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Has Any P3D+ Owners Gotten Carbon Fiber Spoiler?
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TANGO SUKKA
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Updated spoiler is also having issues sticking. I have a ceramic coating on the car so not sure if that has something to do with it. Detailing guys said it shouldn't matter.
Imgur (gif image of issue)https://imgur.com/TVcwCXV
Imgur (gif image of issue)https://imgur.com/TVcwCXV
CrazyCoconut
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One of my detailers said it shouldn't matter as long as it's been a while and the surface is prepped with isopropyl alcohol, the other says you should polish the coating off before installing a spoiler. I'm going to be safe and polish that lip before I take mine in for spoiler install.
DDotJ
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That's what mine was doing. Tesla Mobile Service came out and reinstalled my spoiler and it doesn't do that anymore.
TANGO SUKKA
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DDotJ
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JG T3SLA
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Round two looks a lot better. The badge was even off centered a bit and second mobile service guy corrected it.
Impactwrench
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I took delivery of my P3D+ on Oct 29th and I still haven't gotten it. I sent in messages with no reply. This is one my few complaints about Tesla. I guessing when i get my first scheduled service it will be installed...but i'm guessing. If anyone has gotten their, what did you do to get it?
TANGO SUKKA
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mine looked like that yesterday but today one side is coming off. look at the imgur gif in my above post
JG T3SLA
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Thanks for the heads up. I’ll definitely watch it. Car will be in parking garage for a few days until Saturday so hopefully tape settles.
Is there a gap between the top of your spoiler and the trunk lid on any point along the spoiler?
It's so hard to tell in the photos.
JG T3SLA
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Nice and flush along the whole length. Will be watching to see if it starts to pull up. All good so far.
TANGO SUKKA
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Yikes! Not even sure if I want them to try and fix mine tomorrow as scheduled after seeing this. At this rate one of these things is going to come flying off on a freeway.
TANGO SUKKA
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Lifeinabox
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Install the roof rack as well and you can initiate the new James Bond mode randomly.
My repair looks much better than the original: Imgur
Process for repairing:
1. Sprayed the old spoiler with goo gone to loosen up the adhesive. Let it set for about 10 minutes (he had to do some charge port work while he was here so did that while letting the goo gone stick)
2. Used a tool to slowly peel off the old spoiler while continuing to spray more goo gone.
3. We both cleaned up the little bit of remaining adhesive residue.
4. I machine polished the surface with both Menzerna Intensive Polish and Menzerna Final Polish to make sure we had a perfectly clean and wax/sealant free surface for applying the new spoiler.
5. Tech taped on the templates and then put tape on key spots on the spoiler (both ends and the middle) to line it up.
6. Positioned the spoiler and we both checked out the fit to make sure it was ok. He mentioned that they have gotten spoilers that didn't sit right (like my previous spoiler)
7. When we were happy with the positioning and fit he taped down the spoiler (to act as a guide for final install) and cut the tape.
8. Pulled spoiler off, removed backing tape, positioned it using tape as guides and then we pushed on separate sides of the spoiler to get it to adhere firmly.
He's asked that I apply heat every 2 hours or so today and repress to ensure firm adhesion. Also, won't be driving the car for 24 hours to allow it to fully cure. Overall it looks great now and is nice and flush on both sides. Will report back here if it happens to pop up.
Also, no idea how you do this with 1 person as having each of us tackle one side seemed to make a huge difference.
Process for repairing:
1. Sprayed the old spoiler with goo gone to loosen up the adhesive. Let it set for about 10 minutes (he had to do some charge port work while he was here so did that while letting the goo gone stick)
2. Used a tool to slowly peel off the old spoiler while continuing to spray more goo gone.
3. We both cleaned up the little bit of remaining adhesive residue.
4. I machine polished the surface with both Menzerna Intensive Polish and Menzerna Final Polish to make sure we had a perfectly clean and wax/sealant free surface for applying the new spoiler.
5. Tech taped on the templates and then put tape on key spots on the spoiler (both ends and the middle) to line it up.
6. Positioned the spoiler and we both checked out the fit to make sure it was ok. He mentioned that they have gotten spoilers that didn't sit right (like my previous spoiler)
7. When we were happy with the positioning and fit he taped down the spoiler (to act as a guide for final install) and cut the tape.
8. Pulled spoiler off, removed backing tape, positioned it using tape as guides and then we pushed on separate sides of the spoiler to get it to adhere firmly.
He's asked that I apply heat every 2 hours or so today and repress to ensure firm adhesion. Also, won't be driving the car for 24 hours to allow it to fully cure. Overall it looks great now and is nice and flush on both sides. Will report back here if it happens to pop up.
Also, no idea how you do this with 1 person as having each of us tackle one side seemed to make a huge difference.
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