Sage Lee

Wrapping a lease is fine as long as the film comes off in time and the paint underneath is sound. Where it goes wrong, and why Teslas need more care than most.

No film on the windshield or front side windows, no limit behind the driver, and one medical exemption route. Here’s how New Jersey’s tint rules work and what we can install.

Road salt attacks Tesla paint the same way it attacks any paint, through stone chips and standing salt residue. The difference is that Tesla’s factory paint is thinner than most, so the same winter does more damage in less time. We measure paint all year, and we’ve already written about how thin Tesla paint runs: … Read more

Yes. If you’re thinking about paint protection film, the best time to get it on the car is before New Jersey starts salting its roads, which usually means October or November. The film can stop the damage winter causes, but it can’t undo damage that’s already there, so the order matters more than most people … Read more

Short answer: no. Wrapping your Tesla, or putting paint protection film on it, does not void the warranty. Not the basic vehicle warranty, not the battery and drive unit warranty. There’s no clause in Tesla’s warranty terms that says film on paint cancels your coverage, and no federal law would let a manufacturer enforce one … Read more

Gauge readings put most Teslas around 80 to 110 microns of total paint, below the 110 to 150 typical of German and Japanese rivals. Here’s what that means for chips in North Jersey, and what actually prevents them.

Color PPF protects, vinyl wrap customizes, and the right answer depends on how you drive. An honest side-by-side from our Hackensack studio, including what each film costs more or less, how long each lasts in New Jersey, and when a hybrid install makes sense.

Vinyl wrap, clear PPF and colour PPF cost very different amounts on a Model 3. Here is what drives the price in Hackensack, and what to check before accepting a quote.