AP3 does a one stage polish across the car before applying PPF. They do the front headlights (they should be able to remove the scratches if they aren’t to bad) and fog lights. If you ask them to include it (I did) then they should throw in the rear taillights in PPF for the same price. I payed $5300 for the stealth.
I guess I have a lucky roof then as mine has been tinted for a long time. Sits outside during the day in 110+ temps. More likely is a rock bouncing off the roof and cracking it. Easier to blame the tint. You can not tint the front panel on a model 3. Those do crack if tinted.
AP3 does tint. They have the cutter machines that make the job look professional. They did my sides and back. I never asked them about the roof. Had it done in MO. There are a lot of people here with tinted roofs. They also tint them a lot in Arizona.
Tesla wouldn’t warranty claim it anyway. All they have to claim is a rock hit it. They will never replace a roof under warranty on a vehicle that has any length of ownership.
The glass roof absolutely is susceptible to cracking when tinted. It's not a theory, a myth, or aberration either. It's a fact and it's well documented on this forum and elsewhere on the internet. There are many many tint shops who either flat out refuse to tint the glass roof on a Tesla or make you sign a waiver releasing them of all liability in the event of a crack.
The act of placing film on the glass roof alone doesn't not make it susceptible to cracking. Film, especially one with high IRR properties, causes excessive heat absorption that could cause the glass to rapidly expand and crack.
I guess we are going to have to agree to disagree. There are also lots of forum posts who have tinted their roofs without issue. It boils down to personal preference. I tinted mine quite a while ago and have had no issues. I went with XR Black from XPEL. I’ve talked to the Tesla SC here in STL who have seen multiple Tesla’s come in without issue. If you ask them for a reference to tint the roof they send (me included) to the tint shop I chose. I did not sign any waiver against roof cracking. I’ve read all over the internet of roofs cracking WITHOUT any tint on them.
Just front bumper and hood. IMO PPF can turn into a money pit if you over do it.
yeah hell been thinking of Ceramic coating, but reading through tons of forums, and been reading a lot of while its nice, you can get by with like a chemical guys ceramic coating type wax as well. So going back and forth on a lot of it.
Check out Avalon king. That is who I used. Just don’t confuse ceramic coat for PPF. To totally different products that protect different ways.
AP3 hands down. Very professional and their work is amazing. I know I am late to the game. but thought I would weight in.
