Love this car. I don't drive it on dirt roads and only hand wash. My rear quarter panels are getting chipped. Looks like the New flare out is catching the road debris. Anyone else seeing this on their car? only 800 miles
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Model S Plaid: Paint chipping on Rear quarter panel and doors
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KZ-CLT
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I got a reply. They said the “black is for 2012-2015 and the carbon fiber is 2016-2021”—but we know based on past experience that the flaps that fit through 2020 don’t work for the refresh body.
TAPTES Mud Flaps for 2012-2020 Tesla Model S, Set of 4pcs
The mud flaps are custom molded to perfectly fit your Model S 2012-2021, sized to give you maximum protection, and sleekly contoured for a factory-installed look. These mudguards are made from tough, impact-resistant thermoplastic to last the life of your vehicle.www.taptes.com
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linux-works
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why doesn't someone just do a 3d design and 3d print it?
you can get things printed by vendors (like shapeways) in strong materials that home printers cant do.
it might not be cheap to hire someone to 3d model your fender and create the flaps, but it would be more time efficient to do that.
if you guys can afford this car, surely you can afford consulting time for a mech-eng type who can do solidworks or equiv. that's what I would do, rather than wait for the chinese to make one.
and once you have the model, anyone can print it (send it out for printing, pick your material and color, etc).
just a suggestion. better to DIY than just wait for someone to do it (and do it poorly, likely).
you can get things printed by vendors (like shapeways) in strong materials that home printers cant do.
it might not be cheap to hire someone to 3d model your fender and create the flaps, but it would be more time efficient to do that.
if you guys can afford this car, surely you can afford consulting time for a mech-eng type who can do solidworks or equiv. that's what I would do, rather than wait for the chinese to make one.
and once you have the model, anyone can print it (send it out for printing, pick your material and color, etc).
just a suggestion. better to DIY than just wait for someone to do it (and do it poorly, likely).
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linux-works
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I would bet there are tons of people here who are solidworks (or equiv) masters. I'm definitely not; its on my todo list but I suck at 3d modeling software (no training).
get a cast master and 3d scan it. there used to be hackerspaces around that would let you use their high end 3d object scanner.
get a cast master and 3d scan it. there used to be hackerspaces around that would let you use their high end 3d object scanner.
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I got a similar response from Taptes and asked for clarification. Here is their response to that:
"Yes, we are still confirming it and it has not been shipped yet. Please be patient and wait. We will check again and send the product to you after confirmation.
If there is anything else we can help with here please do reach out, we're more than happy to help.Please forgive me if my English is not good
Best Regards"
That seems reasonable to me. Will update if I hear more.
"Yes, we are still confirming it and it has not been shipped yet. Please be patient and wait. We will check again and send the product to you after confirmation.
If there is anything else we can help with here please do reach out, we're more than happy to help.Please forgive me if my English is not good
Best Regards"
That seems reasonable to me. Will update if I hear more.
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The Taptes website has been updated to show that these mud flaps are not for the refresh Model S.
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lolachampcar
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Has anyone found template cut PPF sufficiently larger than the stock bits on the leading edge of the rear fenders? I'd like to swap the stock stuff out for something that will keep the rocks off the area just above the OEM bits Tesla put on the car.
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The precut always looks bad because a good film is tucked under the panel where there are gaps, but precuts always end short of the gap. The untucked precut edge starts to collect dirt and begins to lift.
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