Refreshed 2021+ Model X and Model X Plaid waiting room

[RoBoRaT]

Can we stop calling it a tilting screen? It doesn't tilt. It is a swivel.

tilt
Verb
To slope or incline (something); to slant

swivel
Verb
To swing or turn, as on a pin or pivot.

Tell Tesla to stop calling it a tilting screen.

 

[StrayTexel]

Tell Tesla to stop calling it a tilting screen. View attachment 801120

I feel vindicated!

 

[ironwill96]

LA pricing for the scope you listed is actually around low $4k, but this is Suntek PPF.

I guess competition helps too. When you have a bunch of places that do it they have to compete on price. Xpel is more expensive as well.

 

[ironwill96]

1 year order anniversary date! Currently hopeful with a date range but also hoping I don’t end up like the poor folks here who have had date ranges just move back over and over for months .

 

[gglockner]

Tesla wants to charge me $143 for that missing tow receiver port grease retaining plug. Was anyone else missing it? If you don't know and are wondering, remove the door under the rear bumper to get to the tow receiver port. Is there a plastic plug in it or is grease dripping out of it?

Yes. a lot of green grease. $143 is totally unreasonable. Are you sure they quoted the right price? It wouldn‘t be hard to CAD a replacement and 3D print it for $3. But please don’t ask me - im swamped with other things right. Oe.

 

[NewtoATX]

Has the price of PPF gone up?!?! I just had a local installer quote me $12,000 for XPEL Stealth and $9,000 for XPEL Ultimate plus for my Model X. I paid around $5,000 in 2016. At these prices, I might just go without PPF.

If it help, I paid ~$7K for:

- Matte PPF on the whole car
- Matte PPF/Vinyl ceramic coating on the whole car
- FEYNLAB Wheel and Caliper on the Wheels
- Tint on all the windows

I’m in Austin, for reference.

 

[1pinhigh]

Congrats! 5 seater? They’ve been pumping those out lately

Still waiting, day 424...

 

[Redmiata98]

Wow congrats! Do you have both black and red Model X?

Probably the lighting caused the first to appear to be red vice black OR had it painted and it is now two tone?

 

[BonB]

Probably the lighting caused the first to appear to be red vice black OR had it painted and it is now two tone?

Thanks for your info. Only now I realize

 

[Miyakudude]

So today, almost 90 days after taking initial delivery, my Plaid is finally “done”

- took 2 months to get into service center/have parts arrive to align doors properly and replace dashboard top due to frayed stitching. 10 days at SC to complete work.
- Dropped car at OCDetailing in Fremont day after picking up from SC. Full Custom PPF and ceramic. Took 8 days, but holy hell was it worth it!
- Mobile tech visit today to reapply rear Tesla logo and Plaid emblems (removed from car during wrap). Upgraded from Plaid text to Plaid graphic emblem!

It was a process but the car is perfect now - sending everyone patience and good vibes!

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Looks awesome! I did pretty much the same thing as you. Had to get one of the FWDs serviced so it would not rub on the corner when closing. Took it to OCDetailing (but put xpel wrap also) and had the new plaid badge put on instead of lettering. Looks great!

 

[lsds]

From the MS forum, someone shared a link showing what looks like a refresh X charging/testing in the Netherlands!
Refresh MX spotted testing in the EU

H2 ‘22 EU delivery hopeful?

 

[JackD]

Delivery delayed again, May 21-25 now. Was previously May 11-16. Vin holding.

 

[stonelance]

Tell Tesla to stop calling it a tilting screen.

Hah, well add this to the list of things they can't get right.

 

[lexus26]

So today, almost 90 days after taking initial delivery, my Plaid is finally “done”

- took 2 months to get into service center/have parts arrive to align doors properly and replace dashboard top due to frayed stitching. 10 days at SC to complete work.
- Dropped car at OCDetailing in Fremont day after picking up from SC. Full Custom PPF and ceramic. Took 8 days, but holy hell was it worth it!
- Mobile tech visit today to reapply rear Tesla logo and Plaid emblems (removed from car during wrap). Upgraded from Plaid text to Plaid graphic emblem!

It was a process but the car is perfect now - sending everyone patience and good vibes!

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GORGEOUS car! Love the plaid graphic emblem. Would you mind sharing how much the cost was for you to do the Full Custom PPF and ceramic? I was thinking about going there as well (when or if I ever get my X), but wanted to shop for prices as well. Thanks.

 

[mobilesuit818]

I guess competition helps too. When you have a bunch of places that do it they have to compete on price. Xpel is more expensive as well.

Most PPF like Xp and Sun are comparable, its just branding at this point. More important just like anything exterior is prep and installation.

The sentiment that you can get better for less still holds true

I have had Suntek on my race car for years and its still holding up.

If it help, I paid ~$7K for:

- Matte PPF on the whole car
- Matte PPF/Vinyl ceramic coating on the whole car
- FEYNLAB Wheel and Caliper on the Wheels
- Tint on all the windows

I’m in Austin, for reference.

$7k is ouch!! You could drive to LA, stay in a decent hotel and still save some coin.

 

[lexus26]

Looks awesome! I did pretty much the same thing as you. Had to get one of the FWDs serviced so it would not rub on the corner when closing. Took it to OCDetailing (but put xpel wrap also) and had the new plaid badge put on instead of lettering. Looks great!

Did you just do the wrap and no ceramic coating. Mind sharing the cost of the wrap? Thanks.

 

[richincle]

I purchased the wall charger at $495 when the price dropped originally. I haven't installed the damn thing yet since my EDD is still at Jan 2023. When the price dropped, I was able to secure a $95 credit from Tesla to account for the second price drop. Glimmers of good customer service for sure.

 

[Bigly]

From the MS forum, someone shared a link showing what looks like a refresh X charging/testing in the Netherlands!
Refresh MX spotted testing in the EU

H2 ‘22 EU delivery hopeful?

I hope so. I would take an EDD at this point so we get to join in the fun.

 

[AMM89]

GORGEOUS car! Love the plaid graphic emblem. Would you mind sharing how much the cost was for you to do the Full Custom PPF and ceramic? I was thinking about going there as well (when or if I ever get my X), but wanted to shop for prices as well. Thanks.

It wasnt cheap - I shopped around and got quotes from *most* of the reputable Bay Area shops, and with demand so high right now, everyone is expensive. Because of that, I indexed hard on the skill and reputation of the shop doing the work, and now that I see the finished product, I'm really glad I did.

All-in, the following was $9k out the door:
- Full prep and paint correction (deep cleaning and polishing whole vehicle exterior)
- Full Custom STEK DYNOshield PPF - cut on vehicle, edges tucked, no visible seams, etc.
- CQuartz Finest Reserve on all paint surfaces, wheels/brake calipers removed and coated. IR cured.
- FlybyForte glass coating on all glass surfaces
- CarPro Dlux trim coating on all plastic trim


Sure, this isnt for everyone and there are lots of other options out there, but I'm super happy with the results. The OCDetailing team was so awesome to work with - I'm sure this wont be my last vehicle they work on. Know lots of others on here have had similar experiences too.

 

[AMM89]

Wow congrats! Do you have both black and red Model X?

Probably the lighting caused the first to appear to be red vice black OR had it painted and it is now two tone?

Car is SO shiny, thats the reflection of the rear brake lights making the black paint look red.