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Is it worth it to get PPF and/or ceramic coating? What is a fair price?
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My MYP will be treated like my Harley. I ride it. I don't worship it. That being said, I did have a ceramic coating professionally done a few days after taking delivery of my MYP. Three levels were offered and I went with the mid range. I understand that much of the cost is related to prep and paint correction. You don't want to seal in all the swirlies. My new MYP needed no paint correction and so the cost was around $800. I felt this was worth it to me to keep it nice longer and ease maintenance for me. Plus it really looks great. Time will tell I guess...
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I'd agree not to get PPF or other protections for resale value, as it won't matter much, if any. If you want your car to have some extra protection because rock chips bother you, then it may be worthwhile. If your children destroy everything else you own and you want one freaking nice thing that will keep looking good for years, then it may be worthwhile. If, on top of it, you drive through a gravel hailstorm on poorly maintained expressways every day and super-hate windshield chips, then maybe some windshield protection film is worth it, too.
I found the investment more worthwhile than FSD, so that's where I put my $$. Car looks beautiful, and the children aren't allowed near it.
I found the investment more worthwhile than FSD, so that's where I put my $$. Car looks beautiful, and the children aren't allowed near it.
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$800? Holy crap. I did mine myself for $21 from Amazon and was dead simple. Maybe the ceramic they used is more durable but mine is doing what is intended. These ceramic installers must send their kids to ivy leaguer schools with the profits they make. Good for them.
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2021 LR Model 3
2021 LR Black Model 3, 32k on the odometer. I didn't get PPF or ceramic coating. I drive it about 3000 miles a month mostly on the freeway at 70+. I hand wash it every weekend. Yes, there are small rock chips on the hood. I don't let the dead bugs build up so I am able to wash them off every weekend. It looks great after I wash it and dry it so I don't think $4000 - $7000 would be money well spent to *possibly* prevent a rock chip. Honestly, they are only visible if you look really close. It is a daily driver not a car show pony.
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Where did you get this done? Please provide the exact location/website/number of the business. Thanks!
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Not sure about the difference in brands - but quotes for ceramic coating with paint correction, in the Dallas area are $500-$1200 with a 3-7 year warranty. I got mine done for $700 (7 year warranty). As some of them said, I dont see the value in PPF especially at those high prices..
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I can't justify Full PPF expenses for the such car as Tesla. Ferrari, Lambo? Maybe... but Tesla.. cmon guys.
I made only PPF for the front bumper because it's big, flat, and going to collect all bugs/rocks at highway speeds. The rest of the car surface is not that vulnerable during the normal driving.
I made only PPF for the front bumper because it's big, flat, and going to collect all bugs/rocks at highway speeds. The rest of the car surface is not that vulnerable during the normal driving.
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