Tesla Model 3 Full Body DIY PPF - Less Than Half the Cost (Defense+)
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- Опубликовано: 14 июл 2022
- We just took delivery of our brand new Tesla Model 3 LR AWD about 2 weeks ago and I have had my pre cut PPF DIY kit at home waiting for the car to deliver. Now that the Tesla is here, it is time to protect it with PPF.
As you may already know, PPF can be extremely costly to install on your car, and add in the Tesla Tax, this can be quite expensive. With this DIY Pre Cut kit from driveprotected.shop, you can save literally thousands, more than half the price, of a professional install.
Eric from Drive Protected Shop made the trip down to central Florida to join me in installing the kit this time, which was great for getting some pro tips along the way. When you purchase your kit from driveprotected.shop, you also get access to all of his detailed install videos, walking you through in more detail for each panel.
After we took delivery of the Tesla Model 3, it has been parked in the garage until I had the time to install this PPF. Getting the protection on the car immediately is key to ensuring you have a smoother install and a longer lasting kit.
Defense+ is a relatively newer PPF to the market and comes with some benefits that you should be aware of. For one, it is 8 mil thick, which is much thicker than most PPF on the market. It also has a 10 year warranty, which matches the best in the industry. It also has a hydrophobic layer on top to help repel water, much like a ceramic coat.
With this kit, combined with code BTG (20% off), you are looking at a little north of $2,000 to completely wrap your car. Even if you do not want to wrap the entire car, you should seriously consider wrapping the front of the car as it is a large flat painted surface that is exposed to all the rocks and debris on the roads.
Last point to note here is that this is the 4th Tesla we have had, and the 4th time I have installed PPF myself. I am by no means a professional, and there are some imperfections, but for the savings I have realized, it is totally worth it. YOU CAN DO THIS YOURSELF!
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Justin, it was great to get down to Florida and meet you and your family. I appreciate the you guys having us down and it was a blast to help you get this M3 wrapped so you can #DriveProtected cheers from 🇨🇦
Cheers friend
Very detailed DIY compared to other channels. I will be doing it myself when I get mine toward the end of the year.
Cheers
So satisfying to watch.
Lucky you to have Eric to help you. He's the master.
Yea for sure! Was pleased to have a hand this time
Thank you for the kind words!!
Phenomenal video, I applaud you for it! From what I see, that front cover install looks like it’s a MAJOR pain due to all the angles and breaks. That section alone has to be a 2 person job 😳
The front bumper is absolutely the hardest part. This is the first time (out of 4) I had help on any of these installs and it was nice to have a hand.
@@BeardedTeslaGuy indeed Justin!
Outstanding job my Friend...Thank you for sharing!!! :)
Cheers
Welcome to Florida, BTG. I had to laugh about the 3 T-shirt change. I went through 2 t-shirts just to install a yoke wheel. These temps have been 3-5 degrees higher this summer and brutal. Hang in there.
Haha. It wasn’t that it was overly hot, the humidity just sucked all the moisture out lol
You better get used to this Florida humidity!! Great job!!! Wow! Now you got me thinking I can do it!! I had the entire front done in PPF….. great job!! I’m thinking…. 1 panel at a t time!!!
That is how I did the Y…1 section at a time and it made it very manageable
I loved this and have a full wrap coming from Eric now. BTW a good cheap source of distilled water is the air condidtioner drip hose. It is condensation from the evap coils. Down here in FL it doesn't take long to fill a gallon jug.
haha clever trick!
Thanks for this! Doing my front bumper tomorrow.
Best of luck!
@@BeardedTeslaGuy thanks! It went pretty well but by the time I got to the lip part of the bumper I started to not care anymore lol. My back was killing me lol 😂
I’m born and raised in Tampa for 23 years. Welcome! My advice- during summers, just assume you will be wet the second you step outside 😂
Haha
Nice vid, always like watching Tesla PPF videos to pick up any extra tips. A pro helping you out! No fair! How do you guys know these people? I’ve watched a lot of #DriveProtected videos. I’ve installed PPF on my 3 and recently did all 4 doors. The first door took about an hr, I think, since I was going slow, the others went a lot faster. A lot of vids don’t show the time it takes to prep the car like washing, touch up paint, clay barring, cleaning the edges, and polishing/cleaning the paint if needed. That adds on hrs extra time on top of the PPF install but makes the install go a lot smoother. I recently learned you can use heat to carefully heat and push down, not rub, the edges where the film isn’t sticking well. I tried it and it worked great. Planning on putting PPF on the rocker panels soon then the rear panels, trunk lid, and rear bumper!👍🏽
Nice thanks for sharing!
LOL acclimated.... I've been down here since 96' from Michigan and still not used to the heat. But I moved here for the 8 months
of exceptional weather not the 3-4 months of HOT🥵 weather. You'll see after you make it thru August it gets better, way better!
Yea I’m happy overall. The heat doesn’t bother me all that much. Especially when it’s Christmas morning and I’m wearing shorts!
@@BeardedTeslaGuy I haven’t worn pants in 15 years.
Looks very labor intensive and not a one man job. I think I will pay a shop to do mine. Thanks for the video.
Cheers
Video is great, but really this makes it look much easier than it is. This weekend I spent 12 hours in my garage installing the front hood, 2 front fenders, A pillars, mirrors and most of the front bumper. This was by myself in my well light garage, and after wiping down the first fender, there were a lot of little bubbles. These weren't really visible on my Model Y Performance in black. Very tricky. I am getting advice from Eric at Driveprotected on how to fix this or if it's nearly a total loss.
Sounds like a technique issue. I’m sure you will get this sorted
@@BeardedTeslaGuy yes it was my technique, first timer! Eric was a big help, got most all the leftover bubbles out!
I Love This #Tesla Content
Me too!!
Sniper has you in his scope in the beginning of the video. LOL
Haha yea sometimes the sun reflects on camera lenses
Hey BTG, thanks for posting this video. Super helpful for me as I plan on installing this same PPF kit once it arrives. I do have a question though, did you heat treat the film once you were done? Cheers!
I did not but you can hear great the edges very carefully
Thanks for an informative video. Wrapping soon after delivery is the right answer. For your previous PPF wraps, I believe you had to contend with a few rock chips or scratches. Any recommendations for touch up paints?
Tesla has touch up paint for all their colors. Go directly with theirs on their online shop
Your move to Florida has made you the “Sweaty Bearded Tesla Guy”! Just an Indiana Boy making fun of a former Indiana Boy😉
Haha
I’m coming your way in September, maybe Eric can come back for a visit and do a frontal PPF on a Model Y. I’ll be happy to donate my car for this experiment. Lol
Haha I told him winter may be more his speed down here lol
Sorry that you lost the tire lottery and got the Kinergy GT tires. I made them scour the lot for one with Michelins.
Lol smart on you
Very nice and probably cost a fraction of what a shop would charge.
Hard to figure out which solution you use and when... I'm definitely energized to do it myself (just the front though)
Basically slip is for the beginning when laying the film. The rest of the spraying is tack solution
Awesome video!! Are these kits available in matte (stealth) or just the clear one? Of course with stealth have to do the full car.
I believe a stealth option is possibly coming soon
Just discovered this channel while on vacation in northern Ontario. @Eric Sawatzky I have a model Y on order and considering doing a wrap. What happens if the wrap gets damaged? Is there a way to repair it and if you need to remove and replace a section, how is that done?
Welcome my northern friend! If a film piece gets damaged, you just remove it and replace it. It is self healing so it will correct some scratches, but obviously not a major tear if it was a large object
If this RUclips career doesn't work out (LOL), you'd make a great PPF Installer.
Haha
Just to put this deal into perspective, I just spent $200 to get the front lower lip piece repaired/spliced due to an impact of metal Road debris . Ppf took the impact and was ripped off but paint was 100% ok- looks like I could of gotten the whole front bumper for Nearly what I paid for 1 small section. I’ll have to give it a try next time, thx
Yea it’s a great deal if you are willing to do it yourself
Fudge just ordered mine and will be much hotter in south Florida
Haha maybe just sit on it for a couple months? Lol
If you could do it again, would it have been helpful to put the front end on ramps to more easily apply the front bumper film and also for the rear?
Sure. Some people do that and apparently that helps. I have a low to the ground stool I use and it works good enough for me.
I know that wasn't easy, but, with patience, doable. I had hesitated getting it done early on because of the cost. As a sort of consolation, I bought a ceramic kit and did that the weekend after I took delivery, now a little over a year ago. So curious if you have any recommendation on if there is any prep I'd need to do to install this kit? (I assume paint correction and clay bar in addition to the prep you mentioned.)
Oh yes. You’ll have to get that ceramic off your paint. Probably a full buff with some cutting agent to do that
Thanks for the information.
When those Florida Love Bugs get on the front of the car how easy is it to get them off with that film installed?
Also, will the Love Bugs damage the film and show spots where they have smashed unto the front of the car?
Thanks for any information you can supply.
They will still etch the ppf if you leave the guts sit too long and bake in the sun but with the ppf to can be more aggressive scrubbing them off then if it was just a naked painter surface , I heard ceramic coat will help with the bug wipe off
They come off no problem. A ceramic coat on top will make it easier to remove as well
I know your pain. Had to go through the whole front end last year in Tampa, FL myself. Was HOT AF and dusty AF with garage door open. Say, do you have any tips to get the grime off that can build up along edge of PPF (post install)? The black dirt that like sticks to the edge.
Trim it back
I was about to suggest closing your garage and opening your door to your house and letting the AC come through but there goes your light 😂
Haha yea it wouldn’t work too well without the garage open to at least be able to breath
A little off topic, but have you ever had to replace your tires? Any tips on that? Maybe a new video idea!
Yes, I have a video on it too
I have a white model 3 and I keep seeing how precuts can build up dirt after a couple years under the adhesive edges. Is this preventable? Or do I need to go with bulk because of that reason so that the edges can be wrapped? I at least wanna get 5 years out of it.
Yes, it is preventable. Its all about getting the edges laid down properly. Letting the material really dry and continuing to press them down until they are fully stuck. Some people use a heat gun to cure the edges a little quicker. Just be careful with a heat gun or blow dryer.
If I were in your shoes and I were trying to do this by myself, my video would be rated R because I would be swearing up a storm. I guarantee that I would not be able to get out of doing even one panel without dropping more F bombs then Tony Montana.
Bahahahaha. That’s a good one. Got me laughing over here
Hey BTG. Thanks for posting this video. I’ll be doing my PPF on my own because of you.
Did you use the multi piece or single piece bumper kit?
Thanks again!
Most welcome! And remember, even if it’s not perfect, you saved a TON of money and still have protection. Get the multi piece! You will thank me later, or you won’t realize how much easier it was to install 😂😂
@@BeardedTeslaGuy advice appreciated and well taken. Multi piece full car kit ordered with your BTG code. Thank you!
Very Nice Bearded Bro! Get Good People/Tesla!
Cheers
Well done. I don't have a heated garage and if I get my Tesla in the winter what is the lowest temperature you can apply the PPF to a car and still get good long term adhesion, etc...?
Personally you want at least 65-70 degrees to have a successful install.
50 starts to push it from my understanding. 70 is ideal. One thing you can look at is a space heater just to get temps up a little while you install. I’ve done that before lol
@@ericsawatzky54 How does the Drive Protected Shop PPF compare to "Avery Dennison® Supreme Defense™ Paint Protection Film" ?
Great job. How many days did this take you?
8.5 hours total
Hi, I think I asked Eric if I can do ceramic coating on it and I thought he said there isn’t a need and it might not adhere
This product has a hydrophobic layer on it. You can still do a ceramic on top though
@bearded Tesla If you were to do the front by itself, how long would it take for 1 person to do? I understand the purpose of spraying underneath the coating but what is the purpose of spraying on the top?
On top is to lubricate the surface so you can squeegee smoother
About 4 hours is what I’d budget to do the full frontal
@@BeardedTeslaGuy Wow 4 hours for the full front? okay.. not sure if I want to do that but I will see how much it cost for a third party and then decide. thanks!
How much trimming with the knife is needed, thats the only part I am scared off? Also can you do a car wash after installing the PPF? Did you use any specific car shampoo to wsh your tesla before the wrap?
Minimal. I trimmed around some of the edges, but that was it.
On their website they indicate a multi-piece or a single piece front bumper PPF. What is the difference and is one preferred over the other? I have a 2022 Model Y LR.
Multi piece is new. It was a new development to make the front piece a few pieces for ease of install.
Hey Mark, the multi-piece bumper is designed to allow for an easier front bumper install!
@@BeardedTeslaGuy It looks easier to install using smaller pieces vs one large piece..
Nice job; you obviously want it bad to do that amount of work on top of the still-considerable expense for the kit. (I guess if we had paid today's prices for our Y instead of the relatively paltry sums of 2020, I'd have had to consider it, but unless and until the car experiences $5500 in chip & ding damage, I feel OK having left our car "naked", "au naturale", "unsheathed", as it were...
Hahaha totally get it!
agree
Is there a matte PPF kit out there?
Thanks for showing us the installation process!
I believe they are getting ready to offer one
John, shoot me an email at eric@reflectionautomotive.ca and let’s chat!
The Matte PPF is here. Still on the fence on it. $3k is ~5% of the car cost. I suppose you can run the car through the car wash without concerns? Getting MY on Tuesday so need to decide soon.
Wow 2 BTGs!
Haha
Eric!!!
He’s a good dude
is front and back bumper good enough
I’d do the full frontal before anything else
Any updates on the EV tax credit for tesla coming back?
I’ll get an update posted some time this week
@@BeardedTeslaGuy Thanks man
Is It DIY when you have pro help? Looks great though!
That’s a very fair question lol. This is the 4th time I’ve done it and the first time the pro came out from Canada to do it with me, which of course I didn’t turn down haha
What brand and type/thickness is the ppf from drive protected?
Defense+ and it’s 8 mil thick.
Thanks BTG! In your opinion, how does defense+ compare to the name brands like Xpel, Suntek or 3M?
does this come with only one piece per section? what if i mess up? lol
1 piece. You would need to reach out to Eric if you mess one up and he will work with you on a replacement piece I am sure.
Welcome to 2024 where a sheet of plastic costs north of $2000! Lul
Is it self healing like Xpel?
Yes it is!
I went on their website. $2700 for just the materials. Plastic? That seems expensive...
To wrap the whole car that’s a great deal. BTG20 also gets you 20% off unless you already applied the code. I did my cars in 3 stages, except for the 3. I did front 3rd, then sides, then rear 3rd to break it up
Coupon code still valid? Doesn’t seem to work anymore
Thanks for the very informative video. I will certainly consider buying once as I am waiting for the model y delivery. @BTG I think you mentioned in previous video that the PPF is 3M Pro, right?
no, its Defense Plus from drive protected shop
don't forget at 100+ degrees and high humidity hydrate hydrate
100%
Hi where do you get the product
Driveprotected.shop. Code BTG20 for 20% off
Your code didn’t work man 😢
Only for model 3?
All teslas!
@@BeardedTeslaGuy On their website they only offer model 3 wrap
So has this channel turned into you just showing stuff to get free stuff or money or to help advertise for others? Where’s the road trips? How many vids will you make on PPF?
I can’t take a road trip every month, still have a job and all
ALHAMDULILLAH(SWT). ASTAGHFIRULLAH(SWT).
Cheers
Did you burn you ears?
no, I'm just Florida tan!
sorry. 50+ minutes... too long. I baled
Yea, I made it as detailed as I could this time