Everyone suggested the underbody coating was not required but when the car was put on ramp we found patchy work done by Tata. Hence, I decided to get another layer added to additional protection.
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Hello All,
In continuation to my post earlier here.
I got a chance to drive my Safari Dark for a small trip (~150km) and the SUV continues to impress me every bit.
The ride was butter smooth, turned lot of heads, created its own path everywhere. The real fun was driving at normal speeds and enjoying all the attention it was garnering.
I decided for few updates as discussed earlier in my threads.
Some updates and reasons behind them are listed here.
NOTE: I am in no way associated with any of the brands or workshops listed here and sharing purely for forum knowledge purpose:
1. Dashcam: 70Mai 300
I wanted something simple and least intrusive in the cabin. Earlier, I had used Mi Dashcam in the my Honda but had issues connecting on my iPhone. Hence, decided for 70Mai which had decent specs to fulfill my needs.
There are not many options online and offline and checking our Team-BHP forum found this to be best option.
Dashcam:
2. Foot mats: Galio GFX mats
I found that 7D mats had their own charm but somehow they had some weird chemical smell and hence it put me off. I checked GFX mats in person at local store and found them to be non-smelly and easy to use & maintain. They are indeed turning out to be best decision.
3. Partial Ceramic & PPF: 3D Ceramic & Garware TPU PPF (from local workshop – Moto Moto Works, Pune)
Ceramic and PPF was my most researched topic.
Based on my previous cars experience, I decided to go for full front PPF (Bonnet, Fenders, front bumper) apart from this I got standard 14points (4 door cups, 4 door sills, 2 rear view mirrors, 4 bumper corners) PPF done.
- The PPF provider obliged to my last minute request to add PPF to some of the glossy plastic parts at no additional cost.
- For rest of the body, 3D brand Ceramic was used.
- For glass areas, 3D brand co-polymers was used.
3D Brand ceramic product used:
3D Nitro for Glass:
3D Co-polymer application process:
PPF Application on bonnet:
PPF on gear console:
PPF on glossy plastic panels on pillars:
PPF on door edges: I didn’t like these personally and will get them removed after sometime.
PPF on folding mirrors:
Ceramic on rest of the body:
Getting ready for overnight curing in clean workshop:
Final Results:
Blue sparkle in black color: This makes it look navy blue in bright sunlight.
4. Underbody coat:
Everyone suggested as not required but when the car was put on ramp we found patchy work in underbody coat by Tata. Hence, I decided to get another layer added to additional protection.
Underbody coat:
Keyword: Accesories for my Tata Safari Dark edition: Dashcam, PPF & more