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Man I wish you responded a couple days ago, just got it to the shop to get wrapped (its getting gloss black) so far sneak peaks look good though.
How did you you do the tail lights black?
I blacked mine out as well. They really should offer this from the factory.
StoXto3toY
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Looks great. What kind of wrap did you use? Anything other than wrapping out the chrome and swapping the wheels? What kind of wheels are they? Did you black out the headlights too?
benjiejr
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I'm not sure how I stack up, but I believe I paid around $600 for material and labor. I blacked out all chrome including under the side mirrors and the handles which are both fairly challenging due to the shape and moving parts.
I thought about cf too but the windows lend well to black or something not patterned
I was thinking about it, but was advised against it. I am glad I wrapped it, I plati dipped the emblems, the tesla on the back, the front license plate cover and the screw bolts. The difference between the wrap and plasti dip is massive and the quality in wrap is far better. Plus enjoy getting the pasti dip off the handles if you ever take it off
pdxrunr
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Here is my pearl white with chrome delete but with some 3m hot rod red for a little "pop".
Model S Photo Gallery
Model S Photo Gallery
benjiejr
Technogeekextraordinaire
I considered paint but at the time I wasn't sure how it'd look and wanted to be able to go back to stock. But now that I've had it for a while, I'm really happy with the look and I wouldn't mind making it permanent with paint. Did you do it yourself or did you have it done, if so, how much?
As for how long the wrap will last, time will tell. I've had it for almost 2 years now and it's holding up very well. I was told that it would probably last about 5 years or so.
I have only done black vinyl on top of the car (I don't have glass sunroof)
Glossy wrap around windows
Glossy wrap on door handles
Glossy wrap on the turn signals on sides
Satin wrap on the bottom door sills
For the front/rear, I haven't done them but I am feeling like I may just end up doing it now.
I really wish pre face lift models came with painted side skirts. It bugs me to see unpainted plastic on a car of this price range.
On a side note, I'm so glad I put the vinyl wrap on the roof. I almost NEVER park the car outside since it usually sits in my garage or my garage at work. I parked at a park once and it seems someone kicked a soccer ball and it skidded across the top of the car. It scratched the vinyl slightly but that's a lot better than scratching the actual paint!
Glossy wrap around windows
Glossy wrap on door handles
Glossy wrap on the turn signals on sides
Satin wrap on the bottom door sills
For the front/rear, I haven't done them but I am feeling like I may just end up doing it now.
I really wish pre face lift models came with painted side skirts. It bugs me to see unpainted plastic on a car of this price range.
On a side note, I'm so glad I put the vinyl wrap on the roof. I almost NEVER park the car outside since it usually sits in my garage or my garage at work. I parked at a park once and it seems someone kicked a soccer ball and it skidded across the top of the car. It scratched the vinyl slightly but that's a lot better than scratching the actual paint!
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