Driver Side B-Pillar glass Scratches/Issue

[hoggig]

Hi,

So my M3P is 3 weeks old and thought it was due a wash this morning. I Used a 2 bucket process after a jetwash but when drying up with a new clean Microfibre cloth I notice that the B Pillar on the driver side is an absolute mess. micro scratches all over and what feels like a texture all over it.
I'll be honest I haven't noticed this before now and it could be the light but this can't be right surely? Has anyone else had this issue before? The passenger pillar is fine as is the roof and windows so surely can't be from just drying technique?

 

[GRiLLA]

Is there a plastic film still over it? sometimes they forget to remove it on collection.

 

[DaveW]

Is there a plastic film still over it? sometimes they forget to remove it on collection.

Just came to say the same thing, protective film looks to be still on :

 

[RichOB]

I had the same issue, then peeled off the plastic!

 

[hoggig]

That would explain it but honestly it would the best fitting film I've seen, just been down to check and I can't find an edge at all the way around the glass. I'll take another look tomorrow morning in better light and try a razorblade at the bottom and see if I can find it.

 

[RichOB]

Open the door, it will be hidden behind.

 

[hoggig]

Open the door, it will be hidden behind.

I've been all around with driver door and rear door open. Not a hint of film. I agree though, the feel of the glass isn't right like there has been a reaction but I'll be buggered if I can find it.

 

[RichOB]

I've been all around with driver door and rear door open. Not a hint of film. I agree though, the feel of the glass isn't right like there has been a reaction but I'll be buggered if I can find it.

Yeah it is a pain, keep picking around the edges of the pillar and I’m sure you will eventually find where the film finishes.

 

[freekie]

Mine is also badly scratched. Appears to have been by my other half using the Tesla card on the edge instead of flat!

 

[Durzel]

I’m almost positive yours will be the film. I opened a service request because of “glue bubbles” in mine, only to find it was the film.

The film was only present on the passenger side too.

You shouldn’t have to use a razor blade to lift it, but at the same time mine was on good and you could barely tell. It is rather satisfying peeling it off.

 

[EldestOyster]

In the story I heard, even the Tesla Service guy was fooled. They ordered a replacement, and when he went to remove the glass...he discovered the plastic covering!