NO PPF after 35,000 Miles - Big Mistake?

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[@iowatesla]

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[@backcountryFLcyclist]

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.

[@e.r.6147]

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.

[@nullpunkt8660]

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]

Do you guys have mudflaps? Wondering if even that is worth it.

[@nullpunkt8660]

@@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 👎

[@Xy1on]

@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.

[@hayden8693]

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

[@Golfreak]

This is 100% true.

[@mowcowbell]

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.

[@hayden8693]

@@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

[@markliu3153]

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.

[@hayden8693]

@@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.

[@indyslimshady]

I like your honest non commercial approach. Every other Tesla KZbinr 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!

[@iowatesla]

I appreciate that. Thanks for watching.

[@tbowman0060]

Thats exactly what it is, a pure scam. Their profit margins are insane

[@pigseye2]

This is so helpful. Really appreciate you showing the defects in detail with great camera work. Thank you!

[@batyrenko]

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 KZbin videos I was able to do it myself. Saved a lot of money.

[@PeterTang1]

where did you buy it from?

[@PeterTang1]

@@batyrenko thank you, appreciate it!

[@gimne]

I tried doing it myself and it wouldn’t stick to the car. Ended up trashing it and hiring the pros for 950

[@indyslimshady]

@@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 😢

[@3100fps]

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.

[@johnmc3958]

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.

[@ErictheRedCantona]

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.

[@hockeyno93]

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.

[@KineticEV]

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.

[@polarlight1369]

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 ...

[@dougwest7839]

Great advice, thank you.

[@dougwest7839]

Any advice on wrapped pdf around the edges or just up to the edge?

[@iowatesla]

Love your different perspective. Thank you! Everyone needs to do what’s right for them.

[@KhoiBoa]

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.

[@RayNLA]

Try using a rinse less wash solution

[@Slippery_Si]

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!

[@preyingrazor123]

Thanks for this! I'm getting mine in December, and considering your review, I think I definitely need it! Thank you!

[@seewind]

Very good summary. I have the same question. ... and the same answer!

[@donaldames124]

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.

[@marshallfelter2414]

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.

[@brucehawkinson8901]

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

[@miggy8011]

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.

[@xtekian]

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

[@izirenokhamafe6416]

I agree. My car is now a little over a month old and I haven't gotten PPF Yet.

[@Antiguan_Dart]

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😂

[@chrislin8149]

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.

[@slyguyaction]

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...

[@dorvinion]

We picked up a MYP on 9/30 Its already got a little chip on the rear door. (day 2 Iowa rock roads). Mud flaps will be here today. Based on our experience with M3AWD I am tempted to try a DIY a PPF on the doors of the MYP if nothing else. Front of our M3 looks pretty good after 35k miles. In front of the rear tire is where the paint looks the worst. Too many dang rock roads in Iowa.

[@jamesbuttleman3130]

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.

[@realtalkwithreese9331]

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.

[@izirenokhamafe6416]

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.

[@realtalkwithreese9331]

@@izirenokhamafe6416 o I totally agree. As you've already illustrated. The front is really all you need. It takes 90% of the beating.

[@preyingrazor123]

I plan to keep mine many years, so definitely going to get it.

[@jeremiahherrera689]

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.

[@Seoulhawk01]

Great video; never seen anyone look at PPF from that point of view.

[@Firestorm108]

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.

[@NickL0VIN]

Yeah, got my bumper PPF’d for $600. Totally worth it

[@ssing7113]

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

[@BobReed1]

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.

[@Dave--FkTheDeepstate]

It costs me $400 to get the front bumper panel, plus headlights & fog lights, of my M3P covered with PPF. I was tempted to get the hood panel done for another $400, but decided not to. But this video is making me rethink that...

[@james21ap1]

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.

[@ajlanger5]

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

[@NickL0VIN]

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.

[@dougwest7839]

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.

[@nanasloves]

I think that PPF I’d often put on top of vinyl wraps. Maybe they’ve updated the wraps though. 😊

[@loranger6447]

I think just the front end is what you need, as it takes almost all of the road debris.

[@belavet]

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 😆

[@scotttitensor8557]

recommend Ceramic coating. did the 7 year coating on my 3 and love the results.

[@untouchable360x]

Personally. I never use protection. I like everything bareback. More fun that way.

[@rkgsd]

Paying for food, diapers, clothes and college tuition is "fun" too player.

[@Magicinstalls]

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…

[@stevenw3393]

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.

[@mocheen4837]

I only did the front bumper and headlights for $400. I did the paint correction and ceramic coating myself.

[@tmorcos21]

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.

[@bamafam]

Everyone sold their barely used cars for way more money in 2021. In fact I bought 5 cars in 2021/22 because of the market and shopped to only pay MSRP and never lost money because of trade values higher than new cars. So I don’t attribute your $12K more solely because of the PPF but it prevented the dealer or buyer from using a tactic to not pay you KBB value.

[@raulfernandezjr5295]

How much did it cost you to the areas you put ppf on and the areas you ceramic coat ?

[@nerdngong]

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.

[@vvattup]

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

[@junkgrrr]

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.

[@user-om7ow5sn9q]

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.

[@wam44]

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...

[@pjprachyabrued9855]

Enjoyed the video!

[@wittech6116]

Tesbros full front diy ppf kit. Around $800. Me and my wife installed it. Glad we did. I drive 30-40k miles a year.

[@iowatesla]

Awesome! Glad it worked out for you.

[@jonb8633]

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.

[@ssing7113]

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

[@ntnboy85]

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.

[@bobabbate3487]

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.

[@arvindpopli]

Hey, if u do not mind - how much did it cost u to do the full-front PPF? I am also in CT. Thnx

[@baronsilverbaron757]

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.

[@izirenokhamafe6416]

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.

[@stevereid9913]

Thanks - picking up my Ultra Red 2024 MYLR in a few days. Hey, where'd you get those fun headrest covers?

[@mrthemoo]

Thank you!

[@blackfish95]

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.

[@VicInCommentSection]

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!

[@lboogie1109]

Glad I saw this video. Not getting ppf

[@robertyu4313]

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.

[@jamescarlin4091]

what part of country are you in? I'd like to inquire about the PPF package for my new Model 3. Thanks.

[@grumpyhighlander]

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.

[@jonb8633]

i think ceramic coating is a great option to have, car will be easier to clean and get rid of bugs

[@bearlemley]

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?

[@noelsaw]

In Los Angeles, California, PPF has fallen to around $1k for partial front : Bumper, Headlights, and 1/3rd hood.

[@forgetfulduck]

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.

[@savissm]

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

[@DashDrones]

Amazing tips, gonna leave mine stock 👍

[@johnkramer745]

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.

[@TheFloppyLlama117]

Decent video, but 10 points for the baymax seat stick thing...where do i get that

[@brandonng6000]

so would you say that PPF is over-rated and not worth spending $1500 (for the frontal protection)?

[@zrogon]

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.

[@stevereid9913]

How hard was it to put on the rear door small PPF wraps by yourself without getting bubbles, etc?

[@aardvarkansaw]

Jim. Where are your Iowa front Plates ?

[@RayNLA]

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.

[@RajKumar-de9zo]

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

[@RayNLA]

@@RajKumar-de9zo 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.

[@RayNLA]

@@RajKumar-de9zo My car being done kzbin.info/www/bejne/bGbOlWl8oNJqp9U

[@RajKumar-de9zo]

How much you think for front bumper? And also front bumper and other front pieces

[@RayNLA]

@@RajKumar-de9zo 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.

[@mujjuman]

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.

[@youtubecensorshipsucks6779]

This video showed me 100% to get PPF especially since I live in Southern California where we have hundreds of thousands of people on our freeways at any given time

[@mylairam]

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.

[@neverendingweekend]

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.

[@indyteslabro2594]

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.

[@danielsauerbrey7054]

Great show , How often do you wax the car ?

[@jaydubau8755]

When you trade it in, the dealership will give no premium if you have ppf

[@thomasruwart1722]

I had a metalic blue MYLR with 6,000 miles and there were several paint chips on the hood and doors. I asked how much to repaint the metal surfaces and prices *started* at $10K to $15K. Then I bought a new metaloc blue 2022 MYP that went straight to Tint Pros here in Minnesota to get the STEK Prisamtic PPF all over the body for $7K. Now it has $7K with *no* paint chips. Was it worth it? IMHO, yes, if you can afford it. I figured $7K for a $72K car it was worth the investment.

[@michaelswoller]

I’m just thinking to get PPF to make the gloss black look matte with the matte PPF

[@user-yb2tp4qf1r]

Tesla do have a cheaper paint work, but bottom line, all cars will be effected from stones, even cars with PPF. I have PPF on my front bumper from previous owner, sure, less stone chips but I do have some and I am not sure if 1 or 2 is better over 5-6 since even one would bother me, so I got very good a paint touchup :-)

[@EarlLedden]

Is some sort of home paint repair kit available for scratches and dings?

[@JordonL480]

You saved me some money. I just can't justify it - it's a car.. it's going to get a little dinged up. Even almost $2k for just the front.. it's insane. plus in Arizona I just see the PPF peeling off in the heat.

[@57lexus]

Is it possible to get PPF in tesla red to cover up the existing nicks in front of the rear wheel? When the clear is installed the nicks show through.

[@iowatesla]

I think you would need to go with a full wrap. You would need to do surface paint correction first. Might be easier to just get it repainted.

[@brucewayne2773]

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.

[@PeteR-sy2ud]

Of course the detailer is going to say that..

[@brucewayne2773]

@@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.

[@itiswhatitis...9648]

I think that where you live and what kind of driving you do is the main factor in getting ppf or not. If you live in snowy areas or areas with lots of rocks and debris then I would get it, but if you live in warmer weather with no snow and do mostly city driving I would not. Every car I've ever driven had rock chips in the hood.

[@thomaskim3128]

A car is a tool to get from point A to point B. Wear and tear is inevitable. After paying $58K for a Y, I wouldn’t spend $5-$10K additional for some superficial protection. Consider the money spent on the car purchase a sunk cost and invest the money instead. Maybe the money invested could recoup the car purchase price.

[@ZKTheGreat]

Great video!

[@silverclifflightshow]

Even if you had PPF, those little rock ship would have to make marks in the PPF then start accumulating dust and probably look way worse and the fix is to change the PPF expensive you’re fixed now will talk up

[@giveawhey8899]

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!!

[@KameelMotionFit]

Hi, planning to by a Tesla and love the two colors you have, what color do you recommend ?

[@iowatesla]

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.

[@Roberto-lg7jx]

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

[@Geneo12345]

Great video! Writing from Washington State here. I am waiting to take delivery on my Model Y, but already have the Tesla mud-flaps waiting at home. Did you put them on yourself at the dealer or did service pop them on for you?

[@iowatesla]

I put on the Tesla mud flaps myself. Super easy. They were on my wife’s car before it left the parking lot.

[@jamesvaughn4894]

I agree that a car is utilitarian. It is a tool to get things and people from one place to another. I could not justify the extra expense of PPF.

[@justwatchingdoom]

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.

[@nicholasgabriel4073]

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!

[@4ppz]

for me personally it wouldnt bother me as much, id rather not get ppf for that price and if it ever bothered me enough id rather spend that money on wrapping the whole car with a vinyl wrap if i got tired of looking at it .

[@DMCSerenity]

The wrap costs more and o Ky lasts 3 yrs and that’s with ceramic coating. Be cheaper to PPF it.