Washing method / PPF / CeramicPro Gold 9H / 36k Miles & 1 year later

[boonedocks]

The question about paint protection film / ceramic coating / washing comes up often. I wanted to post a short video of my car after 36k miles and one year old.

Had my 2017 S100D covered head to toe with PPF and CeramicPro Gold 9H a week after delivery. I do NOT use the multi-bucket 100 rag/towel method of washing lol. I have a monthly unlimited wash sticker for my local laser touchless car wash and just run it through that as needed. Drive it home and spritz it with OptiCoat gloss detailer spray and wipe dry with microfiber towels bought by the bundle at Sam’s Club. No special towels either.

Here is a short video taken a year and 36k Miles later:

A side note. I had just the front of my 2015 S85D PPF’ed and decided I would have 100% coverage on any new car from that point forward. On that note our new X75D is coming home tomorrow from being covered and coated as well.

Will post pics of our X75D soon.....3 months maybe 6 months for sure

 

[viper2ko]

I had the full front of my S75D done. Really regret not getting the whole thing PPF. Already had 1 rock chip on the door and swirls on the paint

 

[masamitsu]

ditto with the regret....

 

[boonedocks]

Just had our X delivered from our detailer / installer same package head to toe...

 

[DanKC]

Do you think there is value in doing the PPF on a several year old car if the paint is in good shape? Does the installer do a super-detail in a paint booth before applying the PPF?

 

[boonedocks]

That would definitely be part of your negotiation. My installer had to take about 2 hours on the hood alone of our X to get the paint corrected from the Tesla delivery detailer.

 

[Shaggy]

For my S 100D, I asked Tesla to not wax it, just rinse and dry so I could get film installed. PPF installer got it the next day.

 

[FlyF4]

Do you think there is value in doing the PPF on a several year old car if the paint is in good shape? Does the installer do a super-detail in a paint booth before applying the PPF?

I guess there is value in doing it if there are currently no chips and you want to maintain the paint as it is. I would definitely "clay bar" the car first.

 

[GTKAZ]

I recommend professional polish before any paint protection. Paint from the factory isn’t perfect. This isn’t just Tesla related, it’s just a matter of fact of all new car manufacturers including top end brands. On a side note if you already have some swirls and defects ceramic pro does a good job of hiding them and making the paint look better.

 

[appleguru]

How much did you pay for the full car PPF and ceramic pro?

 

[majestyk]

Mine was 8k in the Bay Area.

 

[boonedocks]

$4800 in Atlanta

 

[FlyF4]

$2800 in Sacramento

 

[ursanjeev]

$4800 in Atlanta

Where did you get the work done in Atlanta? I am taking delivery of my X100D next month and am trying to plan things to be done right after taking delivery.

 

[SKRGO]

I used:

Detailed Designs Auto Spa

in the Atlanta, Jean-Claude did an incredible job!

Modesta coating along with Full PPF

they also installed a NANO coating on the Pano glass and windows.

 

[1680md]

Which PPF did you use? Does the PPF show an swirls?

 

[boonedocks]

Where did you get the work done in Atlanta? I am taking delivery of my X100D next month and am trying to plan things to be done right after taking delivery.

Brad Crane, Author at Phantom Auto Shield | Atlanta Clear Bra | Atlanta Opti-Coat Pro

 

[talhas3]

Sorry if this is a newbie question... Isn't it more cost effective to just re-paint the car after like 2-3 years than to get these films/paint protection? Just something I had on my mind...

 

[tstafford]

I used:

Detailed Designs Auto Spa

in the Atlanta, Jean-Claude did an incredible job!

Modesta coating along with Full PPF

they also installed a NANO coating on the Pano glass and windows.

These guys have a terrific reputation in the Porsche community.

 

[boonedocks]

Sorry if this is a newbie question... Isn't it more cost effective to just re-paint the car after like 2-3 years than to get these films/paint protection? Just something I had on my mind...

Yes.....BUT if you have never had your car finish fully protected before you wouldn’t understand why people do it. It makes such a difference that I wish I had even remotely known about it during my BMW ownership years as well.