Advice on paint coating and interior protection for new Tesla

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superm

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Hi,

I just picked up a new Tesla model S in Deep Blue metallic. I`m in Bay Area/Fremont if anyone has local recommendations. I`ve done some detailing in the past but will likely go for a pro to do the exterior.

For the exterior I am looking for a paint coating that #1 makes the car a bit darker with a deep gloss, #2 makes it ridiculously easy to clean and maintain back to the freshly detailed look. I`ve explored Cquartz Finest and Opti-Coat Pro+ but they are very expensive here in the Bay coming in at around $1600+. My car is a lease so I don`t really care much for any longevity or warranty beyond 2-3 years. The car is garaged and I am comfortable with doing any touch up detailing as long as it doesn`t require much equipment.

I`ve also looked into Kamikze ISM/Miyabi, Ceramic Pro, Gtechniq, Gyeon, and OptiCoat Gloss. I understand that I will probably do some paint correction before. Would a primer be needed or recommended with any of these?

What would be best for my paint and needs?

Lastly, I also plan to do some interior protection of the black leather, black alcantara, and any vinyl/plastic inside. What is recommended for these? I will probably do this myself since I can`t imagine it would be that difficult so long as instructions and any waiting period are followed. Can anyone recommend a brand/line that is good for this?

Thanks in advance for the help.
 
I would gloss coat it. Polish with hyper polish, wipedown with either onr or paint prep or both.
 
superm said:
Hi,

I just picked up a new Tesla model S in Deep Blue metallic. I`m in Bay Area/Fremont if anyone has local recommendations. I`ve done some detailing in the past but will likely go for a pro to do the exterior.

For the exterior I am looking for a paint coating that #1 makes the car a bit darker with a deep gloss, #2 makes it ridiculously easy to clean and maintain back to the freshly detailed look. I`ve explored Cquartz Finest and Opti-Coat Pro+ but they are very expensive here in the Bay coming in at around $1600+. My car is a lease so I don`t really care much for any longevity or warranty beyond 2-3 years. The car is garaged and I am comfortable with doing any touch up detailing as long as it doesn`t require much equipment.

I`ve also looked into Kamikze ISM/Miyabi, Ceramic Pro, Gtechniq, Gyeon, and OptiCoat Gloss. I understand that I will probably do some paint correction before. Would a primer be needed or recommended with any of these?

What would be best for my paint and needs?

Lastly, I also plan to do some interior protection of the black leather, black alcantara, and any vinyl/plastic inside. What is recommended for these? I will probably do this myself since I can`t imagine it would be that difficult so long as instructions and any waiting period are followed. Can anyone recommend a brand/line that is good for this?

Thanks in advance for the help.
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If you talked with Jsmooth, do whatever he tells you. You would be hard pressed to do any better. The guy is incredible. Maybe gloss coat. Ask him and let him know it`s a lease.
 
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