I am a big fan of Xtreme Solutions. For those of you who might be interested in trying one of their products, now is a great time as Xtreme Solutions is offering a Black Friday Sale. You can use discount code "HOLIDAY2020"...

Just thought I would share that I had a great experience with Tesla Mobile Service yesterday. They came to my home to do a tire rotation, replacement of the cabin air filter, and brake fluid test. It was super convenient. The technician was able to let himself into the car, so I did not even...

Just curious what everyone's favorite rinseless wash is for your Tesla? I am asking specifically about rinseless washes, not waterless washes. In the past I have tried Mckees 37 N-914 as well as ONR and ONRWW. I like all 3. I typically use Mckees 37 N-914 to get the paint as clean as...

I need a recommendation for a cordless tire inflator with a digital gauge and with an auto shut off feature, so that the pump automatically stops once the desired tire pressure is reached. I found this one from Ryobi: RYOBI 18-Volt ONE+ Lithium-Ion Cordless Power Inflator Kit with 1.5 Ah...

In a recent post, I talked about my new favorite spray sealant from Xtreme Solutions called PolySeal. I recently tried a tire dressing from the same company called Longevity and thought I would share my thoughts and pics. In general, I prefer water-based tire dressings. I have used and liked...

Over the past few months, I have been searching for a SiO2 (ceramic) spray sealant that provides protection as well as extreme gloss. I have tried and liked Opticoat's Hyper Seal, The Last Coat 2.0, and Technician's Choice Ceramic Detail Spray. I still recommend any of these products...

I tried IGL Renew F4 for the first time today on my wife's Honda Accord. I figured I would try it on her car first and then, if it goes well, I'll apply it to my P3D next. For anyone not famliar with Renew F4, it is a graphene-infused paint cleaner/rejuvinator/ and protectant all in one. It does...

Later this year, I am planning a family road trip to San Francisco. I am looking for a 4 or 5 star hotel that has a Tesla destination charger. Anyone have any favorites hotels in SF that they have personally stayed in and can recommend? Thank you, joebruin77

Lately I have been using several ceramic-infused spray sealants and detailing sprays on my P3D, including Opti Coat's Hyper Seal, The Last Coat 2.0, and Technicians Choice Ceramic Detail Spray. I love how easy it is to apply these products as well as the gloss, shine, and slickness that they...

This weekend, I plan on using my DA polisher to polish and clean my windshield. I have never polished glass before, and I need recommendations for both the polish and the pad. I have on hand Meguiar's Ultimate Polish as well as Ultimate Compound. I assume the compound would be too abrasive so...

I have seen multiple threads lately about reduced rated range. My question has to do with Stats For Tesla and whether or not it accuately shows rated range, taking battery degredation into account. For example, if you look at the main charging/battery display page below, it shows my rated...

Moderator note: the thread dedicated to that possible future Supercharger is here Supercharger — Sherman Oaks, Ca (location Speculation, Permit Not Found) ] Anyone have any updates on the supercharger in Sherman Oaks, CA? I read somewhere that it is scheduled to open in the Fall of 2019. We...

Today was a rainy day in LA and I drove to work super early. By the time I went to my car in the parking garage with a work colleague, the car was completely dry. My colleague asked me how my car was dry if I drove through the rain. With a very straight face, I said "When I parked the car, I...

What is your favorite ceramic-infused spray sealant? I am looking for the best one to use every 3 months on top of my PPF. I just ordered a bottle of The Last Coat and have also used Opti Coat Hyper Seal in the past. Others rave about Hydroselix, although I have not tried it yet myself...

Since today is Black Friday, I thought it would be helpful to share great car detailing black friday deals on this thread. Personally, I took advantage of 2 deals. First, Ammo NYC is offering free shipping with any order over $50. Shipping is normally $10 so this is a decent savings on...

Anyone else see this opinion piece from GM's president on CNN? He lists 3 main hurdles that have to be overcome in order for EV's to go mainstream. It seems to me Tesla has already met all 3 of them.... GM president: Electric cars won't go mainstream until we fix these problems (opinion) -...

For those of you who use Stats for Tesla, just thought I would share this info and tip. Early this morning, I dropped off my M3 to have a couple minor door dings repaired at my PPF installer. A bit later, I am sitting at my desk and I get a notification from Stats For Tesla on my iPhone "Your...

I recently injured my left arm/shoulder. I noticed that it feels better if I have my elbow and lower arm resting on and being supported by an arm rest close to my body. I know there is an armrest on the door, but it is a bit too far away from my body. Aside from driving with a pillow under my...