Ordered Model Y Long Range (white), December delivery. Need advice from Chicago (west burbs) on Clear PPF Installers.

[Montegomm]

Good Day Everyone. I ordered a Long Range Model Y in White in August. Most recent delivery estimate is December. I am in the western suburbs of Chicago and am looking for any recommendations on clear paint protection film installers. Any comments on 3M vs XPEL? Thanks.

 

[rexki]

Youtube had many good video comparing them all - I going 3M Pro - precut pieces half wrap - self install myself.
12/1 - 12/3 should be a go.

 

[Montegomm]

Good luck. I'd rather not install myself. Received a couple of recommendations for a shop in Naperville that they used, so I plan to go there. Still waiting for a VIN. My new EDD is now 12/5-12/20.

 

[Thesla23]

What’s the shop and pricing?

 

[rexki]

What’s the shop and pricing?

My self install with 3M PRO full hood, front bumper, fenders, lights is about $450 with 20% discount code.
Many are saying 1,700 - 2,500 for this level at a "Pro" shop - if not precut you have a strong chance of paint cuts - hidden under the film because they are cutting PPF on the car in place.
I would not let a pro shop use anything by precut laser PPF period.

 

[Thesla23]

My self install with 3M PRO full hood, front bumper, fenders, lights is about $450 with 20% discount code.
Many are saying 1,700 - 2,500 for this level at a "Pro" shop - if not precut you have a strong chance of paint cuts - hidden under the film because they are cutting PPF on the car in place.
I would not let a pro shop use anything by precut laser PPF period.

My delivery is saying between 15-30th so right after yours haha I’m considering this for mine but first time I’m looking into it. If I don’t want to self install, you think it’s good to get the materials and have a shop install it? Also if you have some links you can share that would be great

 

[rexki]

My delivery is saying between 15-30th so right after yours haha I’m considering this for mine but first time I’m looking into it. If I don’t want to self install, you think it’s good to get the materials and have a shop install it? Also if you have some links you can share that would be great

Invisible Mask - use 2021 to get our 2022 models - owner told me (via email) that 2021 and 2022 are the same exact measurements for body dimensions.
Purchased Spider all weather matts from ForMyTesla and this sight has the 20% discount code for PFF on InvisibleMask.com.

 

[reebis]

I just had my PPF and Tint done at Umbra in Schaumburg. They did a fantastic job and they are very highly rated. I had originally found them thru the Subaru forums, where they are also very highly recommended.

Umbra Window Tinting – Automotive Window Tint Chicago, IL

 

[Montegomm]

TST in Naperville.

 

[eCharcoal]

Go to Umbra Window Tinting in Schaumburg. Nino and his crew has done a lot of Teslas. I’m a very satisfied customer. They’re always booked a month out for a reason.

 

[MatildaModelY]

Midwest Autobahnd in chicago is great.

 

[giga66]

Bumping to also give my vote for Umbra in Schaumburg IL - they did my Y and did an absolutely fantastic job.