Case Study: 2021 Tesla Model 3
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2021 Tesla Model 3 cleaned and detailed by Clean My Car
Today’s case study is a 2021 Tesla Model 3, in Red Multi-Coat.
The car belongs to a new client. He has found us via one of his friend, who has been using our car detailing service for years.
How this Tesla Model 3 got to be cleaned and detailed by Clean My Car — background story
The Tesla owner’s main complaint about the condition of the car was a number of bird poo marks on the front side. It also needed a thorough interior detail, as the owner’s dog travels pretty much everywhere with him, and the Model 3 hadn’t been cleaned since purchase.
Many car owners are very surprised when they try to clean a bird poo mark, and it doesn’t come off.
Here’s the reason why:
Bird poo is very acidic by nature. When left sitting on a car’s paint for more than a few minutes, it actually etches into the paint itself, leaving a permanent mark.
These bird poo marks are also more obvious on dark-colour cars, where they stand out easier.
Sometimes, these bird poo marks on car paint can be diminished, or even completely eliminated, by treating the area with a special polishing product. This procedure is better to be done by an experienced person, because of the risk of creating more damage than good.
However, the best way to prevent bird poo marks on car paint in the first place is to have the paint protected with a ceramic-based paint protection product. This creates a strong glass-like film on the car paint, which acts as a “sacrificial barrier” against bird poo, acid rain, fallout, bug splatter, and hard water spots.
Clean My Car to the rescue…
Tesla Model 3 exterior car detailing service
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The exterior was in pretty good condition, since this Tesla Model 3 is only about 9-months old.
We did get rid of all the bird poo marks on the front end, and treated the car paint with a Ceramic Coating.
It now looks brighter and shinier than when it was brand new, at it’s also protected for up to 2 years. Also, it doesn’t require any special maintenance other than a thorough cleaning every 4 to 6 months.
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Tesla Model 3 interior car detailing service
The interior was a different story…
When you spend time in a car, even if just by yourself and the occasional passenger, dirt gets dragged inside no matter how careful you are.
There was quite a bit of dog hair stuck on the carpet and mats, and in every crack and crevice at the back of the car. The white interior was surprisingly forgiving, without any major stains.
(to see our Car Interior Cleaning Process, go here)
Quick side note: Many car owners expect an interior in such condition to come out clean with “just a quick vacuum”. This is never the case. Aside from a thorough and extensive vacuuming, the carpets need to be shampooed, otherwise the improvement is minimal at best.
In this particular case, the client followed my advice, and chose the appropriate cleaning package.
A few hours of solid and meticulous cleaning, and my client’s Tesla Model 3 is completely transformed…
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Tesla Model 3 interior and exterior car detailing process — final results and conclusion
We always get better results cleaning a higher-end car, such as a Tesla, which is mostly because of the quality materials Tesla uses in assembling their cars.
Just like anything else in life, with cars you get what you pay for. In this case, you pay more for a Tesla than you’d pay for most cars, but you get much better, and more durable finishings.
The interior is now spotless — dirt and debris gone. It also smells fresh.
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My client was super happy with the results. This is what he had to say about it, on Google reviews:
Thank you, Alex! Car looks better than brand-new. Also, great service!
If you own a Tesla, and would like to get it properly cleaned and detailed, by someone with experience in the peculiarities of the Tesla brand, you’re in the right place.
Visit CleanMyTesla.ca for details.
(On the other hand, if you’re driving a minivan or pick-up truck, our premium car cleaning service may not be right for you.)
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