Vancouver (GVRD) - Ceramic Coat & Tint

[data27]

@525SNAP thanks! I'll check out the website. I just thought there could be a deal / discount if you do both.

Is model 3 considered a small car?

You can call Roman at RDI and tell him that you both will go in and see what can be worked out. Please let him know that I referred you. BTW I get no benefits but just good for people and businesses to know who referred them to their shop. But with that said I don't think they are hurting for business given that they are having Model 3's all booking to get work done by his shop.

I did not do the PPF because I am not on the hwys that often mostly city diving and also budget.

I got all of the side windows done and did not do the front windshield (which Roman actually says not to do) and did not do the back window for now might do it later if I decide to do it but I think it might be too dark to look though during the dark days of the Winters. Roman actually mentioned that to me but did not discourage me from doing anything.

 

[TomLee]

I’m actually debating on this right now: go for a good installer and top product with premium price, or go for a good installer and mid-core product with significant savings. The end of the day, the car is still gonna chipped anyway. The coating is still going to fade ...

 

[data27]

I’m actually debating on this right now: go for a good installer and top product with premium price, or go for a good installer and mid-core product with significant savings. The end of the day, the car is still gonna chipped anyway. The coating is still going to fade ...

So true you can only protect your paint for so long and the ceramic coating is a preventative then a permanent protection. But I personally feel go with an company who is well respected and uses quality products. The paint that TESLA uses is applied not as thick as other cars which is why the TESLA paint should be treated. At the end of the day it's up to each individual in terms of what they want to spend their money on.

 

[samcvan]

@data27, when I call Roman, I just tell him "data27" referred me?

 

[hiener]

You can call Roman at RDI and tell him that you both will go in and see what can be worked out. Please let him know that I referred you. BTW I get no benefits but just good for people and businesses to know who referred them to their shop. But with that said I don't think they are hurting for business given that they are having Model 3's all booking to get work done by his shop.

I did not do the PPF because I am not on the hwys that often mostly city diving and also budget.

I got all of the side windows done and did not do the front windshield (which Roman actually says not to do) and did not do the back window for now might do it later if I decide to do it but I think it might be too dark to look though during the dark days of the Winters. Roman actually mentioned that to me but did not discourage me from doing anything.

What did all the windows cost ?

I'm getting mine done for $600 for 7 windows, SunTek Ceramic

 

[TomLee]

So true you can only protect your paint for so long and the ceramic coating is a preventative then a permanent protection. But I personally feel go with an company who is well respected and uses quality products. The paint that TESLA uses is applied not as thick as other cars which is why the TESLA paint should be treated. At the end of the day it's up to each individual in terms of what they want to spend their money on.

That’s what I’m saying. As many user indicated in various diff forums, a good installer is much much more than a product. He/she will need to correct paint or whatever defects before the coating is installed. Once the coating is done, any imperfection is locked in as most of the ceramic coatings are permanent or cemi-permanent. Not to say RDI is not a good one, actually they are pretty reputable according to this forum. Just not like the way they jack up the price, not really but still, in this time being.

 

[MexiCanuck]

I took my Model 3 straight to RDI after delivery on June 14. There was a Ferrari and a Model 3 being worked on when I arrived.

I had full PPF and ceramic done. It was not cheap, but I am confident that the work was done well and will last.

Their Google reviews are good.

RDI Detailing - Google Search

 

[phtp]

I also went with RDI Detailing!
Opti- Coat Pro Plus $1597 and Full front PPF $2,197
Roman is firm on price, there is no discounts but quality and service is top notch!
They are Opti Coat authorized:
Find An Installer - Find Opticoat Installer

$2200 for ppf is somewhat average, but there are a few places that would do it for less. Go on the FB group for Model 3 Vancouver, there is a vendor there that might do it cheaper, I think it was HAV ceramic coating. Also call up PH Solar Tint and Speed Projects Laboratory. I was going to go with PH Solar, but they were always so busy and never went with them. Maybe they freed up a bit so it's worth checking to see.

 

[Eastvanbarista]

I think you mean Infinite tint, I got mine done there too! He does a great job and his prices are great.
I think his instagram is @infinite.tint I found him there

I also got all my windows tinted by Roy at Infinite Tint. He did a great job. One piece for the rear window. He uses XPEL tint. regular or ceramic.

 

[TomLee]

I finally had my M3 coated and tinted with Igor. Very good guy and very good service. The initial results are very good. Two days after the service, I went for a 800km road trip for the Canada day. I immediately regret my decision after the first day of the trip because the road condition is very unfriendly to the paint. Some times rainy and most of the time very hot, lots of dirt and birds' “bomb”. You simply don’t have time to wash them out. While I got home, the car was still shinny but if you look closely, you can find all diff kind of stuff on the body. I was expecting a lot of labor to clean them out, however, with just water rinsed it once, the car appears brand new again! I think I should share this with all the guys here so the guys on the fence could have one more option.

These pics were right after the coating installed:

On the road

Back home

After clean

BTW, water bedding on the roof is beautiful!

 

[VanBC778]

I finally had my M3 coated and tinted with Igor. Very good guy and very good service. The initial results are very good. Two days after the service, I went for a 800km road trip for the Canada day. I immediately regret my decision after the first day of the trip because the road condition is very unfriendly to the paint. Some times rainy and most of the time very hot, lots of dirt and birds' “bomb”. You simply don’t have time to wash them out. While I got home, the car was still shinny but if you look closely, you can find all diff kind of stuff on the body. I was expecting a lot of labor to clean them out, however, with just water rinsed it once, the car appears brand new again! I think I should share this with all the guys here so the guys on the fence could have one more option.

These pics were right after the coating installed:
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On the road
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Back home
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After clean
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BTW, water bedding on the roof is beautiful!
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I finally had my M3 coated and tinted with Igor. Very good guy and very good service. The initial results are very good. Two days after the service, I went for a 800km road trip for the Canada day. I immediately regret my decision after the first day of the trip because the road condition is very unfriendly to the paint. Some times rainy and most of the time very hot, lots of dirt and birds' “bomb”. You simply don’t have time to wash them out. While I got home, the car was still shinny but if you look closely, you can find all diff kind of stuff on the body. I was expecting a lot of labor to clean them out, however, with just water rinsed it once, the car appears brand new again! I think I should share this with all the guys here so the guys on the fence could have one more option.

These pics were right after the coating installed:
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On the road
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Back home
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After clean
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View attachment 425620

BTW, water bedding on the roof is beautiful!
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What type of coating and tint %?

 

[TomLee]

What type of coating and tint %?

They used System X Diamond ceramic coating. Tint was 20%.

 

[VanBC778]

They used System X Diamond ceramic coating. Tint was 20%.

I think Wetwerks use the same coating it’s $1,199 on their website for lifetime warranty..?

Im planning to get 3m crystalline for window tint next week.

 

[TomLee]

I think Wetwerks use the same coating it’s $1,199 on their website for lifetime warranty..?

Im planning to get 3m crystalline for window tint next week.

Hmm, I didn’t know that. Just checked their website and seems they had separate out the wheel, windows etc.

 

[VanBC778]

Hmm, I didn’t know that. Just checked their website and seems they had separate out the wheel, windows etc.

Did you pay for the rims and windows extra? How the warranty works if something happens?

 

[TomLee]

Did you pay for the rims and windows extra? How the warranty works if something happens?

Not for the rims and windows. Or say yes, because I paid more than what's shown on Wetwerks' website body only price. But overall, I paid a lot less for the body, rim, mirror, windows, and tint than you add them all up from Wetwerks' website. For the warranty, they gave you a warranty card, you bring it back to do some kind refresh annually. I believe the warranty is lifetime (who's going to keep it for life? ) for new car and 7 (or 8) years for old car.

 

[525SNAP]

Not for the rims and windows. Or say yes, because I paid more than what's shown on Wetwerks' website body only price. But overall, I paid a lot less for the body, rim, mirror, windows, and tint than you add them all up from Wetwerks' website. For the warranty, they gave you a warranty card, you bring it back to do some kind refresh annually. I believe the warranty is lifetime (who's going to keep it for life? ) for new car and 7 (or 8) years for old car.

Keep in mind that every year you have to pay ~$150 to get it recoated. Compared to opticoat where it's permanent and there's no need to recoat annually.

 

[TomLee]

Keep in mind that every year you have to pay ~$150 to get it recoated. Compared to opticoat where it's permanent and there's no need to recoat annually.

Somehow I remember someone mentioned in this thread you have to do the annual refresh for opti-coat as well, am I remember it incorrectly?

 

[WolfHero]

Somehow I remember someone mentioned in this thread you have to do the annual refresh for opti-coat as well, am I remember it incorrectly?

According to RDI, we need to bring the car back in for maintenance wash once per year.

 

[TomLee]

According to RDI, we need to bring the car back in for maintenance wash once per year.

I think RDI is a good choice though, just they don't negotiate on price anymore