2021 MiC 18” Aero wheel colour?

[Cardo]

Dear all,

The lovely lady wife managed to curb one of the wheels on the M3. Same poor wheel I stuffed up earlier this year, but much less damage. After the issues I had last time where the wheel place used the older colour paint in the first attempt, does anyone know what the correct colour is for the 2021 MiC Aero wheel? I’m going to see if I can get one of those come out to your gaff people to sort it, but want to make sure they have the right colour.

 

[markgyork]

I feel your pain mate. My wife did our passenger side alloy in less than two weeks after getting the car home . I've been searching high and low for this and I called Tesla service in Leeds today. To my surprise they just gave me the code.

It's called Magneto Metallic Shadow and the code is WPB-82042. I'll post a copy of the before and after here when the work is done (I'm getting a local 'do it on your drive' company to do ours too).

 

[Woodpusher147]

I feel your pain mate. My wife did our passenger side alloy in less than two weeks after getting the car home . I've been searching high and low for this and I called Tesla service in Leeds today. To my surprise they just gave me the code.

It's called Magneto Metallic Shadow and the code is WPB-82042. I'll post a copy of the before and after here when the work is done (I'm getting a local 'do it on your drive' company to do ours too).

Did you get this sorted? Was the colour spot on? could you tell us where you got it?

Sorry for the rapid questions
thanks for any reply

 

[markgyork]

Did you get this sorted? Was the colour spot on? could you tell us where you got it?

Sorry for the rapid questions
thanks for any reply

Hiya - yep it all worked out.

Bought the paint from here in the end- just the solvent was required.

TESLA MODEL 3 AERO ANTHRACITE WP-24-00-260 [WP-24-00-260] - $26.73 : Wheel Paints

Wheel Paints TESLA MODEL 3 AERO ANTHRACITE WP-24-00-260 [WP-24-00-260] - AERO ANTHRACITE is found on the new Tesla model 3 alloys. Originated from Mexico 500ml Solvent (THIS IS NOT AN AEROSOL) 1lt Solvent 500ml Waterbase 1lt Waterbase Please note: Sorry but we are unable to ship solvents...

www.wheelpaints.co.uk

 

[Tigermad]

Did you get this sorted? Was the colour spot on? could you tell us where you got it?

Sorry for the rapid questions
thanks for any reply

If you want touch up paint only, Ford dark shadow grey is a good match.

 

[Adopado]

If you want touch up paint only, Ford dark shadow grey is a good match.

That was the recommended colour for the earlier Aero wheels so I'm not sure how suitable it will be for the newer ones ... I used some just yesterday ... pretty good, not perfect but acceptable unless you really look. The tiny "nail varnish" bottles work surprisingly well ... lay it on thicker than you would with any other paint, try and avoid brushing it out and it self levels to partially fill the surface. (Ford Dark Shadow Gray CX) As I say I don't know if it matches the newer Aeros.

 

[Tigermad]

That was the recommended colour for the earlier Aero wheels so I'm not sure how suitable it will be for the newer ones ... I used some just yesterday ... pretty good, not perfect but acceptable unless you really look. The tiny "nail varnish" bottles work surprisingly well ... lay it on thicker than you would with any other paint, try and avoid brushing it out and it self levels to partially fill the surface. (Ford Dark Shadow Gray CX) As I say I don't know if it matches the newer Aeros.

Mines a March 21 model which has the newer slightly lighter refresh Aeros. Don’t know if this years have changed at all.

 

[colt75]

Did anyone actually figure this out? I also have 2021 aero wheels that need some touching up, but i cant believe theres no answers on the internet stilll.. despite so many people asking for it

 

[Cardo]

Did anyone actually figure this out? I also have 2021 aero wheels that need some touching up, but i cant believe theres no answers on the internet stilll.. despite so many people asking for it

Unfortunately, don’t know the color. We subsequently had to have the entire wheel refurbished (and another wheel after that) when the dearest wife full on chewed them up. The local wheel place now knows which paint to use depending on build year, and they also have it on file which paint they used previously, fortunately.

 

[MrT3]

Did anyone actually figure this out? I also have 2021 aero wheels that need some touching up, but i cant believe theres no answers on the internet stilll.. despite so many people asking for it

Pinwheel (the refresh of the aero wheel) colour code is WPB-82042.

 

[colt75]

Pinwheel (the refresh of the aero wheel) colour code is WPB-82042.

Is that for the hub cap or the actual rim irself?

 

[MrT3]

Is that for the hub cap or the actual rim irself?

Wheel rim

 

[The_Cable_Guy]

isnt it cheap enough to just buy another cover?

There £26 each

 

[Cardo]

isnt it cheap enough to just buy another cover?

There £26 each

The problem is it’s not the aero cover that is damaged but the wheel rim which protrudes around the cover. They are very easily scuffed (though not as bad as the performance wheels!).

 

[kelvin 660]

Pre-refresh (chromed) 18" cars should use this paint;

Tesla Sonic Carbon NEU-106E Alloy Wheel Touch Up Kit Repair Paint Brush Curbing | eBay

You will receive 30ML, There is a small paintbrush inside the bottle for easy application! 30ML TOUCH UP POT WITH BUILT IN BRUSH. OUR PAINT IS HIGH QUALITY HELIOS NOT CHEAP PAINT SOLD BY OTHERS.

www.ebay.co.uk

Refresh cars (de-chromed) 18" cars should use this paint;

Touch Up Paint Bottle For Ford Dark Shadow Grey Paint 30ML Scratch Chip | eBay

You will receive 30ML, There is a small paintbrush inside the bottle for easy application!

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[colt75]

Pre-refresh (chromed) 18" cars should use this paint;

Tesla Sonic Carbon NEU-106E Alloy Wheel Touch Up Kit Repair Paint Brush Curbing | eBay

You will receive 30ML, There is a small paintbrush inside the bottle for easy application! 30ML TOUCH UP POT WITH BUILT IN BRUSH. OUR PAINT IS HIGH QUALITY HELIOS NOT CHEAP PAINT SOLD BY OTHERS.

www.ebay.co.uk

Refresh cars (de-chromed) 18" cars should use this paint;

Touch Up Paint Bottle For Ford Dark Shadow Grey Paint 30ML Scratch Chip | eBay

You will receive 30ML, There is a small paintbrush inside the bottle for easy application!

www.ebay.co.uk

Is dechrome 2021 onwards right?

 

[MrT3]

Is dechrome 2021 onwards right?

yes

 

[colt75]

So as above.

Got an official response from Tesla Service

The paint code is - Magneto Metallic Shadow and the code is WPB-82042.
This is for 2021+ Tesla model 3 aero rims.

Hope that helps those in the future.