Protect Your Tesla with Paint Protection Film

Your Go-To Tesla PPF Experts in Butler

From unpredictable road debris and ongoing construction to the harsh summer sun and stormy weather, your Tesla goes through a lot on the streets of Butler. At Inspire Automotive Design, we specialize in Paint Protection Film (PPF) services that deliver unmatched protection so your vehicle always looks its best.

If your goal is to maintain your Tesla’s paint for the long haul, PPF is the ultimate choice.

Paint protection film is nearly invisible, though new colored options are also available, and it’s built with durable materials designed to shield your paint from daily abuse. It absorbs impacts, resists staining, and even heals minor surface marks on its own. With this barrier in place, your Tesla maintains that factory-fresh appearance year after year.

No matter if you’re driving a Cybertruck, Model Y, or Model 3, every Tesla can benefit from a properly installed PPF.

Looking for a more unique twist? We also provide vinyl wraps for complete color changes, as well as premium window tinting for privacy and heat rejection.

Benefits of Paint Protection Film for Your Tesla

✅ Self-Healing Technology
Our advanced paint protection films feature built-in self-healing properties. With a little bit of heat from the sun or warm water, fine scratches and swirl marks disappear. Since Tesla paint is softer than many other brands, it’s more prone to micro-marring from washing or wiping. Whether it’s faint scratches from road grit or swirls left behind during cleaning, the film rebounds, leaving a flawless surface. With PPF, your Tesla stays fresh and polished far longer than if the paint were unprotected.

✅ Hydrophobic and Stain Resistant
Our films are designed with hydrophobic qualities, creating a slick surface that repels water, mud, bug splatter, and tree sap. That means dirt and debris won’t cling as tightly, making every wash quicker and safer for your paint. PPF also prevents permanent stains from bird droppings, rain spots, or mineral deposits. With this protection, you’ll spend less time washing your Tesla and more time enjoying the drive.

✅ Glossy, Showroom Finish
On top of durability, PPF enhances the depth and clarity of your paint. Tesla’s colors, especially bold ones like Red Multi-Coat or Deep Blue Metallic, shine even brighter when protected. The finish is rich, glossy, and eye-catching. Because the gloss is part of the film itself, you won’t need to constantly polish or wax to maintain the look—it lasts for years on its own.

Does Your Tesla Already Have PPF?

If your Tesla already has PPF applied, we can safely remove it as long as the condition is manageable. When the film is cracked, yellowed, or old, the removal process requires more time and care—especially if it wasn’t installed properly the first time.

Our team will inspect the vehicle, test a small area, and then provide an estimate for time and cost. Depending on the condition of the film, removal can range anywhere from a few hundreds to even thousands of dollars in extreme cases. 

This process demands patience. Rushing or being too aggressive increases the risk of damaging the paint underneath. That’s why trusting professionals like Inspire Automotive Design is so important.

How We Install PPF on Your Tesla

Installing PPF is equal parts skill and precision. Teslas, with their futuristic designs and advanced sensors, require a careful approach. At Inspire Automotive Design, we treat every project as if it were our own vehicle. Here’s our process:

Wheel and Tire Cleaning: We start by cleaning your wheels, tires, and fender liners. This prevents brake dust and grime from contaminating the work area and ensures a clean environment for the detail and film application.

Thorough Hand Wash: Using the proper wash method and high-quality products, we wash your Tesla by hand, paying special attention to tight areas like badges, door jambs, and trim. No dirt or residue gets left behind.

Iron Removal: Even brand-new Teslas often have embedded iron particles from transport or road dust. We apply a chemical solution that dissolves these contaminants, preparing the surface for film bonding.

Clay Bar Treatment: A clay bar glides across the paint to remove anything stubborn—sap, overspray, or fallout. This step leaves your paint smooth and ready for flawless film installation.

Drying: Using compressed air and ultra-soft towels, we eliminate every drop of water. Any leftover moisture could interfere with adhesion, so we make sure each panel is completely dry.

Paint Correction: If the paint has swirls, water spots, or imperfections, we polish it out. Even new vehicles sometimes need this step to ensure the surface underneath looks perfect.

PPF Installation: With precision-cut templates, we apply the film without using blades near your paint. Using slip solutions and careful stretching, we align and tuck the material seamlessly. We handle sensors, cameras, and trim with extreme care.

Final Inspection and Curing: Once installed, we carefully check every corner, edge, and panel to ensure there are no imperfections. After curing, your Tesla gets one final wipe-down before it’s ready for pickup.

PPF vs. Ceramic Coating – Which Is Better?

Both PPF and ceramic coating protect your paint, but in different ways:

Ceramic Coating bonds to the paint to create a slick, glossy, hydrophobic surface. It makes cleaning easier and enhances shine, but it doesn’t stop rock chips or scratches.

Paint protection film is a physical barrier against chips, scratches, and debris. It self-heals from light swirls and protects high-impact areas like bumpers and hoods.

Many Tesla owners choose to combine the two: PPF for the most vulnerable areas and ceramic coating across the rest of the body (and over the film itself). This delivers both maximum protection and unbeatable gloss.

Visit Our Detail Shop 

Inspire Automotive Design is happy to service the Butler area with professional detailing and film services. Whether you want full-vehicle protection or just the front end covered, we’ll help create a plan tailored to your goals.

Stop by for an in-person assessment, see the materials up close, and let us walk you through your options. Every Tesla owner has different needs—our job is to make sure your investment stays protected and looks amazing.

How Long Does Paint Correction Take?

The time it takes to complete depends on two big factors of the size of your vehicle and the condition of your paint. A compact car with light swirls might only need a few hours, while a larger SUV with years of damage might take a full day or more.

For light corrections and maintenance polishes, expect half a day. For deep restorations, plan for a full-day job or possibly even a second day if the vehicle is heavily swirled or scratched.

We’ll give you a more accurate estimate after we inspect your vehicle, but we always take the time necessary to do the job right.

Additional Services at Inspire Automotive Design

Paint Correction: Remove the swirls, scratches, waterspots and oxidization from your paint to bring out maximum gloss and clarity. This service can bring back even the most swirled and dull paint.

Ceramic Coating: Want long-term paint protection while adding a ton of gloss and making it easier to maintain your vehicle? A ceramic coating forms a durable layer of protection over your vehicle’s paint, helping it against rain, dirt, and road grime.

Exterior Detailing: Give your car a proper exterior detail to cleanse the paint while adding a layer of shine and protection. An ideal service to do once or twice a year.

Interior Detailing: Remove the dirt, stains, spills, grime, and pet hair from your car’s interior. We deep clean every surface inside your vehicle like the carpets, seats, floor mats, and all the leather and plastic surfaces. You’ll have a clean, like-new interior.

Maintenance Detail: Ideal for those who want to keep their vehicle clean without a full deep detail each time. Our maintenance service gives your car a solid refresh inside and out, keeping it consistently clean.

Headlight Restoration: If your headlights are foggy, they can make your vehicle look older and decrease your visibility at night. We restore them with our sanding, polishing, and protecting process. You’ll have improved visibility and an upgraded look.

Engine Bay Cleaning: Your engine bay deserves attention too. We’ll remove grease and grime safely so your engine looks clean and is easier to maintain.

Odor Removal: You don’t want unpleasant odors in your vehicle. Whether from pets, food, or smoke, we use proven tools and methods to reduce and eliminate odors at the source—not just cover them up.

Architectural Tint: Enhance the comfort and privacy in your home or business with window tint. Our high-performance films help block harmful UV rays, reduce heat and glare, and protect interior furnishings from fading.

Window Tint: Add more privacy, block the heat, and give your car an upgraded look with window tint. We offer a range of options and shades to choose from.

Paint Overspray Removal: Does your paint feel rough to the touch or have tiny dots across the surface? That could be overspray. We safely remove it from the paint, glass, and wheels without damaging the surface.

Paint Protection Film: We don’t only use PPF on Teslas. Need to protect your car, truck, or RV from rock chips and debris? Whether it’s a front-end or entire vehicle, we can protect it.

Paintless Dent Removal: Minor dents and dings can be removed without repainting or replacing panels. Our paintless dent repair saves you time and money while restoring your car’s smooth look.

Vinyl Wrap: Transform your vehicle’s appearance with vinyl wrap. Whether you’re after a full color change, custom accents, or a chrome delete, vinyl wrap offers a clean, highly-custom approach to upgrade the aesthetics of your vehicle.

Powder Coating: Upgrade the look and durability of your wheels, calipers, and metal parts with powder coating. This high-heat, electrostatic process provides a smooth, durable finish that resists chipping, corrosion, and fading far better than traditional paint.

Tesla Paint Protection Film FAQ

  • It will greatly vary based on what you’d like to get protected! Getting the hood protected versus the entire front-end will yield greatly different prices. 

  • Absolutely. Tesla paint is known for being softer, which makes it more vulnerable to scratches and chips. PPF is one of the smartest investments you can make.

  • Yes. Many owners do both for maximum results.

  • The sooner, the better. Installing right after purchase helps preserve the paint before damage occurs.

  • The front end usually takes the most impact, but you can extend coverage depending on your driving habits or your end-goals. 

  • Colored PPF protects like standard PPF but now comes with color options, unlike vinyl, which is done for cosmetic reasons.

Ready to Bring Out the Best in Your Vehicle’s Paint?

Whether your goal is full restoration or just a refreshed look, Inspire Automotive Design is here to make your vehicle shine again. Give us a call or submit an online form and we’ll be in contact soon. You can also stop by our shop so we can inspect your vehicle and talk about your options.