It's actually pretty extensive. Someone had asked last year (might have been a local owner here in NJ, can't remember) because they wanted theirs to match (front and rear). Tesla did the retrofit and it I think it cost around $240-$260 so this is actually cheaper now. I remember seeing pics and it is one giant piece. It's not some little inserts or cover but rather a whole big unit much larger than you think, pretty deceiving because you can't see what's underneath connecting it all together. It involves disassembling quite a bit in order to replace it. And yes, those were metal - not plastic.
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It's actually pretty extensive. Someone had asked last year (might have been a local owner here in NJ, can't remember) because they wanted theirs to match (front and rear). Tesla did the retrofit and it I think it cost around $240-$260 so this is actually cheaper now. I remember seeing pics and it is one giant piece. It's not some little inserts or cover but rather a whole big unit much larger than you think, pretty deceiving because you can't see what's underneath connecting it all together. It involves disassembling quite a bit in order to replace it. And yes, those were metal - not plastic.
NigelM
Recovering Member
Correct. Quite a few cars up until Feb/Mar 2013 were equipped with the chrome insert leftovers from the Signatures. AFAIK they are still plastic however.
Gizmotoy
Active Member
Once you've gone this far, why stop?
The one place I wish we had metal, chromed or otherwise, is on the door sills. After a few months, even consciously lifting my legs up extra far, they still routinely get dirt on them. Eventually they'll get all scuffed and look terrible. :frown:
JerryNycom
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ZBB
Emperor
Here is the post from the owner who did this before for $250, and shows photos: Trunk Sill – Chrome Cover Interest
It shows the entire rear trim piece being replaced, not just the two pads. The new official part is cheaper, but it would be good to confirm, as others have asked, if it is truly metal or simply chrome-look plastic like we see in the frunk.
Yes, that's the place where I'd like metal too--and I don't particularly care much what kind. The rest of the chrome they can dump as I think it detracts from the look of the car.
Maybe a project for SoftAuthor or Artsci. It's probably too much of a wear area for a wrap to work well.
The frunk ones are metal. If you remove that trim panel and look underneath you can see where they have tabs that are bent around to secure it. I personally like the look. Since they are offering them for the front does that mean they are now also just black plastic? When did that start?
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