Ryan, I would get a detail spray that has SiO2 in it as your 'topper' or sacrificial coat. Believe it or not Turtlewax Hybrid series is amazing and won't break the bank.
Beautiful Model Y! My rule of thumb on all of this is PPF is to protect your paint from scratches and rock chips. Ceramic coating doesn't do that. Ceramic coating protects the paint from bird droppings, tree sap, and water spots so it always looks glossy and clean (think of it as a semi-permanent wax). It makes washing it so much easier too. Hopefully they did a ceramic coat on your wheels too...that really helps with keeping brake dust from sticking. If money is no issue, the best option would be to get a PPF and then a ceramic coat on top of that film.
Shouldn't it be the other way around -- ceramic coat first and then the PPF since the ceramic coat needs to chemically bond with the paint while the PPF is a physical barrier?
@@rohitzambre Nope, it's the other way around. Think about what each one does. You wouldn't need a ceramic coat at all if you're just going to put a PPF on top of it. You put the PPF on first to protect the paint and then ceramic coat on top of that to keep the car looking clean, shiny, and repel dirt, tree sap, bird droppings, etc. The ceramic coat also bonds with the PPF. Some brands of ceramic coat make a special version specifically to be used on top of PPF.
Both my wife and I’s Teslas (2018 X 100D and 2018 S P100D) had similar issues with chipped/missing paint in corners where body panels meet, clearly damage done during the build process and then still passed final inspection. Given that both were well over $100,000, that’s simply unacceptable
I really do appreciate honest & unbiased opinions about what is good and what is bad about Tesla cars! I hate it with fanboyism kicks in! Not highlighting those issues will never make Tesla even better ;) Good Job Ryan! Waiting for M3 still :(
I am getting PPF right away. That is what I have on my model 3 and that has saved my car....have had people open up their doors onto my car, ram shopping carts or similar things into my car, and had someone swipe my front with their car. All of those incidences would have scratched my paint pretty bad, but the PPF absolutely saved my paint from those scratches. I will take a look at my Y when we get it.
Can you disclose how much you payed for this car detail vs how much discount did you get from Detail Union for this video? Without this info it’s hard to take your recommendation seriously.
Glad I got the advice from my PPF guy to tell Tesla NOT to touch the car prior to delivery. I got lucky with pretty good paint on my Model 3. But I still had fit and finish issues I had to work out. Even today quality control on a Tesla is a roll of the dice. Still worth putting up with. Can't see driving anything else.
I also ceramic coated my Model Y. And though it looks great, it does NOT protect the paint. you can still get chips from rocks or road debris. If you want paint protection, a PPF should be installed with ceramic coating on top of that if you desire. cool video, I recommend getting yourself a power washer, they are fairly cheap and foam cannons are, as you said, very satisfying to use lol
Well it protects the paint in the way that a wax or sealant would but actually lasts. PPF is what’ll protect from scratches and such. I definitely want to get a pressure washer when I can. I have a foam cannon for a normal hose but it just isn’t the same
Right on, semi-protection we'll say. If I could do it over I'd have gotten at least a front end wrap put on before the coating. Too late now unless I strip it off or wait until it wears out in a couple years
Thumbs up: I have 2 Teslas (S & 3). I disagree with ceramic coating ... and have used Jet seal and 'best' waxes to 'fix' and 'shine' factory blemishes similar to yours (in the Model 3 especially). I've never resorted to polishing out swirls just yet. Utmost blessings.
Hi Ryan, I enjoy your videos, thank you. As a suggestion, I would make a distinction between fit and finish, and build quality issues (you mention build quality issues here). I believe uneven gaps and paint details fall under fit and finish, rather than build quality which might be more about safety. Just a thought. Thanks again Ryan.
Don't get a pressure washer just for this. Go to a local self-service car wash. Here in Washington state we have Brown Bear, it's cheap, has all the materials, and it's super convenient (zero set up, maintenance, or clean up). Just park the car, take the hose - set it to foam, water, high pressure wash, etc... and spray away.
Ceramic coating will not protect against rock chips so at least a partial (hood, front quarter panels, side mirrors) PPF should be done. That should cost about $1500. I detail my own car. The paint is so good and hard on my 2000 BMW M Coupe in Immola Red that just going over it with a one step polish made it look like deep red water. By the way, clay is abrasive so you don't want to use it on any area that already feels slick to the touch.
@@RyanShawtech I stand corrected. It's more like $2000. Ceramic coating makes it harder for the PPF to adhere. The ideal is to ceramic coat over the PPF. I learned all those paint correction steps by watching the right people on RU-vid. Then I spent $3000 on tools, chemicals, and microfiber rags. I keep two cars looking like new. It's work, but it's rewarding. It's possible to use a polymer spray sealant and renew it 3-4x a year and the car will look great. It's important to keep the car washed....at home. A one bucket, not two bucket method, using multiple wash mitts is the way to go. Look at RU-vid videos by Dallas Paint Correction.
I didn’t think a car cover would be needed when I bought my Model 3. 1 year later I realize the mistake. That said, I get more satisfied riding my bike and cars aren’t as big a thrill for me. Videos like this would be helpful before the purchase, so you can factor it into the price. But to be honest I would probably just think it wouldn’t happen to me. Thanks Ryan. Just subscribed.
Great video! Thanks. My Tesla model 3 is two months old. It has a ceramic coating and that keeps the car looking amazing. I use a Turtle Wax Ice ceramic detailed to keep it up. It works great for getting rid and bird droppings etc.
Thanks for watching! That’s good to hear about the ceramic coating! I currently have a standard detailer to keep it up, but will be researching what’s the best will be
Thanks for the info. I again back away from purchasing a Y not because of the technology advantage , not because of the lack of a dealership in my state or the belief of alternative energy from fossil fuels. Its because i will not pay for a $60k vehicle finished off like an f'ing Chevy Aveo ! Ive read 23 blogs now about the terrible fit and finishing problems on you tube and they are growing weekly. Take your advertising dollars saved Tesla and set up a final product center before each car gets loaded up for delivery. . Would make these blogs even more favorable and i will pull a then easy trigger to purchase. Hoping sooner than later !
This is SUPER HELPFUL and insightful. I am getting PPF on my Model Y here pretty soon. HOWEVER, I have a few miles on it. Somewhere around 1150. I hope that's not a bad thing... There are a few blips that may need to be fixed. I am getting PPF on the front and ceramic on the rest of the car. It's gonna be somewhere around $2700 when it's all said and done... gonna be expensive but the PPF will last around 10 years and the ceramic is 2. I trust these guys that I am using. They are a little pricier than most but it think it's worth it.
Been thinking of buying a Tesla for over a year was put off by the stories poor paint and finish this week in the UK a guy bought a new model 3 only to get it home and the steering wheel came off in his hands, after watching your video i think i made a wise move not buying one such a shame.
Well I guess I'll be driving my G35 awhile longer because I've lost faith in Tesla's ability to deliver a car without paint and fit issues. I'm kinda appalled! There's a detailer with a good rep in Fremont and I guess having paint correction is something to just figure you'll need when purchasing a Tesla. From the videos I've seen, I don't plan on letting Tesla touch it after delivery. Elon: How about fixing this mess!!!!! Thanks for the video and looks like you hooked up with the right detailer. Love all the details you had on the process.
Rick9482 Same would not touch an American made Tesla ( no offence intended to the hard working workforce over there) but the finish seem to be really poor and I notice things like this so would be annoyed. Will Giga Berlin raise the Bar - fingers crossed. Tesla are smart the obviously know the finish on the Cars are lacking, no point having best tech this and best batter pack that if the Customer is looking at issues and disappointed. The engineering seems let down by the fit and finish and that needs addressed, it’s probably an issue born out of this needing to pump out silly numbers of Cars at any cost.
Yeah, it’s unfortunate. For me, the car is 100% worth it. It drives incredible and autopilot is a life changer, but especially to those used to luxury cars, the cost won’t make sense when you see the issues. The biggest hurdle for Tesla in my opinion
@@RyanShawtech I haven't driven one yet although I've been wanting one for about 6 months. Paint issues aside, my biggest issues is having a perfectly capable car right now which wouldn't be worth much on trade in now because of age. Just hate to let it go for a song! 12 year old G35 that's a better car today then any new car previously purchased. Hopefully, paint issues will improve when they're up an running again. Right now in California the DMV is closed for business so I cannot even get an expired license renewed, which is an issue when buying a new car. Anyway, I'm using various minor issues to delay purchase awhile longer. Spending that kind of money and having to go to a detailer for paint issue repairs really rankles.
I’m planning to get a full front PPF and ceramic on my MY as soon as this pandemic is over. It’s definitely worth it. Thx Ryan. Great video and info as usual.
#1 good video, #2 all the gap paint issues seen on RU-vid, Freemont plant closing, delivery delays, crazy tweets all have me considering cancelling my TWO Tesla orders.
Thanks! And yeah. Do you own a Tesla? I still love the car. Best car I’ve ever driven, and autopilot is fantastic. That’s how they survive for now with the issues.
I love my Model 3, it was one of the first 9300 made, but there's been a lot of work put into it. Nothing that affects reliability, everything that's been fixed has been cosmetic or an annoyance, but it has been a *lot*. Both headlights, both front upper control arms, steering rack, some chrome trim (SC damaged while replacing windshield), the back window (back when there were stress crack issues), had to have basically the whole car repainted, dashboard has had to be touched up due to damage from the SC, both front a-pillar covers had to be replaced (originally because they were warped, a common issue with early 3's, but then needed replacing because while fixing the dashboard, they damaged the pillars)...i think that's it.
Yeah, I’m scheduling another service appointment for another issue. Car works great, but there have been little things. Wow. You had a lot! Really hope I don’t have that many issues. Amazing to hear that after all that you still love it!
You should have sent the bill to Tesla. Their cars are beautiful, but they are cutting corners that are honestly just sad. Also thanks for showing this place, I was looking for a place in LA that can detail and protect a vehicle properly and this fits the bill.
My GAWD! What a hell of a process to go through to fix a brand new luxury car. A car is an "outdoor item". It's almost impossible to keep a daily driver pristine without spending a lot of time or money.
That was very interesting that the paint on the doors were so thin. My M3 was the same, it’s like they forgot to put the clear coat on the doors when they paint the car.
Be careful buffing the car door panels. I just had a experience where I was compounding the swirl marks off my paint. I must of ran over the body line of the door a little too many times because after the polish I could see the primer showing through the paint.... so basically now door needs to be repainted. Haha. Beware of extremely thin tesla paint! Never had this happen on a Toyota.
I also ended up taking my c as a r to a detailer (American Shine Detailing in Sterling, VA). My red Model Y was recently featured in their Instagram. I got: Paint correction Full frontal PPF 3M Crystalline tint 40% Gtechniq ultra serum Ceramic coating There were some small dents removed, apparently caused from manufacturing. Coating for all windows and windshield Pretty big job, had my car in their shop for a week. Yours looks excellent! I still have to contact Tesla about some scratches on one of the windows, and some weird paint peeling in a small corner of the body panel.
Love these videos Ryan. Your new car experience is nearly identical to mine. Paint issues in 5 areas. I need to share a story with you about my two windshield wipers tangling and breaking yesterday (and dinging my hood).
Thanks! Woah, that’s a really rough experience with the wipers. If you want to expand you can reach me on twitter or Instagram @ryanshawtech, or my email ryanshawreviews@gmail.com
My passenger wiper got into a fight with my driver wiper, while I was driving (and it was raining). They tangled. The passenger wiper bent and flopped back and forth, hitting (and chipping) the hood. Then it stopped functioning all together and rested on the windshield. The driver side wiper still works fine. 11 days later, Tesla Mobile service will arrive tomorrow to hopefully repair the passenger wiper (they rescheduled service twice awaiting parts to arrive). I’ll be a scheduling service center appointment for the hood paint chip.
Did the paint correction, PPF and tint on the front and windshield. The paint was pretty bad and it took 5 days but it looks fantastic. The front picks up every bug out there on the toll roads in the OC. I use Adam's Polishes products for keeping the car clean inside and out.
I’ve only had my S since January 2020 and I am shocked at how many chips in my paint I have. Every time I get on the interstate I get some new ones. Right now I probably have over 50. I paid $1500 extra for the paint job in black and I think the paint must be very poor quality not to handle small rocks flying up. I had an entire fleet of drivers Ed cars for 12 years, eight to be exact and we didn’t deal with this type of damage to our vehicles. Very poor quality paint.
at what that service costs I would think just wrapping the car would be the way to go, but great video showing the process. My Model Y came looking the same way with scratches all over it. I am going to just wrap it in a year or 2
Hey Ryan, I'm mid video here so sorry if you cover it later, but just so you know ceramic coating will not protect against scratches and rock chips like PPF will. Ceramic coating is basically just a permanent wax coating (helps keep dirt off, and lets water bead off, etc). Also, it is more difficult to PPF over top of a ceramic coating (if not impossible). So it is generally better to PPF first, and then ceramic coat (if you plan on doing both that is). Otherwise they'll probably strip the ceramic coating, apply PPF, and then charge you to ceramic coat again.
Yeah I’m aware of that. PPF for the scratches and chips. It would have been best to do PPF first but it’s a little pricey for me at the moment. I wish I could have done it right away though.
@@RyanShawtech I hear you. I really want to get ppf when I take delivery of my Y, but man is it expensive. I might just get the hood and front bumper. Even that isn't cheap to do though.
We just received our Model Y and the entire car, paint and windows, are covered in tiny specs that feel like it's been sandblasted. They do appear to come off, but I don't have the proper tools at home. Was this a similar issue you had? I had a similar experience where since I raised it on day 3, it was after 24 hours so now dealing with Tesla Service.
Great video. You expect the paint job to be much better from Tesla. I have ordered a white Model Y. I plan to get paint correction, stealth PPF, and ceramic coating as soon as I get the car.
Yeah, but crazy enough, that's not even where they're necessarily competing. If it weren't for the efficiency, drivetrain, software updates, and autopilot features, Tesla wouldn't last.
I wonder how ceramic coating compares to simply doing a wash with a good soap that has wax in it (like Chemical Guys), wax washes off yeah, but here in California we get rain 1 month out of the year... and if you wash your car once every few weeks you will definitely have the wax on it the entire time from just doing the wash. I feel like wrapping/PFF arent worth it, as you can just wrap or repaint the car for probably around the same amount of money (maybe even cheaper) by the time the factory paint actually starts wearing through or having issues. I did not do anything to my factory paint (and I have black) and its been perfectly fine. Also, a note on the wax washing off part, in our So Cal weather, it definitely lasts upwards a year, at least mine does.
It’s essentially the same, but doesn’t wear off. Wax will wear off in the sun in California. If you wash once a week and wax, I suppose it could be the same. Sounds like a lot of work haha. Well the PPF or wrap protects more than a repaint would. A repaint will get complicated with big rock chips, but obviously I didn’t go for PPF haha, it’s pricey
@@RyanShawtech well, so there is waxing after a wash and there is just using a soap that has wash already in it... so no extra effort other than washing needed. Thats what I am curious about, I dont know (and am curious) about how effective that wax is, if its just part of the wash.
@@RyanShawtech Don't get me wrong I love the car too. I have been waiting for Model Y all this time but Tesla has no excuse, they have been making cars over a decade now. They should have figured it out by now.
How’s your paint protection film holding up? Called Detail Union and got pricing for paint correction and some PPF and CC. Just picked up my new Model Y Performance and want to make sure it stays looking good! Paint job doesn’t look too bad. As seems typical for Tesla, the paint appears to be getting better as production ramps up.
I actually only got a ceramic coating. If you're picky, I'd go for PPF. I have a number of dings on my hood and front bumper that would have been prevented by PPF
This was a very helpful video Ryan. I think I am going straight to the detail shop with mine. Keep us posted on how you like the coating. Did you tint any of your windows?
Took my Y to Clear Auto Bra LLC (St louis) for full coverage XPEL PPF with ceramic over that. Took three days but outstanding results. They fixed a couple issues in the process. Couldn’t be happier. Several other cars they were working on were 3-5 times the price of mine so it was like going to a upscale car museum! Pretty neat. ****Also word of warning about the rear cargo door. Depending on the height of your garage and how you are parked in your garage, it can strike your OPEN garage overhead door if you’re not careful. The cargo door opens pretty high up!****
That’s great to hear! And yea, I had that exact issue in my garage with the garage door still open. Didn’t show it in the video because it was my fault, but Tesla fixed that one for me which was nice. (same with swirl marks, but better than the tiny mark on the trunk)
Stephen Boddy yep. I had already opened it many times in my garage, but always backing into it. This time I Parked forward and had left the garage door open, so I didn’t realize it would happen.
Ryan Shaw I’ve found 6 square shaped patterns of what looks like adhesive residue on the inside of the glass roof (not really that noticeable unless looking up through the roof in sunlight). I assume there was some protective covering attached on the inside of the glass after it was built and for transport. I’m wondering if I can safely use rubbing alcohol to try to remove. I assume the dealer prep folks were supposed to take care of this prior to releasing the car to me. Any thoughts on this - did you notice anything like this in yours? They are evenly spaced on both sides of the glass in pairs 2 forward 2 middle 2 aft. About 3 inch square I’d estimate. The manual has a lot of restrictions on what to use to clean the interior including the glass....
I think a ceramic coating can be good for any car, but the initial paint will be better on that car (as hard as that is to admit haha). Thanks for watching!
I can honestly say, before i owned a Tesla and saw people complain over M3 panel gaps and paint issues...i never really cared or checked for any of that.
This is unbelievable that someone would spend this much time worried about paint. Here in Michigan this would be a complete waist of time and money.. nice car though...
Ryan, some questions about protecting the paint on your car. As you have just bought the car the paint was quite new and not hardened fully I presume. Did the people who did this job warn you about the paint being fresh? Does it make any difference applying a ceramic coat on a fresh coat of paint or on a hardened paint? Did applying a ceramic coating so soon have any impact on your warranty?
Why did you not do PPF instead? I had my middle console covered with PPF too so it stays shiny and never a scratch. Ceramic coating is beautiful but it is not a physical barrier like PPF.
Thanks Ryan, this was really helpful. I'm not sure if the film templates are out yet though. Called for tinting the front windows as well and they don't have those in yet either.
These sorts of issues with the paint and build quality are my biggest anxieties with getting my Y. The prospect of receiving a brand new car and then immediately having to take it into the shop for days or weeks and just the extra hassle fills me with all sorts of dread. At this point it sounds like 50/50 chance you'll have a broken door/seat/lift gate but 100% chance you'll have paint issues. Is it even worth sending to Tesla to fix the paint? It sounds like you would just be better off sending it straight to a detailer.
Yeah. Those things won't be broken, but might be misaligned (like my back seats), and need to get it fixed at service. I still absolutely love the car though...Autopilot alone is worth it for these things. I think that is what most owners are willing to sacrifice. A couple (free) service appointments to have the driving experience in the car. But ultimately they need to not have any sacrifices. In my case it was worth sending to Tesla to fix the paint because they actually had to add touch up paint where it was missing, and they needed the right color, but it was obvious with swirl marks where they fixed it. So if the detail shop has the right paint to do it, then it would probably be worth just doing the detail shop.
Hi Ryan, how much they charge you? It really looks great. I’ve been using hydrosilex ceramic coating for 2 years by my self. Ceramic coating is the best than waxing. You have a beautiful red car. Upload more videos. I like watching your vlogs about Tesla.
Paint isn't the only thing tesla tries to save money on. Interior is horrible for a 100k+ car. The electrical, is absolutely a mess. I know they used 1 cpu to control multiple systems to save cost, but when it fails.. Good lord it's a nightmare. Got to wait for better battery car.
Wow! They sure did a nice job on your car. I feel like I am splurging when I get a touch-less car wash with spray wax at the Auto Spa for $14. It looks great afterwards though. I am amazed at the amount people are spending on car finishes these days.
How hard is it for Elon to upgrade his paint booth lol.. just picked up my M3 SR+ and boy i mean atleast the alignment issues improved but the paint tons of dust nibs!
With the Model Y being my third Tesla I've come to accept the paint issues from them. But I've also never been one to obsess over a paint finish on a car which is daily driven. That being said, I've always had full frontal PPF (Xpel) applied to every one of my Teslas from day one. To me a chip or scratch from flying road debris is much more annoying then swirl marks that really aren't noticeable from a few feet away...but that's just me. Ceramic coatings are not going to provide that level of scratch protection.
I ordered a Long-Range All Wheel Drive 7 Seater. I am planning on doing a wrap. Now that I saw what You did, I am wondering which process is better. What's your opinion on that? As always, I really love your videos.
Nice! If you have the money, I’d go the route of a PPF on the color you like, or a wrap to prevent rock chips and such. I personally couldn’t afford those options now, so the ceramic coating at least does something
I haven't seen any paint issues on my new Tesla Model 3 (white) just from watching closely around the car. If i can't see anything, that's fine for me. A professional could maybe see many small paint issues, but i don't care AT ALL. If i can't see them, where's the problem? I have the car to drive it, not to always search for tiniest paint issues. Maybe with a process like yours the paint could be much better, but after 1 year of driving the chance of getting small rock chips or something else is pretty high (i already have one at the front having the car for only 5 months). So sooner or later your car will have scratches and noticeable paint issues. Of course, your car looks amazing now, but spending hundreds of dollars just that you know you don't have any paint issues, is nothing for me. That's my opinion on this topic :)
Yeah, mine had issues I could notice, and then I immediately could see the swirls in sunlight. I want to take care of it as best I can, and make it truly last, but everyone has their own opinion of course! A dirty Tesla is still an incredible car
@@RyanShawtech Of course, if you can see them directly it's something else. I think it's the same like when you buy a new phone. In the first weeks you take much care of it, but that won't last forever. Same with cars, however the time period is maybe a few months. After the first rock chips you more love it because it's a Tesla and not because the paint is flawless :D
How much would a job cost like this? Just ordered my Model 3 dual motor. I want to get the same thing done but without the ceramic coating just the paint correction.
Nice video and info you do a great job! But I'm thinking... you got a NEW car $$$$$ and you already have to fix paint?! That would not on acceptable on any GM, Ford, Toyota , BMW, etc. Maybe you should have bought a used one... let someone else sort through all these headaches!!!... lol. Why do I have feeling the QC department came from FIAT? Let us know if you see Tesla parts falling off while driving.. it maybe a sign!...lol
Man! GM tried to paint cars in Australia. Bought 3 of them what a disaster. The mod S shines and costs, mod y is still going to kill Audi and BMW! Cybertruck: Goodbye Ford and Fiats Ram ha too bad!
Finaly i’m getting my model Y delivery tomorrow i’m super frustrated, it’s black color and to be honest i don’t know what type of issues i will find, seats /paint / gaps and bunch of other issues that you mentioned before any other advice to look for?
I'm not disputing the paint issues, but it would have been nice to see true comparable before and after shots of the same spots from the same angles with the same lighting... so that this wouldn't just all appear like a sponsored ad. metaphorically, anyone could take the wax off off a polished car, say yuck, and then wax it and say wow again.
This is true. I know this doesn’t give more credibility, but I promise you it’s a before and after of the true process. Footage is separated by about 6 hours, but it’s hard to truly know with footage
When you drop 70K on a Tesla you gotta spend $5,000 and get the paint fixed. Nice job Tesla. But wait what about the body lines. Maybe some decade they can fix it.
LOL, is this the same one that you have had so much trouble with and rent out now? You’ve dumped a lot of money into this thing if so. You should make a quick video on how much money has gone into this thing from floor mats to that $6k out of pocket repair with a total at the end.
My Model Y has many of the same issues described in the video. I have an appointment scheduled with Tesla to address them and then plan to have a detailer do the correction/protection steps described i the video. Would it be better to skip the visit with Tesla and just bring the car to the detailer? I’m predisposed to want Tesla to correct their sloppy workmanship, but I don’t want to make the problems worse.
Well, I feel that if paint is missing, you should still have tesla fix it, since they have the touch up paint, and it’s their responsibility. You might not even notice the swirls unless you’re in the right light, or perhaps your service center could do a much better job.
Ryan Shaw yes $2k for red. My Black was $1k. I was considering getting it in default white and have it wrapped. But we’re looking at $4-5k with a full wrap. Not a shot I’m dropping that for a color. This isn’t a Ferrari that stays in the garage. For me it’s an every day car. I’ll leave it as is and in 5-7 years pay $3k for a new paint job. BTW any chance you show us what 3 people in the back looks like?? Any combo you can muster. I have 3 kids (16, 12 and 9). Thank you again for the vids!!
@@RyanShawtech Well worth it. We have our company car (Model Y, Performance - Black exterior / white interior) coming hopefully in the next two months. Will 100% do this.
I see this method of snow foaming a lot in American detailing videos and it still makes me uncomfortable. The whole purpose of snow foaming is to 'pre wash'. It loosens the dirt and pulls it off the car as you say, but to then go straight at it with a mitt without any prior rinsing is a bad a idea. You're just dragging that loosened dirt across the paint.
Appears to be a great shop and with viewers all over the country/world, what is it to me if Ryan was paid. He wasn’t saying go here, he was saying Tesla has a paint problem, and any owner knows what he is talking about. I hope he was paid, because it sucks to pay a lot for a car and realize the paint stinks. At least he got screwed less than the rest of us. I think every Tesla needs to be wrapped vs the ceramic coat. Paint chips way too easily.
DM Cooper Johnson $5-6k for protection for a Ferrari, McLaren, Ford GT I can see but more power to you spending that on a 50k family Car. Great protection if you can afford it and plan to keep the car for years and year
A new car requires absolutely no mechanical decontamination (clay bar) and there is no benefit of foaming it 3 times, (the reason to do this is to soften any dirt and dust so that it will not scratch when the wash mitt is applied) they foamed it repeatedly so that they could charge you more, because they know people who buy Tesla’s don’t know much about cars, don’t go back there. Spend 5 minutes watching Chicago auto pros, the detail geek, chromatic auto detailing, etc and they all foam one time and refuse to clay a brand new car.
YAY! I'm glad you get some paint correction and coating. I know for a fact its a must. I wash and wax my car and I am seeing that the protection from the manufacture isn't enough. I am looking. hey did a pretty good job on your Model Y. I don't think you need a pressure washer for your foam gun. On amazon have other products and its cheap. If you look at PanTheOrganizer on RU-vid, he is the guy for products. Mr Red looks awesome, you didn't say what you named your car tho.
Yeah! It’s definitely a great process to get done. Weirdly Excited to wash my car a lot haha. I’ll probably end up getting a pressure washer anyway haha. I have the chemical guys foam blaster for a normal hose and it isn’t quite the same. And thanks! I named the car Cliff
@@RyanShawtech If you want to go cheap, a lot of people go with the Sun Joe SPX3000 pressure washer. I like to get the best so I got the Kranzle pressure washer from Obsessed Garage with the MTM foam gun and the stainless steel quick disconnects. It's great, made in Germany. Nano 3D Super Soap is a great soap to use and it foams fantastically in a foam cannon. www.autogeek.net/3d-super-soap.html
Nice! By chance did you have to get and panel gaps fixed at Tesla service? Or just paint correction? Curious if they just re-aligned or replaced parts for panel gaps. I jumped the gun and got PPF on my Y, but also have tesla service next week to look at rear tail light panel gaps
There wasn’t a panel gap on mine that was bad enough or seemed to be easily fixable. Although I do have a somewhat loose bumper (not noticeable until a press it), so I will probably bring it in for that. So you already have PPF, and will be getting the panel gaps fixed?
Ryan Shaw yeah already got PPF and have an appointment for Tesla to look at the panel gaps next week. Mine weren't that big as well...I just sent the pictures in just in case. I'm hoping they can just realign it if it's even necessary. But I have a feeling they won't even do anything...since its my first tesla, I honestly wasnt sure if it was a true panel gap or not. I just got alittle paranoid after watching and reading other people's fix and finish issues...so decided to send tesla to just be safe
I was wondering about the cost too. It's already a big stretch just to be able to afford the car before adding $1000 to $2000 for paint correction, ceramic coating, and PPF seems restrictive. It sure looks great though. The actual material cost doesn't look that high but the amount of labor needed to apply every thing is what really makes this expensive. No way to avoid that unless you do it yourself and that doesn't look very friendly for beginners. I wonder if you can recoup the extra $4k (plus interest) spent for the red color ($2K), corrections, and protective coatings on the resale value. The red color really does look fantastic though.
@@themeparkdad They did a great job but I still find it irritating that Tesla can't get its paint and panel issues correct. This is a lot of corrective work & expense for what already is a premium vehicle.
The price will vary depending on where you live (I live in Texas), the materials you use, and the installer. I have received quotes ranging from 3800 - 5800 for paint correction plus PPF to 500 - 1400 for ceramic coating.
