California HOV Sticker Photos.....Show your placement

[pandam3]

Gave in... my wife wanted them on for when she drives

Back in the day I used to love putting stickers on cars cause they made the car faster... now they really make the commute faster but I dreaded putting them on. If I where dropped on eibach springs then I would be funny and replace the front sticker with an eibach sticker.

 

[P85_DA]

Gave in... .

 

[trojaneen]

I would put them as low as possible and thinking of getting this since we might have to change out those red decals year end:
RPM Tesla

We already have an extension through 2022. The new certificate arrived from the DMV last.

 

[jgd108]

We already have an extension through 2022. The new certificate arrived from the DMV last.

Dude you are quoting my post from 4 months ago, LOL.

Putting them as low as possible is still the best bet.

 

[ebmcs03]

but I'm also hoping they at least change to a more reasonable color (like blue or black).

Or what if they do what DMV has been doing?

Keep red until 2022 and then have people who are eligible reapply for new stickers when the red expires? LoL

Illogical. But that’s the govt. illogical.

 

[marymcc]

Love the pics guys! It really helped me decide how to best put them on my white M3
I went with OCDetailing suggestion and also used a level to make sure they are parallel to the ground since the bumper lines aren't (yes I'm an engineer!).
I felt if you follow the bumper lines they look crooked from the sides.
Also installed the stickers on clear bra first so they don't leave any VOID mark on the paint later.

These are the best placement I've seen so far. Any issues?

 

[mytez]

I went with the small stickers only on the right rear bumper and right rear panel. No need for front or left since a cop will never be in carpool lane on my left nor will I get pulled over from in front.

 

[duy.duck]

can anyone link to the PPF the used for the HOV stickers?

 

[pandam3]

can anyone link to the PPF the used for the HOV stickers?

I got mine from rpm Tesla

 

[ebmcs03]

can anyone link to the PPF the used for the HOV stickers?

https://www.amazon.com/VViViD-Clear...118976&sr=8-7&keywords=Paint+protection+vinyl

 

[marymcc]

I had posted these on the other thread originally: Received Red California HOV Stickers for Model 3.


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Thanks for sharing, I followed this example for mine today, excellent placement.

 

[psykobunny83]

I can't believe this is actually real! It reminds me of when you get in an accident and the collision centre puts the sticker on your car to show you brought it in. I will never complain about my Ontario green licence plate again lol.

 

[robski]

View attachment 331693 View attachment 331692 View attachment 331688 View attachment 331690 View attachment 331691 Gave in... my wife wanted them on for when she drives

Back in the day I used to love putting stickers on cars cause they made the car faster... now they really make the commute faster but I dreaded putting them on. If I where dropped on eibach springs then I would be funny and replace the front sticker with an eibach sticker.

This is the best placement IMO. I know it's counterintuitive but it's less noticeable when you put where they're intended.

It sticks out WAY MORE when you put them on the underside of the bumper. It screams that you're trying to hide it which forces my eyes to it.

 

[trojaneen]

Dude you are quoting my post from 4 months ago, LOL.

Putting them as low as possible is still the best bet.

I didn’t read your post, but we just received our extension last week. Apparently, you received your extension long before we did. Congratulations.

 

[chronopc]

Sorry for the late reply. Yes, I have them on magnets. Here is the link

Cut-to-Size Bumper Sticker Magnetizer... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LYGOXU2?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Will these stick on the Model 3? I'm not sure if the bumper is metal.

 

[pandam3]

Will these stick on the Model 3? I'm not sure if the bumper is metal.

I was considering magnets as well. I was going to place it just above the bumper on the metal body and on the back of the trunk.

As OCD as I am I searched in the detailing forums about people putting magnets on the side of their doors for business/ realestate/ etc.

What I found was that 1) if the surface is not completely clean, it can mar the paint and 2) it can cause permanent staining because the magnets can affect the metallic pigments in the paint.

Should be fine if you where just to put it on for a day, but to keep it on for weeks at a time... dunno YMMV.

 

[chronopc]

I was considering magnets as well. I was going to place it just above the bumper on the metal body and on the back of the trunk.

As OCD as I am I searched in the detailing forums about people putting magnets on the side of their doors for business/ realestate/ etc.

What I found was that 1) if the surface is not completely clean, it can mar the paint and 2) it can cause permanent staining because the magnets can affect the metallic pigments in the paint.

Should be fine if you where just to put it on for a day, but to keep it on for weeks at a time... dunno YMMV.

My plan is to only have it on when I plan on using the HOV lanes and take them off as soon as I park my car.

 

[pancakes213]

View attachment 331693 View attachment 331692 View attachment 331688 View attachment 331690 View attachment 331691 Gave in... my wife wanted them on for when she drives

Back in the day I used to love putting stickers on cars cause they made the car faster... now they really make the commute faster but I dreaded putting them on. If I where dropped on eibach springs then I would be funny and replace the front sticker with an eibach sticker.

Is that a skin or is your rear bumper off colored and eligible for replacement?

 

[pandam3]

It’s off

Is that a skin or is your rear bumper off colored and eligible for replacement?

It’s a little off... worse at some angles and times of day.... but for the most part I don’t notice it.

All the replacements I’ve seen are still a little off.. I’ve seen some end up lighter than the rest of the car. I’d rather have it a shade darker than a shade lighter.

Also I’m waiting for the service center to be less busy. I’ve got a due bill for some other interior items they have to do, but they haven’t even followed up yet and it’s been several months.

Lastly the bumper is already ceramic coated + ppf by the trunk + and now the hov stickers.

 

[pandam3]

It’s off

Is that a skin or is your rear bumper off colored and eligible for replacement?

It’s a little off... worse at some angles and times of day.... but for the most part I don’t notice it.

All the replacements I’ve seen are still a little off.. I’ve seen some end up lighter than the rest of the car. I’d rather have it a shade darker than a shade lighter.

Also I’m waiting for the service center to be less busy. I’ve got a due bill for some other interior items they have to do, but they haven’t even followed up yet.

Lastly the bumper is already ceramic coated + ppf by the trunk + and now the hov stickers.