How Soon to Add Clearbra?

[Buster1]

How soon after delivery can I have a professional add a "clearbra" of some sort? Has the paint fully cured? Is it best to let the paint sit for a few weeks before covering it?

Just wondering what you all think. I'm taking delivery 8 days after my car entered production, and I've heard other warnings about washing and waxing a new car shortly after delivery.

Thanks!

 

[OlderThanDirt]

Only the time it takes to drive from the Tesla store after delivery to your chosen installer.

 

[sandpiper]

That's what I did. Straight from Tesla to the installer. The longer you wait, the more possibility for chips.

 

[outdoors]

Stay off the freeways. Right to installer. Pretend you never even got delivery. No show rides for family and friends. You can grin later, and will be grinning many times after it saves you from those pull out hair moments.

 

[Rockster]

I drove straight to the installer, Eight miles, nothing above 45 mph. He still found a chip in the leading edge of the hood.

 

[Buster1]

Thx guys, I just scheduled "the works" at my local Tesla savvy tint and Xpel shop!

 

[Transhine]

That was a brilliant choice. Just be sure to follow up with how to maintain the clear bra surface. While the rock chip problem is solved, you want to have an idea about how to maintain the film. The film is just a bit more sensitive to abrasion and it can't be buffed out. Keep vigilant for bird turds because they can etch the film if left there too long.

Just follow the usual vehicle maintenance procedures and it will look great for many years. You may want to consider a Ceramic paint Coating to give the film more resiliency from the elements. Otherwise, wax it every 4 months, garage it at night to protect it from the moisture and wash it at least every 2 weeks. And lastly, drive the 'dickens' out of it and get your moneys worth out of the film.

If you ever get caught in a dust storm out there, you will be really happy you protected the paint. Cheers.