Rocker Panels built-in "PPF"

[Not That M3]

Rocker Panel added to the front end package, Xpel @ $450.00 it cleans up fast and easy.

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$450 for just the rocker in addition to the front?

 

[KenC]

$450 for just the rocker in addition to the front?

I assumed that's what he meant. Other than being long, and low to the ground, applying the PPF yourself is not that hard, and it's in a spot that is hard to see, so if you do a lousy job, no one will know, but you'll save a bit of money.
2018-2022 Tesla Model 3 3M Pro Series Clear Bra Rocker Panels Paint Protection Kit

 

[Not That M3]

I assumed that's what he meant. Other than being long, and low to the ground, applying the PPF yourself is not that hard, and it's in a spot that is hard to see, so if you do a lousy job, no one will know, but you'll save a bit of money.
2018-2022 Tesla Model 3 3M Pro Series Clear Bra Rocker Panels Paint Protection Kit

Yeah, that is super pricey for a relatively small spot. I might do this part myself.

 

[Poblex]

Looking closely, I thought it was some kind of thick beige primer. Perhaps that's the soft elastic coating people are referring to. The rocker area under that line is far more pebbly than the rest of the car, presumably due to that coating. Well, it may help a little, but not enough for those people who get sandblasting. Don't they use sandblasting to remove paint off old buildings?

Hello, I am repairing my rocker panel. I agree with you, it seems to be some kind of elastic coating. Normal undercoating has coarse texture. Do you have some recommended product to get factory close finish?