Tesla
Tesla Model 3 PPF
Thin paint, a low frunk lid and a lot of island highway miles. The Model 3 is the car PPF was made for.
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Short answer
Offshore installs ProLayers paint protection film on the Tesla Model 3 on Maui: impact zone from $1,495.98, full front from $2,249, full front plus rockers from $2,995.89 and full body from $6,499.89. Patterns are plotter-cut for the pre-2024 car and the 2024+ Highland refresh, and the film does not touch the Autopilot cameras. A full front takes one to two days.
Key takeaways
- Tesla paint is thinner than most, so the frunk lid and bumper chip early; full front is the usual Model 3 package.
- We have separate patterns for the 2017 to 2023 Model 3 and the 2024+ Highland front end.
- RWD, Long Range and Performance share the same body panels, so the price does not change with trim.
- PPF covers paint only; the camera housings on the fenders, B-pillars and windshield are cut around.
- Matte ProLayers film turns a gloss Model 3 satin while protecting it, and suits black and gray cars especially well.
Options
Impact zone
from $1,495.98
- Partial frunk lid
- Front bumper
- Mirror caps
- ProLayers clear film
Full body
from $6,499.89
- Every painted panel
- Clear or matte finish
- Door edges and cups
- Rocker panels
How it works
- 01Tell us the year
Pre-2024 or Highland decides the pattern set. Trim does not change the price.
- 02Inspect
We note existing chips on the frunk lid and bumper, check paint condition and agree the panel list in writing.
- 03Decontaminate
Wash, clay bar, iron remover and a panel wipe so the film bonds to clean paint.
- 04Cut and fit
Patterns are plotter-cut for the Model 3, applied wet, squeegeed flat and heat-formed around the panel edges. No blades on your paint.
- 05Inspect and hand back
Every edge and seam is checked before pickup, and we go through the written film terms and first-week care.
What's specific to this vehicle
- Paint
- Tesla applies less paint than most manufacturers and the clear coat is soft. On a Model 3 that means highway gravel chips the frunk lid and bumper early, and white paint shows every chip as a dark dot. PPF takes the hit instead of the paint.
- Coverage
- Full front is the right answer for most cars: frunk lid, fenders, bumper, mirrors and A-pillars. Add rockers if you park near curbs or drive gravel. Full body makes sense on a new car in a dark color or for anyone converting to a satin finish with matte film.
- Generations
- The 2024+ Highland refresh has a redesigned front end with different panel shapes, so it uses a different pattern set from the 2017 to 2023 car. We carry both. Tell us the year and we will have the right cut ready.
- ADAS
- The Autopilot cameras sit behind the windshield, in the B-pillars and in the fender repeater housings. None of them are on a painted panel we cover, and the patterns are cut around the fender housings. Autopilot and FSD work exactly as before.
- Trims
- RWD, Long Range and Performance share the same body. The Performance adds a small spoiler and different wheels, neither of which changes the film plan. Same patterns, same price.
Pricing
| Impact zone (partial frunk lid, bumper, mirrors)Entry coverage | from $1,495.98 |
|---|---|
| Full front (frunk lid, fenders, bumper, mirrors, A-pillars)The usual Model 3 package | from $2,249 |
| Full front plus rockers and door edgesFor gravel and curb parking | from $2,995.89 |
| Full body, clear or matteEvery painted panel | from $6,499.89 |
Why the Model 3 chips early
Tesla paint is thin and the clear coat is soft, and the Model 3 puts its frunk lid low and flat where it meets everything the truck ahead kicks up on the Mokulele or the Honoapiilani. On a white car every chip shows as a dark speck. Paint protection film is a clear urethane layer that takes those hits and self-heals light scratches with heat, so the paint underneath stays as delivered.
Pick the coverage by how you drive
Full front covers the frunk lid, fenders, bumper, mirrors and A-pillars. That is the usual Model 3 package, because it covers every panel that faces the road. If you park nose-in at curbs or drive gravel and red dirt roads, add the rocker panels and door edges.
Full body is for a new car in a dark color, or for anyone converting a gloss Model 3 to satin with matte film, which is worth reading about on the stealth PPF page. The blog’s Tesla PPF cost guide walks through what each package costs and why.
Highland and the pre-2024 car
The 2024 Highland refresh redesigned the front end with different panel shapes, so it is a different pattern set from the 2017 to 2023 Model 3. We carry both and plotter-cut from the right one; nothing is trimmed on your paint. RWD, Long Range and Performance share the same panels within each generation, so trim never changes the film plan or the price.
Cameras and sensors
The Model 3 sees through cameras behind the windshield, in the B-pillars and in the fender repeater housings. The film covers painted panels only; the fender patterns are cut around the camera housing, and nothing goes over glass. Autopilot and FSD work exactly as they did before you dropped the car off.
Film, then coat
If you want a ceramic coating as well, the order is film first, then coating over everything. The coating adds UV and chemical resistance to the film and to the uncovered paint, and it makes the whole car wash the same way. Tesla ceramic coating covers the packages; the Tesla Owner package bundles film, coating and ADAS-safe tint.
What to expect after pickup
Every panel is inspected before you pick up the car, and the post-install care instructions are confirmed at handover. Product and installation terms for the ProLayers film are reviewed with you at the same time, so you know what is covered before you drive away.
Scheduling
Impact zone is a same-day job. Full front is a one- to two-day drop-off; full body or a matte conversion is three to five. Request a quote with the year and color and we will confirm the panel list and a date.
Questions
How much does PPF cost for a Tesla Model 3 on Maui?
Impact zone from $1,495.98, full front from $2,249, full front plus rockers from $2,995.89 and full body from $6,499.89. The Tesla PPF cost guide on the blog walks through what each package covers.
Does PPF interfere with Tesla Autopilot?
No. The cameras are behind the windshield, in the B-pillars and in the fender housings, none of which are covered by film. Patterns are cut around the fender cameras.
Do you have patterns for the 2024+ Model 3 Highland?
Yes. The Highland front end is a separate pattern set from the 2017 to 2023 car, and we install both.
How long does PPF take on a Model 3?
Impact zone is a same-day job. Full front is one to two days. Full body or a matte conversion is three to five days.
Can I get matte PPF on a Model 3?
Yes. ProLayers matte film turns the gloss paint satin while protecting it. It looks especially good on Solid Black and Stealth Gray cars.
Should I do PPF before or after ceramic coating?
Film first, then coat. The coating goes over the film and the uncovered paint, so the whole car washes the same way.
Is PPF worth it on a white Model 3?
White is the color that shows chips most clearly, so yes. And the frunk lid is low enough to catch everything the car ahead throws back.
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