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interbear
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I just had my Model 3 ceramic coated by a detailer using Kamikaze ceramic products. And had Xpel PPF applied, but only to the front bumper area as damn that’s expensive stuff. The ceramic is great, makes it an absolute breeze to keep clean.
Just an Abstract Ocean up-vote: ordered a centre console wrap + screen protector - selected the slowest delivery option - and this week, 12 days later, it turned up with no customs payable. Pete on the other end in Texas seems a top chap, and is a Brit so can relate to postage/customs queries from over here...is working on getting a European fulfilment mechanism sorted - HTHs anybody thinking of an AO order.
Vanilla - do you/did you apply this yourself or use someone local (I’m in Guildford - your foggy Hog’s Back thread had me guessing which junction you were picturing as it’s my route to work).
All: what are the costs associated with ceramic coating, either home or professionally applied?
My M3 will be on a 2 year lease - but I’d like to keep it nice for the next person in the queue; cleaner for me (it’s white) and am intrigued by the hydrophobic effect wrt windscreen visibility in heavy rain.
interbear
Active Member
Ceramic applied by a pro detailer can be anywhere between £500-800 depending on the products used. Mine was £700 as a package which included hydrophobic coating on the glass, which definitely makes a difference in terms of wiper effectiveness in the rain.
Honestly though, I only got this done as I bought the car outright and intend to keep it for 5 years. If I had a 2 year lease, I wouldn’t bother.
MrBadger
Badger out
I've sent you a PM, but for the benefit of others, use an experienced person from the established manufacturers recommended installers list (such as Gtechnik or Xpel [yes I know not ceramic]) - I'm not talking just trained installers, or even approved installers from less established manufacturers as they may only be interested in getting their product out there. Also , many coating manufacturers have a range for pro installers, otherwise some detailers may just end up using DIY products - still not an indicator of quality though, but an early sign. Communication is key. I got bitten having chosen to ignore the warning signs - all too easy to be wowed by a nice shiny car and water droplets - I can achieve that myself thankyou.
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I’ve finally managed to get two clear days in the diary to properly clean and detail my Model 3. If you remember I was initially waiting for Tesla to correct some paint defects, now completed.
After weighing up various options like DIY ceramic coating, and watching literally hours of video on YouTube, I eventually decided to go old school. Over the two days I’ve:
Done a very thorough snow foam and two-bucket wash.
Degreased the body using Panel Wipe.
Clay barred the entire body.
Applied two coats of Autoglym Super Resin Polish.
Finally applied a coat of Autoglym Ultra Hi-Definition Polish.
I’m quite pleased with the final result
After weighing up various options like DIY ceramic coating, and watching literally hours of video on YouTube, I eventually decided to go old school. Over the two days I’ve:
Done a very thorough snow foam and two-bucket wash.
Degreased the body using Panel Wipe.
Clay barred the entire body.
Applied two coats of Autoglym Super Resin Polish.
Finally applied a coat of Autoglym Ultra Hi-Definition Polish.
I’m quite pleased with the final result
Just needs some autoglym hd wax nowI’ve finally managed to get two clear days in the diary to properly clean and detail my Model 3. If you remember I was initially waiting for Tesla to correct some paint defects, now completed.
After weighing up various options like DIY ceramic coating, and watching literally hours of video on YouTube, I eventually decided to go old school. Over the two days I’ve:
Done a very thorough snow foam and two-bucket wash.
Degreased the body using Panel Wipe.
Clay barred the entire body.
Applied two coats of Autoglym Super Resin Polish.
Finally applied a coat of Autoglym Ultra Hi-Definition Polish.
I’m quite pleased with the final result
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I use the Nomad charger... the splitter is split into 'Power' and 'Data' cables (and apparently labelled,although I couldn't see any). I initially guessed and plugged my SSD (Samsung T5) into what turned out to be the power one - no dashcam icon as you describe. Switched it around so that end was now plugged into the USB port and T5 into the other (i.e 'Data) and all fine.
Hopefully you're just observing something similar!
I’ve finally managed to get two clear days in the diary to properly clean and detail my Model 3. If you remember I was initially waiting for Tesla to correct some paint defects, now completed.
After weighing up various options like DIY ceramic coating, and watching literally hours of video on YouTube, I eventually decided to go old school. Over the two days I’ve:
Done a very thorough snow foam and two-bucket wash.
Degreased the body using Panel Wipe.
Clay barred the entire body.
Applied two coats of Autoglym Super Resin Polish.
Finally applied a coat of Autoglym Ultra Hi-Definition Polish.
I’m quite pleased with the final result
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That Sir looks amazing !!
The vinyl is quite thick, and although you can feel the “hole” if you press the plate, it isn’t visible at all.
If I were doing it again I’d probably fill the recess on the rear with a shaped slab of blu-tak, just enough to fill it in.
Said this before, but the Red looks stunning when clean. I have also installed the new vinyl plates, for the rear I ended up sticking the vinyl on the existing metal plates and those on the car via double sided tape.
I’ve received a few accessories (AO sill plates, BougeRV Frunk struts and AliExpress cup holder inserts) so will post pics when I get them fitted.
I’ve received a few accessories (AO sill plates, BougeRV Frunk struts and AliExpress cup holder inserts) so will post pics when I get them fitted.
@Roy W. that looks lovely. Your hard work and patience has paid off.
Although I have MSM (Mrs elecTED is colour queen) the Tesla red looks fab, especially with the white interior.
I don’t really see the need for the ‘Dual Motor’ badge though. I love the fact the Model 3, especially the SR+, just has a subtle Tesla badge at the back and front and that’s it - no other wording, letterings or inscriptions at all.
I can confirm that the TMC supplied with the Model 3 definitely doesn’t mind reversed polarity on the supply. I’ve tested it with both of the adapters I made - correct polarity and L/N reversed - and it works quite happily with both.
So if you’re taking your Model 3 to France don’t bother buying a reverse polarity adapter. A standard adapter cable will be fine. I’d certainly advise against using just a European plug adapter, as it will probably melt due to the sustained 10A current.
So if you’re taking your Model 3 to France don’t bother buying a reverse polarity adapter. A standard adapter cable will be fine. I’d certainly advise against using just a European plug adapter, as it will probably melt due to the sustained 10A current.
Installed my foot rest cover today. Pretty straight forward and means totally covered using my Bouge RV rubber mats.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07T3FP7GX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Tqa7Db62Z76H3
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Just catching up on this thread - you may want to take care with those SSD's - looks like a lot of fake reviews giving it its star rating:
Fakespot | Tcsunbow 60gb 120gb 240gb 2 5 Inch Ssd With 256m Cache Fake Review and Counterfeit Analysis - 75% of reviews likely to be dodgy I'm afraid.
That price really is too good to be true.
