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OK, I am about to have my chrome deleted but I look at other photos on this forum and see black door handles. I am leaning toward having the handles painted to match the body vs. black. I was wondering what everyone else thought about this. Side note, I was rear-ended so the car is having some...

Hi all, I'm getting my Tesla Model 3 paint corrected, and I'm curious about the long-term effects, and if anyone had any experience with the actual clear coat thickness loss. Tons of websites talk about paint correction but they each exaggerate the amount of clear coat 'sacrifice' in their own...

Hi all, I'm a recent M3 owner and have probably one of the worst combos of all time: I'm OCD about paint quality, but I don't have a garage. The car is always outdoors, 50/50 out in the sun, and almost always near pollen. I'm still eager to keep the car in as top shape as I can so I'm curious...

I was so excited to pickup the car! First delivery was canceled middle of last month. Then I received a text saying it would be delivered before the end of September. So I wasn't holding my breath for the new delivery date today, but it actually did happen, I took off work early, and there was...

Black car, about a month old. Love him to pieces. Except... I noticed that after leaving him outside next to a grass irrigation system that went off (this is in the Bay Area, CA, so no rain), and then coming home after maybe 6-8 hours after the water had dried, I ran a wet cloth over the hood...

Hello, I have a brand new box of cs2international titanium sh coating that I have acquired from a friend of mine for a debt he owed me. It is the very best stuff on the market right now. If you are unfamiliar with their products you can go to cs2international.com and check it out. The self...

Took a lot of time deciding weather I wanted xpel again on my new tesla vs auto-flex and weighing the pros and cons, I went with auto-flex this time and was deeply impressed. I really liked the silver from the Tesla reveal and finally got the color match just like the concept silver they did...

Took a lot of time deciding weather I wanted xpel again on my new tesla vs auto-flex and weighing the pros and cons, I went with auto-flex this time and was deeply impressed. Here's a video of my car getting autoflexed by PRODIPPER in NYC in a Satin/Matte carbon-sterling silver. Before and...

A disturbing data point to share here. (And, for calibration purposes, I'm a fervent Tesla and Model 3 fan.) Here in the San Fernando Valley (LA area, CA), we're lucky to have a premier PPF and coatings wizard, Anthony Alvarado. He's corrected and coated our 2015 Model S, our 2017 Model 3...

Hey all, So I took delivery of my Model 3 a few days ago, and noticed a speck of what may be dust/dirt UNDER my red paint. The delivery specialist took a picture and logged it so that I can take it in to service and likely repaint the trunk. Now that I've had more time to look at the car, I...

Has anyone plasti dipped the aero covers yet? I have no idea why tesla is so obsessed with dark grey wheels. I hated the aero covers and the 18" wheels underneath for that reason. I'm looking into ways to make the aero covers silver, which is the color all stock wheels should be, in my...

Hello ... we are looking to get the calipers on our Model 3 and Model S professionally painted or powder-coated. Does anyone have any recommendations in the Orlando area? Thanks in advance!

Hi, my friend offered to fix a dent on the car but he asked me to purchase the paint of my model X. May I know what shop in Hong Kong where I can mix the paint that match the colour of my car? Thanks!

Does anyone have a good match for touch up paint to cover scratches/crumb rash on the sonic carbon wheels?

Hey all! I was reading another post where the OP's opinion was that the default solid black exterior was the worst at showing paint flaws and imperfections. Naturally, I already ordered mine with solid black. I figured I'd save the 1k assuming it would still look good. I also went with the...

Normally, dealers will try to upsell you on rust protection and other add-ons, but there's no dealer to upsell. I'll be getting Xpel PPF and CeramicPro, but do I need to think about rust protection too, especially in all the winter salt conditions?

My 6 month old MS is at the service center for a couple items and one of them is repainting an area of the car that doesn't match. It was painted shortly after delivery do to a paint flaw from the factory. The SC is usually pretty good about cutting off my access to my car while it is in for...

I have never seen this issue in a forum. I can't believe that I am the only Model S owner (2017) that experiences pain in the butt when driving over 1 hour. This pain is extreme and not just inconvenient. The seat frame under the vegan leather and padding consists of a metal platform from the...

Where are we supposed to find touch-up paint for Model X Pearl White vehicles? I found some colors for Model S on Shop.Teslamotors.com but none for the Model X. Some third parties have the plain white and the one item on Amazon (which says it's from Tesla) has poor reviews "Color does not...

I'm less than a month new to TESLA and this forum. I'm can be a perfectionist, especially when things are new. I picked up my Model X 100D A few weeks ago in San Diego. The delivery 'production' was smooth. It was indoors and under bright lighting. It was an experience. As I walked towards the...

Here are a couple of links to @Joseph Torbati (OCDetailing) hands on with the Model 3. Originals seem to have vanished... Tesla Model 3 - Aero Wheels Tesla Model 3 - Paint There was another two: the screen in-detail, and another as a walk-around (I think)-- Anyone have a link? I'll update...

Apologies if this topic has been covered before. I'd like recommendations of local Sydney businesses that offer brake caliper painting services. I'd like to paint my brake calipers red. Is this recommended? Interested in those who have done this and their experiences.

Order a Model S Discontinued exterior color + discontinued wheels + Multipattern Black with Carbon Fiber decór with Light Headliner = the most impossible Model S in the latest Design Studio. Unless I manage to put Arachnid Wheels and Red Calipers on non performance, and figure out how to bring...

I tried searching for paint shops but couldn't find anything relevant... I picked up a scrape down the side of my roadster (SF rush hour traffic...) and I'm looking for a recommendation for a paint shop that knows how to repair paint carbon fibre panels and work on the Roadster. Tesla Palo...

I've often read about some problems with Tesla paint when the company was new, but I thought I'd more-recently read that these problems had been corrected. Then, I took my brand new MS to the detailer who is the only installer for Suntek and Opti-Coat in my area, and he told me that Teslas...

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Tesla Wheel Touch Up Paint available now in Brilliant Silver, Metallic Gray, and Matte Black. Purchase yours new during our July 4th Sale! 10% Off + Free Shipping within the United States and Canada!

A few weeks ago, someone crossed into my lane on the freeway and their driver's side mirror hit my model S on the rear passenger door. It was a minor impact as I barely heard the impact and pulled over just to be safe. This could have been much worse as we were travelling at about 60mph. The...

Yes, I'm an idiot. I rubbed up against a wall causing damage the to the paint in the rear as well as on the rear bumper. (See photo). I went by some highly rated body shops today to get a couple of quotes and to discuss with them. In order to fix the rear bumper they'll need to remove it...

I just wanted to take a moment to share a couple quick thoughts, especially in regards to the ease we have of complaining about our Tesla's. From some of the stories I've read here at TMC, I felt rather lucky when I picked up my MX 90D last month and ONLY had a piece of misaligned trim, two...

...made some art on my passenger rear quarter panel. I'm in the San Francisco Bay Area (SF City specifically.) Any recommendations on a good paint shop? You can feel the scratches with your fingernail so it seems pretty deep. I want to avoid paying out the nose for this if possible and would...

Hello, I took delivery of my Model S 90D 1 week ago, during the delivery i've noticed these spots and DS advised that these spots are "polishable" so its safe to take delivery first and they will re-polish the car for me once the service center is less occupied. Since I am planning to do...

Hello, this morning i ran across an article from another magazine publication i get about a new paint that can turn the sun's energy into electricity! the link is here: Paint Converts Solar Heat to Electricity : PaintSquare News i wonder if this could become a cost effective option if produced...

First let me start by saying , im not a car guy. I never splurged on the car - until now. Buying a model S was more of supporting the idea of a clean planet and Mr Musk's initiatives in general. I love the car and everything it stands for. Now my dilemma - should I wrap the damn car ? I do plan...

I'm still wondering why the Titanium color was removed as an exterior color selection. I've been kicking around different potential reasons since the announcement, but am still unconvinced. I ordered and received Titanium at the end of September and really like the color. I don't know if I...

I have ordered a obsidian black X 90D, but want to paint all the plastic on the car. I think it looks cleaner and lower painted down. I have seen some pictures of cars where the bumpers, skirts and wheels-arches have been painted. Anyone know if I have to demount all parts before getting them...

Received my car a few weeks back and a buddy of mine dropped his baseball bag while removing it from my trunk. I originally thought it was just some dirt, but after cleaning it is a much more noticeable scratch. Is there something I can do that would make it dissappear? Or do I need to repaint...

So, has anybody already Plasti-Dipped their X? I'm excited, but I have some concerns: How do aftermarket paints / wraps / dips affect the X's complicated sensor-suite? Has anybody on here had any sort of aftermarket modifications to the surfacing, and if so, have you had any experience with...

As most of you know, the flat black rocker panels have changed to the body color on the new Model S. While this change is a matter of preference, the good news is that if you don't like the new look on your new Model S, a rattle can of flat back paint and some masking tape & newspaper can take...

Posting because I asked here for advice a few months ago. I had a conference in Cincinnati this past weekend, so I dropped off The Flying Squirrel at Eastside Auto Spa for Opti-Coat Pro Plus treatment and took an Uber to my hotel. I picked her up today. GORGEOUS. As a bonus, I drove promptly...

Since 2007, Chilton Auto Body has been a Tesla Approved Body Shop in the San Francisco Bay Area and repaired over 3,500 Tesla vehicles. We know in order to sustain the high level of quality of your vehicle, it is imperative to have a qualified and authorized repair facility to handle all body...

I wanted to get a consensus from other owners who have black cars. This is something that has been slowly getting worse and worse for a while now, but it finally came to a head today. If you check out my previous post history, my Model S has required a couple visits to the service center to...

Hi, I've been perusing this forum in the past few days to get educated on paint protection options. I have a Pearl White P85D coming in "December" (that's what MyTesla says anyways) and would like to figure out my paint protection strategy so I can go and implement it as soon as I take...

I know there have been a handful of threads on this topic but bear with me... Am in a pickle. I want to go with the silver exterior and tan interior, but worry about how well they will go together. I have ordered my Model S with this combo and it will be confirmed on July 11. Need to make a...

Im really happy with my grey but there are rumors a new selection of colors are coming: Tesla Model S new colors coming soon - TESLARATI.com I wonder if the paint hardness/quality will change too? I like a car that doesnt draw too much attention but it would be good to see some different colors.

There are multiple threads with owners who picked up MS's with significant swirl marks from Tesla after their detailers ruined the original factory pain job. When you picked up your MS, did Tesla wash & detail your car, or was it left as is after manufacturing? I requested Tesla not to touch my...

In line with the pattern of Tesla Motors doing everything differently from everyone else in the industry (and doing it better), I wonder if there's a chance Tesla could drop the limited range of colors model in the future. Today you are offered the option to choose from a very limited range of...

Word of warning for those in cold climes - make sure your snow brush has very soft bristles. After cleaning all the salt off my car I've noticed a bunch of faint scratches in odd places. Scratched my head for a bit before realizing the brush I use to remove snow from the car must be...

I'm always a big fan of grey cars.. been through 6 grey ones so far, the best was long time ago BMW E36's Dark Graphite (can't remember exact name...). Anyway current M6 Frozen Grey looks grrrrreat and would go very well with Model S I think.:love...