Body shop said paints shouldn’t match??

[BikerPeaBody]

Yes, still happens with the latest cars as we took delivery on 10-21-22 of our MYLR, made in Fremont. I noticed the color mis-match following my wife home in our other car. Kind of sad considering we went for the red for the extra $2k. But I can live with it as we love the new machine.

there's always gonna be some slight mismatch because the paint is on 2 types of textures. but from your pic, it shouldnt be that noticeable.

 

[Altes]

This is not limited to Tesla. All white cars have this issues.

no

 

[nate704]

no

 

[DayOneDX]

We're fortunate to have first world problems, that's for sure. Count your blessings.

 

[Nubo]

White is the worst for paint matching. I had work done on my MSM at a great certified Tesla shop. He told me my MSM probably won’t need blending. He said depends on color. It came out perfect. It was the front bumper cover on my X.

Pearls add to the problem too. Even a slight variation in size, shape, density and distribution of the pearls will give a noticeable color difference.

 

[jsight]

Exactly. PPG has a little guide describing how common the issue is. I've seen it in body shop lobbies before, because it is such a common problem. Its more prevalent on some colors than others, with white often showing it really badly.

 

[iamnid]

Yes, still happens with the latest cars as we took delivery on 10-21-22 of our MYLR, made in Fremont. I noticed the color mis-match following my wife home in our other car. Kind of sad considering we went for the red for the extra $2k. But I can live with it as we love the new machine.

I'd complain about that. My red Model Y matches perfectly. Yours is the first non-white Tesla I've seen that has mismatched bumpers.

 

[DayOneDX]

I'd complain about that. My red Model Y matches perfectly. Yours is the first non-white Tesla I've seen that has mismatched bumpers.

Ok, that's good to know. I'm compiling a list of things to address with them in another month or so, rattles, driver window has it's own agenda when I'm just trying to close it, etc.

 

[qdeathstar]

Hey everyone,
I recently took my white Y to a “Tesla approved” body shop who had to replace my front bumper (someone hit it while I was parked). After they finished the job they told me the front bumper paint doesn’t match the fender paint BUT this is normal because the bumper is plastic and the fender is metal. This the paint sits differently. This is very hard for me to believe. I was wondering if anyone could approve/deny these claims. Also if someone else has a Y and can send a picture of there fender to bumper transition. I have pictures of day time and nighttime. Even during the night I can see a difference. My car is just over a year old now as well.

I really appreciate the help!

they should match

 

[greatauror28]

Yes, still happens with the latest cars as we took delivery on 10-21-22 of our MYLR, made in Fremont. I noticed the color mis-match following my wife home in our other car. Kind of sad considering we went for the red for the extra $2k. But I can live with it as we love the new machine.

This is outrageously obvious that I would’ve rejected delivery. It’s not even subtle and even a kid with one eye can tell.
I have a red MYP as well and mine’s flawless.

Hopefully you told Tesla about it on your delivery day so they can fix it free of charge.