Tesla
Tesla vinyl wraps
Chrome delete, partial wraps and full color change in 3M and Avery Dennison cast vinyl, installed on Maui around Tesla's flush handles and camera housings.
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- Wailuku, HI
Short answer
Offshore wraps every Tesla model at 430 Hookahi St in Wailuku: chrome delete on a Model 3 or Model Y from $1,000, partial wraps like a roof or hood from $1,999 and a full color change from $3,999 in 3M 1080 or Avery Dennison SW900 cast vinyl. Matte black is the classic full color change, and chrome delete is the simplest partial. A chrome delete is one to two days; a full wrap is three to five days, and the factory paint underneath stays untouched and comes back when the wrap is removed.
Key takeaways
- Chrome delete from $1,000 on a Model 3 or Model Y covers the window trim, door handles and trunk trim in satin or gloss black.
- Partial wraps from $1,999 and full color change from $3,999 in 3M 1080 or Avery Dennison SW900 cast vinyl with the maker's 3-year outdoor warranty.
- Tesla paint is thin, so a wrap is also a protective layer; it takes the light scratches and UV instead of the paint, and it comes off clean.
- Flush door handles, B-pillar and fender cameras and the glass roof seams are all cut around by hand; the pattern is the easy part.
- A leased Tesla can be wrapped and returned in factory color at lease end; the wrap removal is a separate job.
Options
Chrome delete
from $1,000
- Window trim, door handles and trunk trim
- Satin or gloss black 3M 1080 film
- Model S and Model X quoted by trim count
- Matches the factory black trim on newer cars
Partial wrap
from $1,999
- Roof, hood, mirror caps or pillars
- Two-tone contrasting roof
- Any color or finish in the 3M and Avery library
- Pairs with a chrome delete
Full color change
from $3,999
- Every painted panel, edges wrapped
- Gloss, matte, satin, metallic or color-shift
- Avery Dennison SW900 or 3M 1080 cast vinyl
- Factory paint protected underneath
- Fully reversible
How it works
- 01Color and scope
Samples on the car in daylight, not a screen. We settle the finish, which panels and whether the chrome goes with it.
- 02Prep
Wash, iron remover, clay bar and solvent wipe. Any rock chips or paint flaws are noted; vinyl follows what is under it.
- 03Trim off
Door handles, mirror caps, badges and the light units that need to come off do, so edges tuck instead of stopping short.
- 04Wrap
Each panel is laid, heated and tucked, with the camera housings and the roof seams cut by hand. Post-heated so the film holds in Maui sun.
- 05Reassemble and inspect
Trim goes back on, the car is checked under lights and the camera preview is verified before pickup.
What's specific to this vehicle
- Trim
- Model 3 and Model Y built before late 2020 and Model S and Model X before the 2021 refresh wear chrome window trim, handles and badges. Newer cars come black from the factory. Chrome delete on the older cars matches the newer look in satin or gloss black.
- Body
- Flush door handles, deep character lines on the Model Y doors, and seams where the glass roof meets the pillars. Every one of those is an edge the vinyl has to tuck into, and the handles and mirror caps come off so the wrap does not stop at a visible line.
- Cameras
- Cameras in both B-pillars, both front fenders, the rear plate area and the windshield header. The wrap is cut around each housing and the camera preview is checked before the car leaves.
- Paint
- Tesla paint is thinner than most factory paint and chips easily on the nose. A wrap is a sacrificial layer over it; the paint under a wrap comes back in the condition it went in. For chip protection on the hood and bumper, PPF under or instead of vinyl is the better tool.
- Cybertruck
- Stainless panels with no paint take vinyl well and the flat panels wrap fast; the creases are the work. Camo and color wraps on the Cybertruck are a different job from a painted Tesla and are quoted on the truck.
- Finish
- Matte black is the classic Tesla color change, and gloss, satin, metallic and color-shift films are all in the library. Chrome finishes are available but carry a 1-year maker's warranty and need more care.
Pricing
| Chrome delete, Model 3 or Model YWindow trim, handles, trunk trim | from $1,000 |
|---|---|
| Chrome delete, basic (any vehicle)Handles and window trim | from $499 |
| Full chrome delete, all trimIncludes badges, grille accents, remaining chrome | from $799 |
| Partial wrapRoof, hood or accent panels | from $1,999 |
| Full color change wrapCompact to mid-size; Model X quoted as an SUV from $4,500 | from $3,999 |
| Color-shift full wrapAvery or 3M color-shift series | from $4,500 |
| Wrap removalFull car, 2 to 4 hours | from $399 |
Why a Tesla is a natural car to wrap
Tesla sells a short list of colors and most of them are white, black or grey. The paint is also thin, which means owners are already thinking about a layer over it. Put those together and a wrap on a Model 3 or Model Y is less a style decision than a second factory option list.
It is also fully reversible, which makes it as good a fit for a leased car as for an owned one. The general vehicle wraps page covers films and finishes; this page is about what is different when the car is a Tesla.
Chrome delete first
If your Model 3 or Model Y was built before late 2020, or your Model S or X before the 2021 refresh, it has chrome window trim, door handles and badges. Newer cars come black from the factory, which is the look a chrome delete copies.
A Tesla chrome delete from $1,000 covers the window surrounds, the handles and the trunk trim in satin or gloss black 3M 1080 in one to two days. It is the simplest partial wrap on a Tesla and it pairs with any of the wraps below.
Partial and full
A partial wrap from $1,999 is a roof, a hood, mirror caps or pillars. A gloss black roof on a white Model Y is the classic version. A full color change from $3,999 wraps every painted panel with the handles, mirrors and badges removed so the edges tuck rather than stop at a line. Matte black is the classic full wrap. Model X is quoted as an SUV because of its panel count and the falcon-wing door jambs.
The parts that take the time
Tesla’s panels are not hard to pattern. The handles sit flush, the Model Y doors carry a deep crease, and the glass roof meets the pillars at seams that have to be cut by hand.
Cameras live in the B-pillars, the front fenders, the rear plate area and the windshield header; the wrap goes around each housing, not over it, and the camera preview is checked before pickup. On the Cybertruck the panels are flat stainless with no paint, which wraps fast; the creases are the work, and the Cybertruck wrap and PPF guide covers that truck on its own.
Film and warranty
The wraps are 3M 1080 or Avery Dennison SW900 cast vinyl, both carrying the vinyl maker’s 3-year outdoor warranty and both removable within that window without residue. A quality wrap typically lasts five to seven years with proper care. Chrome finishes carry a 1-year maker’s warranty, which we explain before you pick one. If chip protection on the nose matters more than color, colored PPF is the other path, at a higher price.
Before you book
Send the model, year, color and what you want it to look like. If the car has chrome, say so; if it has a chip on the hood, say that too, because vinyl follows what is under it and the prep step is where that gets handled. Quotes come back with the film, the panels and the days.
Questions
How much does a Tesla wrap cost?
Chrome delete on a Model 3 or Model Y starts from $1,000, a partial wrap such as a roof or hood from $1,999 and a full color change from $3,999. A Model X is quoted as an SUV from $4,500, and a full color-shift wrap starts from $4,500.
Can I wrap a leased Tesla?
Yes. The vinyl comes off at lease end and the factory paint under it is in the condition it went in. Budget for the removal, which is a separate job from $399.
How long does a Tesla wrap last?
3M 1080 and Avery SW900 carry the maker's 3-year outdoor warranty, and a quality wrap typically lasts five to seven years with proper care, longer on a garaged car. Maui sun on a roof that is never parked in shade is what shortens it.
Which Tesla wrap should I start with?
Chrome delete is the simplest partial and the one that transforms the look of an older Model 3 or Model Y. For a full color change, matte black is the classic choice.
Will a wrap hurt my paint?
No. Cast vinyl from 3M or Avery removes clean within its warranty window and protects the paint while it is on. The one risk is wrapping over an existing chip, which the prep step catches.
How long does it take?
Chrome delete is one to two days. A full color change is three to five days depending on the model and finish; the Model X and Cybertruck sit at the long end.
Wrap or colored PPF?
Vinyl for color choice and cost. Colored PPF for rock chip protection and self-healing, at a higher price. The vinyl wrap vs colored PPF comparison lays out the trade.
Do you do the Cybertruck?
Yes. Stainless takes vinyl well and the flat panels wrap quickly. It is quoted on the truck because the creases and panel count differ from a painted car.
Does my Tesla have chrome to delete?
Model 3 and Model Y built before late 2020 and Model S and Model X before the 2021 refresh wear chrome window trim, handles and badges. Newer cars come black from the factory and do not need a delete.
Will the wrap cover the cameras?
No. Cameras sit in both B-pillars, both front fenders, the rear plate area and the windshield header; the wrap is cut around each housing, and the camera preview is checked before pickup.
Can I get a chrome wrap on a Tesla?
Chrome finishes are available, but they carry a 1-year maker's warranty and need more care than gloss, satin or matte. We explain that before you pick one.
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