Tesla & EV Experts

NJ's #1 Tesla
Protection Specialist

Protecting Teslas and electric vehicles since 2012, when most detailers had never seen one. 1,500+ EVs protected with paint protection film (clear bra), ceramic coating, and paint correction. Deep knowledge of every model, every panel gap, every quirk.

Protect Your Tesla 1-973-886-1306
Since 2012
13+ years Tesla specialist
1,500+ EVs
Teslas and EVs protected
All Models
S, 3, X, Y, Cybertruck, Rivian & more
Soft Paint Expert
Tesla's unique paint handled with care
Our EV Track Record

More Tesla Experience Than Anyone in NJ

13+
Years protecting Teslas: since 2012, before most knew what they were
1,500+
Tesla and electric vehicles protected across NJ, NY, CT & PA
5.0★
Average Google rating from 400+ verified reviews, many from Tesla owners
Tesla Models We Protect

Every Tesla. Every Model.

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Model S
Sedan · Plaid
3
Model 3
Standard · Long Range · Performance
X
Model X
SUV · Plaid · Falcon Doors
Y
Model Y
SUV · RWD · AWD
CT
Cybertruck
Stainless Steel Body
Also protect Rivian R1T/R1S, Lucid Air, Polestar, BMW iX, Mercedes EQ series, and all other EVs.
Why Tesla Is Different

Tesla Paint Has Unique Challenges

Tesla's manufacturing process and paint chemistry create specific vulnerabilities that require experience and knowledge to handle correctly. Their large, flat panels are prime targets for rock chips, road rash, and door dings, and the soft clear coat swirls under a wash mitt that would never mark a German car. Most general detailers learn this the hard way. We've known it since 2012.

Notoriously Soft Paint

Tesla's clear coat is thinner and softer than most European and Japanese brands. It scratches and swirls far more easily than typical vehicles.

Unique Panel Gaps

Tesla's panel fitment and gaps require specific film cutting and tucking techniques. Improper installation leads to lifting edges at panel junctions.

Delivery Damage

Tesla's direct-delivery model means vehicles arrive with shipping scratches, contamination, and sometimes light panel damage that requires professional prep.

Cybertruck Stainless Steel

The Cybertruck's unique stainless steel body requires a completely different approach to protection and cannot be treated like conventional painted vehicles.

Our Tesla Protection Package
  • New delivery inspection & paint decontamination wash
  • Paint defect documentation under LED lighting
  • Paint thickness measurement on all panels
  • Light paint correction as needed (delivery scratches)
  • PPF on front bumper, hood, fenders, mirrors (minimum recommended)
  • Full front-end or full-body PPF (clear bra) available
  • Matte and satin clear bra finishes for a stealth look
  • Ceramic coating over PPF for enhanced hydrophobics
  • Ceramic coating on glass, wheels, and trim
  • Complete post-install walkthrough and care guide
Pro Tip: The best time to protect a Tesla is within the first few days of delivery, before the parking lot chips and wash swirls begin. Schedule your appointment before your delivery date to get in quickly.
Tesla Owner Reviews

What Tesla Owners Say

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"Greg is incredibly knowledgeable about Teslas. He walked me through every option for my Model Y and explained exactly why Tesla's soft paint needs PPF. The installation was immaculate. Best decision I made after taking delivery."

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Michael R.
Tesla Model Y · Full Front PPF + Ceramic
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"Brought my brand-new Cybertruck in and Greg's team handled it flawlessly. They clearly know these vehicles inside and out, talked through every panel and every gap. The stainless sections came out perfect."

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James W.
Tesla Cybertruck · Full Body PPF
★★★★★
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"I've had 3 Teslas now and have brought all of them to Signature Detailing. Greg is simply the best. He protected my first Model 3 back in 2019 and that car still looks incredible. I won't go anywhere else."

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Chris P.
3× Tesla Owner · Model 3, S, Y
FAQ

Common Tesla Questions

Can't find your question here? Reach out. Greg is always happy to talk through your specific Tesla and situation, free of charge.

Ask Greg Anything
Tesla's clear coat is thinner and softer than most European and Japanese brands, and the large, flat panels on every model are prime targets for rock chips, road rash, and door dings. Paint protection film is the only product that physically absorbs an impact. A ceramic coating cannot stop a stone. On a Tesla, the front bumper, hood, fenders, and mirrors are the minimum coverage we recommend.
Yes. Clear bra is the older, informal name for paint protection film, and both terms describe the same product: a transparent urethane film applied over your paint. The original clear bras covered only a strip across the front bumper. Modern film is optically clear, self-healing, and can be installed across the full front end or the entire vehicle.
Within the first few days of delivery, before the parking lot chips and wash swirls begin. Tesla's direct-delivery model means cars often arrive with shipping scratches and contamination, so we start every new-delivery job with a decontamination wash, paint thickness readings on every panel, and defect documentation under LED lighting. Booking before your delivery date is the easiest way to get in quickly.
The most common choice is a full front end: bumper, hood, fenders, and mirrors, which covers nearly every surface road debris reaches at speed. Owners who keep their cars long term, or who drive a Model S Plaid or a Cybertruck, often move up to full-body coverage. We walk you through the trade-offs rather than pushing a package.
Yes. The Cybertruck's stainless steel body has no clear coat to protect, so it cannot be treated like a conventional painted vehicle. Film on stainless behaves differently during installation and removal, and the panel geometry is unlike anything else Tesla builds. We have protected Cybertrucks since they began arriving in New Jersey.
Almost always, at least lightly. A ceramic coating locks in whatever is underneath it, so swirls and delivery scratches get sealed in for years. Because Tesla's clear coat is soft, correction calls for a gentler approach and less aggressive polishing than a German car would need, which is exactly where inexperienced shops cause damage.
Yes. Matte and satin paint protection film is available for any Tesla, and it is the standard choice for owners who want to convert a gloss finish to a stealth look without repainting. It protects identically to gloss film and can be applied to the full front end or the whole vehicle.
Our premium films from Suntek, STEK, and 3M Pro Series carry a 10-year manufacturer warranty covering discoloration, yellowing, cracking, and peeling under normal use. Ceramic coatings are applied under our authorized-installer status for CQuartz Professional and Opti-Coat Pro, which is what keeps their manufacturer-backed coverage valid. Every vehicle gets a final walkthrough and a care guide before it leaves.
Regularly. Our Hillsborough Township shop sits in Somerset County, minutes from Princeton, Somerville, and Bridgewater, and most clients come from across Central and Northern New Jersey. Tesla owners also drive in from New York City, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. The shop is an easy day trip from all three.
Warranty & Service Area

Guaranteed Workmanship

10-Year Film Warranty

Our Suntek, STEK, and 3M Pro Series films carry a manufacturer warranty against yellowing, cracking, and peeling under normal use.

Authorized Coating Installer

CQuartz Professional and Opti-Coat Pro are applied under authorized-installer status, which is what keeps their manufacturer-backed coverage valid.

Our Own Guarantee

You'll love the way your vehicle looks. We guarantee it. Every Tesla gets a final walkthrough and a written care guide before it leaves.

Our shop at 216 US-206 #14, Hillsborough Township sits in Somerset County, minutes from Princeton, Somerville, and Bridgewater. Most of our Tesla owners come from across Central and Northern New Jersey, and plenty drive in from New York City, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, all an easy day trip away.

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