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Haha! That was kind of my attitude for not doing it a couple years ago. Now after seeing all the chips I'm kind of wigging out (It's totaled!!).meh. Touch it up right before selling it at auction. No one cares at auctions.
Average Tesla owner: I got a rock chip on my hood. Is it totaled?
Sadly, it *WAS* totalled from the rock chipAverage Tesla owner: I got a rock chip on my hood. Is it totaled?
why was it one of the best decisions you made?I did PPF when I first received the car basically because of all the recommendations to do so. I had no idea at the time, but it was one of the best decisions I made.
That was my exact reasoning to not get it either. If I still cared about the car that much in 5 years a repaint or vinyl wrap will be cheaper and have more fun color options.I just can't imagine paying $6k for plastic wrap. I'm more inclined to have the car fully repainted at a body shop in 5 years. Then I can pick any color and get a super thick clear coat.
PPF is a personal decision. It all depends on what you would like or "expect" for a vehicle.
Here in Colorado for my wife and I, we have PPF put on as soon as possible to prevent rock chips/touchup/respray. This has worked for us. Personally, I would NEVER take any of our vehicles through a "Car Wash Tunnel" especially with rotating brushes. JUST our opinion.
Does it cost more up front...certainly. But it does a good job of not having things destroy your factory paint.
Perhaps in the Tesla community, for Model 3/Y, it won't necessarily make a difference on resale if you do a "respray" but I will tell you this...in the Porsche community.... it most certainly does (especially if it isn't done correctly).
To each his/her own. We are having our M3LR done two days after delivery (and a day of me prepping the paint). If you do not like to do that....then don't.
With things being the way they are now with all the crap going on in the used car market (whether an expensive or inexpensive car) try and schedule a quality paint shop to do a respray that makes you happy. Here in Colorado I know I can't find something that works for us.
Not to be argumentative but just wanted to put out my opinion.
Also, for folks that think that a Vinyl Wrap will give you the same protection as a PPF (read Xpel, Suntek, 3m) most vinyl wraps are very thin and do not offer the protection that a PPF provides. Several of the folks I go to the track with that have outstanding vinyl graphics also use a PPF over that at times for their Porsches.
Just a differing opinion.
Agreed. How many folks ACTUALLY do a respray? I would venture to guess less than 1% of ALL Tesla users.I don't like the "i could always repaint for the same price" argument. I think PPF offers far more benefit because you have a pristine car through your ownership. You can even California duster the car all over because it self heals and can go a lot longer between washes.
Agreed. How many folks ACTUALLY do a respray? I would venture to guess less than 1% of ALL Tesla users.
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PPF is more flexible with cleaning. Not a fan of the Cali Duster (I have one of the originals.....LOL) but it is used for my truck and it will not touch one of our cars (way to expensive) but I do use it on the ones that have PPF installed at times and then RARELY.
So folks know, you can also apply a Ceramic coat to your PPF if you would like.
Again, this is a personal decision for people. It simply depends on what you are willing to do.
We are keeping our M3LR (as all of our cars) till the wheels fall off. Just the way my wife and I are.
meh. Touch it up right before selling it at auction. No one cares at auctions.
Average Tesla owner: I got a rock chip on my hood. Is it totaled?
Yes you are correct! Xpel and others won't even notice the duster.....just be careful with the areas that are not covered.I got one of the new PPFs with ceramic embedded in the film. We'll see how well it does over time. Even on a dusty car with PPF, the duster won't do any damage. Its just to keep it looking cleaner for longer as California dust will cake your car in a day if left outside. I'm also not afraid to spray a PPF car with a cleaner solution to wipe up any dirty areas...that scratch protection / self heal is wonderful.
As you can tell, I'm a BIG fan of it
Yes you are correct! Xpel and others won't even notice the duster.....just be careful with the areas that are not covered.
I TOTALLY have zero issues washing my cars but I do it at home. (Note: I am meticulous on washing/caring for our cars).
Fortunately for us we have a BIG GARAGE and now that the Tesla will take one of the 4 out, I am super cautious about what happens in the sun and stupid COLORADO HAIL! PPF does not help that when you get golf ball/baseball sized nuggets raining down here. If I have time I can manage to "snuggle them all close to being inside.
I have been detailing vehicles for the better part of 30+ years on the side (hobby not a job) so most things, unless catastrophic are pretty easy to fix.
Never seen the embedded ceramic in the film....not certain how that works but let me know please!
I was in a discussion with someone once about car care, and they were surprised that, although I like nice cars, I do not like in the slightest doing any detailing on them, etc. What I said to them was this:
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"Everyone has something they sort of "Zen out" to, or enjoy doing. For some people, thats washing cars. I know people detail their cars for hours. Thats not me. That IS me for BBQ ing though / Cooking meats, though. I really enjoy BBQ ing, have 3 different types of BBQ grills / smokers, and almost enjoy the process, smells etc of cooking the meat more than I enjoy eating it... although I do enjoy eating it cause I am pretty darn good at BBQ ing lol".
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I envy those of you who enjoy car detailing a little bit, because I like a clean car, but cant stand the work that goes into it (rofl).
Isn't that the point of the PPF? If you get it, car maintenance is SO EASY. Go to a car wash bay, spray and wash quickly then leave. Don't have to care about the 2 bucket method or causing micro-scratches or waxing / sealant etc...