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  1. D

    Dropping off for PPF (1st time handing over the card) - Pin to Drive

    I'm dropping off my M3 for some paint protection (I'd sit and wait/watch, but they tell me it'll be 3-4 hours). I'm going to do the Hood, Front Fenders, Mirrors & Rocker Panels (those pics of rocker panel paint sand blasting are ugly). I'm in Denver. They mostly stay away from using sand and...
  2. Type1

    PPF - Do I Really Need It?

    I know the general vibe on the forums is yes... but I am wondering if there are some alternative perspectives on this or if PPF is just absolutely the right move. In Madison, WI I am being quoted between 5K-7K for a full wrap with 1-2 weeks in the shop, with openings starting in January. I am...
  3. 3scompany

    PPF Group Buy (Model 3) - San Fernando Valley / Ventura County

    Hi everyone! As I eagerly await delivery of my new Model 3, I've been researching local spots for PPF application. One TMC forum member raved about the work done by American Wrap Company (American Wrap Company | Los Angeles | Clear Bra, Coating, Wrap, Tint) in Thousand Oaks. All reviews seem to...
  4. djroberts

    Continuously upgrading paint protection

    I was pretty ignorant about PPF, ceramic, etc. I bought a black Model 3 and someone recommended I put ceramic on it so I did. Started finding rock chips in the paint so upgraded to Front PPF and rocker panels. As soon as I got the car back I noticed a bunch of scratches near the passenger door...
  5. Rodztintshop

    Vendor Rodz Tint Shop | Tesla Model 3 | PPF Group Buy

    RODZ TINT SHOP | TESLA MODEL 3 | PPF GROUP BUY Please call 714-760-4228 and ask for Sarai, or email [email protected] to participate. We require a $100 non-refundable deposit to reserve your spot. LLumar Platinum PPF comes with a10-year warranty and is hydrophobic...
  6. AusDetail

    Vendor Matte converted M3

    Need help standing out? Contact us today.
  7. PACLA

    Vendor Premium Auto Connection. |Full wraps| Chrome Delete| |Clear bra/PPF| |Caliper paint| and more.

    Hello we are a new vendor on this forum and looking to expand and help out more Tesla Owners. We have helped out numerous Satisfied Tesla owners from full wraps,Chrome deletes,window tint, Clear bra, ceramic coating/Paint correction, Brake Caliper painting and Powder coating. We’re just East...
  8. AusDetail

    Vendor XPEL stealth conversion

    Hey all, This week we saw the completion of the first XPEL stealth transformation from gloss in finish to matte. We did this by applying our computer cut XPEL PPF to the car, wrapping all edges to ensure a seamless fit. We also did a Chrome delete too. Looks amazing! Thanks ADS team.
  9. D

    Can anyone recommend a decent PPF detailer in the UK?

    Thinking of coating my Model 3 with PPF, but prices range around £3500 for the entire car. Can anyone recommend a decent detailer in the UK, one that's cheap, but good quality? Not sure whether to have some kind of nano-ceramic coating on top of the PPF too. Whatever means less maintenance and...
  10. C

    PPF Wrap - this look right?

    recently got my front end and all doors wrapped in 3M. I just recently washed the car and right where the wrap begins on the edges of the door I see ever so slight dirt. Assume I can perhaps scrub it out but curious to see pics of others who have had their car wrapped and what the area where the...
  11. AusDetail

    Vendor XPEL PPF (paint protection film)

    Hello Tesla owners, It's time to get protected. We are Sydney's leading XPEL PPF applicator and we ecstatic to announce our partnership with the Tesla Motors Club as the first Australian Vendor. Some of you may know what XPEL PPF is, but if you don't, PPF otherwise known as Paint Protection...
  12. S

    OCDetailing

    Hey Folks... new Tesla Model S owner and new to the forum. I found out about OCDetailing in Fremont CA based on several searches on this site. After getting my black Model S back from Joe and team, I just have to pass on a huge recommendation for anyone considering doing chrome deletes, PPFs...
  13. H

    PPF Installer Recommendations?

    I'm looking for recommendations on ppf installers on Oahu for a Model 3. I found TNT tinting, XERO wraps, and Jun's tinting, but not sure how the quality of installation might differ (also understand the products might be different). I like that TNT tinting uses laser cut pieces as I assume the...
  14. dst87

    Paint Protection Film - Worth It?

    I’ve seen a few comments about PPF in various different places, so figured I’d start a PPF megathread! :D PPF is something I’m considering, but have never considered on a car before. I’d love to know your thoughts and experiences and, of course, whether you plan to get PPF on your new Tesla!
  15. P

    San Diego group buy for Model 3 tints, chrome delete and possibly some PPF

    Hi All, I'm due for delivery soon for my model 3 and I'm putting my feelers out there if anyone is interested in doing a group buy in the San Diego area. I'm looking for tints, chrome delete and possibly some PPF. Monumental Workx appears popular and are local, but down for any quality shops...
  16. P

    Group Buy San Diego?

    Hi All, I'm due for delivery soon for my M3P and I'm putting my feelers out there if anyone is interesting in doing a group by in San Diego. I'm looking for tints, chrome delete and possibly some PPF. Monumental Works appears popular and are local. Thanks! Patrick
  17. D

    Western, MA - Northern, CT - Ceramic and/or PPF Installers

    Hi, Looking for recommendations for a Ceramic coating and/or PPF installer in the Hartford, CT to Springfield, MA (and surrounding) areas. Model 3 is going into the body shop this weekend to repair paint issues which were discovered on the car at the time of delivery (back in June). When it...
  18. lorenzotint

    Vendor NEW YORKS PPF, CERAMIC TINT 30 YRS SAME LOCATION

    VISIT www.ppftintny.com and get the facts. Lorenzotint is currently setting appointments for 2nd week August. Visit my Tesla GALLERY at the website or Instagram Lorenzotint
  19. Gleamworks

    Vendor (PPF) Paint Protection Film & Ceramic Coating Vancouver

    How to choose between ceramic coating and PPF? We will post our installations with the comments with recommendation here and you can ask questions or comment. We hope it will help to understand both technologies better.
  20. XPEL

    Vendor Myth Busting Teslas Most Talked About Flaw!

    Kim from Like Tesla took her Model 3 and Model X to AP3 (Atlanta Precision Paint Protection) for an XPEL PPF check up. During her visit, Kim and Tiaan go in depth on Tesla paint quality and if there is truth to the myth that Tesla paint is unusually defective. In the video you'll also learn if...
  21. kpedraja

    PPF vs Ceramic coating - help a noob out

    So, my M3 is currently having some repainting done due to some pitting that I got from driving it over the Cascade passes this past winter. (More detail here: Model 3 paint wearing off). I'm considering whether to have PPF or ceramic coating (as well as chrome delete) applied when it's finally...
  22. B

    Ceramic coating on an already hydrophobic paint protection film

    STEK, Suntek Ultra/LLumar Platinum and perhaps other paint protection films ship with a hydrophobic coating "baked-in". Do ceramic coatings work on these films? That is, does the hydrophobic coating repel installation of the coating itself, or reduce its durability? You might ask, "why apply a...
  23. B

    Do ceramic coatings have a reliable bond with paint protection film (PPF)?

    "The coating chemically bonds with the vehicle’s factory paint, creating a layer of protection." --ExclusiveDetail.com "The new coating bonds with the molecular structure of your car’s paint" --AvalonKing.com Bonding with urethane film is chemically very different from bonding with paint. How...
  24. S

    Hawaii - Paint Correction/PPF/Ceramic Coating

    Hello everyone...my first post here. I look forward to meeting you all I am in the process of purchasing a inventory model 3 (LR RWD Blue/White) on island. I move to the island on the 11th and have been reading through the forum to find some recommendations for protection for my new Tesla...
  25. H

    Has anyone DIY'd a PPF installation?

    I'm sure someone has. I am trying to figure out is it cost effective vs having an installer do it. If you don't mind answering a couple questions, I would be grateful. How much material did you need? Where did you source the material? Thanks
  26. Sun Control of MN

    Vendor Tesla Model X Paint Protection Film Install (Clear Bra)

    Things get ugly out there. But 3M Scotchgard Paint Protection Film Pro Series helps preserve the quality of your vehicle's finish and keeps your vehicle looking newer longer. It's piece of mind for paint. Anywhere your vehicle is exposed to damaging elements -- That's the ideal place to install...
  27. Sun Control of MN

    Vendor 3M Clear Bra Matte Satin -- NEW!

    Why choose 3M Satin matte? More realistic, less chalky satin matte finish matching most factory matte paints or transforming glossy vehicle paint to satin matte finish Personalizes and protects vulnerable painted areas of the vehicle from scratches, chips and stains Superior stain and yellowing...
  28. UkrHog

    2018 Model 3 LR RWD EA Full Frontal PPF

    Autotrader - page unavailable 2018 LR Rear Wheel Drive Model 3, Black Premium Leather and Enhanced Autopilot. 325 mile range and under 12,000 miles driven. Excellent condition with tinted widows, full frontal PPF and ceramic coating applied (pain protection film) on the car (a $2400 value). Non...
  29. SunTek

    Vendor What is it like to have PPF?

    SunTek is interested in learning what changed for you after having paint protection film installed on your Tesla. For instance: do you no longer worry about swirl marks from car washes because your PPF is self-healing? This may differ for each owner, as it may depend on the PPF type you have...
  30. T

    Vendor Clear bra installation gone wrong

    This new Tesla Model 3 Performance was taken to another shop to have the paint protective film aka clear bra installed on the full front end of the vehicle. The biggest issues found on this job were misalignment of the clear bra and cuts into the paint when they tried to trim it. We can not...
  31. SSCustoms

    Vendor SSCustoms Paint Protection Film/Clear Bra Blog

    Whether it’s a partial front end, full front end, or the entire vehicle, headlights or taillights, adding an XPEL paint protection film allows you to protect the integrity of your vehicle. At the Vehicle Enhancement Studio we install four Paint Protection Films & Clear Bras per week. Stay...
  32. ent3ndu

    Is this tint quote as bonkers as I think?

    3M Crystalline All 6 side windows: $500 (seems normal for that film) Rear one piece: $800 (?!?!!?!) Also, what do you think of this PPF quote: Suntek Ultra: Full Hood, Fenders, Front Bumper, Headlights, Fog Lights, Front of Side Mirrors and Loading Deck Strip. "Basic Sealant" ceramic coating...
  33. SunTek

    Vendor Is your Tesla’s paint protected? If so, how?

    On delivery, the finish of your Tesla had no nicks, swirl marks or scratches. But every day on the road puts that flawless finish at risk. How do you plan to keep your finish looking flawless longer?
  34. Nevertipsy

    Southern California (Orange County) Tesla Model 3 PPF Group Buy

    Hello again fellow Tesla Owners! I'm happy to report that Tesla finally fixed the paint on my car! Some of you might remember the Model 3 tint group buy I did last year. After I got my car back 2 weeks ago I went looking for a place to get my PPF and hit yelp and started calling around, and just...
  35. E

    Model 3 Performance full XPEL Ultimate wrap and Gtechniq HALO

    After owning my Model 3 Performance for a week I took it to get washed and waxed by a place I used to take my previous car. Upon picking it up I noticed all sorts of swirls and micro scratches. I couldn't handle this amazing new car having these imperfections so I started looking into paint...
  36. H

    PPF, Ceramic and Tint in South SF Bay Area

    Hi All, I've been going through a lot of threads on this forum in the last couple weeks, and finally my very first post! Before placing an order for the model 3, I've been researching on PPF, Ceramic and tinting, and now I finally ordered one, and I got a quote from a shop in South San...
  37. R1Fast

    Q: Full Xpel with partial re-wrap in STEK

    Had a minor collision (cosmetic only) that will require the front bumper and passenger fender to be repainted. The car is fully wrapped in Xpel Ultimate + but I may be going to another shop in WA (Metropolitan Detail) who carries STEK not XPEL. Part of the reason for switching shops is lack...
  38. XPEL

    Vendor XPEL Ceramic Coating Now Available and PPF Safe

    XPEL FUSION PLUS Ceramic Coating is a nano ceramic clear liquid coating that can be applied to paint, glass, vinyl and paint protection films, which provides a fortified layer of vehicle protection. Bonding at a molecular level, the ceramic coating seals and protects vehicle surfaces from...
  39. Envious Eric

    Vendor Ford GT Full Car Protection...the same can be done for your TESLA

    Ford GT Full Car Protection For anyone interested in our services, take a look at our tesla specific pricing page here Tesla Services | Envious Detailing We have appointments available now, next week, next month. Soon as you get your car, bring it in immediately so we can protect it. Have a...
  40. W

    Clear wrap / PPF

    My understanding is to fully wrap a model 3 is hideously expensive. Further, if one is going to get a ceramic coat this needs to be done after any PPF application. I recently got a quote for a ceramic coat. I had mentioned to the guy about a PPF first, specifically nose and A pillars. He said...
  41. F

    PPF and ceramic coating best value

    I have a solid black model 3 and drive it about 35 miles a day on the freeway. I want to keep it looking nice and make it easy to maintain. Specially, I want to prevent rock chips, make the car look shiny, and make it easy to wash and dry. I plan to keep the car maybe 8 years. I have been...
  42. M

    Understanding what PPF & Ceramic Coating is! (interview with Joe from OCDetailing)

    A lot of members have questions as to how to protect their cars and what PPF is and what Ceramic Coating is. So I sat down with Joe from OCDetailing who is an industry respected installer doing this for 10 years with a specialty in Teslas to help us understand the differences in the two...
  43. Envious Eric

    Vendor Model 3 clear bra video

    A client reached out for a quote on a clear bra install for his model 3. Here is the video he took and made of the install! Total process was a wash, clay, decon, polish, film install, and clean up!
  44. 1russianguy

    Hello to the community & whip intro

    Just wanted to say hello to everyone and show my ride.. details in the sig, placed order 7/18/18, took delivery 9/28/18.
  45. MTN Ranger

    Box!

    My car seems like a magnet to road items (and those falling from the sky/garbage truck). PPF to the rescue again.
  46. ninjarice

    Bay Area Chrome Delete, Tint, PPF, Wrap- NL WRAPS

    Hi Everyone, I wanted to post this in the appropriate forum this time. I wanted to share my experience with NL wraps in Santa Clara/San Jose. Jorge the owner gave me very affordable pricing - I won't post it here in case his pricing changes. His attention to detail is amazing too. He's able to...
  47. ninjarice

    Bay Area Chrome Delete and Wraps - NL Wraps

    Hi Everyone, I wanted to share my experience with NL wraps in Santa Clara/San Jose. Jorge the owner gave me very affordable pricing - I won't post it here in case his pricing changes. His attention to detail is amazing too. He's also the first I've seen that gets the folded mirror wrap right...
  48. S

    If doing PPF, don't forget your door sill plates.

    One area we forgot to ask about when we initially had our MS wrapped was the Model S door sills. When we went back for a film check that next week we had them add it to our car. Plan to do the plates for our Model 3. Thought I'd throw it out there for anyone getting ready to take their car in...
  49. Ceramic Pro SD

    Vendor San Diego - Clear Bra / Paint Protection Film - Are Kit Installs Bad? What is a Custom Install?

    When it comes to protecting your Tesla Paint there's not doubt that clear bra which is also known as paint protection film (PPF) is king. The big name in clear bra right now is XPEL ULTIMATE PLUS. XPEL is widely considered to be the standard in self-healing film and any paint protection film...
  50. AnarchyEOD

    Rey (The Last Jedi)

    Took my TM3 to @ExoticVehicleWraps and had some work done. I cannot wait to pick her up on Tuesday. The people at Exotic are amazing and I’m glad I went with them. Had full front PPF plus some extras, chrome delete, RPM Tesla matte CF spoiler, Abstract Ocean matte TELSLA lettering, and...