After purchasing a new 2026 Tesla Model 3 for my wife, I decided to look into paint protection and…read moreceramic coating. My 2018 Model 3 had held up nicely over the years, but I noticed several scratches and paint chips that could have been avoidable with the proper protection.
I had no knowledge or experience with PPF or ceramic coating, so I began researching. My research advised that XPEL was the best brand; however, the most important factor was choosing a quality installer! "A mediocre installer putting XPEL on your Tesla can produce a worse result than an exceptional installer putting STEK or LLumar on it."After looking over Yelp reviews, I reached out to four of the "best" PPF installers in San Diego. Wasim of SunDiego Auto Spa responded within one hour. The others responded 4-5 days later. Wasim quickly provided quotes for full PPF, ceramic coating, and window tinting. I had to wait nearly a week to get competitive quotes from the other PPF installers, which pushed my project further out than I wanted.
Upon obtaining three quotes, I visited each shop to understand their process, environment, staff, and ability to educate me about paint protection. Wasim took time to educate me about the various options, techniques, and software. He also showed me several vehicles with PPF and tint being installed. More importantly, the team was approachable, friendly, and engaging! Happy employees generally result in happy customers. My experience at the other shops felt much less engaging and educational. I was given basic information about pricing and timeline, and had to request a tour of the shop.
We settled on XPEL Fusion PPF (full coverage), XPEL Premium Ceramic Coating, and XPEL Prime XR Plus window tint. The price was very competitive, and the results are outstanding! You can see the finish quality on all sections of the vehicle. SunDiego Auto Spa removed badges, trim, and wrapped edges for a virtually invisible application. Other installers simply cut around badges and trim, leaving visible seams.
Wasim went above and beyond by also agreeing to install our third-party mud flaps and applying protection to our interior displays as a bonus! I would definitely recommend SunDiego Auto Spa for your project and hope to be bringing a new Rivian R2 to the shop soon!