External Wrap?

[andics]

Is anyone going to wrap the model 3?

I am considering a grey or black matte wrap but I wouldn't know where to go in London and pros and cons of doing it so I would love to hear your thoughts?

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[james_power]

I am, when I finally get it of course, but haven't had much luck, enquired at a few places for PPF + ceramic + window tint and got no replies yet, strangely no one seems interested, either that or they are all very busy. I'm expecting to pay around 3k.

 

[Ash9]

There’s a couple of places you could try, done model S & Xs, so are used to working on Tesla’s. check out their YouTube vids.

https://khazcustoms.co.uk/

Yiannimize

Instead of wrapping have you thought about PPF? You can get it done in gloss, satin or matt which will protect the paintwork better than a wrap. Costs a little bit more, but worth it apparently.

 

[dst87]

I’m tempted to get some sort of PPF, based on the thread about crappy paint wearing away. The cost is eye-watering and it’s not something I’d ever have considered before.

 

[zayn]

have a look in here https://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=7ed0aea8fc6e6784a0e13b63155086ee&f=89

 

[james_power]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but whats the difference between a wrap and PPF (paint protection film ?)

 

[WannabeOwner]

I had my Model-S wrapped at Topaz Detailing - they are just down the road from Tesla @ Heathrow. They did an excellent job, and it has protected the car from a number of parking "rubs" and snuggling up against countryside hedges - and no rusk to clean pigeon poo off.

Make sure your insurance company is happy with it

 

[Roy W.]

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but whats the difference between a wrap and PPF (paint protection film ?)

A wrap is much thinner, so offers less paint protection. PPF is also ‘self-healing’, so small dings and scratches will repair themselves with a little heat applied.

PPF is clear, so you can also get away with just having part of the car done, usually the front end where you will get most stone chips.

I’ve had a quote for PPF on the M3: £1800 for the front end including full bonnet, ranging up to £5000 for the whole car.

I was originally going to go for the front end, but having read about problems it can cause with getting insurance I’m not so sure now...

 

[Peteski]

I saw a matt grey wrapped M3 around Silverstone at the weekend. It looked okay if you like that sort of thing, but my wife thought it was a bit chavvy! I had to agree really, I wouldn't go there on a car like this.