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Camera-safe ceramic tint, pattern-cut PPF, ceramic coating and chrome delete on Maui for Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X and Cybertruck.
- 5 · 45 Google reviews
- Wailuku, HI
Short answer
Offshore installs ceramic window tint, paint protection film, ceramic coating and chrome delete on every Tesla model on Maui. All film is non-metallic and positioned clear of the Autopilot cameras, the glass roof is tinted as one pane, and PPF is cut from model-specific patterns. Packages start at $2,319 for tint plus front PPF, $3,259 for the full owner package and $6,729 with full-body film.
Key takeaways
- Only non-metallic ceramic film goes on a Tesla here, because metallic film can interfere with the cameras and sensors Autopilot depends on.
- Tesla paint is relatively soft and chips easily, which makes front PPF the first thing to put on a new Model 3, Y, S or X.
- The glass roof is the biggest source of cabin heat on a Model 3 and Model Y and is tinted as part of every full-vehicle package.
- Chrome delete on a pre-refresh Model 3, Y, S or X starts at $1,000 and blacks out the window trim, handles and mirror caps.
- Three packages from $2,319, $3,259 and $6,729; the Cybertruck is quoted on its own because of the stainless body.
Options
Tesla Essentials
from $2,319
- ADAS-safe ceramic tint, full vehicle
- Full front PPF: hood, fenders, bumper, mirrors
- Non-metallic film around every camera zone
Tesla Owner Package
from $3,259
- ADAS-safe ceramic tint including the glass roof
- Full front PPF: hood, fenders, bumper, mirrors, A-pillars
- FEYNLAB ceramic coating, full exterior
- Windshield protection film
Tesla Ultimate
from $6,729
- ADAS-safe ceramic tint including the glass roof
- Full-body PPF on every painted panel
- Ceramic coating over the film
- Windshield protection film
- Chrome delete where the car has chrome
How it works
- 01Model assessment
Model 3, Y, S, X or Cybertruck, year and trim. That pulls the correct cut pattern and tells us where the cameras sit.
- 02Service planning
We walk through tint shade, film coverage, coating and chrome delete, and build the package around how the car is driven and parked.
- 03Tint
Non-metallic ceramic film on the side glass, rear glass and roof, with the camera housings kept clear. Fronts stay at 35% VLT or lighter per Hawaii law.
- 04Film and coating
PPF is computer-cut to the model pattern and installed in the indoor bay. Coating goes over the film and paint on the higher tiers.
- 05Delivery and walkthrough
We go over every service completed, confirm the cameras are clear, and give you care notes for the first week.
What's specific to this vehicle
- ADAS
- The forward cameras sit in a housing at the top of the windshield, with side cameras in the front fenders and B-pillars and a rear camera above the plate. We use non-metallic film only and keep the windshield camera housing uncovered, so Autopilot and FSD see exactly what they saw before.
- Glass
- Model 3 and Model Y have a glass roof that runs nearly the cabin length; the Model Y's is one large pane. The Model X has the panoramic windshield that reaches over the front seats. Those panes are where the heat comes from, and they are tinted as part of every full-vehicle package.
- Paint
- Tesla paint is relatively soft and chips easily, especially on the hood and bumper. Full front PPF is the first thing we recommend on a new Tesla, and full-body film suits a Model S Plaid or Model X.
- Trim
- Model 3 built before the 2021 refresh, early Model Y, and pre-refresh Model S and X carry chrome window trim, door handles and mirror caps. Chrome delete wraps those in satin, gloss or matte black. Newer cars already come with black trim.
- Tint levels
- Front side glass stays at 35% VLT or lighter, measured through film and glass as Hawaii requires, with a 6% tolerance at inspection. Hawaii lets sedans and trucks run any shade on the rear glass, which covers the Model 3, Model S and Cybertruck; the statute does not name SUVs, so the shop confirms the rear shade for a Model Y or Model X. The glass roof shade is chosen at the consultation, every tinted Tesla leaves with the compliance certificate, and the windshield gets protection film on the Owner Package and up.
- Coverage
- Daily drivers: Essentials. New deliveries and leases: the Owner Package with the coating. Plaid, Model X and collector builds: Ultimate with full-body film.
Why Teslas get their own section
Three things make a Tesla a different install from the sedan parked next to it. The cameras behind the glass rule out metallic film. The glass roof and, on the Model X, the panoramic windshield are the biggest heat sources on the car and have to be tinted as single large panes. And the paint is soft, so a Model 3 that runs daily highway miles collects hood chips quickly without PPF. Every page under this one deals with one of those three.
Tint
Ceramic, non-metallic, positioned clear of the camera housings. The roof can run dark, and the front side glass stays at 35% VLT or lighter to meet Hawaii window tint law. The rear glass can run any shade on the Model 3, Model S and Cybertruck; on a Model Y or Model X the shop confirms the rear shade, because the statute does not name SUVs. The Tesla window tint page has the model-by-model glass notes, and the Model 3 and Model Y pages cover their one-piece roof.
Film and coating
PPF is cut from the pattern for the exact model and year, so there is no blade on the paint and no guessing around the fender cameras. Full front is the baseline; full-body film suits Plaid and Model X builds. A FEYNLAB ceramic coating goes over the film and paint on the Owner Package and above, which is what keeps a white or black Tesla from spotting after every rain.
Chrome delete
Pre-refresh Model 3 and Model Y, and pre-refresh Model S and X, still carry chrome window trim, handles and mirror caps. Chrome delete wraps every piece in satin, gloss or matte black and starts at $1,000. Newer cars come with black trim and do not need it.
Cybertruck
The stainless body has no paint to protect, so the plan is a wrap or colored PPF for color, windshield film and tint. The Cybertruck guide covers it.
Pick the model below, or send the year and trim and we will quote the package.
Questions
Will window tint affect my Tesla's Autopilot cameras?
No. We use non-metallic ceramic film and keep the camera housing at the top of the windshield uncovered. Metallic film is the kind that interferes with sensors, and it never goes on a Tesla here.
Can you tint the Tesla glass roof?
Yes. The roof is tinted as one pane with ceramic film, and it makes the largest difference to cabin temperature of any pane on the car.
Does PPF work on Tesla paint?
Yes, and Tesla paint needs it more than most. It is relatively soft and chips easily on the hood and front bumper. Full front film is the standard recommendation on a new Tesla.
Which Tesla package should I start with?
Full front PPF plus ceramic tint on every window and the glass roof is the usual starting point. Tesla Essentials from $2,319 covers that pairing; the Owner Package from $3,259 adds a ceramic coating and windshield film.
Do you work on all Tesla models?
Model 3, Model Y, Model S, Model X and Cybertruck. Patterns are on file for every model and year, and the Cybertruck has its own guide because its stainless body changes what film does.
Can I get chrome delete on my Tesla?
Yes, from $1,000 on a Model 3 or Model Y, and a Model S or Model X is quoted after a look at its trim. It applies to cars that still carry chrome trim, which means pre-refresh builds.
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