My Little Tesla Blog

I decided to try ceramic coating my new Tesla Model 3 myself.  I investigated various choices for DIY ceramic coating and decided to try  Feynlab's Ceramic Lite .  It didn't sound like a very complicated process.  And I like to think that I'm a do-it-yourself kind of guy.   Despite my best efforts to educate myself on the process, it took a few tries before I was successful.  Hopefully by describing all of the pitfalls I encountered, I can prevent you from having to go through the same issues. My Failed Attempt I prepared my car.  I washed it with Dawn to remove any wax and oils.  Followed that with a clay bar.  Wiped each panel with a diluted isopropyl alcohol solution.  Then I was ready for the ceramic. I wiped it on as directed, using a cross-hatch pattern on each panel.  I wiped it off the same way, using a microfiber towel.  I had plenty of light in my garage, and all seemed to go well. The next morning I pu...

Tesla has updated their referral program.  They used to offer free supercharging when you use somebody's referral link to order a Model S, Model X, or the Performance version of the Model 3. The new referral program offers 1000 miles of free supercharging when you use a referral link to order a new Tesla.  It's applicable when you order a Model S, Model X, or *any* version of the Model 3.  So if you've decided to order a Model 3, you too can now get this little perk. Feel free to use my referral link when ordering your Tesla Model 3: Design a Model 3 with 1000 Miles of Free Supercharging Here are my referral links for the other Tesla Models: Design a Model X with 1000 Miles of Free Supercharging Design a Model S with 1000 Miles of Free Supercharging