Norcal Bay Area Model 3 Tint/PPF Group Buy

[WaffleJL]

I was planning to do 35% all around. Then I felt it maybe too dark for the front windows, especially the car is black. So I went with 50% front side windows and 35% everywhere else. Alex told me if I change my mind in two weeks when I do the final coating touch up, he will change the front to 35% for free as a make up for his delay.

I think the cloudy weather makes the pic looks darker. In the sun, it does not look that dark.

 

[dailo]

Wow 35% in the back does look dark, but maybe because its just the angle. I'm considering 35 all around, but maybe not after seeing your pics

 

[WaffleJL]

I feel 35% is a good balance. When I first saw 35% on another car at Alex's shop under good sun light, I thought it's too light for my taste and wanted to go 20%. Then I saw another car with 20% and realized that's really too dark.

 

[WattsHappening]

Ok, just picked up my car. Everything was as promised. The tint work is fantastic. The PPF has some spots with bubbles, particularly near the edges. But Alex indicated it would take some time to fully cure. If, after 14 days, there are any issues, I can take it back and Alex will take care of it. I am 100% confident Alex will take care of any issues.

The only warning I have is that the shop is very busy. Alex mentioned they are booked solid through September.

All in all, I am very happy. The work was excellent, the price was a great value and Alex is a straight-up guy.

 

[WattsHappening]

Thanks for posting your picture, bFlat. I dropped off my P3D with Alex this week and am anxious to see how it turns out. I got the works: full matte PPF, chrome delete, tint, and ceramic. Need to figure out what to do with my wheels next!

@zfsnoob,
I just picked up our car and saw them working on yours. The matte wrap looks SWEET! You're gonna love it!

 

[Manksgloob]

@zfsnoob,
I just picked up our car and saw them working on yours. The matte wrap looks SWEET! You're gonna love it!

I stopped by today as well. I asked a ton of questions and was allowed to take a close look at Alex and team’s work.

I saw the MSM (@zfsnoob ’s?) and took a few photos. (I promise that I stayed a respectful distance from it!)


I like that they took the time to remove the trim pieces in order to get good coverage.

Ended up making an appointment for a car I don’t even have yet haha.

 

[dailo]

That matte looks good, please post a lot of pics @zfsnoob. I might want to do the same thing now.

 

[WattsHappening]

I stopped by today as well. I asked a ton of questions and was allowed to take a close look at Alex and team’s work.

I saw the MSM (@zfsnoob ’s?) and took a few photos. (I promise that I stayed a respectful distance from it!)
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I like that they took the time to remove the trim pieces in order to get good coverage.

Ended up making an appointment for a car I don’t even have yet haha.

And that red one in front of the matter MSM is mine.

Good call to book a time even though you don't have your car yet.

After doing a thorough check this evening, there are quite a few small air bubbles in the PPF. I am hopeful these will disappear during the cure period. Otherwise, I am confident Alex will take care of it.

 

[Manksgloob]

And that red one in front of the matter MSM is mine.

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What a small world.
I was able to watch them install the rear window film on yours:

 

[mr pottymouth]

Just spoke with Alex, looks like there's ~15 people on this already, booked appointment with him. Thanks for keeping this thread updated and all the pics!

 

[bFlat]

It is very possible that Alex and Co will have done more M3 PPF and tints than anyone else in the world.

 

[aaahughjass]

I feel 35% is a good balance. When I first saw 35% on another car at Alex's shop under good sun light, I thought it's too light for my taste and wanted to go 20%. Then I saw another car with 20% and realized that's really too dark.

Thanks for the input! I dropped off my my model 3 this morning and went with 50% front and 20% back but after seeing yours I called to get it changed to 50% and 35%.

 

[WaffleJL]

This is how it looks like under good sunlight. The blue M3 next to mind has no tint.

 

[hao3361]

This is how it looks like under good sunlight. The blue M3 next to mind has no tint.

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I will drop mine(red one) for ppf front and tint tomorrow morning. Thanks for the tint info, after look at your pic, I decided to go with 50%+35% as well. I am interesting to know more about break caliper paint. Did they put Tesla logo on the caliper ? How is the paint quality compare to stock p one ? Do you mind share how much you paid for paint ? Thanks

 

[hao3361]

I dropped my red one half hour ago at San Jose location and met Alex there. There are currently two model 3 in the shop, one Black is tinting and another blue one is waiting for service I believe.

Alex told me schedule is running late. I suppose to pick up at Monday morning but I was told most likely it will not be ready until Tuesday 4pm

 

[WaffleJL]

I will drop mine(red one) for ppf front and tint tomorrow morning. Thanks for the tint info, after look at your pic, I decided to go with 50%+35% as well. I am interesting to know more about break caliper paint. Did they put Tesla logo on the caliper ? How is the paint quality compare to stock p one ? Do you mind share how much you paid for paint ? Thanks

Alex charged $300 for painting all four calipers. This is the first time I am doing this and I didn't know I need to provide the decals. I have bought the decals from ebay. Alex will put them on when I bring my car in for the final touch up in two weeks.

I have not seen the red calipers on P so can't give you any comparison. But for $300 paint job, I am happy with what I got.

 

[aaahughjass]

I dropped my red one half hour ago at San Jose location and met Alex there. There are currently two model 3 in the shop, one Black is tinting and another blue one is waiting for service I believe.

Alex told me schedule is running late. I suppose to pick up at Monday morning but I was told most likely it will not be ready until Tuesday 4pm

The black one was mine. I just picked it up earlier today. There are some bubbles but we'll see how it looks like in a couple of days after it settles. I'm pretty happy with 50%/35%. They weren't very careful cutting though...

 

[dailo]

Is the rear tinted all the way? Doesn't seem that dark from the inside pic.

 

[Manksgloob]

... They weren't very careful cutting though...
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Oh no. That’s not okay.
I hope it was an isolated occurrence...

 

[zonela]

The black one was mine. I just picked it up earlier today. There are some bubbles but we'll see how it looks like in a couple of days after it settles. I'm pretty happy with 50%/35%. They weren't very careful cutting though...


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I hope you brought it up to Alex and he can at least try to fix it.

I booked an appointment and probably will need to remind him to be extra careful about cutting.