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When you say “something happens” what are you imagining? Paint is paint, if the car has runs, dust nibs, scratches, etc then that’s not going to suddenly manifest - it’ll be there now.I am currently looking at ceramic options, so that may get sorted by the detailer - the only thing putting me off is if I get it coated and then in the future something happens with the paint work due to a Tesla defect (I see a few owners have had resprays from Tesla for example) - am I stuffed?
It doesn’t sound like an outrageous price. But if you ask a detailer to fix your car they’re going to find all sorts of things wrong, not least of which because they’re in the business of fixing them.I've got a quote from a GTECHNIQ approved detailer to correct these halos and swirl marks, and they reckon it will need a minimum 2 stage (£770), possible 3 stage (£1100) polish. Does that sound about right?
I think £1,100 is extortionate. I was quoted 250 quid at my local detailers, who is very good and xpel approved for ppf. That was for a machine polish and then a wipe of gtechniq sealant.I've got a quote from a GTECHNIQ approved detailer to correct these halos and swirl marks, and they reckon it will need a minimum 2 stage (£770), possible 3 stage (£1100) polish. Does that sound about right?
Indeed that seems a crazy price.I think £1,100 is extortionate. I was quoted 250 quid at my local detailers, who is very good and xpel approved for ppf. That was for a machine polish and then a wipe of gtechniq sealant.
The model 3 doesn't have a roof to polish so not much to do!
I'd shop around if I was you.
My car is at the detailers right now for their "new car" package + Kenzo ceramic for £650. He rang me yesterday and said the paint job was so poor it would need a second polishing stage and would cost £100-150. That's the sort of ballpark you want to be aiming for.
That old trick! Could you hear them sucking through their teeth as they told you how bad it was and how only by superhuman efforts and skill they can sort it for only another £150.My car is at the detailers right now for their "new car" package + Kenzo ceramic for £650. He rang me yesterday and said the paint job was so poor it would need a second polishing stage and would cost £100-150. That's the sort of ballpark you want to be aiming for.
+1 to this. Budget a few hundred quid for the pro polish and then £30 for some Turtlewax Graphene Flex Wax which just sprays on after a wash. We have one Tesla ceramic coated (I think it was around £500 including prep) and one with the £30 Turtlewax spray. I can't tell any difference in appearance and they are both as easy to keep clean.For my money just put sealant on it after the polish, much cheaper than ceramic and some of the spray sealants are really good now.
I recommend PPF vs. Ceramic. Much more protective. You can also put a Ceramic coat on top of the PPF.I am currently looking at ceramic options, so that may get sorted by the detailer - the only thing putting me off is if I get it coated and then in the future something happens with the paint work due to a Tesla defect (I see a few owners have had resprays from Tesla for example) - am I stuffed?
Did you honestly look as closely at them as you did with the Tesla?Reality is every other new car I've had has arrived without swirls, holograms and paint defects. That's not a "car show finish" - but to expect that any new car would be shiny and without defects isn't a big expectation.
Looks good. How expensive? But what's the point of applying ceramic on top of it?I recommend PPF vs. Ceramic. Much more protective. You can also put a Ceramic coat on top of the PPF.
With the PPF I have (STEK Dynosheild), the last coat on the top of it is actually a ceramic (2 for 1) .
I like it far better than XPEL or 3M and about 2/3 the price.
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I will do, i haven’t got my Tesla yet.Did you honestly look as closely at them as you did with the Tesla?
Our local Porsche dealership was quite well known for adding swirl marks on routine service cleans (more discerning customers generally ask them NOT to clean their cars). They also make plenty of money from offering 3rd party ceramic coatings, polishings etc which don't come as standard on brand new £100k+ cars. Much further down the food-chain my wife's brand new Nissan came with loads of swirl marks inflicted by their on-site new car prep.
I solved the whole swirl issue by just buying white cars!
Ah I see you are US based, so pricing probably not very relevant over here (UK sub-forum). Whenever I've looked at PPF over here it has always looked very pricey.The PPF protects against penetrating bug juices and small projectiles as well as minor scratches and being keyed.
Ceramic provides light protection as well as a permanent candy-gloss shine.
I paid $1700 to cover mirrors and everything forward of them.
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