Tesla
Tesla ceramic coating
Tesla paint is soft and thin, and the automatic washes around Maui know it. A FEYNLAB coating over corrected paint is the fix.
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Short answer
Offshore coats Teslas on Maui with FEYNLAB ceramic coating, starting from $499 for a 2-year package on a Model 3 or Model S and from $999 for the 5-year package with paint correction. Model Y and Model X add from $100 for the extra panel area. Every package starts with a decontamination wash, and most Teslas are in the shop for one to two days.
Key takeaways
- Tesla clear coat is softer than most, so swirls from brush washes show up fast; the coating makes the surface slick enough that dirt slides instead of scratching.
- Model 3 and Model S use the sedan ladder from $499; Model Y and Model X add from $100.
- The 5-year and 10-year packages include machine correction, which matters most on black, blue and red Teslas.
- A coating does not stop rock chips; the usual pairing on a Tesla is full front PPF.
- Plan on one to two days in the shop plus a 7-day period of keeping the car dry.
Options
Tesla Essential (2-year)
from $499
- Decontamination wash, iron remover and clay
- Single-layer FEYNLAB coating
- Light polish where needed
- Model Y and Model X add from $100
Tesla Premium (5-year)
from $999
- Single-stage machine paint correction
- Multi-layer FEYNLAB coating
- Wheel faces coated
- The usual starting point for a Model 3 or Model Y
Tesla Elite (10-year)
from $1,499
- Full multi-stage paint correction
- Premium multi-layer FEYNLAB system
- Wheels and glass coated
- A good fit for Model S and Model X
How it works
- 01Tell us the model and color
Model, year and paint color set the price and the correction plan. A black Model 3 that has been through a brush wash needs more polishing than a white Model Y.
- 02Decontamination
Two-bucket wash, iron remover and clay bar over every panel. This also strips any dealer sealant that would stop the coating bonding.
- 03Paint correction
Light polish on Essential; single-stage correction on Premium; full correction on Elite. Tesla clear coat is thin, so we measure paint depth and polish conservatively.
- 04Coating
FEYNLAB applied panel by panel in the coating bay, with wheels and glass added on the higher tiers.
- 05Cure and handover
The coating cures 24 to 48 hours in the shop. You leave with care instructions and the warranty registration.
What's specific to this vehicle
- Paint
- Tesla paint is thin and the clear coat is on the soft end of what we measure. Swirl marks from automatic washes appear within months, and polishing has to be careful because there is not much clear coat to work with. That is why we keep the correction on a Tesla light.
- Model 3 and Model Y
- Both have a glass roof that gets coated on the Elite tier, and wheel faces are coated on Premium and above. Model Y adds the SUV surcharge; Model 3 uses the sedan ladder.
- Model S and Model X
- Larger panels and more complex front fascias mean more correction time, which makes the Elite tier the usual recommendation on these.
- Colors
- Pearl White Multi-Coat hides swirls and is the easiest to keep looking new. Solid Black, Deep Blue Metallic and Red Multi-Coat show every brush mark, so the Premium tier with correction is the right starting point on those.
- Coverage
- The coating goes over every painted panel, and over PPF if the car already has film. It handles UV, bird droppings, bug acid and washing. It does not stop rock chips on the hood and bumper; for that, see Tesla PPF.
Pricing
| Tesla Essential (2-year), Model 3 or Model SSingle-layer coating | from $499 |
|---|---|
| Tesla Premium (5-year), Model 3 or Model SCorrection plus multi-layer coating | from $999 |
| Tesla Elite (10-year), Model 3 or Model SFull correction, wheels and glass | from $1,499 |
| Model Y and Model X surchargeAdded to the package price for the extra panel area | from $100 |
The problem with Tesla paint
Tesla paint is thin and notoriously soft, and automatic car washes are hard on it. The result is that a six-month-old Model 3 that has been through a brush car wash a few times looks like it has been through ten years of them.
A ceramic coating does two things about that: it adds a harder, slicker layer on top of the clear coat so dirt slides instead of scratching, and it locks in the corrected paint underneath so the swirls that are already there do not come back.
Why correction comes first
We do not coat over swirls, and on a Tesla we polish conservatively because the paint is thin. Essential gets a light polish where needed; Premium gets single-stage machine correction; Elite gets the full multi-stage process. On Solid Black, Deep Blue Metallic or Red Multi-Coat, the correction step is where most of the visual change happens. On Pearl White Multi-Coat it is faster, because white hides the marks.
Model by model
The Model 3 is priced on the sedan ladder; the Model Y adds from $100 for the extra panel area. Wheel faces are coated on Premium and above. Model S and Model X have bigger, more complex panels, and the Elite tier is usually the right fit.
Coating and PPF together
A coating is not a rock-chip solution. On a Tesla that does daily highway miles, the hood, bumper and mirrors need film. The order is film first, then coat the whole car including the film. The Tesla Owner package bundles that with ADAS-safe tint; the standalone film page is Tesla PPF.
Washing a coated Tesla
Keep it dry for 7 days after pickup while the coating finishes curing. After that, hand wash with pH-neutral soap or use a touchless bay. Stay out of brush washes if you can, and never put a wax over the coating. Bird droppings and bugs still need to come off, but they sit on the coating instead of etching the clear coat, so a detail spray handles them days later.
Scheduling
Essential is a one-day visit. Premium and Elite are a one- to three-day drop-off, and the coating cures 24 to 48 hours before pickup. Tell us the model, year and color when you request a quote and we will recommend a tier and a date.
Questions
How much does ceramic coating cost for a Tesla on Maui?
From $499 for the 2-year Essential package and $999 for the 5-year Premium on a Model 3 or Model S. The 10-year Elite is from $1,499. Model Y and Model X add from $100.
Does ceramic coating protect Tesla paint from swirl marks?
It helps a lot. The coating is harder than the clear coat underneath and slick enough that dirt slides across it instead of dragging. It will not survive a brush wash forever, so hand wash or use a touchless bay.
Should I get ceramic coating or PPF for my Tesla?
Different jobs. PPF stops rock chips on the hood, bumper and mirrors. The coating handles UV, etching and washing across the whole car. The usual plan is full front PPF, with the whole car coated over it.
How long does Tesla ceramic coating take?
Essential is one day. Premium is one to two days. Elite is two to three because of the full correction. Keep the car dry for 7 days after pickup.
How long does ceramic coating last on a Tesla?
The tier name is the coverage: 2, 5 or 10 years. Hand washing and staying out of brush washes keep it performing for the full term.
Can you coat the glass roof?
Yes. Glass is coated on the Elite tier, and the hydrophobic layer keeps water spots off the big roof panel.
Do I need paint correction on a new Tesla?
Usually yes, at least a light polish. Every package includes a decontamination wash and light correction, and we evaluate the finish before anything is sealed in.
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