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PPF Installation Photos - Is This Good?

Discussion in 'Model 3' started by Vio1x, Feb 26, 2021.

  1. Vio1x

    Vio1x Member

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    Hi, I just picked up my 2021 Tesla Model 3 SR+ from the PPF installer, and Im not sure if this is what I should be expecting. Im not satisfied with this installation.
    Is this normal? The shop said that the bubbles will go away on their own after a while. Should I require them to redo?

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    Hood near the passenger A pillar

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    Passenger Side Fender near camera

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    Big gap of PPF on passenger side front bumper (same on driver’s side)

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    Bubbles under the lip of the front bumper

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    Front hood near driver’s side

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    Front bumper sensors (all have bubbles

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    Mirror

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    Side sensor with fold

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    Hood lid not property affixed and bunched up under hood

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    PPF on the bumper stops way before the hood. Seems like a lot of exposed paint

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    Hood bubbles

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    Trapped dirt on driver’s side fender near camera

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    Scratch in paint near driver’s side fender camera

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    Mirror cut is not cut straight and far from the edges

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    Hood near the A pillars are missing a corner of PPF (both sides)

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    Fold in PPF on mirror
     
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  2. OlderThanDirt

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    No.... that’s not so good :(

    That will be causing you some issues unfortunately.
     
  3. UncertainTimes

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    Horrible job. Parking sensors should have been cut out. Huge bubbles. Was the job quoted as a precut kit job or custom. If the latter then even worse. A custom job should show no seams, no gaps, every edge folded over. Cuts in the paint mean they have no skill in doing a custom job.
     
  4. Hayden

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    My god how badly done! I would demand my money back because this cannot be saved. This is not acceptable even for a pre-cut.
     
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  5. MJR-VR

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    Was it their first ever job?
     
  6. derekmw

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    Seriously, I think even I could do a better job, and I've never done it before! I would ask for full refund and take it elsewhere. There is no way they will redo those issues and fix it to your satisfaction.
     
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  7. beachsideev

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    yikes! that looks terrible. I hope you get your money back.
     
  8. SK360

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    Uh.. wow. No, not normal or acceptable
     
  9. 6spdcoupe

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    When I got my ppf from the detailer I asked them what defects I should look for. They said there shouldn't be any bubbles and to bring it back to them if I see any.
     
  10. 510storm

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    Ouch. Sorry man but this is not a quality job. It is correct that small air bubbles can work themselves out in a couple of days (it's essentially trapped moisture that will evaporate), there are more issues than simply a couple of small air bubbles.
     
  11. Adam3

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    Horrible
     
  12. alexgr

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    Holy Cow! That's very not good! Ask money back and then some because all this junk work has to be removed now. And do NOT let them re-do it.
     
  13. alexgr

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    I was told basically the same, except they told me that some (very few) bubbles may show up and disappear in the first couple days. Then, they scheduled me for a follow-up check-up appointment in a week from the installation to correct anything that may appear in the first few days including bubbles.
     
  14. Vio1x

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    spoke with the owner, and on Monday they will be taking off the PPF and refunding my money.
     
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  15. alexgr

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    Good. I would not trust them with removing it from my car though.
     
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  16. beachsideev

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    great news.
     
  17. StephenSegari

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    A few bubbles here and there are acceptable. You can usually push them out, prick them with a pin, or they will go away on their own. This is an absolute SHITTY job, and you should 100% demand your money back. Damn, I'm sorry.
     
  18. Needsdecaf

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    Yeah, the bubbles I wouldn't worry too much about. But the other crap. UGH.

    Glad you are getting your money back.
     
  19. Vio1x

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    Should I have them take down the tint job too. I haven't looked carefully at the tint job. I haven't noticed any apararent issues with the tint job, but now Im wondering if I should have them take that off too. Thoughts?
     
  20. LionXng

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    I would be very worried those clueless amateurs are going to do more damage taking it off too. I know this is easier said than done but I don't think I would accept just my money back or allow them to remove it. They should pay actual professionals to remove it.
     
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