cwanja
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Totally your call. But why would you paint correct if you are going to put PPF over it?Paint correction done. PPF has started!
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Totally your call. But why would you paint correct if you are going to put PPF over it?Paint correction done. PPF has started!
So in general Tesla paint is just bad. Swirls, solvent stains etc. With a glossy PPF you absolutely want to paint correct. It will hide some of the imperfections, but not all of them. With the matte PPF, it's less of a concern. But this is a detailer I've worked with for years and standard practice. Obviously if you decided not to paint correct, you could save a bit of $$$$. IMHO paint correction is a must with Tesla. It's gotten better over the years, but is pretty soft and vulnerable.Totally your call. But why would you paint correct if you are going to put PPF over it?
I've heard from a few PPF professionals that the refresh 2021 Tesla Model S paint is the best they have seen from Tesla to date... I'm likely still getting PPF, but this is a positive sign I would believe.So in general Tesla paint is just bad. Swirls, solvent stains etc. With a glossy PPF you absolutely want to paint correct. It will hide some of the imperfections, but not all of them. With the matte PPF, it's less of a concern. But this is a detailer I've worked with for years and standard practice. Obviously if you decided not to paint correct, you could save a bit of $$$$. IMHO paint correction is a must with Tesla. It's gotten better over the years, but is pretty soft and vulnerable.
That's great to hear!I've heard from a few PPF professionals that the refresh 2021 Tesla Model S paint is the best they have seen from Tesla to date... I'm likely still gettign PPF, but this is a positive sign I would believe.
Regarding Suntek Reaction film - I was going to go that way originally, but was encouraged not to by my installer. They said that after meeting with Suntek they determined it wasn’t worth the premium. Their reasoning was that:
1. The ceramic coating on the film is not a lifetime product
2. The ceramic coating on the film does not include UV protection, which standalone ceramic coatings do
3. There is no evidence for how the pre-installed coating will behave down the road when you have new coating installed over it. (Will it haze? will it be splotchy?)
4. Unless you’re going for a complete edge tucked install on the entire car, You’d end up with parts of your car with/without ceramic coating
5. It costs more
In the end I took their advice and went with Suntek Ultra on the entire car with a separate ceramic coating applied over the top. Happy with the results.
Keep in mind, I’m no expert. Just passing along the info I was given.
Totally your call. But why would you paint correct if you are going to put PPF over it?
More progress.Paint correction done. PPF has started!
more progress. Love the stealth on MSM. Going with 3M Crystalline tints, and will be wrapping both T logos in Carbon Fiber.That's great to hear!
That’s super hot. I’m seriously swaying towards stealth for my MSMMore progress.
more progress. Love the stealth on MSM. Going with 3M Crystalline tints, and will be wrapping both T logos in Carbon Fiber.
That’s super hot. I’m seriously swaying towards stealth for my MSM
DO IT! It looks incredible with the gloss black window trim and door handles. Goes really well with the Arachnid wheels too.That’s super hot. I’m seriously swaying towards stealth for my MSM
I also have the signature sv104 triple tint black wheels for winter. but saw the gloss version on one of the posts and wish I had gone that way. I'm sure mine will look good nonetheless. Anyway, thanks for the picture...please send more in natural light when you get her out in the wilderness.DO IT! It looks incredible with the gloss black window trim and door handles. Goes really well with the Arachnid wheels too.
Goes very nicely with the stock 19’s tooDO IT! It looks incredible with the gloss black window trim and door handles. Goes really well with the Arachnid wheels too.
I am about to pull the trigger on some black triple tint sv107’s. I think the color is beautiful, and like it more than the gloss black, but I am a bit concerned about clashing with theOEM trimI also have the signature sv104 triple tint black wheels for winter. but saw the gloss version on one of the posts and wish I had gone that way. I'm sure mine will look good nonetheless. Anyway, thanks for the picture...please send more in natural light when you get her out in the wilderness.
That looks incredible. I remember seeing your post from earlier.
Welcome! PPF? Tint? Ceramic?Hi guys! New to the forum! I own and operate KP ELITE DETAILING in Chester Springs, PA! We do Tesla’s on almost a weekly basis so I would love to help out in any way! I think many of my clients are on the forums already and look forward to making new ones
Mr. Tint in San Jose, at 350 Kiely Blvd. I did a bunch of research and they had the best rating/price ratio. Tell Evelyn that Marc G. with the stealth gray Plaid sent youcan anybody recommend a place to do ppf and tint in the bay area?