My M3P is about 6 weeks old. It was a demo with 38 miles that I found on the lot in early January. Within a couple of weeks of delivery, the car had a series of rock chips on the lower passenger side rocker panel (closer to the front wheel and not on the rear area). The chips were in the lower part of the rocker where that extra clear coat is. I have touched up those chips (doesn't look great but I'm over it) I have also since added TSoloutions MudFlaps and the Tesla All Weather film to the rear area.
I have never put PPF on a car so this is the first time I am seriously considering it. I live in Pittsburgh. I do not drive on the highway frequently. A full PPF is not on the table. I am considering, however, putting some money into PPF to get me some peace of mind. I usually lease cars but I bought this one so I find myself more protective of it than usual. I will keep the car 3 years.
I am considering a either a half hood ($795), a front bumper ($595) and/or rockers ($450). I am really trying to do the bare minimum and protect the worst spots from damage. I realize there will be exposed areas and I'm willing to accept some of it and paying 2K for a more complete PPF just isn't in the cards.
Looking for opinions on (1) half hood versus bumper and (2) whether I need the rockers done or will the flaps plus the partial film be good enough. My car is MSM and the shop is saying the line on a half hood won't be too noticeable. I do not know if the chips in the rockers were there before I took delivery or after. I drove on the highway once in some snow/sleet so it could have happened then.
Money is relevant. I am trying to spend the least I can. I am currently debating half hood versus bumper plus rockers. If I got comfortable that the rockers are good for now, I would probably go for the half hood. If the rockers need PPF, I am leaning toward going bumper only. I can literally hear all the stones and rocks being thrown under the car every time I drive it. Makes me crazy.
Advice from owners as to the problem areas would be appreciated as well as the best way to deploy approximately $1000 on PPF. Thanks.
I have never put PPF on a car so this is the first time I am seriously considering it. I live in Pittsburgh. I do not drive on the highway frequently. A full PPF is not on the table. I am considering, however, putting some money into PPF to get me some peace of mind. I usually lease cars but I bought this one so I find myself more protective of it than usual. I will keep the car 3 years.
I am considering a either a half hood ($795), a front bumper ($595) and/or rockers ($450). I am really trying to do the bare minimum and protect the worst spots from damage. I realize there will be exposed areas and I'm willing to accept some of it and paying 2K for a more complete PPF just isn't in the cards.
Looking for opinions on (1) half hood versus bumper and (2) whether I need the rockers done or will the flaps plus the partial film be good enough. My car is MSM and the shop is saying the line on a half hood won't be too noticeable. I do not know if the chips in the rockers were there before I took delivery or after. I drove on the highway once in some snow/sleet so it could have happened then.
Money is relevant. I am trying to spend the least I can. I am currently debating half hood versus bumper plus rockers. If I got comfortable that the rockers are good for now, I would probably go for the half hood. If the rockers need PPF, I am leaning toward going bumper only. I can literally hear all the stones and rocks being thrown under the car every time I drive it. Makes me crazy.
Advice from owners as to the problem areas would be appreciated as well as the best way to deploy approximately $1000 on PPF. Thanks.