Car already has PPF?

[TSLA Pilot]

Really, really strange, but I'd not complain.

There has to be a story here . . . I'd wonder what it was. Fifteen miles is a possible returned car, but so very unlikely given the circumstances. Odd.

If you ever decide you don't like it, pull it off, marvel at the beautiful, undamaged paint, then cover with a better, non-precut PPF

 

[sherlockw]

Really, really strange, but I'd not complain.

There has to be a story here . . . I'd wonder what it was. Fifteen miles is a possible returned car, but so very unlikely given the circumstances. Odd.

If you ever decide you don't like it, pull it off, marvel at the beautiful, undamaged paint, then cover with a better, non-precut PPF

I’m still not convinced it’s PPF. Any way i can safely test that?

 

[glide]

I’m still not convinced it’s PPF. Any way i can safely test that?

It’s not PPF. Not in the sense that you mean. It is delivery transport film.

This is the equivalent of leaving the plastic covering on new furniture. Not a good look.

If you want PPF,pay a professional to install it.

 

[sherlockw]

It’s not PPF. Not in the sense that you mean. It is delivery transport film.

This is the equivalent of leaving the plastic covering on new furniture. Not a good look.

If you want PPF,pay a professional to install it.

Can I remove it or do I need service to do that?

 

[Big Earl]

It’s not PPF. Not in the sense that you mean. It is delivery transport film.

This is the equivalent of leaving the plastic covering on new furniture. Not a good look.

If you want PPF,pay a professional to install it.

Check the pictures again. I can see the metal flake in the white paint. It isn’t the delivery wrap.

 

[sherlockw]

Check the pictures again. I can see the metal flake in the white paint. It isn’t the delivery wrap.

I think it might be the factory plastic molding that just wasn't sanded down maybe?

 

[Big Earl]

I think it might be the factory plastic molding that just wasn't sanded down maybe?

I’m thinking it might just be the way the parts are molded, creating an edge that resembles the look of PPF. I’ll have to go look at a few Model Ys and see if they look similar or if yours looks unique in this respect.

 

[sherlockw]

I’m thinking it might just be the way the parts are molded, creating an edge that resembles the look of PPF. I’ll have to go look at a few Model Ys and see if they look similar or if yours looks unique in this respect.

Great, faux PPF . If it's the molding, I'm wondering what service could do to address it? And if its even worth it?

 

[glide]

Can I remove it or do I need service to do that?

I would have service do it.

With the way these cars are painted, who knows what could happen when you peel it off.

 

[jerry33]

I would have service do it.

With the way these cars are painted, who knows what could happen when you peel it off.

I don't see much of an issue with the paint. Photos show my S with 130K miles and lives outside.

 

[glide]

I don't see much of an issue with the paint. Photos show my S with 130K miles and lives outside. View attachment 579687View attachment 579688 View attachment 579689

So you’re saying because your car is okay, Tesla doesn’t have widely known paint issues? Especially on newly delivered Y’s?

 

[jerry33]

So you’re saying because your car is okay, Tesla doesn’t have widely known paint issues? Especially on newly delivered Y’s?

It's not just my car, it's also the cars in the local Tesla Owners club. I don't doubt there are a few with problems (just like any other brand of car), but it's not the majority. Also I just got a new X. No paint issues there either.

 

[Threader]

I don't see much of an issue with the paint. Photos show my S with 130K miles and lives outside. View attachment 579687View attachment 579688 View attachment 579689

very happy for you. Last year my brand new Model 3 was repainted over 33% per due bill at delivery. Rear bumper, rear hatch, left A -pillar and both painted sides of roof support. Thought I caught everything. two weeks later after washing car and the sun was setting i observed two quarter coin sized sanding correction swirls in the paint on passenger door. too late for that one. tesla paint from Fremont is mediocre at best.

 

[glide]

It's not just my car, it's also the cars in the local Tesla Owners club. I don't doubt there are a few with problems (just like any other brand of car), but it's not the majority. Also I just got a new X. No paint issues there either.

Uh huh. Who serves the kool aid at your club?

 

[raggedy]

Alex on Autos reviews a lot of cars and owns a Model 3

I was watching this review of the Polestar 2 and he spends a minute talking about the poor paint quality of Tesla.

some owners don’t have a discerning eye to realize their car has the poorest overall paint quality in the industry.

perhaps ignorance is bliss

 

[Threader]

Alex on Autos reviews a lot of cars and owns a Model 3

I was watching this review of the Polestar 2 and he spends a minute talking about the poor paint quality of Tesla.

some owners don’t have a discerning eye to realize their car has the poorest overall paint quality in the industry.

perhaps ignorance is bliss

long video so if you want to hear the Model 3 criticism part go to 27:03

 

[Big Earl]

Alex on Autos reviews a lot of cars and owns a Model 3

I was watching this review of the Polestar 2 and he spends a minute talking about the poor paint quality of Tesla.

some owners don’t have a discerning eye to realize their car has the poorest overall paint quality in the industry.

perhaps ignorance is bliss

Not to finish what Alex is saying - just clarifying his situation... he owned a Standard Range Plus Model 3 for a brief period of time. He sold it quite some time ago.