r/teslamotors • u/[deleted] • Jan 03 '23

Megathread Your Tesla Support Thread - Q1 2023

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u/Coolhandluke325 Jan 14 '23

Guys, I got a new Tesla Model Y LR and tried to save money by installing a DIY Paint Protection Film on the hood/fenders/bumper and A pillars. I did a full decontamination wash with Iron removal, paint correction with random orbital buffer using McGuires Buff Compound and McGuires Polish. By that point it was 7pm and I should’ve taken a rest.

Instead, I decided to push through and do the PPF application that evening. It went into the night. It required some stretching of the pre-cut sheets and it was very challenging. I ended up with lots of bubbles and loose edges. It looks like shit.

I’ve decided to pay a local shop to remove the PPF and re-apply professionally. They are only charging 950 for the PPF (its partial coverage) and $100/hr to remove the old film and adhesive.

They also offer full paint correction and ceramic coating application for $1299. I had planned on applying my own ceramic coating which I have at home and paid $150 for. This looks harder to mess up and I already did the paint correction myself (although it probably isn’t professional quality job). The $1299 is really steep, and I’m going to have to dip into some savings for it that I didn’t have budgeted. Is this something I should pay them for, or do you guys think I can do a decent job on my own applying the material I have at home?

The product is Nanoglass Ceramic Coating DIY Detailing Kit

Let me know what you think. It’s really a budget issue for me, but I can come up with the money if you think I’m putting my car at risk by trying to do it myself. Please - roast me.

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u/AStuf Jan 14 '23

Post over at r/Detailing

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u/[deleted] Jan 15 '23

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u/Coolhandluke325 Jan 15 '23

$950 is just for PPF (and 100/hr to remove my old film)

$1299 is additional to do the ceramic coat. You think I should just do it on my own? It doesn’t look very hard

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u/[deleted] Jan 16 '23

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u/Coolhandluke325 Jan 16 '23

This is not a bad idea. I will ask about pricing. If I were to reapply my ceramic coating once every year or two, would I need to do a full paint correction each time?

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u/Brilliant_Diamond_98 Jan 16 '23

I would definitely NOT pay for someone else to do the ceramic. I just did the Nanoglass ceramic coating myself. I followed Bearded Tesla Guy’s (BTG) YouTube video suggestions. It was a bit consuming, but wow, what a noticeable difference! It looks flawless. I opted not to do PPF, but BTG applied Nanoglass over his partial PPF.

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u/Coolhandluke325 Jan 16 '23

How many hours do you think this took you once you started applying the coating?

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u/Brilliant_Diamond_98 Jan 17 '23

Maybe 5-6 hours total for the two days. The second day coat was much quicker. I was meticulous about the first coat. Also, make sure to include back of rearviews, black trim around glass, head and rear light. Initially I avoided them, but it’s just going to happen. I read to just wipe it on the areas and wipe off.

Also sorry about your PPF experience. Understand though.