North NJ PPF / Coat options

[aevgeny]

Hello all, this is my first post.

Here's my situation:

• I'm in northern NJ (3-4 months of snow and salt annually)
  
• A week ago, I finally ordered a blue P3D
  
• I usually keep a car for about four years and drive ~10k miles a year mostly on the weekends
  
• I do a lot of mountain biking, which means driving on less-than-perfect, gravel, roads
  
• I am not going to hand wash the car, because... I am lazy (but there are waterless washes nearby)

Can you guys recommend what is the minimum I should get in terms of paint protection/coating/tint (?) ?
I am totally new to all of this and I've never before did anything to protect the paint on my cars.

Thanks a lot!

 

[FishMann]

Amount of protection is all personal. Greg at Signature Detailing is your guy. Read his articles on PPF and ceramic coatings to help you decide.
Signature Detailing - New Jersey's Premier Auto Detailer & PPF Installer

 

[Wubbles]

You can go on Xpels site and look for an authorized installer. There's a guy named Lee who's reputable and is an authorized installer. This way xpel will honor its 10 year warranty

 

[joe@piscitellol]

I'm picking up my P3D from cherry hill aug 21st. I leased an 85D for the last 3 tears and loved it but because i leased i never really thought about wrapping. I definitely want to wrap the 3 since i didn't lease. Could anyone recommend reputable outfit to wrap ? i got one estimate from southampton outfit for 6900... seems a bit high.

 

[willa1975]

Used to live in that area. Highly recommend Detailer's Domain.

Detailer's Domain - Premium Auto Detailing Products and Services

 

[joe@piscitellol]

Used to live in that area. Highly recommend Detailer's Domain.

Detailer's Domain - Premium Auto Detailing Products and Services

thank you... i will check out.

 

[NJturtlePower]

I'm picking up my P3D from cherry hill aug 21st. I leased an 85D for the last 3 tears and loved it but because i leased i never really thought about wrapping. I definitely want to wrap the 3 since i didn't lease. Could anyone recommend reputable outfit to wrap ? i got one estimate from southampton outfit for 6900... seems a bit high.

Another vote for Greg at Signature Detailing...

See my previous review here: Northern New Jersey Tint and Paint Protection Reccomendation

 

[joe@piscitellol]

Another vote for Greg at Signature Detailing...

See my previous review here: Northern New Jersey Tint and Paint Protection Reccomendation

appreciated...

 

[Ejl80]

You can go on Xpels site and look for an authorized installer. There's a guy named Lee who's reputable and is an authorized installer. This way xpel will honor its 10 year warranty

Definitely another vote for Lee.

 

[spark146]

I didn’t see your message until now, so I’m here with a late reply: strong recommendation for Signature Detailing (Greg). They have done my son’s car AND mine (both M3s) and the results have been excellent. I know that they are a favorite with lots of Tesla owners in NNJ.

 

[G0GR33N]

I went with Home

Car is still with them so I’d update with pics and video once back.

Can’t wait!!!

 

[G0GR33N]

TESS IS BACK AND EVEN BETTER AND BADASS THAN BEFORE!!!
Firstly a Full Nose PPF using Suntek Film
- Front bumper, hood, fenders & mirrors
Wrapped Tess in 3M Matte Deep Black
Tinted front windows 35% with 3M
Tinted rear windows 20% with 3M
Tinted the rear partially (I will be getting the full back window wrapped (Seamed))
Chrome delete same 3M Matte Deep Black
Wrapped the center console in matte black (Abstract Ocean)
I have been really busy so did not get a chance to take good pictures. I have a few and am posting them here.
Let me know what you think!

Big shout out to DJ and his team at ILLMATIC WRAPS
They are the cheapest around North NJ and their work speaks for itself
Do check them out if you need any of the above done...
DJ mentioned that if you quote "Ravi Tesla M3" he'd work out a price for you!!!

All the best!

 

[Nirenk]

TESS IS BACK AND EVEN BETTER AND BADASS THAN BEFORE!!!
Firstly a Full Nose PPF using Suntek Film
- Front bumper, hood, fenders & mirrors
Wrapped Tess in 3M Matte Deep Black
Tinted front windows 35% with 3M
Tinted rear windows 20% with 3M
Tinted the rear partially (I will be getting the full back window wrapped (Seamed))
Chrome delete same 3M Matte Deep Black
Wrapped the center console in matte black (Abstract Ocean)
I have been really busy so did not get a chance to take good pictures. I have a few and am posting them here.
Let me know what you think!

Big shout out to DJ and his team at ILLMATIC WRAPS
They are the cheapest around North NJ and their work speaks for itself
Do check them out if you need any of the above done...
DJ mentioned that if you quote "Ravi Tesla M3" he'd work out a price for you!!!

All the best!
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Looks nice. Is your car registered in NJ ? Did you have any trouble with cops because of tinting ?

 

[MarkS22]

Another vote for Greg at Signature Detailing...

See my previous review here: Northern New Jersey Tint and Paint Protection Reccomendation

Yes, Greg at Signature wrapped my original Model 3 from January and then my Performance 3 two weeks ago. Previously, he had done paint correction and ceramic on my Model S. I believe he said he has already done over 30 Model 3s.

He’s an honest guy who stands behind his work.

 

[C141medic]

Having mine done at
A Buff and Beyond Detailing - Detailing Services for Central New Jersey
Will update when I (hopefully) pick up M3 next week and bring to A buff and beyond. Ask for Nick. He’s the owner and seems to be very knowledgeable and I’m sure he’ll do an excellent job. Looking forward to working with him.

 

[netjack]

Hello all, this is my first post.

Here's my situation:

• I'm in northern NJ (3-4 months of snow and salt annually)
  
• A week ago, I finally ordered a blue P3D
  
• I usually keep a car for about four years and drive ~10k miles a year mostly on the weekends
  
• I do a lot of mountain biking, which means driving on less-than-perfect, gravel, roads
  
• I am not going to hand wash the car, because... I am lazy (but there are waterless washes nearby)

Can you guys recommend what is the minimum I should get in terms of paint protection/coating/tint (?) ?
I am totally new to all of this and I've never before did anything to protect the paint on my cars.

Thanks a lot!

Waterless washes near by? Where

 

[neilya]

TESS IS BACK AND EVEN BETTER AND BADASS THAN BEFORE!!!
Firstly a Full Nose PPF using Suntek Film
- Front bumper, hood, fenders & mirrors
Wrapped Tess in 3M Matte Deep Black
Tinted front windows 35% with 3M
Tinted rear windows 20% with 3M
Tinted the rear partially (I will be getting the full back window wrapped (Seamed))
Chrome delete same 3M Matte Deep Black
Wrapped the center console in matte black (Abstract Ocean)
I have been really busy so did not get a chance to take good pictures. I have a few and am posting them here.
Let me know what you think!

Big shout out to DJ and his team at ILLMATIC WRAPS
They are the cheapest around North NJ and their work speaks for itself
Do check them out if you need any of the above done...
DJ mentioned that if you quote "Ravi Tesla M3" he'd work out a price for you!!!

All the best!
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Do you know what was the cost for the chrome delete.

 

[netjack]

I'm another VERY satisfied customer of Greg's from Signature Detailing. I was in the same boat as all of you were - not sure where to go, came to the forums, took a chance on Greg giving all the glowing reviews, and in the end, realized he was exactly the perfect customer service oriented (very responsive) detailer that was perfect for the job.

Don't hesitate and his prices are the most fair. PM me if you have any questions - I'm happy to pay it forward.

Take a look at my car outside his shop

 

[dr_drowsy]

If you're still looking, Phil at Detailer's Domain did a great job on my car. Very professional and personalized service

 

[notthatpaulyd]

+1 for Greg from Signature Detailing. Just had him do PPF and Opticoat Pro. Amazing work and customer service.