Is it okay to put paint protection film over the parking sensors? Will it have any effect on the future auto pilot features?
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My pre-cut kit doesn't show any seams, and I have a full wrap with wrapped edges on all panels, except for the rear deck lid. The only place that would have a seam for the pre-cut Xpel kit is on the rear deck lid, due to the curves and angles. Be very aware that custom installers who do not use kits will be cutting the film as it sits on your car. Obviously this takes a great deal of skill, and you want an installer that isn't going to cut through the film and scar the paint.
Is it okay to put paint protection film over the parking sensors? Will it have any effect on the future auto pilot features?
even pre-cut templates require cutting on the paint (and you are lucky about your lack of seams - that isnt the norm). Its a skill that escapes me....
Recently, we have been leaving the film over the sensors and have not had any issues.
I remember googling for PPF over parking sensors back when I had my PPF done 2 yrs ago and came up with a few sensor manufacturers that explicitly stated that anything (PPF, wraps, stickers, etc) placed over the sensor affects it's operation and voids it's warranty, hence the reason I state PPF should never cover the parking sensors. (Note that I don't have parking sensors, I was just curious). I don't know if that applies for all manufacturers or just a specific few. In any case regardless of the video above I'd rather not chance it and eliminate the risk entirely. Plus I don't think it looks good anyway bc putting the film over the sensor leaves you with this clear visible circle (especially on a black car) where the edges meet highlighting the sensor. Personally I feel like putting film over parking sensors is a short cut by installers to save time by "not doing it right" (no offense to installers here).
Please bear with me as this does not have good production value.
Do Tesla Model S parking sensors read accurately with paint protection film over them? Here's how one Model S responded:
Please bear with me as this does not have good production value.
Do Tesla Model S parking sensors read accurately with paint protection film over them? Here's how one Model S responded: