Tesla detailing, ceramic, and PPF — Bay Area.
Tesla owners get sand-blasted by Bay Area sun + freeway grit faster than most. Single-stage paint, soft clear, and edge-prone hood lines mean rock chips show up faster than they do on traditional metal-clear-coat builds. We treat Teslas like the high-mile commuters they are — PPF on the leading edges, ceramic over the whole car, interior shampoo on the Model 3 cloth seats that absorb everything.
Tesla models we work on
Each platform has its own quirks. Here's what we see most often.
Model 3 / Model Y
Most-detailed Tesla in our shop. Standard-paint front-end PPF + STOUT ceramic combo runs $1,800 + $900. Long Range white + black get the heaviest UV fade — coating early matters.
Model S / Model X / Plaid
Pearl White Multi-Coat is gorgeous + delicate. Full-front PPF a near-default. Plaid trim panels behind the front splitter chip fast at SF freeway speeds.
Roadster (when it ships)
Talk to us before delivery — PPF schedule fills up around new-launch deliveries.
What to get on a Tesla.
- → PPF Full Front (hood, fenders, bumper, mirrors) — $1,800
- → P&S STOUT ceramic — $600 Medium / $900 Large
- → Maintenance wash subscription — $120/mo (keeps the coating clean without abrasive automated washes)
Tesla pricing — published, no quote-after-call.
Vehicle-specific PPF + ceramic prices for verified-tier models. Full Front PPF is flat $1,800 across all vehicles (varies only by coverage area, not by car size). Ceramic + Full Body PPF vary by vehicle-size tier. Models not in our canonical tier list are quoted per-vehicle after we confirm dimensions.
| Model | Tier | P&S STOUT ceramic | Full Front PPF | Full Body PPF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesla Model 3 | Medium | $600 | $1,800 | $7,500 |
| Tesla Model Y | Large | $900 | $1,800 | $7,500 |
| Tesla Model X | XL | $1,200 | $1,800 | $7,500 |
Model S and Roadster are not in our canonical vehicle-size tier — text us with year + trim for a verified per-vehicle quote.
Add-ons (flat across vehicles): STEK Final Coat top-coat +$300 (extends PPF warranty 10 → 12 yrs, registered at stekshield.com) · Rocker panels PPF +$400 · A-pillar PPF +$85 · Headlights PPF +$80 · Door cups PPF +$65 · Door edges PPF +$50. For full pricing context see the PPF service pillar, ceramic-coating pillar, or full pricing page.
Tesla FAQ
What does PPF cost for a Tesla?
Full Front PPF is a flat $1,800 across all Tesla models (hood + fenders + bumper + mirrors). Full Body varies by vehicle tier — see the pricing table above for verified-tier models. Models not in our canonical tier list are quoted per vehicle after we confirm dimensions. STEK Final Coat top-coat is +$300 and extends the PPF warranty from 10 to 12 years.
Is Tesla paint really softer than other brands?
Yes. Tesla paint consistently measures softer than industry average in independent testing. The clear coat is thinner and shows wash-induced marring more readily. Multi Coat White (Pearl White) is the softest of the Tesla lineup. PPF on the front clip + ceramic on the rest is the standard daily-driver recommendation for that reason.
Do you do mobile service for Tesla owners?
Yes — detailing and ceramic coating are mobile or shop at the same price. We bring our own water + power. PPF is shop-only because film install requires a dust-controlled environment (drop off at 3425 Ettie St, Oakland).
How long does Tesla PPF install take?
Hood or Bumper-only: 1 day. Full Front (4 panels): 1 day. Full Body: 3 days. We don't rush installs — proper edge wrapping + cure time is what makes PPF last the full 10-year warranty window (12 with Final Coat registered at stekshield.com).
What's the best protection package for a daily-driven Tesla?
Full Front PPF ($1,800) + P&S STOUT ceramic on the rest of the car (5 yr durability, 107° hydrophobic) + optional Final Coat over the PPF (+$300) for the 12-year warranty extension. EV-class paint particularly benefits from ceramic given the soft factory clear coat.