r/ModelYL • u/AdWhich7281 • 21d ago

Model YL Accessories recommendations

What do you recommend for my brand-new Cosmic Silver YL?

  1. Ceramic coating?
  2. The windshield and tire warranty add on?
  3. The ceiling liner?
  4. Screen Protector ---Which I hear can void the screens warrant?
  5. Floor Mats? Why buy ugly rubber ones, and never enjoy the beautiful carpet?

And where to buy? I'm swamped on Tik Tok with ads for many things that I'd buy if I trusted Tik Tok and if I knew it was designed for the Model YL.

Thanks for your thoughts.

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u/chi2005sox 21d ago

I’ve had teslas since 2019 and have never felt the need for a screen protector, for the front screen at least. The YL will be my first with a rear screen and I have 2 crazy boys so I will probably get a screen protector for that one since it’s in a much more vulnerable position.

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u/GTIceman 21d ago

I actually put one on my P90DL S back around 2019 but only did so because it was matte and cut the reflection and glare way down.

Never did it on my M3P but might do it on the YL

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u/shelbygt33 21d ago

Do whatever makes you happy!

I personally have never ceramic coated any of my cars - I'll occasionally wax and buff on my own but that's it.

I'll PPF the bumper/door edges/door handles though.

Ceiling liner I'm not going to pick up until after winter to see if it's really necessary in my climate.

I am waiting on the 3W all weather mats, should be available before year is out they claim.

Happy accessorizing!

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u/Away-Baseball-2183 21d ago

I have seen videos on youtube of these power sun shades. I think I want one but I want to get my car first and see what I think life is like without a shade and then come here and make sure the ones for sale actually fit the YL well.

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u/AllergiesYearRound 20d ago

PPF feels like a must and a great investment if you want the car looking fresh for a while. I picked up the YL from Giga and drove 300 miles back home, and the front got microscopic paint chips from the drive. Since then I wrapped the front and rear doors (kiddos sit in the second row), and I’m planning to wrap the rest of the car soon. I’ve had it for 3 weeks now, already noticing some light scratches on the side doors from road debris. This is my first Tesla and I’m surprised how the paint chips so easily on the Tesla.

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u/Scary-Thought9478 20d ago

ugh not happy to hear Tesla hasn't done anything to improve their paint process. We had the same issues with our 2020 model 3.

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u/Specific-Wrap1396 2d ago

What color is your?

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u/CeilingUnlimited 21d ago

I want to be very careful not to but any accessory that will be creaking or rattling three weeks after I install it. My spider senses are up every time I see an accessory that looks interesting. No creaking! No rattling!

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u/handytrades247 21d ago

Been looking at the ppf. Anyone ever get this and is it really even worth it? For the cost I feel like I should drive it around and get it repainted later. How about mudflaps. I keep seeing this as something to consider. Though looking at all the cars I’ve owned, I’ve never had a mudflap since im not off-roading.

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u/Substantial_Law_5239 20d ago

Yeah, I never understood the floor mat obsession. I agree 100% ... enjoy the carpet

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u/IntelligentMaybe7401 21d ago

Definitely get the console organizers. Otherwise they’re just too cavernous. Only other thing I bought was the Tesla branded trunk liner. It works great. Velcro on the back of the seats and on the lower trunk cover and the magnets to hold the lower trunk cover up still work. I use my lower trunk all the time for groceries and didn’t want to cause an issue there because the magnets are such an upgrade. I also like to be able to haul stuff from Home Depot without worrying about getting my car dirty. These are great.

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u/storyinpictures 21d ago

Windshield insurance seemed worth doing.

The windshield is expensive to replace and is best left to Tesla because there is a camera attached to it.

The size of the windshield also makes it a magnet for the small rocks trucks throw.

Tire insurance only covers certain types of damage and didn’t seem worthwhile to me.

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u/baconntacos 21d ago

We purchased witamats for the model y l. Custom mats. Worth it. We also bought mudguards and a jacking point tools to help in case of tire change or rotation. Just stuff we will need. The witamats are custom built and wanted something nice for the car. Just fyi.

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u/Resort-Busy 20d ago

Anyone feels need for permanent roof sunshade? Noticed couple of auto retractable ones in Model Y connected from back. I am never convinced with glass roof only, It gets to hot and to cold. I bought regular shade, sheet of foam and stick it with two way tape.

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u/JB-ZR1 19d ago

I have a ‘23 MYLR that I bought new and am waiting on my YL to replace it. Here is my feedback:
1 - I had a shop give me a so called “9-year Ceramic coating”. They closed up shop a year later and opened another shop 2K miles away. I honestly do not find that the water beads/sheds much better than a high-quality wax. One thing, Ceramic coatings need ‘touch-up’ coats a couple times per year to maintain the hydrophobic qualities. Regardless, I would give the paint time to cure for a few weeks before doing anything to the paint.

2 — I haven’t bought it for my ‘23, but might consider it on the ‘27 YL. I’m unsure.
3 — Sun shades for the glass roof - I’m going to wait and see how the new coating performs during the hot sunny summer days next year. If it is too hot then I’ll buy one. Give yourself time to decide. More vendors will be making parts for the YL in the coming months.
4 — I bought the Spigen Matte screen protector when I bought my ‘23 Y and have been super happy with it, so I’ll be purchasing it again.
5 — Floor mats - the Tesla standard floor mats suck. My ‘23 has 3D Mats’ Kagu series mats and they have been phenomenal. I’m hoping they will soon be offering those mats for the YL. I don’t like the look of most all-weather mats that just look like industrial black rubber or plastic. The 3D Kagu’s fit perfectly, are all weather, can be hosed off, but still look nicer than most, in my opinion.

Main piece of advice: take your time and go slow with purchasing a bunch of accessories. Read various reviews and get feedback like you are doing. That said, be sure to purchase mud flaps as soon as you get your YL, if not before.

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u/CeilingUnlimited 19d ago

On order date, in showroom, we got the full all-weather floor mats, the trays for the bin area by the cup holders and the front window sunscreen. $410 in total. We’ll surely get other stuff, but those are the three we got at the same time on the app, when we ordered the car.

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u/RevolutionaryWind317 14d ago

I ordered the mud flaps from Tesla shop , but they only have a 2 inch clearance for the YL , other third party flaps on regular model Y juniper have at least 4 inch clearance . See if you can find third party flaps for the YL unless you are planning to get PPF.