Roof Rack install with PPF use 3M stickers?

[Noflash]

For those that have PPF and the Tesla Roof Rack, did you use the 3M stickers that go under the rack mounts to "protect the paint"? I saw a YouTuber did not use them as he stated his ppf was better.

Also, should this be considered a permanent install? Guessing we will only use it a couple times a year with the SkyBox 16 cargo box and/or ski rack.

Thanks, nf

 

[KMC_307]

I used them, and left them on after, since I use the racks regularly. If you have PFF on anyways, you might don’t need/want them.

 

[Mrdrbot23]

I did not use the PPF stickers that came with the roof rack. I have full satin PPF and believe that's enough to protect the paint from the roof rack mounts. I don't plan on taking the roof rack on and off though it seems that many do.

 

[Tesery]

It's always a bit of a dance deciding how to handle a roof rack with pre-installed PPF, right? The 3M stickers are a popular choice to cushion the contact between the rack and the paint, but if you've got some high-quality PPF, you might feel confident skipping them. It's a personal call based on how protective you want to be.

As for whether it's a permanent install, that really depends on your usage. If it's just a few times a year with the SkyBox 16 and ski rack, a semi-permanent setup might be the way to go—easy to take on and off as needed. If you're in the market for a roof rack that's designed to be easy on the paint and convenient for your occasional use, check out the Tesla Model Y roof rack from TESERY. It's got a good reputation for being user-friendly and not too hard on the car's exterior. Hope this helps.

 

[QtownTaxiGreg]

There's not really a downside to using the stickers if planning to leave the rack on. Even if you plan to on and off I don't think they would scuff up so badly as to.be noticeable.

What they do accomplish is making it pretty darn difficult to miss with inserting the tongue hooks. Hard to break your roof when the hook is correctly in place.

 

[DBC-]

There's not really a downside to using the stickers if planning to leave the rack on. Even if you plan to on and off I don't think they would scuff up so badly as to.be noticeable.

What they do accomplish is making it pretty darn difficult to miss with inserting the tongue hooks. Hard to break your roof when the hook is correctly in place.

Excellent point. Helpful for those late night installations after a long day.