Tesla OEM Rear Door PPF damaged in packaging

[cedcor]

Has anyone had issues with the packaging of the Model Y Rear door PPF causing damage to the film? I’ve gotten 2 films (original, replacement) from Tesla. Both have come with the corner edges being smashed enough to cause some creasing and lifting of the corner of the film.

Is this normal? Will it affect its application to the car or will it be more prone to peeling? I’ve heard some owners recommend just trimming the corners if they’re lifting as they won’t stick as well.

 

[NotThatChewie]

My packaging had the same issues. Haven’t installed yet and not sure I will. Hop the front mud flaps do the trick.

 

[CapsEngineer]

Iowa Tesla Guy mentioned having the same problem in the video he just posted. Sounds like a coo on problem.

 

[Pianewman]

My packaging had the same issues. Haven’t installed yet and not sure I will. Hop the front mud flaps do the trick.

I believe the consensus is the mud flaps will do very little to protect the rear door flare from sand/grit/debris from damaging the paint. This issue is similar to many cars on the road, which have PPF installed, either at the dealer, or at the factory.

I highly recommend installing the PPF.

 

[mhcrowder]

Just got my PPF from Tesla with the same packaging damage. Trying to determine what I'll do. I've got Amazon Mud Flaps installed.

 

[cedcor]

Just got my PPF from Tesla with the same packaging damage. Trying to determine what I'll do. I've got Amazon Mud Flaps installed.

yeah it’s a little frustrating how they package and send the film. Last time when I contacted them about what to do, they just sent me a RMA to return it for replacement. They didn’t really respond to my inquiry, just sent the authorization.

 

[Pianewman]

IMO, the fragile area in front of the rear wheel wells needs to be covered from day one. I wouldn't hesitate. Returns/exchanges take time.

If the damage is minor, can you possibly just trim the mangled corner in a manner that would match the curve of the PPF? That's what I'd do.

 

[ocdbape]

Same thing here. The corners peeled and has some dirt in there. I just cut those corners off and installed anyway. Don't wanna wait for the replacement.

 

[mhcrowder]

I watched this video and he had the same packaging damage. I will try a heatgun when I install.

 

[cedcor]

Guess it’s just within spec haha. Trimming it a little seems like the way to go.

 

[mcmcn]

Also wanted to confirm I just received mine and there is a little damage to the two corners and I will just trim it. Seems kinda crappy that they cant package these a little better for $50!

 

[2101Guy]

easiest solution? Trim off the small corner before installing.

 

[Mike_TV]

You may not need to trim anything if you have a heat gun. I'm going to try that first and trimming second.

 

[MY-Y]

Mine had the same issue. Heat gun solved it.

 

[sgalla04]

Mine had the same issue. Heat gun solved it.

How does the heat gun fix the corner from not sticking? Does it melt some of the adhesive to restick it? Could a hair dryer work for this case? I do not have a heatgun.

 

[MY-Y]

It fixed the wrinkle. I'm not a PPF expert, but I thought that if it was smooth and clean, it would stick. A hairdryer might work as well.

 

[void]

Same issue here.

 

[Fourdoor]

After seeing this video I am considering ordering the PPF from the Tesla store and taking it with me on the plane when I fly up to pick up my MY LR (when ever they actually say I can have it) to avoid getting any paint issues on the drive home before I get more extensive paint protection done.

Does anywhere sell full car PPF kits that are model specific? With pre-cut pieces I feel confident that I could do the job myself on a brand new car that doesn't have jacked up paint from driving around unprotected. I couldn't detail a car nicely to save my life, but I feel that I can wash a car that isn't already jacked up well enough to do pre-cut PPF

Keith

 

[maximus96]

Ebay sells pre-cut 3M and XPEL kits for the Y. I bought a 3M set for the front (partial hood, bumper, lights, mirrors) for about $300 last May. Then I bought a precut set for the 4-doors for about $400 i think.