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I did, post #16. The front bumper is really really hard. Other parts are fairly easy for a DIYer. For the bumper, you need time, patience, and another person helping to handle the large piece. I used 3M Scotchgard Pro from invisiblemask.com.Has anyone ever tried the precut kits? The bumper does look prone to chips, but a little hesitant to drop 3k on wrapping a 55k car
2017 - 2021 Tesla Model 3 - Paint Protection Kit - Highway Package
I did, post #16. The front bumper is really really hard. Other parts are fairly easy for a DIYer. For the bumper, you need time, patience, and another person helping to handle the large piece. I used 3M Scotchgard Pro from invisiblemask.com.
30” of hood and fenders. Front bumper, doors and rockers.Oh thanks! Missed your post. Yeah it looks hard, wondering if its better to take the bumper off to do it. You did the full hood and fenders I am assuming for 900?
Just noticed today while cleaning my 2021 Model 3, the lower faces of the rocker panels have some kind of PPF from the factory their entire length. It is soft enough to leave a fingernail impression in. The upper edge is beveled or tapered making me wonder if it is a sprayed on product rather than a cut film.
I like the carbon fiber dash wrap -- where'd you get it from and how difficult was this for a DIY?I can't think of a car in 10 years that I haven't installed PPF. IMO is necessary for any driving, but on a Tesla it is a must. I have never seen such poor clear coat, especially on my new M3P 2021. I drove it straight back to my shop from picking it up to spend a couple months getting everything done to it, however, there were already 5 or 6 small chips in the rockers and doors from only 100 miles (the multicoat red looks great, but it needs PPF). Personally, I'm not sure if I would pay to have someone do it, the cost is up there and I would rather put the month into the multitude of other mods (suspension, wheels, PPF, carbon upgrades, etc.), but I will always do it myself.
I wrapped everything back to the rear wheels, then made special sections behind the rear wheels (lower valence). Though I have done many cars, this one I wanted to look really good. I think I spent about $1500 in PPF material from invisiblemask.com (3M Scotchgard Pro), love the company and this 3M material. As others have said, it isn't something to do yourself if you are not technically inclined, nor if you have not done this before. Most of the panels were simple - doors, rockers, hood, etc. are invisible and look perfect. The front bumper was one of the more difficult bumpers I have done, but did turn out great. I think I had more trouble getting proper switched 12v source inside the car for my radar detector than working on the PPF.
Love the car. Can't wait for spring here in Michigan.
Tons of options out there for this. Search is your friend.I like the carbon fiber dash wrap -- where'd you get it from and how difficult was this for a DIY?
I know, I wanted to know where he got his specifically.Tons of options out there for this. Search is your friend.
i did the same with mine’s. I was quoted $2,000 cad for just the front bumper, hood, fenders and mirror cover in XPEL but decided to pay double that for a full stealth around the whole car and couldn’t be happier. The stealth just looks and feels so sexy hehe..
I like the carbon fiber dash wrap -- where'd you get it from and how difficult was this for a DIY?
Thanks, I saw that one from their website yesterday and will most likely do the same one.I have been looking at the lot of them on Aliexpress for a while, but ended up buying this one from Abstract Ocean - it's their 2nd gen version. Fit perfectly and it is the matte version (upward weave)
Having my new blue Model 3 done in a couple weeks - basically full front including headlights and side mirrors. I inspected a white Model 3 the installer was just finishing up the XPEL install on, and realized when I had to ask which panels he had already done, it was effectively invisible. Unlike "clear bra" products from the 2000's, there was no ripply orange peel texture or yellow cast. If anything, the reflection of the PPF film was ever so slightly smoother than the naked paint.
I debated for several days before booking the appointment. I like to keep my cars looking sharp and like-new. The lack of a grill and trim on the front combined with the low hood pushed me in the direction of installing PPF. I think rock chips are less noticeable on conventional cars that have all that trim, vents, grills, and creases to distract the eye. There is a lot of debris on the highways around where I am at right now (Phoenix area), and masses of desert bugs come out at sunset. I expect the PPF to not only protect the paint, but making it a bit less arduous to clean the bugs off the front after an evening drive.
All that said, I'm not expecting the PPF to add any significant value to the car when it's time to say goodbye... it's strictly for my own enjoyment. You can save some cash by doing just the bumper, doing it yourself, or even just using one of the modern chip fix kits like Tesla sells on an as-needed basis. No right answer, that's for sure!