Looking for recommendations for the best Tesla Model Y Performance exterior accessories.

Question

What are the absolute best exterior accessories for a Model Y Performance that wont totally ruin the range or look way too tacky? I just picked up my MYP last week in white and Im honestly terrified of getting a rock chip or scratching the trim since I live in a part of Seattle where they use a lot of gravel on the roads. I was looking at some mud flaps on Amazon but some reviews say the Tesla official ones are way too small and others say the aftermarket ones like Basenor actually trap dirt against the paint and cause scratches anyway so now Im just spiraling.

I have about $800 to spend right now before my wife kills me lol and I need to get this sorted before my road trip to Oregon next month because the highway debris is no joke. I also looked at those carbon fiber spoilers but Im worried about the adhesive failing in the heat or car washes. Does anyone have a specific brand they swear by that actually stays on? And what about those matte black emblems, are they hard to install? I dont want to mess up the paint trying to pry the old ones off. My head is spinning with all these options and I just want the car to stay looking new for more than a week...

buluggido · Accepted Answer

I was in the same boat last year. Honestly, for those rock chips, i stopped worrying once i installed the Tesbros DIY Front Bumper PPF Kit for Tesla Model Y myself for about $500. It was way cheaper than a shop and saved my front end on a trip to Bend. Also, my Abstract Ocean Performance Trunk Spoiler Matte Carbon Fiber hasnt budged in 10k miles. Just prep the surface right and it stays put.

hhkoqzpydn · Answer

Regarding what #2 said about being in the same boat last year, i totally get that anxiety... I have been driving my MYP around Bellevue and Seattle for three years and the road grit is just brutal. I ended up really satisfied with a few specific things that didn't break the bank or my marriage lol. Specifically, i stopped worrying about the rockers once i put on the RPMTesla Rocker Panel PPF Clear Film. It is a lifesaver for that flared area that catches all the gravel.

the Pimp My EV Real Carbon Fiber Performance Spoiler has been solid for me, stayed on through dozens of touchless washes.

i used some extra 3M VHB Tape 5952 Heavy Duty to reinforce the edges just for peace of mind.

Tesmanian Model Y Matte Black Emblem Covers just stick right over the existing ones, so no prying required. Honestly, just take your time with the install. If you get stuck, the Tesla Motors Club DIY threads are a goldmine of info for us local owners.

jyqemzenll · Answer

White is literally the best color for the MYP, you're gonna love it! I totally get the anxiety about Seattle roads, basically gravel pits. If you want real protection without damaging the paint, skip those cheap rigid ones. I have tested both and the Tesla Model Y Mud Flap Kit is honestly way too small for real debris protection. I switched to the Rally Armor Mud Flaps for Tesla Model Y and they are fantastic! They are super flexible so they wont snap off or trap grit like the Basenor ones, and the coverage is way better for those Oregon highways. For the emblems, dont pry them off! Just get the EV Premium Matte Black Emblem Covers. They just stick right over the existing ones so you dont risk scratching the finish. It keeps the car looking brand new and stays on through car washes easily! Good luck on the road trip!