Black Wrap, Tint, and Ceramic Coat Done on My Darth Vader Cybertruck!

[CyberFreak]

Wilson Customs in Murfreesboro TN - Talk to Pele McDaniels or Jake Wilson
It's the Satin Black GSWF Defender PPF 8mm Thick
The Tint is a ceramic, but don't know exactly what brand. Matched the color of the OEM rear window tint. I think they are 40% visible light through, which is just over the legal limit of 35% VL. Windshield is 70% VL. And the wrap and all external plastic parts got the ceramic coating to help with water spots and keep the black color as close to OG as possible.

ceramic coating a matte or satin finish is a no-no if you’re planning on keeping the vehicle for more than a couple years….Note: ceramic coating has to be reapplied after 2-3 years (depending on use, sun exposure, washing frequency, etc) and at that time the remaining existing coating needs to be removed or “leveled”…to do that you must use a polishing wheel….problem with that is it affects the finish meaning it becomes more shiny in the process thus ruining the homologous finish.

Which is why I used only a hydrophobic topping that does not require leveling like a ceramic coating.

Unfortunately most shops don’t tell you this…

the good news is you’re protected for the next couple years and it looks great…out of sight; out of mind! ?

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[brigst77]

ceramic coating a matte or satin finish is a no-no if you’re planning on keeping the vehicle for more than a couple years….Note: ceramic coating has to be reapplied after 2-3 years (depending on use, sun exposure, washing frequency, etc) and at that time the remaining existing coating needs to be removed or “leveled”…to do that you must use a polishing wheel….problem with that is it affects the finish meaning it becomes more shiny in the process thus ruining the homologous finish.

Which is why I used only a hydrophobic topping that does not require leveling like a ceramic coating.

Unfortunately most shops don’t tell you this…

the good news is you’re protected for the next couple years and it looks great…out of sight; out of mind! ?

That’s great info that I didn’t know. I may not be 100% accurate on what was used, but it’s definitely got a hydrophobic aspect to it.

 

[CyberFreak]

That’s great info that I didn’t know. I may not be 100% accurate on what was used, but it’s definitely got a hydrophobic aspect to it.

Yes all ceramic coatings have that along with a layer of protection against very light scratches. Since you already have that protection (actually better protection since PPF has self-healing properties, which ceramic coatings do not) via the PPF wrap, all you need is an added layer of hydrophobic protection to minimize stains & water spots.

But most shops simply just go with the ceramic coating because that’s just their standard MO.

 

[DerekCyber80s]

Thanks

 

[CyberGus]

Got Darth Vader completed on May the 4th!!!

I'm assuming your lock sound is "Vader Breathing"?

 

[brigst77]

I'm assuming your lock sound is "Vader Breathing"?

Actually I went with a light saber ignition sound. The Vader breathing sounded weird and was too long. Might mess with the wav file and see if I can tune it up. Almost need to reduce the volume of the wav itself to not have deafening

 

[Treynor]

Yes, this is exactly the wrap / color I will add to my CT.

 

[tlc5432]

Super sexy. I’m picking up my CT with a true two tone wrap in day or two. It’s gonna be a stunner, (I hope). Gloss black top, bamboo iridescence below. Ceramic coating. I. Can’t. Wait. Will be sharing as soon as I see it!! TSportline. .

 

[Madaven818]

Got Darth Vader completed on May the 4th!!!

Sick!!!!! ?

 

[CyberFreak]

Actually I went with a light saber ignition sound. The Vader breathing sounded weird and was too long. Might mess with the wav file and see if I can tune it up. Almost need to reduce the volume of the wav itself to not have deafening

Any chance you could PM me the wave file?

 

[brigst77]

Any chance you could PM me the wave file?

I got it here:

https://www.notateslaapp.com/tesla-custom-lock-sounds/

 

[cyberbeatles]

Amazing

 

[Old ICU Doc]

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@CyberFreak

That Cerberus graphic is amazing!!! What material did you use?

 

[CyberFreak]

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@CyberFreak

That Cerberus graphic is amazing!!! What material did you use?

thank you…logo was custom made with a clear PPF (it is nearly triple the thickness of vinyl for that added embossed effect) and a STEK DYNOmatte Black PPF over the top. Not easy to do due to the extra thickness but worth it!

 

[Billyboy]

Wilson Customs in Murfreesboro TN - Talk to Pele McDaniels or Jake Wilson
It's the Satin Black GSWF Defender PPF 8mm Thick
The Tint is a ceramic, but don't know exactly what brand. Matched the color of the OEM rear window tint. I think they are 40% visible light through, which is just over the legal limit of 35% VL. Windshield is 70% VL. And the wrap and all external plastic parts got the ceramic coating to help with water spots and keep the black color as close to OG as possible.

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