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glass roof - production change (July 2018)?
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I agree, i would rather not risk anymore damage if its an updated version, but i will double check with them tomorrow when i drop off. But when i emailed them the pictures for them to review , they replied they got the part in stock and ready to replace. so they did verify a head of time, and i doubt they would replace if it was the updated version of the rear? But who knows, anything is possible.
Brian N
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Yes very interested in what they have to say about this. If they have/had a bad batch I hope they fix it soon.
Replacing the rear glass would be a pain.
Garlan Garner
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flashflooder
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Another +1 for a recent delivery with only the "front" (over driver) glass having the "red" UV coating when it gets wet the rear glass does not. I'm a 54XXX VIN, took delivery mid August, AWD if that matters.
I noted with my delivery agent that there was a small what looked like a scratch in the black "edge" area of the rear glass. Couldn't feel it, it looked like a small hairline scratch in a sub-layer, or however they make this glass, of that edge bit. I'm doing a poor job explaining, but my main point is that my delivery agent saw it, noted it, but suggested to leave it to keep "the factory seal" on the glass. Which I went along with.
So my question to the thread is, how big of a deal is getting the rear glass replaced? Are there any long term concerns? Am I just being paranoid and was too gullible?
I noted with my delivery agent that there was a small what looked like a scratch in the black "edge" area of the rear glass. Couldn't feel it, it looked like a small hairline scratch in a sub-layer, or however they make this glass, of that edge bit. I'm doing a poor job explaining, but my main point is that my delivery agent saw it, noted it, but suggested to leave it to keep "the factory seal" on the glass. Which I went along with.
So my question to the thread is, how big of a deal is getting the rear glass replaced? Are there any long term concerns? Am I just being paranoid and was too gullible?
hi @CuriousM3, please do post after replacement. A screenshot of the receipt showing the part number will be useful as well.
xpitxbullx
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I just had my roof glass replaced because of a huge crack. I just hope it matches the rear and I don’t get half black, half orange hues. I gotta look next time it’s wet.
bandido
Member
Here is a bigger question. I test drove new Model 3 Performance back to back with a Model X and I definitely felt more heat coming through the glass of the Model 3? I live in AZ and this is a major concern. My S is comfortable in direct sun in 120 degree heat without tint on the roof. Have they really made the glass worse?? I am really trying to push the order button, but these changes are making me hesitate...Does anyone know for sure what they are changing?
sperkin
Active Member
I would go check out some one else's Model 3 in AZ to confirm but for me the Model 3 tinted feels hotter inside than my untinted Model S.
Tesla told me it's different glass and Model S is more premium.
super20g
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I just picked up 689XX with 8/18 build date and the back glass isn't coated. I emailed my delivery adviser (with a small list of things, this one included) but crickets for a day now. Should I reach out to service instead? I have tint scheduled for Friday but if they are going to replace the rear glass then I should hold off...
xpitxbullx
Member
You can aftermarket tint the top glass. Then it no longer will be a concern to hold you back from getting an awesome technological machine.
I dont have any expensive thermal testing gear, just the laser dot temp gun, not sure if that will show a difference ? But i will test it during at noon with the sun over head, not scientific at all but its all i got and the ambient temp might be so high that its all the same?
Ill update with what happens at service
Ill update with what happens at service
Really? So Tesla found it acceptable that they can protect the model 3 occupants less from UV exposer?
tommyboy21
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July (07/2018) Build - AWD - Took delivery earlier this month (08/2018). Rear glass does not have color change when wet. I asked service about this and the first guy said he no one had asked about that before. Checked with second guy who said "That is normal for a Model 3." 
- The first guy then did mention that maybe they changed the process to remove something. Obviously not what I wanted to hear. Please share other experiences with service/changes that are made. Not sure right now if they are going to do anything to mine but it's been noted.
- The first guy then did mention that maybe they changed the process to remove something. Obviously not what I wanted to hear. Please share other experiences with service/changes that are made. Not sure right now if they are going to do anything to mine but it's been noted.
July 2018 build, VIN 53XXX. Took delivery on Aug. 4th. Only half of the back glass is coated.
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I just cannot believe they did this on purpose. It makes no sense to change the process on the rear window and leave the front one the same. It also doesn’t look good.July (07/2018) Build - AWD - Took delivery earlier this month (08/2018). Rear glass does not have color change when wet. I asked service about this and the first guy said he no one had asked about that before. Checked with second guy who said "That is normal for a Model 3."
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