A lot of folks seemed to recommend some PPF for Tesla's, especially the front ends. Im taking delivery (hopefully?) of a MYP in February/March timeframe. Was wondering if anyone had any recommendations on specific PPF's ( Xpel, 3M etc ) and recommendations for installers in the Chicago area western suburbs.
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Model Y Paint Protection Film Recommendations- Chicago Area
- Thread starter Joe AZ
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Anyone out there that did NOT get PPF on their Y or 3, notice any issues with their paint or bumper? 1k to 2k for PPF just seems too much....
1.7K - 2K for full front clip ppf (mid tier or high end film) bumper, fenders, hood, and mirrors (maybe pillars). Any one in Chicago, check out XTC Auto Detailing. I've had my other cars detailed and ceramic coated by them and will have them do PPF on MY when it arrives next week. They do a great job and the price is reasonable.
As for no PPF on the rear door or bumper. I image it will look like this. Tesla Model Y Rear Door Paint Damage
Chicago Auto Pros has 2 locations and posts a lot of detailing videos and has his own Tesla which he has wrapped. I have not seen any specific reviews, but seems like a well run place and offers a lot of explanations in his videos about the shop and products they use.
Picking this up because I’m getting a Model Y and deciding what to do. I’ve heard good things about Umbra and XTC. I think one is a shop and the other is a one man show. Both use IGL Kenzo for ceramic coating and XPEL PPF.
Anyone have updated thoughts on Chicagoland places to go? And what’s a reasonable price for this work?
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Ross is the owner. Great guy who knows his clients by name it seems. He hires some incredible talent. The ppf is flawless. Never a single bubble. And the wraps are tight and symmetrical. Never cuts into the paint and they avoid removal of emblems or panels
Used them in 2004 then again 2012 and ‘16. Actually forgot about them, found them online via reviews and didn’t recall until he brought it up to my attention i had used them for ages it seems. Then with MYP in 21 and just a few days ago also another Y.
The Y’s have a partial xpel ULT wrap. The ppf coverage looks like a sandal. Full front. All doors and rear bumper. In all the previous years, never had as much as a dent on any pillars or trunk/hatch. Best cost to benefit ratio. Doors are my main concern because in chicago proper , someone is going to dent your doors. But each time a simple PDR job took care of it. With the price of labor or repainting a panel , I thought the ppf would justify the cost. Also. The blue paint must be getting better. I’ve taken the 21 through the cheapest $3-5 automatic car washes especially during the winter, where a clean car only last 24 hrs in chicago weather. The ppf areas are perfectly the same as the day they were installed. Xpel self heals well. Better in hot summer of course. The pillars and hatch have so far held up well. Small swirls come out with a single wax.
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Midwest Autobahnd is CHICAGO'S PREMIER VEHICLE PROTECTION company. Specializing in XPEL paint protection films, custom vinyl wraps, & dealer financial services.
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Ross is the owner. Great guy who knows his clients by name it seems. He hires some incredible talent. The ppf is flawless. Never a single bubble. And the wraps are tight and symmetrical. Never cuts into the paint and they avoid removal of emblems or panels
Used them in 2004 then again 2012 and ‘16. Actually forgot about them, found them online via reviews and didn’t recall until he brought it up to my attention i had used them for ages it seems. Then with MYP in 21 and just a few days ago also another Y.
The Y’s have a partial xpel ULT wrap. The ppf coverage looks like a sandal. Full front. All doors and rear bumper. In all the previous years, never had as much as a dent on any pillars or trunk/hatch. Best cost to benefit ratio. Doors are my main concern because in chicago proper , someone is going to dent your doors. But each time a simple PDR job took care of it. With the price of labor or repainting a panel , I thought the ppf would justify the cost. Also. The blue paint must be getting better. I’ve taken the 21 through the cheapest $3-5 automatic car washes especially during the winter, where a clean car only last 24 hrs in chicago weather. The ppf areas are perfectly the same as the day they were installed. Xpel self heals well. Better in hot summer of course. The pillars and hatch have so far held up well. Small swirls come out with a single wax.
The “small town in Arkansas” is actually the Arkansas side of Memphis… the location is actually in West Memphis. I wouldn’t consider this a small town by any means. It would be like calling Hammond “a small town in Indiana.”
Not saying you didn’t just make a simple mistake with your judgement, I think some people just don’t know if they aren’t familiar with the area and I wanted to clarify.
XTC is awesome and lots of happy customers and reviews on Facebook Tesla Chicago page. I did ceramic coat and couple panels of ppf. Super happy with the job. Alex is really good at his craft and does high quality work. I know he used to do ceramic coats for umbra back in the day.
Ceramic Coating & PPF in Chicago, IL | Chicago Ceramic Garage
Chicago Ceramic Garage is a full-service paint protection service provider located in Rosemont and Chicago, Illinois. Whether you come to us or we come to you, our team is ready to help! Call (312) 825-8518 today.
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Jose did both of my Teslas, and I've been happy with the results. Full XPEL stealth on my MYP, Stek DynoPurple on my Plaid.
Not sure about current pricing.
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