Tesla
Tesla Model S PPF
Tesla's flagship sedan has a long frunk lid, soft paint and a lot of Maui highway in front of it. ProLayers film plotted for the Model S and the Plaid.
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Short answer
Offshore installs ProLayers paint protection film on the Tesla Model S 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 Plaid shares the standard Model S body and paint, so it uses the same patterns and packages. ProLayers matte film turns the car satin while protecting it, and the film is cut around every Autopilot camera.
Key takeaways
- The Model S has a long, low frunk lid and front fenders that catch gravel at highway speed; full front is the starting point.
- Model S Plaid has the same body and paint as the standard Model S, so it gets the same PPF packages.
- Tesla paint is thin and soft, which is why chips show early and why film pays off on this car.
- ProLayers matte film is the stealth option: a satin finish that protects the paint and peels off later.
- The fender repeater, B-pillar and windshield cameras are never covered by film.
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 (stealth) finish
- Rockers and door edges
- Frameless door edges wrapped
How it works
- 01Year and finish
Tell us the year, whether it is a Plaid, and whether you want clear or matte. Pre-2016 cars with the old nose cone use different bumper patterns.
- 02Paint inspection
We walk the car under lighting, note existing chips on the frunk lid and bumper, and agree the panel list in writing.
- 03Decontamination
Wash, clay bar, iron remover and panel wipe so the film bonds to clean paint. Tesla's soft clearcoat is handled gently.
- 04Plotted film
ProLayers film is computer-plotted for the Model S, applied wet, squeegeed and heat-formed around the edges. No blade on the paint.
- 05Inspect and hand back
Every edge 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 a thin, soft clearcoat. On a Model S that means highway gravel chips the frunk lid and bumper early, and the long aluminum frunk lid is expensive to repaint and hard to match. Film takes the hit and heals light swirls with heat.
- Body
- The Model S is a long, low liftback. The frunk lid runs almost the full length of the front, and the front fenders curve out over the wheels where they catch tire spray. Cars built from 2016 on have the current front fascia without the nose cone; earlier cars use separate bumper patterns.
- Trim
- Long Range and Plaid share the same body panels and paint. The Plaid does not need different patterns or a different package, and the price follows the coverage.
- ADAS
- Autopilot cameras sit behind the windshield, in the B-pillars and in the front fender repeaters. The film patterns cut around the repeater housings and never cover a camera lens. ProLayers urethane is non-metallic, so nothing changes with Autopilot or the car's connectivity.
- Coverage
- Full front for a daily-driven Model S. Add rockers on a car that sees highway rain, because the tires throw grit along the sides. Full body on dark colors and on any car going matte, so every panel matches.
- Finish
- ProLayers matte film is the stealth option. It turns gloss paint satin, protects it the same as clear film, and peels off to return the factory gloss. It is usually done as a full body. Clear is the default for everything else.
Why the Model S needs film
The Model S is Tesla’s flagship sedan, and it is the Tesla with the most paint up front. The frunk lid is long and low, the front fenders swing out over the wheels, and the car spends a lot of time at highway speed. Tesla’s clearcoat is thin and soft, so the first chips show up early, usually on the leading edge of the frunk lid and the bumper.
Tesla PPF is the fix. ProLayers clear and matte film is what Offshore installs on every Model S. This page sits under the Tesla hub.
Which coverage
The full front is the Model S package: the full frunk lid, both front fenders, the front bumper, the mirrors and the A-pillars, with no film line across the lid. The impact zone covers the leading edges only and suits a lease. Add the rockers if the car sees wet highway, because the tires throw grit along the lower doors. Full body covers every painted panel and is the right choice on a dark color or a car going matte.
Plaid and older cars
The Plaid shares the standard Model S body and paint. There is no separate Plaid pattern, no Plaid surcharge, and the same packages apply. Cars built before 2016 still have the old nose cone on the front bumper, and those use their own bumper patterns. Tell us the year when you book.
The stealth option
ProLayers matte film turns a gloss Model S satin. It protects the paint the same way clear film does and peels off later to return the factory finish, which helps at resale. It is almost always done as a full body so every panel matches; a matte hood on a gloss car looks unfinished. The stealth PPF page and the stealth vs gloss comparison cover the trade.
Cameras and sensors
Autopilot reads through cameras behind the windshield, in the B-pillars and in the front fender repeaters. The patterns cut around the repeater housings and never cover a lens. ProLayers urethane is non-metallic, so nothing changes with Autopilot, the phone key or connectivity.
Care
Wash the film like paint and keep the pressure washer off the edges for the first week. A ceramic coating over the film keeps it cleaner. The Tesla Owner Package bundles full front PPF with ceramic tint. Send the year and finish and we will quote your Model S.
Questions
How much does PPF cost for a Tesla Model S 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 Essentials tier of the Tesla Owner package pairs ceramic tint with full front PPF from $2,319.
Can you do stealth (matte) PPF on a Model S?
Yes. ProLayers matte film gives the car a satin finish and protects the paint. It is usually done as full body so every panel matches.
Is the Plaid any different?
No. The Plaid has the same body and paint as the standard Model S, so it uses the same patterns and packages.
Will PPF interfere with Autopilot?
No. The film is cut around the fender repeater cameras and never touches the windshield or B-pillar cameras. The urethane has no metal in it.
Why does Tesla paint chip so easily?
Tesla's clearcoat is thinner and softer than most. Highway gravel goes through it faster, which is why full front film is the usual first step on a new Model S.
How long does a Model S PPF install take?
Full front in one to two days, full body in three to five. We confirm the schedule when we plan the car.
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