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    Caliper Torque Specifications?

    Does anyone know what the torque specifications are for the calipers (e.g. banjo bolt, mounting bolts, etc.). I am thinking of taking the calipers off the car to have them painted red. When I mount them back on I would like to know how tight they need to be. Also, is the brake fluid DOT5 or...
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    Delivery Dramas

    I’m going to answer this as though you are a real person who is frustrated with their car rather than a troll. Maybe take a deep breath. You got the car right? Everything’s good with the car as far as you know other than it needs a wash? (Car is not even a week old, how dirty can it be at...
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    What are you using to clean your seats in the Model 3

    Polyurethane is kind of general term, but we know the application of the polyurethane is for car seats. I think it would be reasonable to assume that the compound would be similar to other products used for the same application. A quick check I did recommended products that used ammonium...
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    What are you using to clean your seats in the Model 3

    I missed your reply and agree!
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    What are you using to clean your seats in the Model 3

    The seat material is not actually leather...could that make a difference in selecting a product? It might be possible that a different surfactant would be better for this material than actual leather. Do we know what the material is that Tesla uses for the seats?
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    DIY on pulling door handles to paint?

    I am waiting on my AWD so I don't have practical experience yet, but I am considering painting the handles, mirrors, badges, and chrome window trim rather than going the route of a vinyl wrap. Here is a video about replacing a mirror housing. It shows how to remove the door panels for the Model...