Calling all owners of a Black Model 3 ( Black Knights) Build Thread...

[IAmNotARoleMdl]

All done. More pics to follow

 

[pkalhan]

I ordered my AWD basic black but am worried about all the negativity people keep saying about black cars (swirls, scratches, and dirt). Anyone else worried about these things? I was going to go to a retailer anyway to get PPF on the front and a full ceramic coating application after prep work of course. Just wanted to see what you guys are gonna by to do or if I am just worried about nothing, thanks!

 

[stayfocus18]

I ordered my AWD basic black but am worried about all the negativity people keep saying about black cars (swirls, scratches, and dirt). Anyone else worried about these things? I was going to go to a retailer anyway to get PPF on the front and a full ceramic coating application after prep work of course. Just wanted to see what you guys are gonna by to do or if I am just worried about nothing, thanks!

Im In the same boat... im prob gonna ceramic coat it

 

[DanH]

Im In the same boat... im prob gonna ceramic coat it

Yup, get it protected as soon as you get the car. The dirt is only noticeable when you’re next to the car even after a wash. Black is gorgeous especially with Ceramic coating. It stood out beautifully sitting next to my wife’s grey BMW.
However, if I get to do it over again, I would go with red even though I don’t want to spend the extra $1k.

Good luck with your decision. It’s such a fun car!

 

[mariobros]

All done. More pics to follow

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Looks great! Did you choose not to replace the badge or was it not done yet when you snapped the pic?

 

[Twiglett]

I applied ceramic to mine (CQuartz) to help with the washing and it’s pretty simple now.
It looks fantastic but needs a weekly wash depending on how it looks.
Smoke process though.
Couldn’t be bothered with PPF, way too much money for no return, it’s only a car after all. I’ll be keeping this one for many, many years.

 

[stayfocus18]

I applied ceramic to mine (CQuartz) to help with the washing and it’s pretty simple now.
It looks fantastic but needs a weekly wash depending on how it looks.
Smoke process though.
Couldn’t be bothered with PPF, way too much money for no return, it’s only a car after all. I’ll be keeping this one for many, many years.

which kit did you use if you dont mind me asking?

 

[MXWing]

My two cents:

I would not get a black car unless I was willing to PPF and ceramic it.

MSM color is such an easy way out.

 

[pkalhan]

@MXWing - PPF the entire car? If so thats too much from a cost perspective. At the end of the day I already made the choice now I will enjoy it along with whatever comes with black lol. Nothing I can do now.

 

[MXWing]

@MXWing - PPF the entire car? If so thats too much from a cost perspective. At the end of the day I already made the choice now I will enjoy it along with whatever comes with black lol. Nothing I can do now.

Recommended appears to be full front ppf and ceramic the rest.

I’m doing a matte color change so it has to be full for me.

 

[teddyOphilly]

Named my car Dark Matter, but I’ve been wrapping a few stuff with red. I might look for a different name. Black Widow?

I got these items done so far:

1. Tinted with 3M, except windshield
2. Mats, front and rear - that 3D product. Great mats!
3. Tesla trunk and frunk - still waiting on frunk mat to arrive.
4. Wrapped my console and dash with vinyl - used scissors and knife to cut. It’s not too difficult considering it’s my first time
5. Wrapped the front and rear T logos with red.
6. Ordered red seat covers, found them from the other thread
3. Ceramic coated with cquartz.
Material cost, about 1500 thus far. I’m running out of ideas on what I want to do..

Where did you order the floor mats?

 

[1laker]

Taking delivery today of my black m3. About to join the ranks. I’ve owned black cars for the past 12 years. 06 Honda civic si, 12 Ford Focus electric, 16 Chevy Volt, and now my m3. Owning a black car can be a pain but with regular car and detail there’s no other color that beats it in my book.

 

[Tmoody]

Using Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax makes washing a breeze and helps keep the black on point. Recommend wrapping the entire front fascia and hood and ceramic coat the rest as a nice balance. I moved from black on my former P85 MS to Pearl White in the P90D MX because I got a monster/fire sale discount on a showroom model. Wife was ecstatic to hear that Obsidian Black became an option and we processed her order for AWD. I tried to gently encourage her into the performance model but she said she will use that money on some accessories instead.

 

[Xenoilphobe]

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Tried out the Front Tow Hook license plate holder on today. Fits great. Now I just have to figure out what to do with the wires

how did you do this? Would love this for my Model S... love the black 3 BTW - I have a Black S...
Never mind I found the link later - CravenSpeed.com -- Platypus License Plate Mount

 

[Twiglett]

which kit did you use if you dont mind me asking?

I used Carpro CQuartz UK with reload. It a couple of hours to apply two coats of CQuartz. I did the Reload the following week and it looks amazing.

 

[Foxbeard]

Using Optimum No Rinse Wash & Wax makes washing a breeze and helps keep the black on point. Recommend wrapping the entire front fascia and hood and ceramic coat the rest as a nice balance. I moved from black on my former P85 MS to Pearl White in the P90D MX because I got a monster/fire sale discount on a showroom model. Wife was ecstatic to hear that Obsidian Black became an option and we processed her order for AWD. I tried to gently encourage her into the performance model but she said she will use that money on some accessories instead.

This is exactly what I'm doing. Obsidian AWD, partial wrap, ceramic coat. Gonna be the sexiest car in Minnesota.

 

[IAmNotARoleMdl]

Looks great! Did you choose not to replace the badge or was it not done yet when you snapped the pic?

Badge will be applied during follow up next week.

 

[IAmNotARoleMdl]

Updated pics...

 

[ℬête Noire]

I hadn't shown the wife the order yet, so I decided to text her a screen shot off the order page, last night:

 

[IAmNotARoleMdl]

Changed out pedals today. Happy 4th of July!!!