Front bumper

[Mtang7]

hey guys

Got a 3 month old model s that had some scrapes on the front bumper in front the passenger side wheel. Looks more like scrapes than any actual impact. Attaching image below.

I think my wife and are both okay with just living with it unless there are going to be any rust issues going forward. It didn’t seem like it got anywhere near a sensor and could have just been a scrape. I’m assuming the bumper is made of some kind of plastic or aluminum? I’m hoping so anyway so the rust concerns shouldn’t be any issue. Anyone have any thoughts? Would touch up paint be sufficient here ?

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

I believe it’s fiber-glass. No issues of rust. Touch-up paint should do the trick.

 

[P85DBeast]

It won't have any rust problems. In my personal opinion I couldn't live with damage like that, especially since the car is white. If I were you I would do whatever I could to get rid of it..I don't know whether or not touch up paint would work on that.

 

[Mtang7]

I believe it’s fiber-glass. No issues of rust. Touch-up paint should do the trick.

Good stuff. Thanks for the input. This is what I’m hoping.

 

[Mtang7]

It won't have any rust problems. In my personal opinion I couldn't live with damage like that, especially since the car is white. If I were you I would do whatever I could to get rid of it..I don't know whether or not touch up paint would work on that.

It’s my wife’s daily driver and if she’s ok with it then I’m ok with it. I have a feeling these won’t be the last scrape so. Our parking spot is right next to a concrete pillar.

I get what you’re saying though.

 

[kev1n]

the bumpers are plastic, it will not rust.

i love how people are so fast to reply with false information lol

 

[Mtang7]

the bumpers are plastic, it will not rust.

i love how people are so fast to reply with false information lol

Thanks !!!!

 

[bishoppeak]

A few dabs of touch up paint won't be perfect, but it will be much less noticeable.

 

[Mtang7]

A few dabs of touch up paint won't be perfect, but it will be much less noticeable.

Thanks hopping on the tesla site to order some now!

 

[gg_got_a_tesla]

the bumpers are plastic, it will not rust.

i love how people are so fast to reply with false information lol

Easy there.

Plastic Car Bumpers & Fascia Systems

Fiberglass - Wikipedia

 

[whitex]

I believe it’s fiber-glass. No issues of rust. Touch-up paint should do the trick.

Close. I don't think it's pure fiberglass but some kind of synthetic or plastic material. No rust issues. Touch up paint won't be perfect, but good enough so it doesn't attract attention. Solid white would be easier to touch up than pearl white.

 

[appleguru]

It’s plastic all the way through; no fiberglass or metal in it.

I reccommend dr color chip for the “touch up” repair. Definitely won’t be perfect, but will make it much less noticeable.

 

[D.E.]

A body shop can sand the area then spray featherting into the paint. It should be invisible and not very expensive.

 

[Dborn]

It is definitely plastic, having both removed at least 3 of them, plus having a brand new one unsprayed in my hands.
Fixing it? 2 -300 bucks by a bumper repair guy who will come to you to do the job. Will look as new.