Welcome to Tesla Motors Club
Discuss Tesla's Model S, Model 3, Model X, Model Y, Cybertruck, Roadster and More.
Register

rocker panel

  1. K

    Front rocker panel rusting with ppf..any warranty from Tesla or PPF installer?

    Hi everyone, It's first time writing in here and I'd like to get your opinions. I've been owning my M3P for 4 years. I put ppf on whole body right after delivery. Few days ago, I found rust on the rocker panel at the driver side front wheel well. The ppf was peeled with paint. I contacted...
  2. R

    Model 3 Rocker panel dent repair

    Recently while going in a parking lot i unfortunately hit the curb and these is a big dent(Length wise) and some paint removal of my driver side rocker panel / side skirt These are the questions in mind ? 1. Is the repairable ? 2. Can this be done via PDR ? 3. Only option is replace ? 4...
  3. F

    Rocker Panel Damage - How Bad Is It?

    Pretty much what the title says. Accidentaly ran over a low curb, how bad does it look/cost estimates do you think?
  4. E

    Classic "how bad is this [damage]?" post

    Right side has a slight dent but overall it is just paint damage. It is all isolated to those two rocker panels. Really would prefer to not file a claim... Please dont ask how it happened 😢 thanks for looking guys
  5. N

    Bottom Part of Rocker Panel Damaged But Hard To See - Should I Get This Repaired?

    I don't know what the heck I ran over in the parking lot today but I think it was a small curb for a loading zone that I didn't see. Damage isn't visible until you get down and look at it. Do I need to get this repaired? There is definitely a small dent to the panel down there (from looking...
  6. C

    Model 3 side panel dented

    Last week I went over a curb to avoid road debris and have a scratch/dent on my passenger side rocker panel. I got 2 quotes one from a mobile dent repair guy you said he can repair and repaint the dent for $400 and a second quote of $5800 from an authorized Tesla repair center. Their quote is so...
  7. J

    Part number for bottom side rails covering

    I recently noticed some of the the coverings of the bottom side rails peeling off. They seem to cover and protect steel railings of the chassis. I have removed them and am planning on cleaning the rails with a scotch pad and painting over them with POR, but would like to replace the plastic like...
  8. A

    How-to for fender removal/reinstall?

    Hi all, I've searched high and low for instructions on removing and replacing the front fender on a Model S. I've heard the side-skirts have to come off (and I found Unplugged's awesome guide here) but nothing about the fender itself. Anyone have any pointers? Thanks in advance!
  9. M

    Rocker panel repair advice

    I am super bummed this morning as I ran over a piece of metal trim in the HOV lane this morning. I managed to avoid hitting it on front driver tire, but it high the rear driver side causing deep gouge, dent to the rocker panel. My M3 is only 3 months old to make matters worse. Has anyone...
  10. Seth2020

    Rocker panel trim is bowed out - will not push back into place

    I noticed gaps on both the passenger and drive side rocker panel trim (the plastic piece along the bottom of the car under the doors). For the passenger side I was able to push it back into place. Fro the drive side no such luck. I can see the clips, but they do not seem to engage. It almost...
  11. RB88

    Reviews of Tesla Body Repair in Bellevue, WA?

    Hi all, Unfortunately my car got backed into some rocks at the edge of a driveway, resulting in some upsetting rocker panel and plastic moulding damage. I've been getting quotes for fixing (hoping to do it out of pocket). A Tesla approved body shop in Seattle want to charge over $3k, but...