Tesla Model 3 PPF after 1 Year / Watch this before you get PPF for your Tesla

[@mocheen4837]

I installed PPF on the front bumper and headlights. After 4 years there are multiple punctures in the PPF and two rocks that actually penetrated the film ad damaged the paint. The tip of the hood is not protected and has received a few small nicks. I would recommend covering the bumper at the very least.

[@dadstoyscars]

Appreciate your comment. I totally agree! The very least would be PPF on the front bumper. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@bryanklatt4766]

Another great video Paul...Thank you I got PPF almost right after taking delivery. Definitely helps protect the front end.... Bryan

[@dadstoyscars]

Thank you Bryan! That’s a smart decision. I should done the same but I waited for a few weeks before got my PPF. Thank you for watching and your awesome support Bryan!🙏😃

[@lawrencefitzgerald]

I just traded in my 3 after 6 yrs (and 103k miles). PPF really saved the front bumper and hood

[@dadstoyscars]

Appreciate your comment! Front bumper PPF will definitely help lots of future paint chips. Thank you for watching and sharing your experience! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@cristophrwalken2474]

Which Brand and type of PPF did you use? Some have more “self healing” properties. I’m researching now.

[@dadstoyscars]

I installed Expel PPF with self healing. Some of these damages on PPF could be healed by heat gun or hair dryer. But of the big damages can't. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents. :)

[@khangbanger]

PPF is so useful but so costly, love your video!

[@dadstoyscars]

But it’s totally worth it in my opinion. Thank you for watching and your awesome support Khang!🙏😃

[@algersonvincent]

whats the cost for a new model y performance?

[@MrStromboli]

@@algersonvincent I just ordered one. Mid 50s after all PA sales taxes and fees.

[@TheManANationFollowes]

@@MrStromboli oh i meant for the ppf fpr the model y performance

[@kvn2266]

PPF full vehicle installation from a proper shop/installer is the way to go, a No brainer. Protect the second biggest purchase of your life (in most cases)

[@kuangjason]

how much was the full frontal ppf cost?

[@dadstoyscars]

When I did it was $1,300 no fenders just bumper, hood and headlights. But that’s in October last year. It should cost more now. I did it at SoCal tint shop in Riverside, CA. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@dl4434]

What is the name of the ppf shop do you recommend? Thanks.

[@dadstoyscars]

@@dl4434 SoCal Tint Shop in Riverside.

[@dl4434]

@@dadstoyscars Thanks. Do you know much much does it cost for front pumper ppf?

[@dl4434]

Never mind. You said 1300. Thanks.

[@shaunbooth2954]

Hey brother, do you see any dirt lines at the end of the ppf edges ? Did you install the front spoiler yourself?

[@jdspark2753]

Where did you get your rims?

[@dadstoyscars]

The wheels are from thenewaero.com Here is the full video review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKPXl3ikZc1on6ssi=-GKu37hkSsgvVqHB Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@enriquediaz7547]

I don’t know if I t’s worth it. I just got a quote for 2.3K-4.5K…. & that starts becoming 10% of the cost of the car (current prices/discounts).

[@dadstoyscars]

Anything more than $2,500 for full front end is way too expensive to do. I would try to find a better place that offer for affordable pricing. Thank you for watching and your great support!🙏😃

[@GODMODEPLUS]

Did u darken your headlights if so what specs?

[@dadstoyscars]

Those headlights are stock, I didn’t tint them. Thank you for watching and your great support!🙏😃

[@donharris8846]

Does this protect against little nicks and pebbles only? I assume any dime or quarter sized rock would tear right through it? Or no?

[@dadstoyscars]

I think I had a few dime size rocks impact on my front bumper from the road trip. They ripped the PPF but not the paint. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@amirghorban7112]

So your ppf got those scratches so your original paint tesla wouldn’t. I don’t understand whats the issue here

[@dronefilmsgermany]

I like the front lip how did you install it and does it affect the sensors. Can you put a purchase link

[@dadstoyscars]

It doesn't affect the sensors. Here is the link for installation video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYPTnIFtZ9d6jc0 Here is the link to buy front lip from nintestore.com / Use Code: DADS10 to get extra 10% OFF ninteshop.com/products/front-bumper-lip-for-2017-2023-tesla-model-3?_pos=1&_sid=53fb0a461&_ss=r&variant=31962564132982&tid=YZk7n8qsBf&sca_ref=2639689.LRQbhQz6zC Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents. :)

[@scotttucker2557]

What about damage on the body and do you have ppf on the body

[@dadstoyscars]

No damage on the body other than that one spot on the fender. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@maroonedmaniac]

Haha. On a car, we are trying to find negligible imperfections. Wish we spent the same amount of time rooting away our own imperfections.

[@mikaelvellmun7228]

lol

[@JoelGutierrez-fe1xe]

I just noticed-do you have a removable front license holder or you didn’t install one?😅

[@dadstoyscars]

I do have removable front license plate but I don’t usually have it on. I just have it just in case.

[@dadstoyscars]

Here is the video for the license plate: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKGXc2CwpNprrpI

[@obsidian33_]

Is your PPF self healing? Just curious if it is and if you've applied some heat to see if any of those spots cleaned up. I know this is mostly for surface level scratches and wouldn't work if a chunk or deep cut occurs on the PPF.

[@dadstoyscars]

Yes, it’s Xpel Ultimate Plus with self healing. I should be able apply heat on some of those damages. Thank you for watching Marcus! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@MrStromboli]

@@dadstoyscars have you done this? Did it work?

[@dadstoyscars]

@@MrStromboli Yes, here is the video I did last year. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pWmbqKSYiJ2jm80

[@MrStromboli]

@@dadstoyscars will check it out thanks.

[@hassankassem83]

Thanks for the video

[@dadstoyscars]

Appreciate your comment. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.😃🙏

[@CameraToFreedom]

Ooh I want that black ground effect. What company gave that to you? I want to install that!

[@dadstoyscars]

Here is the link to buy front lip from nintestore.com / Use Code: DADS10 to get extra 10% OFF ninteshop.com/products/front-bumper-lip-for-2017-2023-tesla-model-3?_pos=1&_sid=53fb0a461&_ss=r&variant=31962564132982&tid=YZk7n8qsBf&sca_ref=2639689.LRQbhQz6zC

[@snmg1975]

Brother, can you talk in a brief way without explaining the obvious things too much

[@hv.6xs101]

Seriously

[@mvong1979]

Bro can you stop trolling already 😅😅😅

[@lonelybanana1]

Long winded

[@rcast9022]

Did your ppf turned a little yellow?

[@dadstoyscars]

Color didn’t change at all and if it does Xpel has 10 years warranty on the color change. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@rcast9022]

@@dadstoyscars nice! Are you always parked in a shaded area?

[@Bonanzoo]

Where are the wheel covers from?

[@dadstoyscars]

Those are alloy wheels from The New Aero. Here is the link for the wheels video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKPXl3ikZc1on6s Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@Bonanzoo]

@@dadstoyscars thank you!

[@jasonpb27]

You keep taking the paint out of the hole lol, just leave it, then wet sand/polish.

[@thomaskim3128]

If the reason to ppf EV is because it doesn’t have a grill. With that logic maybe it is even more important to wrap the radiator of an ICE vehicle so that bugs and pebbles don’t get lodged in its fins.

[@shwndh]

While you're at it, wrap your exhaust.

[@zenmetsuzogo4005]

Do you think it’s worth it to fully ppf wrap your car? Or full front is enough? I am about to ppf mine.

[@dadstoyscars]

Totally not worth it to do full PPF in my opinion. Because side and rear of the car are very unlikely to get impact from rocks and debris. I would just do full front end including full front bumper, hood, headlights and fenders. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@zenmetsuzogo4005]

@@dadstoyscars thanks. I am gonna do full front only then. I subscribed. :)

[@dadstoyscars]

@@zenmetsuzogo4005 That’s awesome! Thank you for your support.🙏

[@웅이보이]

Sides on tesla especially lower doors gets impacted just as much as the front

[@markanthonysy5923]

Are your headlights smoked out?

[@dadstoyscars]

They are stock matrix headlights. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@zachjungles8401]

Is this a full wrap or partial?

[@zachjungles8401]

Full wrap on hood to be specific.

[@dadstoyscars]

I had full PPF on hood and Full PPF on front bumper. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@khinekhine613]

@@dadstoyscars i ppf ed on my model Y full front. How's the rest of your car doing after one year?

[@dadstoyscars]

@@khinekhine613 I don’t have any rock chips on any other area of the car at all. Only that one chip on the fender which I didn’t have PPF on. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@ABsolutely_Channel]

Wow PPF is important!! For new tesla

[@dadstoyscars]

It’s definitely a must if you don’t want to deal with paint chips. Thank you for your awesome support!🙏😃

[@cheesekwis]

recommend PPF but its not gonna protect the paint 100%. Still gonna penetrate whatever comes in contact with BUT definitely minimal damage and easy touch up fix

[@dadstoyscars]

Appreciate your comment. Thank you for watching and your great support!🙏😃

[@rudolphnash7471]

Hate driving on the freeway 🛣️

[@sab0024]

Ppf is going to lookGood but once you drive it and your front gets hit by rock chips it will Leave a mark on the ppf especially white cars you’ll see it. Good thing protects your paint which tesla paint is soft and flakes whenever gets a rock chip

[@dadstoyscars]

It’s there to take the hit and damage instead of your paint. Thank you for watching! Please subscribe for future contents.🙏😃

[@wylieecoyote]

The PPF will change over time and make the area treated noticeably different. Also, if you go with matte or satin PPF it will be drastically different. Most people with common sense can install the PPF on their own car for 1/5 the price. It takes patience and about a day or two. It is a worthwhile skill to learn which can make you money on the side as well.

[@ccjh0806]

LOLLLLLL sure

[@kvn2266]

This will happen when you get a shop to do the work that will print aka use a plotter printer to cut out a kit to install in your vehicle. A real pro will install the PPF and you won’t even notice is there. Facts!

[@wylieecoyote]

@@ccjh0806 OK, I did from whole roll, but there are some really stupid people out there, so perhaps I was overly optimistic. Know what you are getting into. What is the worst that can happen? Waste some film. Use quality stuff to get a quality outcome. Buy it cutout already if you think you prefer that.

[@hnx8522]

it's not as easy to self-install as you think. I know cuz i am going through the process...1st off, the really good ppf don't come in precut kits, so you have to go w/ the lesser-known ones which all don't offer the same protection. to me, if you are spending > $40k on a car, getting just part of the car w/ high impact areas ppf'ed by a professional is worth the ~$2k price.

[@cheesekwis]

everyone can for sure is just the location where you install is the key. Some shops have dedicate detailing area to eliminate dust and other contaminants prior to install. Even with a garage you still have to check through and through how clean and dust free the area is. Not everyone have empty garage at HOME for dedicate detailing purposes 😂

[@TheElectricMan]

great content

[@dadstoyscars]

Thank you for your awesome support!🙏😃

[@hellcatrambo7402]

A paint job is cheaper than PPF! 😂

[@jimmyvu6919]

I look for original paint when I’m searching for used cars

[@hellcatrambo7402]

@@jimmyvu6919 cool guy idgaf! 🤣

[@kvn2266]

Clearly you never had a car painted by a professional. A good paint job on a four-door car cost more than $10,000 and it affects the resale value of the vehicle. It’s a no brainer to save for PPF for when you are ready to buy a car that is worth over $40k.

[@jimmyvu6919]

@@kvn2266this guy doesn’t like logic, don’t even try

[@jtkrpm1]

A new bumper cover and paint is cheaper. I also found out if there needs to be body work done the ppf makes it far more expensive. I’m skipping it on my model 3

[@TonyMiguel-ko7cz]

This guy needs permanent subtitles 😂

[@DacAL_8]

Stop following too close to the car in front of you, especially if they don’t have that mudguard/splash guard on the rear. Worst following them too close on rainy days or snow covered road with salt.

[@cheesekwis]

life sometimes happens and even how safe driver you are its inevitable things would happen. I just recently have a scuff on my car and never ever tailgate anyone. Random debris just hit my car and just like that I have scuff in my front bumper. Annoying as it is, without the PPF it would have been much worst scuff.

[@tfcscrewdriver]

Word, why don’t you just repaint it after 5 years

[@LordLoMR2]

Ppf is a waste of money. Mine looks like shit after 4 years. Self healing my ass. 😂 Better off just getting it repainted every 5 years with the price people are charging to install it.

[@nicholasmuni7995]

Can you paint the hood bumper and fenders for $ 2500?

[@LordLoMR2]

@@nicholasmuni7995 Maaco can do the whole car for $1500. Lol

[@namtrinh6142]

Dont need to install ppf . Cause after 2-3 years we need to replace again . So more expensive for labor remove old ppf . After two years we can save 2.500-3000k if you want to be more beautiful, repaint the whole in the front

[@hellcatrambo7402]

Isn’t a paint job about 2,500 for the whole car what is the point of PPF if it’s more expensive than the paint it’s protecting companies are delusional!

[@gimne]

@@hellcatrambo7402 honestly if you want a good paint job it will run you around 4000 i had my ppf installed all front end for under a thousand and will last around 5-12 years. Also comes with warranty

[@hellcatrambo7402]

@@gimne under a thousand is a good deal the cheapest I got quoted was 1800 in California for just the front of the car. With so/so material. I got quoted $2750 for a paint job with Tesla’s color or custom color not too bad of a shop either. PPf is useful depending on the price of course

[@gimne]

@@hellcatrambo7402 yeah they used suntek brand and they are veteran owned company. Gave me a free rental also. They did the bumper grill, partial fenders and partial hood and mirror caps. I did the fogs, and headlights with xpel from Amazon for $20.

[@hellcatrambo7402]

@@gimne you can’t beat that deal!

[@jt9826]

the paint looks horrible, I would of left it alone

[@timcope8445]

Have you thought of using a roller instead of that brush 😂

[@NathenMixon]

You put that PPF to work! 😢

[@dadstoyscars]

It did its job and It’s definitely worth every penny! Thank you for your awesome support Nathen! 🙏😃

[@rojohnalviola7433]

PLEASE!!! Dont buy new Tesla 2023, NO Ultrasonic Sensor, and the customer service sucks, you cant call real people when you have questions, and insurance cost is overpriced. They dont refund even you have good reason

[@barakalla]

Hi John, I'm waiting for my 2023 MY. Why are you saying not to buy it? What problems are you experiencing? Thank you

[@nicholasmuni7995]

Probably the paint chips easy and service is poor. I've had four cheaper Hyundai cars and the paint has never chipped, and my friends Bolt three years later has no paint chips what's so ever.

[@blackhawk32b4]

Dude you repeated the same thing 3 times in the first 3 mins

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