Model S Plaid: Paint chipping on Rear quarter panel and doors

[EPOWER PLAID]

Love this car. I don't drive it on dirt roads and only hand wash. My rear quarter panels are getting chipped. Looks like the New flare out is catching the road debris. Anyone else seeing this on their car? only 800 miles

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[CorneliusRox]

Are you saying that when you did this, the full wrap underneath the top peel-away layer also looked bad?

Btw, I am seeing this solution done on Porsche and BMW cars with wide fenders to remedy the same issue, so it isn't like this is a totally unique concept.

Prior to fully wrapping the car, I did localized Xpel Ultimate Plus 10 (or whatever the thicker one is called). It was obvious everywhere without PPF was getting blasted down to primer, but the area with PPF was also slowly getting a haze from the rocks. I tried hitting it with a heat gun like they say is possible for 'self healing' but it didn't do much. I think the real solution is PPF paired with mud flaps.

Unless you're talking about putting this PPF on and replacing it from time to time. In that case, I'd also warn you that when the body shop removed this PPF to sand down and repaint my car, it pulled some chips of paint off with it. I don't think it's as removeable as advertised. Maybe it works better on other cars, but at least on my Tesla, it doesn't like to come off without removing paint as well.

 

[jebinc]

Prior to fully wrapping the car, I did localized Xpel Ultimate Plus 10 (or whatever the thicker one is called). It was obvious everywhere without PPF was getting blasted down to primer, but the area with PPF was also slowly getting a haze from the rocks. I tried hitting it with a heat gun like they say is possible for 'self healing' but it didn't do much. I think the real solution is PPF paired with mud flaps.

Unless you're talking about putting this PPF on and replacing it from time to time. In that case, I'd also warn you that when the body shop removed this PPF to sand down and repaint my car, it pulled some chips of paint off with it. I don't think it's as removeable as advertised. Maybe it works better on other cars, but at least on my Tesla, it doesn't like to come off without removing paint as well.

+1 on the flaps! Currently, we are left with only DIY flap solutions.

 

[webshot]

Is everyone also seeing paint chipping on the rear bumper from the rear tires as well?

 

[webshot]

FYI the mud flaps/splash guards passed the 100mph test. Here is a pic to get you started. FYI the stock plastic rivet mounting holes are not the same on both sides of the car. I sacrificed two prototype's (of a 4 pack of guards) before completing.

Working on rears next...

 

[xEvoLveDx]

Did you put some on the back as well?

 

[jebinc]

FYI the mud flaps/splash guards passed the 100mph test. Here is a pic to get you started. FYI the stock plastic rivet mounting holes are not the same on both sides of the car. I sacrificed two prototype's (of a 4 pack of guards) before completing.

Working on rears next...

@webshot! Woo-hoo! I’m following in your shadow, bruh! Already received the flaps you have. Is there a post somewhere on what you had to do to modify the front flaps? Did you have to cut them? I saw the post where you used longer snaps and added a hole in the liner up top, but readers would sure love a blow by blow description of the process used!
@WilliamG

 

[webshot]

@webshot! Woo-hoo! I’m following in your shadow, bruh! Already received the flaps you have. Is there a post somewhere on what you had to do to modify the front flaps? Did you have to cut them? I saw the post where you used longer snaps and added a hole in the liner up top, but readers would sure love a blow by blow description of the process used!
@WilliamG

No cutting needed.

 

[WilliamG]

No cutting needed.

Really would love a guide for this!

 

[jebinc]

Really would love a guide for this!

@WilliamG Get your Amazon order in before there is a run on them. Mine came next day.

 

[WilliamG]

@WilliamG Get your Amazon order in before there is a run on them. Mine came next day.

Yeah yeah I ordered them. Dunno what to do with them. But I ordered them.

 

[jebinc]

Yeah yeah I ordered them. Dunno what to do with them. But I ordered them.

@WilliamG Well, if I decide against taking the Plaid, I’ll give you my $20 flap set!

 

[WilliamG]

@WilliamG Well, if I decide against taking the Plaid, I’ll give you my $20 flap set!

You’re not going to decide against it. Good grief.

 

[drdonger]

Is everyone also seeing paint chipping on the rear bumper from the rear tires as well?

Can you take a picture of this please?

 

[Bull]

FYI the mud flaps/splash guards passed the 100mph test. Here is a pic to get you started. FYI the stock plastic rivet mounting holes are not the same on both sides of the car. I sacrificed two prototype's (of a 4 pack of guards) before completing.

Working on rears next...

Any concerns about the space behind the flap filling up with gravel?

 

[AnselmDante]

Any concerns about the space behind the flap filling up with gravel?

If that is a concern, you can scuff the plastic a little with sand paper, and then apply some black caulking around the perimeter.

 

[webshot]

Did you put some on the back as well?

Design on the way...

Any concerns about the space behind the flap filling up with gravel?

Yes but a small price to pay from it chipping the paint. These are only temporary until the aftermarket catches up...

 

[jebinc]

Design on the way...

Yes but a small price to pay from it chipping the paint. These are only temporary until the aftermarket catches up...

A “Step by step” would earn you a lot of likes by TMC members for posting them!

 

[webshot]

A “Step by step” would earn you a lot of likes by TMC members for posting them!

I will have to make time. My personal life is a little slammed right now...

 

[webshot]

If that is a concern, you can scuff the plastic a little with sand paper, and then apply some black caulking around the perimeter.

I am guessing (I have not measured the gap) you can also use 1" foam weather seal tape from the hardware store...

https://www.amazon.com/Density-Waterproof-Neoprene-Single-Sided-Adhesive/dp/B07QQS7937/ref=asc_df_B07QQS7937/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366309219598&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17654489696939932583&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031988&hvtargid=pla-795406503355&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=75985294773&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=366309219598&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17654489696939932583&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031988&hvtargid=pla-795406503355

 

[WilliamG]

I will have to make time. My personal life is a little slammed right now...

But... but...

No worries, we understand. Not driving my car again till the guide is up. But it's cool. You do you.