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Tesla Newbie - PPF Necessary?
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chowdarygm
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I debated on this a lot and settled for partial hood, fenders and full bumper as I felt they are most prone for road debris and needed for Chicago weather. Getting it from a good shop for $650.
I can tell you, it's probably less than 1% of Tesla owners. It seems common on the forums, but real life says otherwise.
Not from the ppf per se, but from the fact that a car is free from blemish that the ppf protects against.
But does that make a difference with resale. In general use, I say no. Paint condition normally isn't measured that closely.
Dealers and wholesalers really just key in on age + mileage.
Private buyers however will consider and haggle over superficial condition.
Not least of all, the reason people want ppf is for their own satisfaction. I like the idea that my car will be more protected against stone chips, regardless of how other people may value it years from now.
BitJam
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I plan to keep my car for a while so I got ppf on the front and the small pieces on the rear doors to protect from rocks thrown by the front tires. I recommend getting front mudflaps and consider getting the pieces of ppf for the rear doors .
I'm glad I got the front ppf. It makes washing, and especially waxing the car easier. With all the glass and with the front ppf there isn't a lot left that I need to wax.
I got smoke tinted ppf for the headlights because it looks so cool.
If you're not planning to keep the car for a while then getting ppf makes less sense. You won't recoup the cost when you sell.
I'm glad I got the front ppf. It makes washing, and especially waxing the car easier. With all the glass and with the front ppf there isn't a lot left that I need to wax.
I got smoke tinted ppf for the headlights because it looks so cool.
If you're not planning to keep the car for a while then getting ppf makes less sense. You won't recoup the cost when you sell.
My 2022 MYLR had paint chips on the hood you could see the aluminum through. I wrapped both my 2023 MYs in matte for protection and to differentiate for the tons of other MYs on the road. If money was tighter I would've done the $1500 front end option.
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the front of an quality low Cd EV is flat and needs debris protection as it moves forward through the air
the best PPF provides that protection, suggestion all Xpel products installed by a certified installer
if the vehicle is a keeper, have fully paint corrected, then ppf: the front bumper, hood, mirrors, pillars, rear quarters and rear bumper top edge
then have a ceramic treatment over the top of the ppf
Yes. I bought my MYP last spring and my wife a MYLR last fall. The federal and Colorado tax credits along with her trade in essentially made her's free. We are also very close to the income cap, so I figured I'd better get them sooner than later.
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I had my MY PPF’d only in the front (hood, front bumper, fenders, mirrors, a pillar, rocker panels). The rest was ceramic coated. I don’t plan on keeping this forever but I always like my cars clean so having it PPF’d saves me a lot of hassle. I simply spray and wipe quick detailer without worrying about swirl marks.
i have a black model y. all my cars have been black. love a shiny black car. just soo clean.
went with the clear gloss ppf to keep it new and clean. having a black car is high maintenance but it's something i'm willing to deal with and have been doing so for many years with all my cars.
Thanks so much for the reply. I have actually decided on the matte. Fingers crossed I love it.
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