Will Ppf/clear Bra Void Warranty?

[525SNAP]

So I was looking around to see if xpel/suntek ppf wraps will have any affect on the sensors and I stumbled on this thread

Autopilot risk of PPF or ceramic wrap | Tesla

Someone on the thread says that the model 3 owner manual specifically says no clear bra/ppf or it will void warranty? I tried looking but can't find anywhere on the owner manual that says that.

Anyone have knowledge of this?

Thanks in advance.

 

[cpxasn]

No it will not. I have taken my car into two different service centers and each time I have informed them that I have PPF in case they wash my car. They didn't have any problems with it.

 

[YusufT]

That dude doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Why would PPF void warranty? My service centre just asked me if I have one so they be careful when they wash that part

 

[SMAlset]

I don't know about voiding the warranty but did find this in the manual under Autopark/Using Summon (pg. 81):

"Warning: Summon is unable to operate as intended if the ultrasonic sensors are obstructed by a vehicle bra, excessive paint, or adhesive products (such as wraps, stickers, rubber coating, etc.)."

Had not heard anyone mention this before. I don't use Summon so likely didn't read this section, but that's interesting.

On our cars that we had PPF installed on, our detailers cut out the area over the sensors BTW but don't know if others do.

 

[Thp3]

On our cars that we had PPF installed on, our detailers cut out the area over the sensors BTW but don't know if others do.

I, specifically, requested that the sensors be cut out for the XPEL wrap. I gave the installer a picture of the sensors from the manual and did not wrap the b-pillars at all ( side camera facing forward).

I did have the door jams wrapped. It protects scratching the entry with shoes and grit as you enter and leave the car.

 

[127.0.0.0]

I have the whole car wrapped with XPEL ultimate and have 0 issues with it. that is including the B pillars.

 

[trm2]

It will absolutely not void any warranty. It could interfere with the ultrasonic sensors, but certainly not a given that it will.

 

[Mrcarcrazy]

Google Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act if you’re in the US and at all worried about PPF voiding any warranty.

Or just trust the people who have already replied to this thread. They are correct.

 

[joebruin77]

When I ordered my PM3, the Tesla salesman referred me to a specific local shop if I decided to have PPF installed. I doubt they would recommend a service if it would somehow void the warranty.

 

[525SNAP]

Thanks a lot for all the helpful info guys! I guess that person in the thread was just misinformed. I'm thinking of going suntek ultra!

 

[Rockster]

Full wrap on my 3 and partial on my S. No problems whatsoever with sensors functioning or with Tesla service.

 

[hoops129]

So it sounds like some people are cutting holes around the ultrasonic sensors and some are not (and they are reporting 0 problems). I started another thread regarding a vinyl wrap I have and seem to be having issues with auto lane changes and the Tesla service center told me they won't even look at it due to my wrap. So I'm thinking about cutting holes in my vinyl (even though it's going to look a little funny)

 

[Vancouver ClearBra]

Very simple answer... No issues with warranty,

 

[Biscuitman]

So I was looking around to see if xpel/suntek ppf wraps will have any affect on the sensors and I stumbled on this thread

Autopilot risk of PPF or ceramic wrap | Tesla

Someone on the thread says that the model 3 owner manual specifically says no clear bra/ppf or it will void warranty? I tried looking but can't find anywhere on the owner manual that says that.

Anyone have knowledge of this?

Thanks in advance.

Side note :
Hood emblem may not stick after it has been taken off to do the PPF. Mine fell off after 2 months . Best to buy a new one and not try and re use.

 

[Rojer Lockless]

Your service centers wash your car? lol been to both in Houston all you get is extra dirt and a pat on the ass when they give you the car back with hardly any battery.

 

[trm2]

Your service centers wash your car? lol been to both in Houston all you get is extra dirt and a pat on the ass when they give you the car back with hardly any battery.

Wait, you get a pat on the ass? Wow, things really do vary from service center to service center!

 

[Vancouver ClearBra]

Side note :
Hood emblem may not stick after it has been taken off to do the PPF. Mine fell off after 2 months . Best to buy a new one and not try and re use.

You have to be sure to use good quality two way tape on them to be sure this doesn't happen. For us "IF" it ever did happen we would pay for a new emblem =)

 

[focher]

I have a full wrap, including on the sensors. If I had a service center tell me they are denying warranty coverage because of a wrap, I'd escalate then - if that went nowhere - file a complaint with the consumer protection agency in my state (which California has). You would be surprised how effective that process can be.

Of course, I'd look the other way about the whole thing if I could get that pat on the ass...

 

[RubinRA]

I took my Model 3 to be bra-wrapped and ceramic coated on delivery day, so before I really had a chance to get a feel for how it drove. I told this to the SA and jokingly asked him, "I guess Tesla will still take it back in the first week with that stuff on it if I decide I don't want it after all, right? He didn't laugh, and told me I'd have to get the wrap and coating removed before they'd take it back. FYI. (BTW, I kept the car.)

 

[Vancouver ClearBra]

I took my Model 3 to be bra-wrapped and ceramic coated on delivery day, so before I really had a chance to get a feel for how it drove. I told this to the SA and jokingly asked him, "I guess Tesla will still take it back in the first week with that stuff on it if I decide I don't want it after all, right? He didn't laugh, and told me I'd have to get the wrap and coating removed before they'd take it back. FYI. (BTW, I kept the car.)

LOL they probably wouldn't even notice, if it was a good job hahah....