Refresh Model S Tint / PPF / Ceramic Photos & Info

[omarsultan]

Not sure why I can’t see photos. It takes me to photo smug log in page.
Thanks In advance for sharing!

Weird--here is the link to the full album, see if that works: 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid - osultan

 

[oktane]

Weird--here is the link to the full album, see if that works: 2021 Tesla Model S Plaid - osultan

Beautiful. Is this white or cream interior?

 

[omarsultan]

Beautiful. Is this white or cream interior?

Thx - white

 

[Pdubs]

As more people have been getting their new Model S LR & Plaids, there has often been questions about tint, PPF, and ceramic in the Delivery Update threads asking for information and photos. So figured I'd try to start a dedicated thread for owners to post photos and information about their tint, PPF, and ceramic for the benefit of other members.

So to start things off, here is my Plaid with full Xpel Ultimate Ultra PPF on entire car, with Xpel Prime XR Plus tint (55% windshield, 30% fronts, 20% rears), and Ceramic Pro PPF/Vinyl coating (please feel free to ask if you want any specific details or photos):

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I'm also happy to share quotes that I got for these various services in the Orange County area for anyone that is interested.

Thank you for starting this. I have been trying to decide if PPF / Ceramic is even worth the investment if I’m planning on selling it in 2 years. At almost 10% of the cost of the car, would you even come close to realizing it?

 

[cwanja]

Thank you for starting this. I have been trying to decide if PPF / Ceramic is even worth the investment if I’m planning on selling it in 2 years. At almost 10% of the cost of the car, would you even come close to realizing it?

Unless you are selling to another car enthusiast, the cost is pretty much not going to be able to be recouped. Especially if you go CarMax, Vroom, etc.

You just have to figure out if the time savings (e.g. cleaning) and looks are worth the cost to you.

 

[oktane]

How much easier is it to clean splattered bugs of Xpel vs. paint?

 

[Venom]

How much easier is it to clean splattered bugs of Xpel vs. paint?

Well on my MYP I have full PPF and Ceramic, but it’s still insanely difficult to clean bugs off. I doubt it makes that much of a difference but I could be wrong.

 

[WiLz]

Links to Amazon? Trusting these are universal for Tesla’s all models? (Getting a refresh lr ms) thanks

https://www.amazon.com/CoolKo-Pattern-Compatible-Model-Facelift/dp/B07SJRZ4FF

Should be the same for all Model S (except nose cone ones).

Thank you for starting this. I have been trying to decide if PPF / Ceramic is even worth the investment if I’m planning on selling it in 2 years. At almost 10% of the cost of the car, would you even come close to realizing it?

If you’re keeping only for 2 years most likely not worth it. You definitely won’t get much return on it when you sell. If it were me, I’d consider just doing ceramic coating if only keeping car 2 years.

 

[cwanja]

How much easier is it to clean splattered bugs of Xpel vs. paint?

I had zero issues taking a microfiber cloth, water and just wiping away anything between cleanings. Was not Xpel, but was some parts were PPF and the entire car was ceramic coated. Near zero effort.

 

[XPEL]

As more people have been getting their new Model S LR & Plaids, there has often been questions about tint, PPF, and ceramic in the Delivery Update threads asking for information and photos. So figured I'd try to start a dedicated thread for owners to post photos and information about their tint, PPF, and ceramic for the benefit of other members.

So to start things off, here is my Plaid with full Xpel Ultimate Ultra PPF on entire car, with Xpel Prime XR Plus tint (55% windshield, 30% fronts, 20% rears), and Ceramic Pro PPF/Vinyl coating (please feel free to ask if you want any specific details or photos):

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I'm also happy to share quotes that I got for these various services in the Orange County area for anyone that is interested.

Thank you for trusting XPEL. The car looks sinister, so awesome!

 

[FrenchB4]

Congrats! My black on black plaid is getting xpel stealth treatment at the moment can’t wait to see it

what are we doing with plaid logo? Hate the small chrome plaid

Any photos of this yet?
XPEL, any photos of stealth on white paint?

 

[BobbyRitz]

Thank you for trusting XPEL. The car looks sinister, so awesome!

Forum discount?

 

[GrnSqrl]

Forum discount?

If so please hurry, @XPEL. Mine’s going to the beauty shop soon.

 

[Mrhpsn]

You car looks amazing ... I gotta stop torturing myself looking at all these pics over and over again while I wait. Congrats man

 

[XPEL]

If so please hurry, @XPEL. Mine’s going to the beauty shop soon.

Let me check on that for you.

 

[BobbyRitz]

Let me check on that for you.

Fantastic! A lot of PPF will be used on all of these new Model S's.

 

[r3nd3r]

i just got my S tinted! for those wondering or looking for reference:

• XPEL XR PRIME PLUS for all sides and rear @ 20%
• XPEL XR PRIME PLUS for windshield @ 70%

20% was boarderline too dark for my personal taste, but it looks amazing. don't regret the 20% tho. didn't go with 30% because the XPEL XR PRIME PLUS had way too much of a blue tint.

it works well for heat reduction... but now i'm thinking of adding a film 70% or 90% to the panoramic roof because i still feel some heat. any experience whether thats worth it?

have not added any PPF or ceramic coating yet... still deciding whether or not its worth the cost.
anways here are some pics i took earlier today!

 

[Rbats]

Let me check on that for you.

I will postpone my appointment slated for next week for this! Please let us know - would be awesome and would do full car for sure!

 

[Bull]

Let me check on that for you.

If there is a forum discount I'll jump on another full car PPF right away.

 

[impastu]

i just got my S tinted! for those wondering or looking for reference:

• XPEL XR PRIME PLUS for all sides and rear @ 20%
• XPEL XR PRIME PLUS for windshield @ 70%

20% was boarderline too dark for my personal taste, but it looks amazing. don't regret the 20% tho. didn't go with 30% because the XPEL XR PRIME PLUS had way too much of a blue tint.

it works well for heat reduction... but now i'm thinking of adding a film 70% or 90% to the panoramic roof because i still feel some heat. any experience whether thats worth it?

have not added any PPF or ceramic coating yet... still deciding whether or not its worth the cost.
anways here are some pics i took earlier today!

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Looks awesome!