I had been thimking of painting mt calipers also. What method are you going to use when you do it...G2 or a spray like VHT?
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Thanks! In all fairness though, painting the calipers or replacing them with sports calipers looks better than vinyl covers, especially on the 3/Y where the default calipers are kind of so-so... (i.e. no big flat surfaces, metal lines sticking up or down etc...all that shows from under the vinyl). But the vinyl option is obviously much cheaper and faster, and still gives some color pop to the area. Let's see how it goes
I already bought the G2. I’ll clean the calipers, tape em off, and brush on the paint on all 4 corners at once (well, as close to the same time as possible). I expect to get two coats. I’ll let it sit a good 24 hours before putting the wheels back on.
Hey guys
Status update - I am almost there now Look!
I am likely going to release it in 2 size variations - Rookie and Pro. Rookie will be a smaller fit that won't require you to remove the wheel (also cheaper as less material usage) and Pro being a fuller fit that wraps around (what I show here on these photos) that will require that you remove the wheel so you get access. I am yet to see about this though, as currently, to make my work easier, I work without a wheel. Once I put it back on, I will see how difficult it is to install the Pro version with the wheel on, it may turn out to be OK.
Status update - I am almost there now
Look! I am likely going to release it in 2 size variations - Rookie and Pro. Rookie will be a smaller fit that won't require you to remove the wheel (also cheaper as less material usage) and Pro being a fuller fit that wraps around (what I show here on these photos) that will require that you remove the wheel so you get access. I am yet to see about this though, as currently, to make my work easier, I work without a wheel. Once I put it back on, I will see how difficult it is to install the Pro version with the wheel on, it may turn out to be OK.
Finally ready!!!
You can now get the caliper vinyl covers for the Model 3 here:
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I will edit & publish the install video within a day or two. I ended up doing 2 versions - Pro and Basic. Pro requires that you take the wheels off and wraps around. The basic one is simply peel & stick and there is no need to take the wheels off, but covers a lot less and looks flat (although it still gives color to the area).
You can now get the caliper vinyl covers for the Model 3 here:
Calipers Vinyl Covers for Tesla Model 3
Product Features 🏁 Make your calipers stand out with a little color! Made with premium 3M Reflective calipers vinyl 💎 Precise digital cutout 🇺🇸 Made in the USA What's Included Vinyl covers (quantity depends on selected version) Squeegee (for Pro version only) Installation instructions + video...
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I will edit & publish the install video within a day or two. I ended up doing 2 versions - Pro and Basic. Pro requires that you take the wheels off and wraps around. The basic one is simply peel & stick and there is no need to take the wheels off, but covers a lot less and looks flat (although it still gives color to the area).
Just get it installed. The cut and finished is greatt! But I will agree with canasion35. If we can get the front more coverage that will be 100% perfect.
will post some photo later
will post some photo later
PauliePucks
3rd Party Accessory Junkie
Agree, the front definitely needs more coverage on the outside portion of the caliper. It looks unfinished. They do look great otherwise! Is the tesla lettering cut out on these as well or is there an overlay vinyl?
Thanks for the pics!
Thanks!
To answer your question - the letters are a cutout. I hope that the letters will be on the same spot on all cars, because I also do this for Model S/X and some % of cars have the letters on a different place for some reason
On the coverage - what is your idea? To cover the two arches that go behind (on the front caliper)?
PauliePucks
3rd Party Accessory Junkie
Yes, the two arches behind would make it look more complete, even if you managed to wrap them on the prominent face only so it appeared fully wrapped.Thanks!
To answer your question - the letters are a cutout. I hope that the letters will be on the same spot on all cars, because I also do this for Model S/X and some % of cars have the letters on a different place for some reason
On the coverage - what is your idea? To cover the two arches that go behind (on the front caliper)?
I know there could potentially be IP issues, but maybe instead of the cutout lettering, offer an option of solid wrap and include the lettering as an overlay?
Just a thought!
BoganDad
Member
Thanks, noted, will add it to my todo to work on this when I find the time.
As for the letter being overlay - I tried that, but they are so tiny that weeding them is a nightmare...not scalable at all, so I've decided against it. I might at some point start printing them though.
The equivalent of this but for the 3?It's too small on the 3 to be made...it literally can't stick on this small thing. Or am I mistaken of what's wanted?
Rear Diffuser Lip Wrap for 2021+ Tesla Model S (Plaid & Long Range)
Product Features 🏁 Wrap the rear diffuser lip for extra sporty look on the Refresh (2021-2022) Tesla Model S (Plaid & Long Range) 🛡 Made with premium weather-rated vinyl (we use 3M and Avery Dennison) 💎 Precise digital cutout with pressure relief cuts for easier application 🇺🇸 Made in the USA...
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Just checked my wife's model 3... so the lip part of the black plastic under the rear bumper is tiny...not really a viable product I think.The equivalent of this but for the 3?
Rear Diffuser Lip Wrap for 2021+ Tesla Model S (Plaid & Long Range)
Product Features 🏁 Wrap the rear diffuser lip for extra sporty look on the Refresh (2021-2022) Tesla Model S (Plaid & Long Range) 🛡 Made with premium weather-rated vinyl (we use 3M and Avery Dennison) 💎 Precise digital cutout with pressure relief cuts for easier application 🇺🇸 Made in the USA...
Perhaps the entire plastic though, not just the lip?
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