Full Day Detail Shine: Protecting a Brand New Tesla Performance Model 3
- kyle
- Oct 6
- 3 min read
When a client hands over the keys... I mean card to a brand new Tesla Performance Model 3, especially one sporting the stunning but demanding Polar White leather interior, you know you're in for a rewarding day. Although this is our entry level detail, it is not just a basic protection detail. It was a comprehensive exterior full day detail with a crucial interior twist.
Here’s a breakdown of the meticulous process we used to prepare, enhance, and protect this electric machine for the road ahead - Our Services

Phase 1: Deep Decontamination and Surface Preparation
Even new cars carry surface contaminants from transport, storage, and the dealership lot. Our goal was to achieve a perfectly clean foundation before any polishing or coatings could be applied.
The process began with an intensive clean:
Three-Stage Wash: A thorough initial wash to remove loose dirt and grime.
Chemical Decontamination: This critical step involved using specialized products to dissolve fallout (tiny iron particles) and tar spots bonded to the paintwork.
Clay Bar Treatment: Finally, a clay bar was used over the entire exterior to physically lift and remove any remaining bonded impurities, ensuring the paint was as smooth as glass.
Phase 2: Paint Enhancement and Ceramic Coating
With the surface fully decontaminated, we moved on to maximizing the gloss and applying the all important paintwork protection.
The Enhancement Polish
Since the Tesla was relatively new and wasn't in the "roughest of conditions," we opted for an enhancement machine polish. This is often described as a "little tickle" designed to tidy up any minor marring left from the decontamination process, significantly brighten the exterior paint, and create perfect depth and clarity for the ceramic coating.
Short - Long Lasting Protection
For the client’s specific needs, we installed CarPro CQuartz Lite. This is an excellent, durable, entry-level ceramic coating that provides fantastic gloss, great water beading, and robust protection with a lifespan of 6 months to 1 year.
Glass Clarity and Protection
We didn't forget the windows! The glass, including the windshield, side windows, and panoramic roof, was machine polished to remove water spots and hazing. Following that, a Gtechniq water-repellent coating (offering 3-to-6-months of protection) was applied to drastically improve visibility and safety in poor weather conditions.
Phase 3: The Interior Twist Protecting Polar White Leather
The most crucial request on this job was the protection of the dazzling, high maintenance Polar White leather seats and door cards.
White leather, while stunning, is notoriously susceptible to dye transfer from clothing (like denim) and general scuffs. To keep the interior looking factory fresh for longer, we applied Gtechniq Leather Guard. This product creates a durable, abrasion resistant, and hydrophobic barrier that makes cleaning spills a breeze and significantly minimizes the risk of staining and dye migration, ensuring the white stays brilliant.

The Final Result
The combination of a professionally prepped exterior, an enhanced finish, and a resilient, short term CarPro CQuartz Lite ceramic coating delivered the exact result the client was looking for. Paired with the specialized protection of the Polar White interior, this brand new Tesla Performance Model 3 is now fully protected and ready to withstand daily driving while retaining its show-stopping gloss and pristine cabin.
Do you have a new vehicle you’d like to protect from day one? Contact us today to discuss your full-day detailing and protection options Enquire Now





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