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    2018 Tesla Model 3 – Blackout Build

    Tesla's minimalistic design pairs perfectly with a black out appearance package.

    Jason Prott by Jason Prott
    October 6, 2020 - Updated on February 17, 2023
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    It’s hard to find a more hyped company than Tesla. Their self-driving and battery technology is outpacing traditional automakers.

    The Model 3 styling is iconic and clean. You can make the appearance even more minimalistic by removing the chrome accents.

    PART LIST
    Powder Coat Wheels Chrome Delete
    Window Tint

    Chrome Delete Wrap

    Any visible chrome trim pieces are wrapped in gloss black. At the front we covered the Tesla emblem on the hood. Then we moved over to the side cameras and wrapped the chrome housing.

    Next we tackled the door handles. The flush design of these actually makes it easier to wrap than a traditional exposed handle.

    2018 Tesla Model 3 Blackout Build Door Handle Blackout
    2018 Tesla Model 3 Blackout Build Chrome Delete

    Then we covered the full chrome window trim that surrounds the side windows. Black window trim used to be the “low-end option” on new vehicles, but it’s had a role reversal is recent years. Now the sporty high-end trims are using black or color-matched window trim.

    We finished the chrome removal with a wrap on the rear emblem to match the front.

    2018 Tesla Model 3 Blackout Build Rear Emblem Blackout

    Powder Coated Wheels

    We began by transforming the factory wheels. The process begins by bringing them back to unfinished metal with abrasive blasting. This removes any surface contamination and cosmetic damage they may already have. Once we have a clean slate the powder coating can be applied. For this Model 3 we chose gloss black to match the rest of the sedan.

    2018 Tesla Model 3 Blackout Build Powder Coat Wheels

    The 19-inch sport wheels are not available in black so these are truly unique. The factory set already comes with a black center cap, so we didn’t even have to touch it.

    The beauty of powder coating your wheels is it’s a perfect reset point for the vehicle. Any cosmetic wheel damage is repaired in the process. If you ever curb your Tesla we recommend powder coating. It’s an opportunity to get them repaired AND change the color while you’re at it.

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    Jason is the Marketing Manager at VIP Auto Accessories in St. Louis, MO. He is passionate about personalizing his car and home, and spent the last 8+ years entrenched in the auto industry. He has a Cybertruck reservation and is starting to get nervous.

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