Tesla
Tesla paint protection film
Tesla paint is thin, and the front ends sit low. ProLayers clear, matte or black film, computer-cut for your exact model and year, keeps highway gravel off the hood.
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Short answer
Offshore installs ProLayers clear, matte and black paint protection film on Tesla Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X on Maui, cut from patterns for the exact model and year. The impact zone (partial hood, bumper, mirrors) starts at $1,495.98, the full front at $2,249, the full front plus rockers and door edges at $2,995.89 and full body at $6,499.89. All film is non-metallic, so Autopilot cameras and sensors work exactly as before.
Key takeaways
- Tesla applies thinner paint than most manufacturers, so rock chips on a Tesla hood and bumper show sooner than on most cars.
- The full front (hood, fenders, bumper, mirrors, A-pillars) is the usual Tesla package, and the one we suggest for most Model 3s and Model Ys.
- PPF is plotted for the exact model and year, including the 2024 Model 3 Highland and 2025 Model Y Juniper front ends; nothing is cut on the paint.
- ProLayers matte PPF turns a gloss Tesla into a satin one while protecting it; it suits black and dark grey Teslas especially well.
- The Cybertruck's stainless body does not need traditional PPF; its painted trim is protected instead, and it has its own page.
Options
Full front
from $2,249
- Full hood
- Front fenders
- Front bumper
- Mirrors and A-pillars
- ProLayers clear, matte or black film
Full body
from $6,499.89
- Every painted panel
- Hood, roof, trunk and doors
- Bumpers, fenders, mirrors, rockers and pillars
- Clear or matte (stealth) finish
How it works
- 01Model and year review
Model 3, Model Y, Model S or Model X, which year, which paint and whether you want clear, matte or black. The Highland and Juniper refreshes have their own patterns.
- 02Paint inspection
We check the hood and bumper for chips that are already there. Film seals what exists; it does not hide it, so chips on a used Tesla are touched up first.
- 03Decontamination
Wash, iron remover, clay bar and a panel wipe-down. Anything on the paint comes off so the film bonds to clear coat.
- 04Computer-cut ProLayers film
Patterns are plotted for the exact model and year, with relief around the fender repeater cameras. No blade touches the paint.
- 05Install, cure and pickup
Film is applied wet, squeegeed flat and heat-formed to the panel edges in the closed bay. The car sits for its initial cure and every panel is checked under lighting before you pick it up.
What's specific to this vehicle
- Paint
- Tesla's factory paint is thinner than most. White shows rock chips most visibly; black shows every chip in sunlight. The thin paint is why Tesla PPF is a higher priority than on a comparable sedan.
- ADAS
- Tesla cameras sit in the fender repeaters, the B-pillars, above the rear plate and behind the windshield. ProLayers PPF is non-metallic urethane and the patterns cut around every camera housing, so Autopilot and FSD work the same after film. We do not alter or calibrate the cameras.
- Coverage
- Impact zone for a daily commuter, full front for a new Tesla you plan to keep, add rockers and door edges if you drive gravel and red dirt roads or park in a tight garage, full body for Model S, Model X and Performance cars where every panel is worth protecting.
- Body
- Model 3 and Model Y share a low front bumper that collects everything the car ahead throws. The Model Y's larger SUV front end has more hood and bumper area to film than the Model 3. Full body is the usual recommendation on a Model S or Model X.
- Finish
- Clear keeps the factory color. ProLayers matte PPF converts gloss to satin and is a strong look on black and dark grey Teslas. Black PPF does a protected blackout hood or roof. Full-color projects are quoted per project.
Why Tesla paint needs film first
Tesla sprays less paint than most factories. That is not a knock on the cars; it is the reason a Model 3 that commutes on the Mokulele or the Honoapiilani shows chips on the hood so quickly. The front bumpers on the Model 3 and Model Y also sit low, right where the tire ahead drops its gravel, and the low hood line catches what the bumper misses.
Paint protection film is the fix that works before the damage. ProLayers film is a thick, self-healing urethane that takes the rock instead of the paint. Teslas get the same ProLayers film and the same pattern-cut process as every other car in the PPF bay. This page is the hub for all Tesla paint protection; each model has its own page with its own panel map.
Which package for which Tesla
The three tiers above are the same ladder as the main PPF page. What changes on a Tesla is which one makes sense.
A Model 3 or Model Y that commutes and parks in a garage does well with the impact zone or the full front. The full front is usually the better choice, because the partial hood leaves a film line across the hood that you will see on a white car. If the car spends time on gravel, red dirt or Upcountry ranch roads, add the rockers and door edges.
Full body is the usual recommendation on Model S, Model X and Performance cars; every panel is expensive to repaint and the film pays for itself the first time a shopping cart meets the door. The full front vs full body comparison walks through the trade.
Tesla Model Y PPF, Tesla Model 3 PPF and Tesla Model S PPF have the model-level detail. The Cybertruck is different: the stainless body does not need traditional PPF, so its film plan is about the painted trim pieces.
Cameras and the film
Tesla puts cameras in the front fender repeaters, the B-pillars, above the rear license plate and in the housing behind the windshield glass. PPF goes on the painted fender and around the repeater housing, never over the lens, and the computer-cut pattern leaves the relief for it. The film is non-metallic urethane, so there is nothing in it to interfere with radar, ultrasonic sensors or the cameras. Autopilot and FSD behave the same after the install as before.
We do not alter or calibrate those systems, and you should keep following Tesla’s guidance on them.
Clear, matte or black
Clear ProLayers film keeps the factory color and gloss. Matte PPF is how a stealth Tesla is made: gloss paint under satin film, with the same impact protection, usually done as a full body so the finish matches on every panel. Black PPF gives a protected blackout hood or roof without a wrap. Full-color PPF is quoted per project. The stealth PPF page has the matte details.
Pairing it with tint and coating
PPF and window tint can be booked together, and the Tesla Owner Package prices that bundle. A ceramic coating over the film and the uncoated paint makes a white Tesla far easier to keep white. Send your model, year, paint color and how you use the car, and we will map the coverage and price it.
Questions
How much does Tesla PPF cost on Maui?
The impact zone starts at $1,495.98, the full front at $2,249, the full front plus rockers and door edges at $2,995.89 and full body at $6,499.89. The Tesla Owner Package bundles front PPF with ceramic tint from $2,319.
Is PPF worth it on a Tesla?
Yes, more than on most cars. The paint is thin, the front bumpers are low, and a chipped white hood is expensive to repaint. Front-end film is the first protection we suggest for a new Tesla.
Does PPF interfere with Autopilot?
No. ProLayers film is non-metallic and the Tesla patterns cut around the fender repeater cameras. We do not alter or calibrate the cameras or sensors.
Can I get stealth or matte PPF on my Tesla?
Yes. ProLayers matte PPF gives a gloss Tesla a satin finish on every covered panel. It is usually done as a full body so the finish matches across the car.
Do you PPF every Tesla model?
Model 3, Model Y, Model S and Model X, including the 2024 Model 3 Highland and 2025 Model Y Juniper. The Cybertruck's stainless body is handled on its own page.
How long does Tesla PPF take?
Timing depends on the model, paint prep, finish and coverage; a full body is worked panel by panel over two to three days. We confirm the schedule with the plan for your car.
What warranty applies?
The ProLayers film warranty is reviewed with you for the selected film before installation, along with the shop's workmanship terms; the warranty page has the details.
Get my pricePriced for your vehicle in the shop, before you book.
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