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[hemiarch]

Great idea. Just finished up the truck bed edges, will add this to the list. Not sure how the Armor will do over the 'welded' graffiti logo.

Why not just leave a cutout window for the graffiti logo?

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[hemiarch]

Btw. I did go over the xpel armor with ceramic when I did the rest of the car and I think it makes a difference.
it’s like a Teflon pan now.

 

[AO-Pete]

Why not just leave a cutout window for the graffiti logo?

I could, will see what looks best. The armor is more of a true black, whereas the trim is maybe an 80% black (at best), so the cutout might not look ideal. Found a random bit of Armor, it's not bad in terms of conforming (left it in the sun for 5 minutes). Could probably add a vinyl decal to help the graffiti mark pop a bit more.

Good to know about the ceramic coating, had a few customers ask; Xpel recommends their own (of course), but assume any coating that can be used on trim will do just as well.

 

[malinecentral]

I have the s92 mirror by Tesstudio. Couldn’t recommend more highly. It’s hard to describe a cabin this big as claustrophobic but once you put one of these in it feels so much more open. Like a real car with a real rear window.
highly recommend.
It’s a pain in the ass device to install despite the various YouTube videos that make it sound easy but it’s absolutely worth it.

This is the comment that just made me pull the trigger. Thanks. ??

 

[PungoteagueDave]

I have the s92 mirror by Tesstudio. Couldn’t recommend more highly. It’s hard to describe a cabin this big as claustrophobic but once you put one of these in it feels so much more open. Like a real car with a real rear window.
highly recommend.
It’s a pain in the ass device to install despite the various YouTube videos that make it sound easy but it’s absolutely worth it.

I bought one and went through all the installation hassle only to find it dead. Service/support is almost non-existent. I left a dozen messages through voice and email, finally got a response asking to switch to WhatsApp, which I did. They asked for a video, which I sent. They then asked me to do various meter tests, which I do not have the ability to do. I do not have a voltmeter nor the skills to do it, and my installer had already removed the parts. My installer says it was properly installed, and would boot to the Cybertruck logo, and then go black. He says it's a bad unit. I requested replacement, and the Tesstudio rep finally agreed, gave me an address in China. I sent it back at a shipping cost of $86 and haven't heard anything back. I've bought a lot of stuff from China, but this one has been a disaster.

 

[freyguy]

Adding my contribution…..

with the pure girth and size of the Cybertruck I have to park really close to my back wall. I wanted to add some additional security so I bought 2 in foam board insulation from my local Lowe’s. Now if I accidentally overshoot I have a buffer between the wall and the front end.

 

[malinecentral]

I bought one and went through all the installation hassle only to find it dead. Service/support is almost non-existent. I left a dozen messages through voice and email, finally got a response asking to switch to WhatsApp, which I did. They asked for a video, which I sent. They then asked me to do various meter tests, which I do not have the ability to do. I do not have a voltmeter nor the skills to do it, and my installer had already removed the parts. My installer says it was properly installed, and would boot to the Cybertruck logo, and then go black. He says it's a bad unit. I requested replacement, and the Tesstudio rep finally agreed, gave me an address in China. I sent it back at a shipping cost of $86 and haven't heard anything back. I've bought a lot of stuff from China, but this one has been a disaster.

Well, I already pulled the trigger so I fingers crossed. I hope you get yours resolved.

 

[hemiarch]

Adding my contribution…..

with the pure girth and size of the Cybertruck I have to park really close to my back wall. I wanted to add some additional security so I bought 2 in foam board insulation from my local Lowe’s. Now if I accidentally overshoot I have a buffer between the wall and the front end.

That’s a pretty excellent idea. The other thing that has worked for me in the past is to park the car in the ideal spot and then hang a tennis ball or something of that nature from the door motor down towards the windshield. This would work exceedingly well in the Cybertruck because it’s a nice straight windshield with a fixed angle.
Each time you pull in you just have to get the tennis ball to barely touch the glass and you’re back in the perfect spot.

 

[freyguy]

That’s a pretty excellent idea. The other thing that has worked for me in the past is to park the car in the ideal spot and then hang a tennis ball or something of that nature from the door motor down towards the windshield. This would work exceedingly well in the Cybertruck because it’s a nice straight windshield with a fixed angle.
Each time you pull in you just have to get the tennis ball to barely touch the glass and you’re back in the perfect spot.

tennis ball hack is an oldie but goodie. I also bought speed bumps from temu but I quickly realized that at tire you barely feel the bump. In my model y I has to roll over it forcefully, the tires on the all terrain just eat the speed bump like it’s nothing.

 

[AO-Pete]

That’s a pretty excellent idea. The other thing that has worked for me in the past is to park the car in the ideal spot and then hang a tennis ball or something of that nature from the door motor down towards the windshield. This would work exceedingly well in the Cybertruck because it’s a nice straight windshield with a fixed angle.
Each time you pull in you just have to get the tennis ball to barely touch the glass and you’re back in the perfect spot.

Lasers man, lasers! Have used something like this in the past, just target the laser at a known point in the truck. There's never a wrong time to use lasers. https://amzn.to/42cgeLo

 

[MICyber]

Oh man, if you're not using Xpel Armor from Abstract Ocean, you're seriously missing out! This stuff is incredible—totally worth the investment. I accidentally dragged an axe across it and it didn’t even flinch. Lol.....

Whats the make of the crowbar/hammer?

https://www.stanleytools.com/product/55-120/30-stanley-fatmax-fubar-utility-bar

 

[hemiarch]

Lasers man, lasers! Have used something like this in the past, just target the laser at a known point in the truck. There's never a wrong time to use lasers. https://amzn.to/42cgeLo

Can’t disagree with that. Lasers are always good. ?

 

[AlphonsusDeodatus]

I could, will see what looks best. The armor is more of a true black, whereas the trim is maybe an 80% black (at best), so the cutout might not look ideal. Found a random bit of Armor, it's not bad in terms of conforming (left it in the sun for 5 minutes). Could probably add a vinyl decal to help the graffiti mark pop a bit more.

Good to know about the ceramic coating, had a few customers ask; Xpel recommends their own (of course), but assume any coating that can be used on trim will do just as well.

I just sent you a PM.

 

[SlegMD]

How does xpel armor do on the stainless?
@AO-Pete

 

[IntoTheRain916]

Whats the make of the crowbar/hammer?

https://www.stanleytools.com/product/55-120/30-stanley-fatmax-fubar-utility-bar

That is Fatmax!

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