Chrome delete is a wrap?

[Arktctr]

Wasn’t expecting to see this this morning but saw what looked like a piece of tape coming loose on driver side “chrome delete” trim and pulled on it. Turns out the trim is actually wrapped in black film and there is more black underneath it. Odd as I thought I heard this trim was some kind of dark metal finish. Will be reporting to Tesla to see what they say about replacing it. For what it’s worth the passenger side is starting to do the same thing (i.e. portions appear to have this “film” starting to come loose). Anybody else see this on theirs?

 

[PedramGh]

Isn't it a protector sheet they forgot to remove in assembly line? Compare it with other trims...

 

[Arktctr]

Could be...I’ve seen other Ys on trucks being shipped that had a white film on this trim so thought that was the one that was supposed to be removed.

 

[N1L CO2]

that's just protective film on the trim someone forgot to remove during delivery prep. the trim is made of anodized stainless steel. If it was a wrap, it would be satin black not clear plastic.

 

[Arktctr]

that's just protective film on the trim someone forgot to remove during delivery prep. the trim is made of anodized stainless steel. If it was a wrap, it would be satin black not clear plastic.

The pictures don’t show it well but the film is black as well. I’m nervous to peel it all the way off so have sent pics to Tesla and will see if they say it’s just a film that should have been removed or if it is in fact damaged trim.

 

[PedramGh]

Well my car does not have such plastic on the trim, so I think its a protector forgotten to be removed.

 

[Gizmotoy]

I meant to ask someone about this and forgot. I know others have said this piece was anodized aluminum. After tapping on mine, it really feels like vinyl wrapped plastic. It has that tacky satin vinyl feel that's entirely different from anodized aluminum.

Additionally, I know the aluminum has been discoloring in car washes, so I was wondering if they made a recent change here.

 

[N1L CO2]

I meant to ask someone about this and forgot. I know others have said this piece was anodized aluminum. After tapping on mine, it really feels like vinyl wrapped plastic. It has that tacky satin vinyl feel that's entirely different from anodized aluminum.

Additionally, I know the aluminum has been discoloring in car washes, so I was wondering if they made a recent change here.

Having had experience removing and reinstalling the trim, I know for a fact that it's not plastic wrapped in vinyl. You can easily feel the weight of of the trim piece. Anodized aluminum is another finish much like powder coasting and is prone to stains from those drive-thru car washes with harsh/acidic chemicals.

 

[Young Phenom]

It's clearly black underneath.

 

[cgiGuy]

It's clearly black underneath.

He also clearly said it was black underneath.

 

[db93]

My new Acura had marks on the roof from tape that must have been cooked on for weeks, never could remove it, left a blemish permanently

 

[Arktctr]

Thanks for the reply’s all. If its unremoved protective tape its pretty convincing and doesn’t look temporary. That said, I have an appointment for Tesla to take a look and will see what they say before I try to remove it myself to be sure. To be clear, this in no way changes how awesome this vehicle is, its just another quirk that makes the “Tesla experience” so interesting. More to come and will update this thread when I have “official” word.

 

[Young Phenom]

He also clearly said it was black underneath.

All other Tesla trim is chrome. If the logic of the thread is that it is wrapped then is op saying it's black trim wrapped in black? Or chrome wrapped in black with a second black wrap?

Common sense would point towards protective film left over from delivery.

 

[Arktctr]

All other Tesla trim is chrome. If the logic of the thread is that it is wrapped then is op saying it's black trim wrapped in black? Or chrome wrapped in black with a second black wrap?

Common sense would point towards protective film left over from delivery.

Black trim wrapped in black...Tesla says nothing is wrapped at factory and it’s only in the driver side after further investigation. Will be replacing that side trim.

 

[Arktctr]

Mystery (?) solved. Tesla suggested I remove the tape and see if it was concealing damage (i.e. someone vinyl wrapped vs replacing damaged trim). Small scratches noted near driver side mirror. New trim on order to replace. Very weird.

 

[Gizmotoy]

Mystery (?) solved. Tesla suggested I remove the tape and see if it was concealing damage (i.e. someone vinyl wrapped vs replacing damaged trim). Small scratches noted near driver side mirror. New trim on order to replace. Very weird.

"Someone" being Tesla in this case? Did you buy the car new? This is really weird. That damage is because the window didn't go down like it was supposed to and slammed into the frame.

 

[Arktctr]

"Someone" being Tesla in this case? Did you buy the car new? This is really weird. That damage is because the window didn't go down like it was supposed to and slammed into the frame.

Yes, it was delivered new to me this way and I only noticed when it started delaminating. Perhaps assembly line damage they tried to fix this way vs. taking time and cost for new trim?

 

[N1L CO2]

I have a question. Did you have your car tinted post delivery? More specifically, the front windows?

 

[cgiGuy]

All other Tesla trim is chrome. If the logic of the thread is that it is wrapped then is op saying it's black trim wrapped in black? Or chrome wrapped in black with a second black wrap?

Common sense would point towards protective film left over from delivery.

Common sense didn't prevail here, I guess. Better luck next time.

 

[Arktctr]

I have a question. Did you have your car tinted post delivery? More specifically, the front windows?

I did...well that adds a new element into things...