Imagine walking outside after a tunnel-wash on US-119 and watching the swirl marks disappear in the summer sun. That’s not sci-fi; it’s the self-healing top coat baked into KAVACA™ Paint Protection Film (PPF) from Ceramic Pro Indiana County in Josephine, PA.
Traditional clear bras stop rock chips but still show wash scratches. KAVACA’s ceramic-infused skin adds a microscopic “memory layer” that rebounds when warmed by sunlight, engine heat, or a bucket of hot water—erasing fine abrasions in minutes and keeping your Tesla looking factory-fresh for 12+ years.
Hazard | Local Source | Damage Without PPF |
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Chip-seal gravel | Spring repairs on US-119 & PA-56 | Stone pits on bumper & hood |
Coal & limestone dust | Homer City quarry trucks | Orange iron dots + swirl scratches |
Winter brine & cinders | PennDOT plows | Etched clear-coat & rust pockets |
Bird bombs & bug guts | Blue Spruce Park parking | Acid stains in \<4 h |
Farm chemicals & pollen | Ridge Road fields | Yellow film that embeds in pores |
Tesla’s low-VOC paint is eco-friendly but 30 % softer than legacy OEM finishes—making chips and swirls show faster.
Visual demo: Rub a key lightly across a KAVACA sample, blast with a hair dryer, watch the mark fade in 10 seconds.
Feature | 1st-Gen Clear Bra | KAVACA Self-Healing PPF |
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Thickness | 140 µm | ≈ 200 µm |
Self-healing | ❌ | Heat-activated |
Hydrophobic | Needs wax | Built-in ceramic top coat |
Yellow resistance | Moderate | 12-year warranty (no fade) |
Install seams | Razor-cut | Plotter-cut CAD patterns |
Warranty | 5 yrs typical | 12 yrs nationwide |
Package | Panels Covered | Warranty | Model 3/S Price | Model Y/X Price |
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Front Clip | Hood, fenders, bumper, mirrors, headlights | 12 yrs | \$1 695 | \$1 795 |
Performance Plus | Front Clip + rockers, A-pillars, rear hips | 12 yrs | \$2 295 | \$2 695 |
Full Body | Every painted panel + door handles | 12 yrs | \$5 495 | \$5 995 |
Includes digital warranty, 30-day check-up, and \$150 off when bundled with coating, tint, or windshield film.
Total bay time: Front Clip 6 h | Performance Plus 8 h | Full Body 2-3 days (loaner Model 3 SR+).
Interval | Task | Tip |
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0-48 h | No washing | Adhesive cross-links. |
Day 3-7 | Touch-less rinse only | Skip mitt week one. |
Monthly | Hand wash ≤1 200 psi | pH-neutral soap; blow-dry. |
Quarterly | Iron-remover on lowers | Coal dust dissolves in 3 min. |
Annually | Free edge check & hydrophobic booster | 20-min while-you-charge visit. |
Skip brush tunnels—bristles lift seams.
Scenario: \$55 000 Model Y • 5-year US-119 commute
5-Year Expense | Unprotected | Performance Plus PPF |
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Chip touch-ups | \$250 × 5 = \$1 250 | \$0 |
Hood respray (yr 4) | \$900 | \$0 |
Swirl corrections | \$300 | \$0 (self-heals) |
Resale deduction | \$1 000 | \$0 |
Total Spend | \$3 450 | \$2 295 |
\$1 155 saved plus five years of flawless selfies.
Upgrade | Benefit | Link |
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Ceramic Pro 9H | Blends film & paint into one mirror; lifetime warranty | Ceramic Coating |
Window Tint | Rejects 96 % IR heat—adds up to 7 % battery range | Window Tint |
Windshield PPF | 99 % UV + rock-chip immunity for mega glass | Windshield Film |
Bundle any two—save \$150–\$400.
Teslas glide to our Josephine bay from:
Evening bays (Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM) sync with charging schedules.
Ready for rock-chip armor and swirls that vanish in sunlight? Call (724) 487-5404 or tap ceramicproindiana.biz/contact-us to book Front Clip, Performance Plus, or Full-Body coverage—summer EV bays fill fast!
1. Does self-healing really work in Pennsylvania winters?
Yes—warm water or a hair dryer re-flows the top coat even at 30 °F ambient.
2. Will film distort Autopilot cameras?
No—0.1 % light scatter meets Tesla sensor specs.
3. Can I upgrade to full body later?
Return within 12 months; we credit 75 % of your initial labor toward a larger package.
4. Does PPF yellow over time?
KAVACA carries a 12-year non-yellowing warranty, even on Pearl White.
5. Financing options?
0 % split-pay (half now, half at pick-up) or 6-month PayPal PayLater on any package.
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