I like your honest non commercial approach. Every other Tesla TH-camr I follow scares the heck out of you and then sells you a PPF product with there custom discount. Thank you for keeping the interests of new EV users in mind!
Spends 5 grand to protect car against 2 rock chips to “save the value of the car” but then trades it in losing the 5 grand plus 10+ grand in value just to get a new one two years later = most people
You don't have to spend $5K on PPF for the entire car. I bought 3 pieces, one for the front bumper and each side in front of the rear tires for $150 and will apply it myself.
It's not 5K, partial front end is 1500.00 and I've had it on all 3 of my vehicles now with 60,000 miles and YES PPF has saved the day especially where I live Central Illinois. So you are worng sir.
@@markliu3153 ya right keep telling yourself it saved the day. I live in the mountains in Canada and it’s all gravel roads around here. Never had PPF and have never had an issue with chips or anything. When you trade the car in, nobody even cares about whether it has PPF or not, it adds no value to the vehicle and maybe makes it easier to wash bird poop and sap off the paint.
PPF does not eliminate rock chips. They still show up in the PPF. It just protects the paint. When you get enough chips you replace the PPF. All you are doing is protecting the paint for the next owner.
You are correct, its not guaranteed to stop rock chips but its better than no PPF at all. You should always consider PPF and coatings to protect the crap Tesla paint.
i have seat protectors because i want my seats to be new, even if I plan to sell the car in 24 months. The only place I think you really need PPF is the hood and front bumper
I have a 21 3LR AWD. 38k miles no ppf or ceramic coating. It is a daily driver and not a show pony. It has some rock chips, but I don't care. It is a tool that I use to get back and forth to work.
Same on my 22 Performance…. 15k miles with tons of chips from snow runs (pebbles) and scratches based on Teslas uber cheap paint. Never thought I would have a nearly $80k daily but thats life. Here in CA they wanted $5-8k for full PPF so I said no.
I have 30000 km on my Model 3 with PPF and I have rockchips all over the car despite the PPF 😂 waste of money! Don’t get it it’s far to expensive for the protection it gives.
@@Xy1on depends on where you drive. I tried driving without and just PPF on the rockers. Dump idea. I live in Germany with snow, ice and a lot of small nasty stones on the streets. Killed the PPF and the rocker paint in just one winter 😑. Even the Mudflaps you get from Tesla itself are better than nothing where I live. 🫣 So I put them back on and searched for better ones. They are not as expensive as PPF and they actually protect the area direct behind the tires where most stones hit the car. So Mudflaps Jep👍 PPF no 👎
@Null Punkt Oh wow that's definitely good to know. Well I live in Northern California where it's mostly sunny with occasional rain so I'm still debating if I should get mudflaps since we never deal with harsh weather like you do.
I installed DIY kit on front part myself. $300 for PPF. Going to install also on the doors. I've never done this before, but after watching some TH-cam videos I was able to do it myself. Saved a lot of money.
@@batyrenko I heard about North tints as well but sadly he has jacked up his prices if you look for 2023 Model Y front protection. I think it costs almost $500 now 😢
Great informative video. I had 2 model Y's. I originally bought a 2020 model y long range, which I put PPF on the front end, side view mirrors, the rear passenger doors and rear panels by the rear doors, where rock chips usually occurs. I sold the car in August of 2021 for 12,600 more than I paid, because the car was very clean. I bought the model y performance in October 2021 and did the exact same thing. The cleaning of the car is so easy with the ppf, it's ridiculous. The areas that I don't have ppf, I ceramic coated it, including my windows and rims. After I wash it I just use a leaf blower to dry it up to 90 percent than I just used a dry towel to finalize it. It saves so much time and bugs and dirt don't stick to the cars. It's an investment to protect my paint. If the ppf scratches, it heals in the sun, where the wrap doesn't. Now you can get ppf in various colors. Enjoy your new Y.
We had a White 2021 Model Y purchased in Jan 2021 that we put 18K miles and did not do PPF. The front bumper as you pointed out just takes abuse with a Tesla compared to other cars. The Y is our roadtrip car and we had quite a few paint chips on the front end especially on the bumper. The paint chips show up as black under the white paint so definitely noticeable. We sold that car a few weeks ago (for $12K higher than we purchased new!) with the arrival of our new 2022 Model Y Performance - also white. The MYP came with PPF on the rear door panels at delivery which is nice. I decided to put PPF on the front bumper and front mirrors from the detail shop I use for a total of $850. To do the full front would have ran another $1000 and would be nice, but decided not to go there. $850 seemed smart given the abuse that bumper takes on Tesla's. I then had the car ceramic coated to make protect the paint from sun/stains and make cleaning a breeze. I don't think there is a right or wrong answer here but this is what I decided to do after owning one for a decent time and then purchasing a new one.
Got PPF for my model 3 bumper, $600. Amazing investment as it saved tons of rock chips. My other car full of bumper rock chips. (Both cars white btw). So no, I would not spend $1000s but $600 for bumper only is highly worth it. I don’t why people just don’t do bumper or partial hood and complain about how expensive PPF is.
The urge to “protect” the car is high on pickup and almost always diminishes with time. I’m picking up a new MY today and I’ve been fighting the urge to get PPF for weeks! Thank goodness it costs so much makes the decision to not do it easier
I think the dilemma whether to or not is applicable to a lot of car owners. I picked up my Genesis GV60 premium RWD (North East, England, UK) in June 2022 and while it was on order wrestled with the idea of paying the several thousand required for PPF or ceramic coating. I decided against it after a thorough inspection of my departing car and the damage or lack of it suffered in 5 years and 30K miles. I have a good hand wash regime multiple buckets and leaf blower drying and microfibre glove washing and drying in straight lines in one direction only. After 4 months and several summer road trips it is still looking great. Alas the black plastic exterior trim around the A, B and C pillars and the Spoiler seem impossible to clean and not scratch which is a little upsetting. As winter approaches though I wonder how much of a battering the front will take from road salt/grit and have found myself contemplating PPF again. The GV60 being rear wheel drive is less prone to chips on the rear flanks as no power to spin the front wheels when accelerating however it won’t stop other cars I’m driving behind throwing road debris! Great video. Thanks. My deliberation continues😂
Great video! However, we have a similar story, but made a different choice ... so here's a consideration for any of your viewers to think about: We got our Model Y in October of 2020 and I decided early on I wanted to protect the front of the car - so I took it to a highly recommended shop to get PPF put on the front of the car and they highly recommended that we also put a ceramic coating over the PPF and they had another shop that specialized in properly applying ceramic coating ... so why do this? Because applying ceramic coating over the PPF offers better protection from the sun ... UV rays can cause PPF to slowly degrade overtime and this can cause cracking, yellowing, and peeling. So, by applying ceramic coating over your PPF, you can prolong its lifespan ... and this is exactly what we did - and today, after 2 years, the car looks virtually the same as it did on day one! Was it worth spending about $2500 to have the entire front of the car protected, including the hood and side mirrors? On our $60K investment (we got both FSD for $8K and performance boost for $2K on our long-range Model Y at the time), it was totally worth it! Nobody believes our car now has almost 40K miles on it and looks virtually brand new ... also, I totally hate dirty cars ... and another huge plus is that it is SO easy to clean the front of the car - especially splatted bugs in the bumper area - those bugs splats just slide right off with a damp sponge or cloth with essentially no effort ... on a long road trip, I have a small bucket and a gallon of water sitting in the back trunk storage area - and while the car is charging, I can easily clean off the front of the car in less than 2 minutes - so when we arrive at our destination, the car STILL looks like I just drove it out of the showroom ... but that's just me and my 2 cents ...
Your mistake is one thing. Car is not investment. The chips car will sell same price as car that’s been ppf. You not gonna get buyers to spend more by saying you kept car free of marks. N dealership trade in could care less.
I did get ppf and it has stopped a fair number of bumper and bonnet chips as the ppf does show the impact mark. The one big positive for me is the way it stops washing swirls and scratches and makes keeping my midnight silver colour looking amazing. My 3 has done 10k in 17 months in the hardness of the Scottish weather.
For what PPF cost, my local paint shop charges on average $500 for a Tesla facelift ; show room new every time, Do the math, and too boot the paint refresh is far superior than the Tesla factory paint.
Jim,I just talked with your Dad,he mentioned your channel here,so here we are, I do like the color of your "daily driver" and I say it looks darn good. Naturally, your dad and I talked about our "old cars" ,maybe we should convert them to electric. Glad I found you here,now all my Tesla questions can be answered. Take care,maybe I could get a test ride someday, I enjoyed the video,will be watching.
I've had the same conundrum here since we brought home our used 2022 Model 3 RWD. Because of it only having 8k miles when we bought it a few months ago, it's relatively undamaged and the red color is amazing in the sun. That being said, I've gone back and forth on investing in PPF for the front end, hood and mirror caps. I also wash it by hand and while that's a good thing to prevent automated car wash damage, it gets a guy up close and personal to new and as yet undiscovered road damage from driving the car. I'm seeing tiny flecks, dings, chips and overall damage every time I wash this car. I'm in the same boat as you in the end tho. As much as I absolutely love this EV, in the end it's really just a car. Something to use and enjoy daily and that's what we're gonna do. Care for it as best as we can but just use and enjoy it. Now, if I were seeking maximum resale value and looking forward to selling the car soon/looked at the car more as an investment, my perspective would have been the opposite. We wouldn't be daily driving it, it'd have PPF and stay in the garage. We're not doing that so it is what it is at this point. Great video and it really helps to see something I was thinking about quite a bit in video form and made as well as you made it. Thank you...
2021 Model Y LR with no PPF. I have used McGuiars hybrid ceramic wash since day one. No visible issues. Water beads up on the windshield and windows as well as the paint. Looks fantastic. I was looking at PPF and it still costs 7K in my area. No thanks. Thanks for the honest review.
Drive faster than everyone else and you won’t have rocks flying up into your car. Use the money you saved to pay the speeding tickets and higher insurance 👍😎
PPF on "commuter cars" doesn't make sense to me. Makes more sense on exotics and limited edition models. You're just gonna sell or trade in your tesla for another one in 5 years so why bother.
ppf wont protect you from the big chip but, if you get it, get it install from someone that really know what they are doing. the only reason to get it is to help protect your paint. if you just want it to look better without having to reinstall the ppf or just taking it off, then ppf wont hold up and will still look bad. so for most people the answer is no dont waste your money. ive seen plenty of chips threw the ppf.
I PPF'd and ceramic coated my 2022 White Model 3 LR immediately after pickup. 2 years on it still looks like showroom new. I only did the front facing panels, and it only cost CAD$3000 including the paint correction, side and back window tint and XPEL 7mm PPF by a certified installer, with a bit of a discount from my Tesla Owner's Club as they are a sponsor of the club. My wife picked up her red Model Y dec 29 and it already has two rock chips on the hood. I think it's a lot of painted surfaces to not protect... especially driving in Canadian winters. I am VERY picky, hand wash only and like it to look new for as long as possible. Now I have to wait for the warmer weather to try to use the paint repair kit, but it will never be perfect again. I will then have it ceramic coated, as it really helps when it comes to cleaning the car... so much easier with ceramic coat applied. She's ok with it though as 'its just a car' to her, so as you say, to each their own. For what its worth, i think repairing the paint on the red car will be easier than the pearlescent white as the paint repair kit even says it cannot replicate the exact look of that pearlescent white.
I was really conflicted on getting a PPF at first. It’s so expensive and also requires some maintenance. But bec my car is a gift from my grandpa, i just went for it so I can keep it protected. It’s a brand new ford everest and there’s so much sentimental value to it. So i went for it.
Likewise, I had the partial front PPFd ($700) and it’s worth every cent. Its been on the car since new (2018) and the film has plenty of rock dings but non broke the paint. Agree with you on bug gut problem. With PPF, I’ll wipe off with waterless cleaner and it’s good as new. Price-wise, shop around, PPF costs vary wildly
I have a model S with more than 150k with no ppf. I just touch up minor paint chips as needed. Sometimes it's cheaper to repaint hood and bumper then add ppf nowadays.
Great video first of all!! Very unbiased approach. I personally did my entire M3P in PPF because I'm that guy lol. Those little nicks and such would drive me crazy. The amount of relief I have when I hear something hit my car is invaluable. I think if you're a car nut do it and if it's just a car to you then it's no really worth it.
The problem is that PPF is expensive, especially where I live in California. Just for the front of the vehicle, it's $2000. For the entire vehicle it's $5000 - $7000.
I decided to go ahead and do the full paint protection film on my brand, new mustang mach e. I don't anticipate having any little rock chips in the front of the car and it is convenient to be able to take it to the car wash once in a while and not worry about any issues. Of course, it would not have helped me with a huge gouge in the front end…
I have the same midnight silver. I'm convinced I'm going to get it at least on the front and the mirrors. I think the other thing to note is I believe the rep is a much more premium paint with more coats or something like that. So the midnight silver may be a much softer paint. Most people in the forums say it's not necessary to get PPF but I still feel as though some is better than none. For me, yes it's just a car but I kinda want to protect want to protect the overall look as best I can. I not thinking it's going to stay pristine looking forever but also don't want 2 years down the road for it to look like a 5 year old car either.
well said sir! a well washed and clean car with defects is better than a dirty car with ppf. if your car is always presentable people wont notice any defects also DIY paint chip repairs are a ton cheaper.
PPF is my nightmare. I love detailing cars. Maybe a hybrid coating for a year. But I love wax / products and love the joy of weekly maintenance. To each their own. And yes I know u can apply products on PPF. My point is getting intimate with the car. Takes the joy out of for me
Loved your opinion and video , ordered model Y for my wife and couple of days ago got the VIN number so hopefully showing up one of this days ! I don’t think want to go with PPF too , if I wanted to spend 8000 on PPF I would buy different car , why this is a problem though ? I never see more expensive cars talk about PPF, is Tesla magnet to extra debris? It is little strange, or maybe Tesla uses cheap paint on their cars ? IDK
Great video, will definitely get the front mudflaps and consider just doing the front of the car. Everyone I’ve ever asked always acts like you need to PPF the whole damn car and rub it with a diaper. Honestly was making me nervous to buy one if the paint was truly that fragile. You helped alleviate that, thank you.
This is one of those products you can easily talk yourself into or out of it. Just remember you will never get that cost back out of it on an exponentially depreciating appliance. If you keep the car for 10+ years you have to remove the ppf film and it can/could destroy your paint during removal or if you leave it on too long. Bug guts also etch the ppf. So in retrospect you spend 1500+$ depending on your ocd of application amount and if you sell the vehicle in 5 years the ppf doesn't actually increase value vs not having ppf and it has some speckling and rock chips that the dealer could fill which would not reflect in their resale price or the amount they offer you. Im a car enthusiast and I get the feeling of seeing damage on a new car you just purchased, its potential emotional connection you have with it and want to protect it. Realistically the logic behind ppf is conceptually a scam to a degree if you look at it on the financial perspective of a product that has a lot of flaws and is useless in 10 years after application. Bro this is a show car and when I didnt have ppf people at the show was pointing and laughing at the paint chips on my hood and it made my ego get hurt. Well bro I have a 50k+ car and I need this protection for resale. If you can afford a 50k+ car then you can afford to repaint it down the road instead of investing in a consumable throw away ppf. Cars are consumables just like toasters....Get it ceramic coated/tinted and call it a day and drive the hell out of it
I had my white 21 MY completely covered in STEK PPF immediately after taking delivery. It still looks brand new and is really easy to clean. I like to keep my cars looking their best so the cost was well worth it to me.
How much did it cost? I have a model 3 2021 with about 5k miles No ppf 2-3 small circular chips but the cost was so astronomical I didn’t do it And if I did I’d only do high impact areas
@@FUKNBA2KMYTEAM 5k for the entire vehicle. If cost is a factor I always recommend at least doing the front bumper. That’s a lot of paint on a flat surface.
@@FUKNBA2KMYTEAM I would say expect to pay about $700 for the front bumper and lights. Film cost have risen like everything else in the last year or so.
I had a 3M PPF clear "bra" installed on my two-week old VW ID.4. It covers the front bumper area, headlights, paintwork around the headlights, front 1/3 of the hood and front of the side mirrors. The cost was $1160. It would probably have prevented a lot of the small marks you showed on your Model Y, but the larger scratch nearer to the windshield and the large mark on the lower front bumper wouldn't have been prevented. For me, even if it just avoids lots of the smaller marks and prevents the headlights from getting frosted and yellowed it's probably worth it. But at the end of the day, PPF is plastic and there are definite limits to its ability to protect your paintwork.
Really your choice. I love the red. The MSM looks great and right now it’s the free color. Make sure you use a referral link when buying your Tesla. Feel free to use mine in the description.
Great honest content. I have a car with 210k no PPF and a brand new model Y. Not getting PPF. I’ll spend the money on more Tesla stock and a $20 of touch up paint.
nice video! I think here in florida at least a PPF in the front bumper and side mirrors are a must if u do a lot of driving like I do. I have a model 3 without PPF and I have 30k miles with more pain chips than your car. My model 3 is white. front bumper has a lot of pain chips etc but the rest of the car looks ok.
You can always get PPF online for a great price and do it yourself. The amount you save is worth the “non professional” install IMO. I’ve done my whole front and sides for about $2k and just need back fascia and hatch
We found this video very informative. having now done about 300 miles in our white model 3 and are considering ppf treatment. About half our mileage in the course of a year is on Motorways where damage from debris is most likely to occur. We have Tesla supplied mud flaps all round but having received the cost estimate, as we were considering a full wrap, it is probably not cost effectine in terms of damage limitation. Having watched the video we will probably only have the most vulnerable areas ppf treated.
Good video! But wait....I thought the benefit of hand washing was to avoid the swirl marks from machines lol. What actually causes swirl marks? The towel drying?
I didn't believe the Tesla Soft Paint theory, until I went on a 600 mile roadtrip between Detroit and Central Indiana with my 2023 Model Y Performance in Pearl White. 4 paint chips, bumper and hood, each about 1/8 in round! That was it! There was no way I could live with that much damage going forward. I got all front facing surfaces PPFed for $2 400. It's worth it!
Spent $7300 for Expel Stealth, side window & head/tail lights tint, and ceramic on my 2024 Jaguar F-Type. It changed the look of my F-Type but it also saved the paint from rock chips. I recommend it for cars you want to keep in good shape for as long as possible, especially if you paid a lot of $$$$ for the car. I wouldn't get PPF on a lesser car or truck tho.
I have a 22 MYP here in Connecticut. I chose to do full front PPF. They throw lots of crap on the roads here in the winter. I feel that the investment in front PPF is the sensible choice.
I bought a very expensive BMW that I kept pristine for 3 years. Then I moved to a part of the state that has terrible roads… now my front end, sides, and even the roof is battered with large rock chips in just 6 months. This is a car that I only drive 2 times every other month only during the summer months and keep it garaged 99.9% of the time unless I’m driving it.
Well, let's just say, after 25k km, I meticulously fixed my paint chips and put stone guard film on it. The good news is that you can get pre-cut model-specific film and put it on yourself for a 10th of the price of a shop.
Two years and 35k miles. You drive a lot for an Iowan! I went to ISU and people though we were nuts for driving into Des Moines a couple times a month. I feel like traveling much farther than Nevada or Boone from Ames you were considered a crazy person 😆
Thx for the video. Question: do the non-PPF’d sections of your older Tesla show swirls and such from washing that your hood shows? I’m getting a new Porsche GT4 and I never thought PPF was important enough. All the videos are PPF-fans. Your video is the first I’ve seen like it. I think you’ve talked me into getting it. But wondering if the sides and back are worth doing. Thanks again.
My MYP shows swirl marks all over when in direct sunlight. No ppf, 1 YO car. But I do take it automatic car washes. It’s a daily driver and a work car for me, so ppf would not really offset a depreciating asset.
I have never heard of ppf costing 8 k or 2k for that matter. I got a kit off EBay, 250.00 for the full front end, installed it, looks amazing (I’m a car enthusiast and amateur detailer) added corrected the paint first, leveled it off added the ppf (which I had never done before ever) and car is protected. No way in hell am I paying for something if I’m abled bodied. For those wondering the brand is Xpel
Thank you for this video. The dozens of videos I've watched kept recommending PPF, so I wanted to watch a video featuring a Tesla car without PPF to see how well it stands up to the elements without protection. Take care!
Great video and very helpful as I’m getting ready to take delivery and wondering what protection I need. Good to know I just need front and hood ppf and the tesla mud flaps and rear panel protection. Just curious but do you recommend rear mud flaps? Also, I’m hoping you do a video comparing the quaility and ride of the new MY versus the old.
I have full front PPF and would say PPF is for personal satisfaction. The real benefit goes to the next person buying your used car with perfect paint underneath that PPF.
Well said! I just got front bumper PPF for $600. I say it’s still worth it because of all the rock chips I would have to fix it for a lot more than that every few years or so. But yes, for anyone doing full PPF it’s for the next person, not you.
You Sir, did very well in explaining the utilitarian aspect of an automobile. Unlike a home renovation/upgrade that many improve the value of your asset, spending $5K+ on paint protection is not an investment. That said, there could be a happy medium to protect only the front if possible, at a reasonable cost.
We live in New Zealand and have a Model 3 and Model Y both in MSM Grey and have found the paint is very thin and soft. Mudflaps on all wheels on both cars. A respray paint of the front in a few years would be about the same as PPF, maybe less.
i just got my ModelY and i was contemplating about PPF, but it's just so expensive where i'm at. and as you said, it's a car, and i can't justify the price. i rather spend that money on interior protections/conveniences (mats, trays, ceramic coat, shades, trunk/door guards, etc) where i'll be spending most of my time with the car.
I'm leaning against it. I mean most people who has a Tesla will get a Tesla in the future and we know how easy it is trading a car to Tesla. They aren't going to care about rock chips. You're going to lose what whatever you spend on PPF in future trade-ins.
Would be nice to know how closely you tend to follow other cars. Do you get right up on top of cars and ride their bumper? Do you get within one or two car lengths? Or, do you hang back at least four, five, or more car lengths, especially on the highway? If you’re driving habits make you more susceptible to road rash, then it would behoove you to get PPF.
Thanks for your review. 1st time seeing one of your videos. Absolutely right it’s a personal choice. I have a 2022 model 3 LR. I went with the full body ppf in matte white and LOVE, love love it. Looks great! Sure it was $5500 to get it done and that’s a lot of dough. I’m in Minnesota and we have a lot of sand and salt in the winter time. Also I am planning on keeping it for a long time. If that’s what a car is like after 2 years and 35k miles it’s safe to say the amount of chips, dings and scratches will be double after 4 years and 70k miles. My other car is a 2011 and the front end and along the side runners is just beat up from road debris. I have zero regrets getting it done
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I can get the XPEL Track Package (full hood and fenders.full front bumper, mirrors, rockers (side skirts), headlights, and front portion of the A Pillars) for $1750. If it cost any more, I would probably pass on having this work done. It is reassuring to see that Tesla paint is not as bad as many would have one believe.
Lol, 2 buckets hand wash...I did that a couple times then I realized the cars would just be sold one day anyway and I won't be getting a dime for my efforts. I use a sponge and regular detergent on my 1991 NSX
You are comparing the multi-coat painted Red with the Midnight Silver Metallic (which isnt multi-coat paint). I would not assume that the Midnight Silver Metallic will hold up the same but I am not sure. Anyone have the Midnight Silver Metallic with similar miles? Wondering if it looks fine.
My M3 in MSM has 34,000km in less than a year and any chips show as Tesla use a white undercoat paint and the MSM paint is very thin and soft, so when chipped shows the white which stands out.
granted that getting ppf / ceramic coating done is exorbitantly costly but one can easily do it while sipping some coffee in the garage and in stages.. its fun actually and that wet shie from ceramic is indeed insane.. whats better is if you know to do it you can add an additional coat after2 yrs or so with the leftover product.
I leased a 2021 Model S LR, drove it for ten months, and loved it, but I had to fall into and crawl out of it! I Bought out the lease (which you can’t do anymore), sold it for a nice profit, and bought a 2022 Model Y LR with FSD and Acceleration Boost. It was a no brainer to spend $6K for PPF on the entire car, plus ceramic tint on the glass. I live in the desert and take lots of road trips. Car cleans up like a dream and stay looking brand new. A no brainer.
My clearcoat is failing on the 'frunk' and fenders. Very slight, but it has started. Rock chips easily 50+. Absolute garbage paint. Spent 63k on the car and very unsatisfied with the paint. Car has been impeccably maintained. 98% hand washed, once per week. Service appointment made with Tesla. '22 M3LR 34k miles
You are right. It's a matter of personal preference . For me, my cars are an extension of my personality and having the paint defects that you provided in your video would drive me nuts! I also understand that few car owners feel as I do, and that's their choice.
My detailer warned me about all Teslas. The paint is very thin, often enough he says he can see the primer coat under the base coat of the Tesla. Tesla uses a similar primer color base coat so under those chips that you have, you are looking at the primer coat itself. I had him install full PPF on my Tesla when new.
If the bonnet was detailed by a specialist, the minor stone chips would be so very hard to see. Cost around £200-££00. Would look better than a car with ppf on it which would also have marks on it. Paint is also lot shiner than with ppf on it.
Pun intended. I don't know if I would feel safe about moving back home to Spencer with our Tesla. ( couldn't help myself) we are in MD/DC. but there aren't any there yet. glad to have found your videos!!
Honestly, my wife was smart for choosing TriCoat Pearl White for her late 2021 Model Y Performance. I don't know how my new Model 3 Performance which is Midnight Silver Metallic. I think white is less likely to show scratches and swirls.
Depends where you live is my opinion. Arizona freeways are unearthing and half the vehicles on the road are lifted trucks. No mud flaps anywhere. Several windshields have been lost to airborne particles and the front is shredded in no time. New vehicles get them but there’s no point if a used vehicle has lost its perfect finish. Also, how long do you plan to keep? It can look new for a long time if you take care of it. However if you go to sell it 5 years later, you aren’t getting any money back for appearance as normal road wear is already considered. I’ve gotten several done for the $1K range. Maybe consider going to a high volume installer on a trip to have it done over local if it is that expensive. Will it stop everything? No but it’s far better than taking the impacts if you are keen to blemishes and plan on keeping the car for 10 years.
I say that if you really want to do it, there’s nothing stopping you. Personally, I will be getting PPF on my new model Y when I get it in June. Mainly because I see how many scratches my gas car has on just the sides and I want to prevent that from happening with a nicer car. I don’t live in a house. I live in an apartment where we have to park really close together and I have a lot of door dings because of it. I guess what I’m trying to say is that it’s up to personal preference whether you get PPF or not. He does not seem to need or want it on his cars, but someone else might.
Everything has a price. Good summary. I'll only do the PPF on the front end and if it was $2k max. Anything over that, I would think a respray in 5 years if it bothered me that much. But otherwise I'm not sure if it will help resale value.
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I like your honest non commercial approach. Every other Tesla TH-camr I follow scares the heck out of you and then sells you a PPF product with there custom discount. Thank you for keeping the interests of new EV users in mind!
I appreciate that. Thanks for watching.
Thats exactly what it is, a pure scam. Their profit margins are insane
Spends 5 grand to protect car against 2 rock chips to “save the value of the car” but then trades it in losing the 5 grand plus 10+ grand in value just to get a new one two years later = most people
This is 100% true.
You don't have to spend $5K on PPF for the entire car. I bought 3 pieces, one for the front bumper and each side in front of the rear tires for $150 and will apply it myself.
@@mowcowbell ya most people don’t do it themselves. It’s not easy to put on and quality PPF costs a lot. Good for you for doing it yourself
It's not 5K, partial front end is 1500.00 and I've had it on all 3 of my vehicles now with 60,000 miles and YES PPF has saved the day especially where I live Central Illinois. So you are worng sir.
@@markliu3153 ya right keep telling yourself it saved the day. I live in the mountains in Canada and it’s all gravel roads around here. Never had PPF and have never had an issue with chips or anything. When you trade the car in, nobody even cares about whether it has PPF or not, it adds no value to the vehicle and maybe makes it easier to wash bird poop and sap off the paint.
PPF does not eliminate rock chips. They still show up in the PPF. It just protects the paint. When you get enough chips you replace the PPF. All you are doing is protecting the paint for the next owner.
You are correct, its not guaranteed to stop rock chips but its better than no PPF at all. You should always consider PPF and coatings to protect the crap Tesla paint.
i have seat protectors because i want my seats to be new, even if I plan to sell the car in 24 months. The only place I think you really need PPF is the hood and front bumper
I have a 21 3LR AWD. 38k miles no ppf or ceramic coating. It is a daily driver and not a show pony. It has some rock chips, but I don't care. It is a tool that I use to get back and forth to work.
Same on my 22 Performance…. 15k miles with tons of chips from snow runs (pebbles) and scratches based on Teslas uber cheap paint. Never thought I would have a nearly $80k daily but thats life. Here in CA they wanted $5-8k for full PPF so I said no.
I have 30000 km on my Model 3 with PPF and I have rockchips all over the car despite the PPF 😂 waste of money! Don’t get it it’s far to expensive for the protection it gives.
Do you guys have mudflaps? Wondering if even that is worth it.
@@Xy1on depends on where you drive. I tried driving without and just PPF on the rockers. Dump idea. I live in Germany with snow, ice and a lot of small nasty stones on the streets. Killed the PPF and the rocker paint in just one winter 😑. Even the Mudflaps you get from Tesla itself are better than nothing where I live. 🫣
So I put them back on and searched for better ones. They are not as expensive as PPF and they actually protect the area direct behind the tires where most stones hit the car.
So Mudflaps Jep👍
PPF no 👎
@Null Punkt Oh wow that's definitely good to know. Well I live in Northern California where it's mostly sunny with occasional rain so I'm still debating if I should get mudflaps since we never deal with harsh weather like you do.
I installed DIY kit on front part myself. $300 for PPF. Going to install also on the doors. I've never done this before, but after watching some TH-cam videos I was able to do it myself. Saved a lot of money.
where did you buy it from?
@@batyrenko thank you, appreciate it!
I tried doing it myself and it wouldn’t stick to the car. Ended up trashing it and hiring the pros for 950
@@batyrenko I heard about North tints as well but sadly he has jacked up his prices if you look for 2023 Model Y front protection. I think it costs almost $500 now 😢
This is so helpful. Really appreciate you showing the defects in detail with great camera work. Thank you!
Great informative video. I had 2 model Y's. I originally bought a 2020 model y long range, which I put PPF on the front end, side view mirrors, the rear passenger doors and rear panels by the rear doors, where rock chips usually occurs. I sold the car in August of 2021 for 12,600 more than I paid, because the car was very clean. I bought the model y performance in October 2021 and did the exact same thing. The cleaning of the car is so easy with the ppf, it's ridiculous. The areas that I don't have ppf, I ceramic coated it, including my windows and rims. After I wash it I just use a leaf blower to dry it up to 90 percent than I just used a dry towel to finalize it. It saves so much time and bugs and dirt don't stick to the cars. It's an investment to protect my paint. If the ppf scratches, it heals in the sun, where the wrap doesn't. Now you can get ppf in various colors. Enjoy your new Y.
How much did it cost you to the areas you put ppf on and the areas you ceramic coat ?
We had a White 2021 Model Y purchased in Jan 2021 that we put 18K miles and did not do PPF. The front bumper as you pointed out just takes abuse with a Tesla compared to other cars. The Y is our roadtrip car and we had quite a few paint chips on the front end especially on the bumper. The paint chips show up as black under the white paint so definitely noticeable. We sold that car a few weeks ago (for $12K higher than we purchased new!) with the arrival of our new 2022 Model Y Performance - also white. The MYP came with PPF on the rear door panels at delivery which is nice. I decided to put PPF on the front bumper and front mirrors from the detail shop I use for a total of $850. To do the full front would have ran another $1000 and would be nice, but decided not to go there. $850 seemed smart given the abuse that bumper takes on Tesla's. I then had the car ceramic coated to make protect the paint from sun/stains and make cleaning a breeze. I don't think there is a right or wrong answer here but this is what I decided to do after owning one for a decent time and then purchasing a new one.
Got PPF for my model 3 bumper, $600. Amazing investment as it saved tons of rock chips. My other car full of bumper rock chips. (Both cars white btw).
So no, I would not spend $1000s but $600 for bumper only is highly worth it. I don’t why people just don’t do bumper or partial hood and complain about how expensive PPF is.
The urge to “protect” the car is high on pickup and almost always diminishes with time. I’m picking up a new MY today and I’ve been fighting the urge to get PPF for weeks! Thank goodness it costs so much makes the decision to not do it easier
I agree. My car is now a little over a month old and I haven't gotten PPF Yet.
I think the dilemma whether to or not is applicable to a lot of car owners. I picked up my Genesis GV60 premium RWD (North East, England, UK) in June 2022 and while it was on order wrestled with the idea of paying the several thousand required for PPF or ceramic coating. I decided against it after a thorough inspection of my departing car and the damage or lack of it suffered in 5 years and 30K miles.
I have a good hand wash regime multiple buckets and leaf blower drying and microfibre glove washing and drying in straight lines in one direction only.
After 4 months and several summer road trips it is still looking great. Alas the black plastic exterior trim around the A, B and C pillars and the Spoiler seem impossible to clean and not scratch which is a little upsetting.
As winter approaches though I wonder how much of a battering the front will take from road salt/grit and have found myself contemplating PPF again.
The GV60 being rear wheel drive is less prone to chips on the rear flanks as no power to spin the front wheels when accelerating however it won’t stop other cars I’m driving behind throwing road debris!
Great video. Thanks. My deliberation continues😂
Haha, I totally agree with you on that one. I’m telling myself that PPF is only worth it if I ever get a MX.
Great video! However, we have a similar story, but made a different choice ... so here's a consideration for any of your viewers to think about: We got our Model Y in October of 2020 and I decided early on I wanted to protect the front of the car - so I took it to a highly recommended shop to get PPF put on the front of the car and they highly recommended that we also put a ceramic coating over the PPF and they had another shop that specialized in properly applying ceramic coating ... so why do this? Because applying ceramic coating over the PPF offers better protection from the sun ... UV rays can cause PPF to slowly degrade overtime and this can cause cracking, yellowing, and peeling. So, by applying ceramic coating over your PPF, you can prolong its lifespan ... and this is exactly what we did - and today, after 2 years, the car looks virtually the same as it did on day one! Was it worth spending about $2500 to have the entire front of the car protected, including the hood and side mirrors? On our $60K investment (we got both FSD for $8K and performance boost for $2K on our long-range Model Y at the time), it was totally worth it! Nobody believes our car now has almost 40K miles on it and looks virtually brand new ... also, I totally hate dirty cars ... and another huge plus is that it is SO easy to clean the front of the car - especially splatted bugs in the bumper area - those bugs splats just slide right off with a damp sponge or cloth with essentially no effort ... on a long road trip, I have a small bucket and a gallon of water sitting in the back trunk storage area - and while the car is charging, I can easily clean off the front of the car in less than 2 minutes - so when we arrive at our destination, the car STILL looks like I just drove it out of the showroom ... but that's just me and my 2 cents ...
Great advice, thank you.
Any advice on wrapped pdf around the edges or just up to the edge?
Love your different perspective. Thank you! Everyone needs to do what’s right for them.
Your mistake is one thing. Car is not investment. The chips car will sell same price as car that’s been ppf. You not gonna get buyers to spend more by saying you kept car free of marks. N dealership trade in could care less.
Try using a rinse less wash solution
I did get ppf and it has stopped a fair number of bumper and bonnet chips as the ppf does show the impact mark. The one big positive for me is the way it stops washing swirls and scratches and makes keeping my midnight silver colour looking amazing. My 3 has done 10k in 17 months in the hardness of the Scottish weather.
For what PPF cost, my local paint shop charges on average $500 for a Tesla facelift ; show room new every time,
Do the math, and too boot the paint refresh is far superior than the Tesla factory paint.
Jim,I just talked with your Dad,he mentioned your channel here,so here we are, I do like the color of your "daily driver" and I say it looks darn good.
Naturally, your dad and I talked about our "old cars" ,maybe we should convert them to electric.
Glad I found you here,now all my Tesla questions can be answered.
Take care,maybe I could get a test ride someday, I enjoyed the video,will be watching.
I've had the same conundrum here since we brought home our used 2022 Model 3 RWD. Because of it only having 8k miles when we bought it a few months ago, it's relatively undamaged and the red color is amazing in the sun. That being said, I've gone back and forth on investing in PPF for the front end, hood and mirror caps. I also wash it by hand and while that's a good thing to prevent automated car wash damage, it gets a guy up close and personal to new and as yet undiscovered road damage from driving the car. I'm seeing tiny flecks, dings, chips and overall damage every time I wash this car.
I'm in the same boat as you in the end tho. As much as I absolutely love this EV, in the end it's really just a car. Something to use and enjoy daily and that's what we're gonna do. Care for it as best as we can but just use and enjoy it. Now, if I were seeking maximum resale value and looking forward to selling the car soon/looked at the car more as an investment, my perspective would have been the opposite. We wouldn't be daily driving it, it'd have PPF and stay in the garage. We're not doing that so it is what it is at this point. Great video and it really helps to see something I was thinking about quite a bit in video form and made as well as you made it. Thank you...
2021 Model Y LR with no PPF. I have used McGuiars hybrid ceramic wash since day one. No visible issues. Water beads up on the windshield and windows as well as the paint. Looks fantastic. I was looking at PPF and it still costs 7K in my area. No thanks. Thanks for the honest review.
Drive faster than everyone else and you won’t have rocks flying up into your car. Use the money you saved to pay the speeding tickets and higher insurance 👍😎
PPF on "commuter cars" doesn't make sense to me. Makes more sense on exotics and limited edition models. You're just gonna sell or trade in your tesla for another one in 5 years so why bother.
They have self healing PPF now, but yeah if it's a big hit, the PPF ain't saving that.
ppf wont protect you from the big chip but, if you get it, get it install from someone that really know what they are doing. the only reason to get it is to help protect your paint. if you just want it to look better without having to reinstall the ppf or just taking it off, then ppf wont hold up and will still look bad. so for most people the answer is no dont waste your money. ive seen plenty of chips threw the ppf.
I PPF'd and ceramic coated my 2022 White Model 3 LR immediately after pickup. 2 years on it still looks like showroom new. I only did the front facing panels, and it only cost CAD$3000 including the paint correction, side and back window tint and XPEL 7mm PPF by a certified installer, with a bit of a discount from my Tesla Owner's Club as they are a sponsor of the club.
My wife picked up her red Model Y dec 29 and it already has two rock chips on the hood. I think it's a lot of painted surfaces to not protect... especially driving in Canadian winters. I am VERY picky, hand wash only and like it to look new for as long as possible.
Now I have to wait for the warmer weather to try to use the paint repair kit, but it will never be perfect again. I will then have it ceramic coated, as it really helps when it comes to cleaning the car... so much easier with ceramic coat applied.
She's ok with it though as 'its just a car' to her, so as you say, to each their own.
For what its worth, i think repairing the paint on the red car will be easier than the pearlescent white as the paint repair kit even says it cannot replicate the exact look of that pearlescent white.
I was really conflicted on getting a PPF at first. It’s so expensive and also requires some maintenance. But bec my car is a gift from my grandpa, i just went for it so I can keep it protected. It’s a brand new ford everest and there’s so much sentimental value to it. So i went for it.
I had a place in Grimes (near Des Moines) do partial front, fenders, and mirrors for $1200. My biggest thing even beyond rock chips is bug guts.
Likewise, I had the partial front PPFd ($700) and it’s worth every cent. Its been on the car since new (2018) and the film has plenty of rock dings but non broke the paint. Agree with you on bug gut problem. With PPF, I’ll wipe off with waterless cleaner and it’s good as new. Price-wise, shop around, PPF costs vary wildly
I have a model S with more than 150k with no ppf. I just touch up minor paint chips as needed. Sometimes it's cheaper to repaint hood and bumper then add ppf nowadays.
I only did the front bumper and headlights for $400. I did the paint correction and ceramic coating myself.
Great video first of all!! Very unbiased approach. I personally did my entire M3P in PPF because I'm that guy lol. Those little nicks and such would drive me crazy. The amount of relief I have when I hear something hit my car is invaluable. I think if you're a car nut do it and if it's just a car to you then it's no really worth it.
The problem is that PPF is expensive, especially where I live in California. Just for the front of the vehicle, it's $2000. For the entire vehicle it's $5000 - $7000.
@@izirenokhamafe6416 o I totally agree. As you've already illustrated. The front is really all you need. It takes 90% of the beating.
I plan to keep mine many years, so definitely going to get it.
Tesbros full front diy ppf kit. Around $800. Me and my wife installed it. Glad we did. I drive 30-40k miles a year.
Awesome! Glad it worked out for you.
I decided to go ahead and do the full paint protection film on my brand, new mustang mach e. I don't anticipate having any little rock chips in the front of the car and it is convenient to be able to take it to the car wash once in a while and not worry about any issues. Of course, it would not have helped me with a huge gouge in the front end…
I have the same midnight silver. I'm convinced I'm going to get it at least on the front and the mirrors. I think the other thing to note is I believe the rep is a much more premium paint with more coats or something like that. So the midnight silver may be a much softer paint. Most people in the forums say it's not necessary to get PPF but I still feel as though some is better than none.
For me, yes it's just a car but I kinda want to protect want to protect the overall look as best I can. I not thinking it's going to stay pristine looking forever but also don't want 2 years down the road for it to look like a 5 year old car either.
well said sir! a well washed and clean car with defects is better than a dirty car with ppf. if your car is always presentable people wont notice any defects also DIY paint chip repairs are a ton cheaper.
Personally. I never use protection. I like everything bareback. More fun that way.
Paying for food, diapers, clothes and college tuition is "fun" too player.
PPF is my nightmare.
I love detailing cars. Maybe a hybrid coating for a year. But I love wax / products and love the joy of weekly maintenance.
To each their own. And yes I know u can apply products on PPF. My point is getting intimate with the car. Takes the joy out of for me
Tesla offers the rear PPF kit for free for 2023 Model Y. They also offered rear mud flaps for free...and installed both for free...
Glad I saw this video. Not getting ppf
Loved your opinion and video , ordered model Y for my wife and couple of days ago got the VIN number so hopefully showing up one of this days ! I don’t think want to go with PPF too , if I wanted to spend 8000 on PPF I would buy different car , why this is a problem though ? I never see more expensive cars talk about PPF, is Tesla magnet to extra debris? It is little strange, or maybe Tesla uses cheap paint on their cars ? IDK
Great video, will definitely get the front mudflaps and consider just doing the front of the car. Everyone I’ve ever asked always acts like you need to PPF the whole damn car and rub it with a diaper. Honestly was making me nervous to buy one if the paint was truly that fragile. You helped alleviate that, thank you.
Yeah, got my bumper PPF’d for $600. Totally worth it
This is one of those products you can easily talk yourself into or out of it. Just remember you will never get that cost back out of it on an exponentially depreciating appliance. If you keep the car for 10+ years you have to remove the ppf film and it can/could destroy your paint during removal or if you leave it on too long. Bug guts also etch the ppf.
So in retrospect you spend 1500+$ depending on your ocd of application amount and if you sell the vehicle in 5 years the ppf doesn't actually increase value vs not having ppf and it has some speckling and rock chips that the dealer could fill which would not reflect in their resale price or the amount they offer you.
Im a car enthusiast and I get the feeling of seeing damage on a new car you just purchased, its potential emotional connection you have with it and want to protect it. Realistically the logic behind ppf is conceptually a scam to a degree if you look at it on the financial perspective of a product that has a lot of flaws and is useless in 10 years after application.
Bro this is a show car and when I didnt have ppf people at the show was pointing and laughing at the paint chips on my hood and it made my ego get hurt.
Well bro I have a 50k+ car and I need this protection for resale. If you can afford a 50k+ car then you can afford to repaint it down the road instead of investing in a consumable throw away ppf.
Cars are consumables just like toasters....Get it ceramic coated/tinted and call it a day and drive the hell out of it
I had my white 21 MY completely covered in STEK PPF immediately after taking delivery. It still looks brand new and is really easy to clean. I like to keep my cars looking their best so the cost was well worth it to me.
How much did it cost? I have a model 3 2021 with about 5k miles
No ppf
2-3 small circular chips but the cost was so astronomical I didn’t do it
And if I did I’d only do high impact areas
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5k for the entire vehicle.
If cost is a factor I always recommend at least doing the front bumper. That’s a lot of paint on a flat surface.
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My car being done
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How much you think for front bumper? And also front bumper and other front pieces
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I would say expect to pay about $700 for the front bumper and lights. Film cost have risen like everything else in the last year or so.
I had a 3M PPF clear "bra" installed on my two-week old VW ID.4. It covers the front bumper area, headlights, paintwork around the headlights, front 1/3 of the hood and front of the side mirrors. The cost was $1160. It would probably have prevented a lot of the small marks you showed on your Model Y, but the larger scratch nearer to the windshield and the large mark on the lower front bumper wouldn't have been prevented.
For me, even if it just avoids lots of the smaller marks and prevents the headlights from getting frosted and yellowed it's probably worth it. But at the end of the day, PPF is plastic and there are definite limits to its ability to protect your paintwork.
Very good summary. I have the same question. ... and the same answer!
Hi, planning to by a Tesla and love the two colors you have, what color do you recommend ?
Really your choice. I love the red. The MSM looks great and right now it’s the free color. Make sure you use a referral link when buying your Tesla. Feel free to use mine in the description.
Great honest content. I have a car with 210k no PPF and a brand new model Y. Not getting PPF. I’ll spend the money on more Tesla stock and a $20 of touch up paint.
Finally a Tesla owner with integrity
Finally a Tesla owner who isn't annoying
I think just the front end is what you need, as it takes almost all of the road debris.
nice video! I think here in florida at least a PPF in the front bumper and side mirrors are a must if u do a lot of driving like I do. I have a model 3 without PPF and I have 30k miles with more pain chips than your car. My model 3 is white. front bumper has a lot of pain chips etc but the rest of the car looks ok.
I think that PPF I’d often put on top of vinyl wraps. Maybe they’ve updated the wraps though. 😊
You can always get PPF online for a great price and do it yourself. The amount you save is worth the “non professional” install IMO. I’ve done my whole front and sides for about $2k and just need back fascia and hatch
We found this video very informative.
having now done about 300 miles in our white model 3 and are considering ppf treatment.
About half our mileage in the course of a year is on Motorways where damage from debris is most likely to occur.
We have Tesla supplied mud flaps all round but having received the cost estimate, as we were considering a full wrap, it is probably not cost effectine in terms of damage limitation.
Having watched the video we will probably only have the most vulnerable areas ppf treated.
Ok am I the only one who noticed the BAYMAX seat cover thingys?! 😭 so awesome!!
In Los Angeles, California, PPF has fallen to around $1k for partial front : Bumper, Headlights, and 1/3rd hood.
i’m looking at going with a 3m wrap soon after i take delivery of my 3 SR in a few days. will be looking forward to that next video!
Good video! But wait....I thought the benefit of hand washing was to avoid the swirl marks from machines lol. What actually causes swirl marks? The towel drying?
I wish I knew. I've never had much success in keeping my cars very clean and shiny.
I didn't believe the Tesla Soft Paint theory, until I went on a 600 mile roadtrip between Detroit and Central Indiana with my 2023 Model Y Performance in Pearl White. 4 paint chips, bumper and hood, each about 1/8 in round! That was it! There was no way I could live with that much damage going forward. I got all front facing surfaces PPFed for $2 400. It's worth it!
Spent $7300 for Expel Stealth, side window & head/tail lights tint, and ceramic on my 2024 Jaguar F-Type. It changed the look of my F-Type but it also saved the paint from rock chips. I recommend it for cars you want to keep in good shape for as long as possible, especially if you paid a lot of $$$$ for the car. I wouldn't get PPF on a lesser car or truck tho.
I have a 22 MYP here in Connecticut. I chose to do full front PPF. They throw lots of crap on the roads here in the winter. I feel that the investment in front PPF is the sensible choice.
Hey, if u do not mind - how much did it cost u to do the full-front PPF? I am also in CT. Thnx
I bought a very expensive BMW that I kept pristine for 3 years. Then I moved to a part of the state that has terrible roads… now my front end, sides, and even the roof is battered with large rock chips in just 6 months. This is a car that I only drive 2 times every other month only during the summer months and keep it garaged 99.9% of the time unless I’m driving it.
Well, let's just say, after 25k km, I meticulously fixed my paint chips and put stone guard film on it. The good news is that you can get pre-cut model-specific film and put it on yourself for a 10th of the price of a shop.
Two years and 35k miles. You drive a lot for an Iowan! I went to ISU and people though we were nuts for driving into Des Moines a couple times a month. I feel like traveling much farther than Nevada or Boone from Ames you were considered a crazy person 😆
Thanks - picking up my Ultra Red 2024 MYLR in a few days. Hey, where'd you get those fun headrest covers?
Great video; never seen anyone look at PPF from that point of view.
Swirls are from hand wash. Would be good for a light polish. Would take 30-1 hour with a good guy and shine it up some nicely
Thx for the video. Question: do the non-PPF’d sections of your older Tesla show swirls and such from washing that your hood shows?
I’m getting a new Porsche GT4 and I never thought PPF was important enough. All the videos are PPF-fans. Your video is the first I’ve seen like it. I think you’ve talked me into getting it. But wondering if the sides and back are worth doing.
Thanks again.
My MYP shows swirl marks all over when in direct sunlight. No ppf, 1 YO car. But I do take it automatic car washes. It’s a daily driver and a work car for me, so ppf would not really offset a depreciating asset.
I have never heard of ppf costing 8 k or 2k for that matter.
I got a kit off EBay, 250.00 for the full front end, installed it, looks amazing (I’m a car enthusiast and amateur detailer) added corrected the paint first, leveled it off added the ppf (which I had never done before ever) and car is protected. No way in hell am I paying for something if I’m abled bodied. For those wondering the brand is Xpel
Thank you for this video. The dozens of videos I've watched kept recommending PPF, so I wanted to watch a video featuring a Tesla car without PPF to see how well it stands up to the elements without protection. Take care!
Great video and very helpful as I’m getting ready to take delivery and wondering what protection I need. Good to know I just need front and hood ppf and the tesla mud flaps and rear panel protection. Just curious but do you recommend rear mud flaps? Also, I’m hoping you do a video comparing the quaility and ride of the new MY versus the old.
I have full front PPF and would say PPF is for personal satisfaction. The real benefit goes to the next person buying your used car with perfect paint underneath that PPF.
Well said! I just got front bumper PPF for $600. I say it’s still worth it because of all the rock chips I would have to fix it for a lot more than that every few years or so. But yes, for anyone doing full PPF it’s for the next person, not you.
recommend Ceramic coating. did the 7 year coating on my 3 and love the results.
You Sir, did very well in explaining the utilitarian aspect of an automobile. Unlike a home renovation/upgrade that many improve the value of your asset, spending $5K+ on paint protection is not an investment. That said, there could be a happy medium to protect only the front if possible, at a reasonable cost.
when I saw your clip, i said the same thing... it's just a car on the road, not a jewel in a box.
We live in New Zealand and have a Model 3 and Model Y both in MSM Grey and have found the paint is very thin and soft. Mudflaps on all wheels on both cars. A respray paint of the front in a few years would be about the same as PPF, maybe less.
i just got my ModelY and i was contemplating about PPF, but it's just so expensive where i'm at. and as you said, it's a car, and i can't justify the price. i rather spend that money on interior protections/conveniences (mats, trays, ceramic coat, shades, trunk/door guards, etc) where i'll be spending most of my time with the car.
I'm taking delivery of my first Tesla (Y in white) Jan/Feb. I understand the colours white and red are the only multi-coat paints.
Jim. Where are your Iowa front Plates ?
I'm leaning against it. I mean most people who has a Tesla will get a Tesla in the future and we know how easy it is trading a car to Tesla. They aren't going to care about rock chips. You're going to lose what whatever you spend on PPF in future trade-ins.
Just from the camera views on youtube, that paint looks really thin. Plus the hood needs alignment when closed. Does it seem thin in person?
Would be nice to know how closely you tend to follow other cars. Do you get right up on top of cars and ride their bumper? Do you get within one or two car lengths? Or, do you hang back at least four, five, or more car lengths, especially on the highway? If you’re driving habits make you more susceptible to road rash, then it would behoove you to get PPF.
Thanks for your review. 1st time seeing one of your videos. Absolutely right it’s a personal choice. I have a 2022 model 3 LR. I went with the full body ppf in matte white and LOVE, love love it. Looks great! Sure it was $5500 to get it done and that’s a lot of dough. I’m in Minnesota and we have a lot of sand and salt in the winter time. Also I am planning on keeping it for a long time. If that’s what a car is like after 2 years and 35k miles it’s safe to say the amount of chips, dings and scratches will be double after 4 years and 70k miles. My other car is a 2011 and the front end and along the side runners is just beat up from road debris. I have zero regrets getting it done
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I can get the XPEL Track Package (full hood and fenders.full front bumper, mirrors, rockers (side skirts), headlights, and front portion of the A Pillars) for $1750. If it cost any more, I would probably pass on having this work done. It is reassuring to see that Tesla paint is not as bad as many would have one believe.
what part of country are you in? I'd like to inquire about the PPF package for my new Model 3. Thanks.
Lol, 2 buckets hand wash...I did that a couple times then I realized the cars would just be sold one day anyway and I won't be getting a dime for my efforts. I use a sponge and regular detergent on my 1991 NSX
You are comparing the multi-coat painted Red with the Midnight Silver Metallic (which isnt multi-coat paint). I would not assume that the Midnight Silver Metallic will hold up the same but I am not sure. Anyone have the Midnight Silver Metallic with similar miles? Wondering if it looks fine.
My M3 in MSM has 34,000km in less than a year and any chips show as Tesla use a white undercoat paint and the MSM paint is very thin and soft, so when chipped shows the white which stands out.
granted that getting ppf / ceramic coating done is exorbitantly costly but one can easily do it while sipping some coffee in the garage and in stages.. its fun actually and that wet shie from ceramic is indeed insane.. whats better is if you know to do it you can add an additional coat after2 yrs or so with the leftover product.
I leased a 2021 Model S LR, drove it for ten months, and loved it, but I had to fall into and crawl out of it! I Bought out the lease (which you can’t do anymore), sold it for a nice profit, and bought a 2022 Model Y LR with FSD and Acceleration Boost. It was a no brainer to spend $6K for PPF on the entire car, plus ceramic tint on the glass. I live in the desert and take lots of road trips. Car cleans up like a dream and stay looking brand new. A no brainer.
Question is though, at what price point would you feel comfortable spending to at least get ppf of the front bumper and headlights?
My clearcoat is failing on the 'frunk' and fenders. Very slight, but it has started. Rock chips easily 50+. Absolute garbage paint. Spent 63k on the car and very unsatisfied with the paint. Car has been impeccably maintained. 98% hand washed, once per week. Service appointment made with Tesla. '22 M3LR 34k miles
Great show , How often do you wax the car ?
You just saved me $$$$. Thanks. It just a car.
You are right. It's a matter of personal preference . For me, my cars are an extension of my personality and having the paint defects that you provided in your video would drive me nuts! I also understand that few car owners feel as I do, and that's their choice.
i think ceramic coating is a great option to have, car will be easier to clean and get rid of bugs
Ppf makes sense on front bumper front hood front glass
Honestly, after 35k miles, those chips and pits are pretty much consistent with any car.
When you trade it in, the dealership will give no premium if you have ppf
My detailer warned me about all Teslas. The paint is very thin, often enough he says he can see the primer coat under the base coat of the Tesla. Tesla uses a similar primer color base coat so under those chips that you have, you are looking at the primer coat itself. I had him install full PPF on my Tesla when new.
Of course the detailer is going to say that..
@@PeteR-sy2ud I notice it too what he was stating. Doesn't hurt to have it if you can afford it on any new car you may own.
If the bonnet was detailed by a specialist, the minor stone chips would be so very hard to see. Cost around £200-££00. Would look better than a car with ppf on it which would also have marks on it. Paint is also lot shiner than with ppf on it.
“Literally nothing wrong” when he was talking about the side and back, yet you can spot MASSIVE swirlmarks lol!!!!
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They don't bother me.
Pun intended. I don't know if I would feel safe about moving back home to Spencer with our Tesla. ( couldn't help myself) we are in MD/DC. but there aren't any there yet. glad to have found your videos!!
A big thing you can do is not drive close behind big trucks and semi.
Honestly, my wife was smart for choosing TriCoat Pearl White for her late 2021 Model Y Performance. I don't know how my new Model 3 Performance which is Midnight Silver Metallic. I think white is less likely to show scratches and swirls.
Depends where you live is my opinion. Arizona freeways are unearthing and half the vehicles on the road are lifted trucks. No mud flaps anywhere. Several windshields have been lost to airborne particles and the front is shredded in no time. New vehicles get them but there’s no point if a used vehicle has lost its perfect finish. Also, how long do you plan to keep? It can look new for a long time if you take care of it. However if you go to sell it 5 years later, you aren’t getting any money back for appearance as normal road wear is already considered. I’ve gotten several done for the $1K range. Maybe consider going to a high volume installer on a trip to have it done over local if it is that expensive. Will it stop everything? No but it’s far better than taking the impacts if you are keen to blemishes and plan on keeping the car for 10 years.
I say that if you really want to do it, there’s nothing stopping you. Personally, I will be getting PPF on my new model Y when I get it in June. Mainly because I see how many scratches my gas car has on just the sides and I want to prevent that from happening with a nicer car. I don’t live in a house. I live in an apartment where we have to park really close together and I have a lot of door dings because of it. I guess what I’m trying to say is that it’s up to personal preference whether you get PPF or not. He does not seem to need or want it on his cars, but someone else might.
Everything has a price. Good summary. I'll only do the PPF on the front end and if it was $2k max. Anything over that, I would think a respray in 5 years if it bothered me that much. But otherwise I'm not sure if it will help resale value.