Tesla Model Y

Tesla Model Y Grey — photo 3 — Hussle Customz Los Angeles

Tesla Model Y Grey — photo 4 — Hussle Customz Los Angeles

Tesla Model Y Grey — photo 5 — Hussle Customz Los Angeles

About this build

This Tesla Model Y came through our Los Angeles studio as a electric platform build — EV-specific spec considerations come into play: glass curvature, charge-port edges, and the way battery heat moves through the cabin all factor into the install plan. Multi-service builds are sequenced deliberately — one finish has to fully cure before the next one goes on top, so the schedule reflects that order.

For this project, the vehicle was refinished in a custom grey protective film designed to change the exterior tone while preserving factory paint underneath. In Los Angeles traffic and sun exposure, combining color film with ceramic window tint significantly improves both durability and interior comfort. The lighting elements were also modified with a subtle smoke treatment to balance the darker exterior color. Film panels were carefully positioned to maintain consistent tone across the curved bodywork. The installation finished with precise trimming around the headlight housings to integrate the smoked lighting seamlessly.

See our full paint protection film Los Angeles portfolio · Learn about ceramic window tint in Los Angeles · Read our Color PPF explainer

What we used on this Tesla

Premium 8 mil color PPF — self-healing urethane with a ceramic-infused topcoat. Matte, gloss, and colour variants available; plotter-cut from a digital pattern for the exact body panel. Pigmented top layer fuses paint protection with a colour change in one film, so the underlying factory paint stays untouched.
Premium ceramic window film — 99% UV rejection, ~80% IR heat rejection on darker shades, no metallic layer (so phone, GPS, and cabin radar stay clean). Plotter-cut, never hand-cut on the glass.

Why these finishes were combined

Tesla builds with several finishes work when each layer is planned in sequence: paint protection film keeps the exterior factory-perfect against road debris and UV, while ceramic tint cuts the heat soak that California sun pushes into a closed cabin.

What to expect after the install

PPF cure window: avoid pressure-washing the wrapped panels for the first 7 days. Hand-wash only for the first 30 days. Properly cared for, the film holds its self-healing properties for 8–10 years.
Ceramic tint cure: keep the windows up for 3–5 days while the film fully dries. Small water pockets are normal during cure and disappear on their own. Lifetime warranty against fading and bubbling.

Every Tesla build at our Los Angeles studio includes a written aftercare brief and direct text-line access to the installer for the first month. Questions about your specific build — get a quote or call (424) 207-4435.

Tesla Model Y · Grey

Tesla Model Y · Grey

About this build

What we used on this Tesla

Why these finishes were combined

What to expect after the install