How Perfect is Your PPF?

[RV8R]

I finally got my new S back from the aftermarket folks; tint (3M 20%), front wrap (SunTech), and Ceramic. Looks great and am looking forward to many years of riding pleasure.

However, they had to redo the hood PPF for some reason (prior to ceramic) , and upon final inspection under the garage lights, a couple of dust grains now show up under the hood film. Should I be making a fuss over them, or is that what is to be expected? If Tesla can't paint a car without a few flaws, should I be holding the shop to a higher standard? I'm interested in hearing what your experiences have been. Thanks!

 

[P85_DA]

Should I be making a fuss over them, or is that what is to be expected? I

Not usual to have dust specks ..take back see what they say

 

[Ketchups]

How much did you pay and how what did they cover in PPF?

 

[ba2002]

Most of my panels are perfect. There are a few dust bits trapped on the rear bumper down low. Not sure how much I care given that Tesla couldn't deliver the car without issues.

 

[Pinot.Noir]

Mine was perfect on both Tesla's. My installer is Ocdetailing, so that might have something to do with it. Truly OCD!

 

[Naonak]

Only one small bubble on the front lip on my full wrap PPF Xpel Stealth. I didn't mention it. I could probably get them to redo it though. Definitely didn't see any dust or anything though.

 

[shanelord]

I'd take it back and get it fixed. Shouldn't be any dust under the film. A small amount of bubbles after a few weeks are normal and fixing should be included in the install cost - most places do a follow up to go over the car.

 

[Naekuh]

Mine is perfect. There is no dust under because they use a wet application method.
The surface of your car should of been cleaned and then the wet solute should of been squeezed out when applying the PPF.

I got mine done at Sticker City.
I was very close at getting it done in RDBLA, but Dean at Sticker City managed to give me a better deal with Chrome Delete and Ceramic Coating on top.

I dont have any bubbles.
I did have some edges lifting, but again, they corrected it immediately when i went to pick up my painted emblems.

 

[dark cloud]

After installing Xpel myself over the front of mine I have a new appreciation for an installer who can put it on and have a perfect result with no dust and perfect edges. it is really hard to first have a work area that is clean enough so just walking around the car does not stir up small pieces of dirt that become airborne and stick to the underside of the film while placing the sprayed film on the car. And your hands need to be immaculately clean also. There are even specs of dust inside the nitrile glove box that can get on the film if you don't spray your hands off first. I deposited a few dirt specs and a small hair while applying the fender piece because I wiped my hand on my "clean" shirt before grabbing the edge of it and stretching it on the car. I noticed it and took off the piece and resprayed until they washed off, but what a pain it was. You need a lot of discipline to keep your hands not touching anything except the film and the cleaned body parts until finished.

Now if I paid someone else good money to have it done I would expect them to be able to do a much better job (i.e.erfect) than me. Some of these guys make enough money doing this work that they can afford the same high-end cars they are working on. For that money spent it had better be perfect.

 

[RV8R]

How much did you pay and how what did they cover in PPF?

I paid $1650 for full front bumper, hood, fenders, lights, mirrors, and rear bumper. $1500 for full Ceramic.

 

[iCharge]

I paid $1650 for full front bumper, hood, fenders, lights, mirrors, and rear bumper. $1500 for full Ceramic.

thats good deal you got. So the only parts not covered are door panels ?

 

[RV8R]

4 doors and two rear panels not done. They wanted another$1800 to do it all.

 

[Ketchups]

I paid $1650 for full front bumper, hood, fenders, lights, mirrors, and rear bumper. $1500 for full Ceramic.

Have them re-do the hood if it's keeping you up at night.