CapitalistOppressor
Active Member
From the Tesla Model S Warranty Guide:
In addition to the above exclusions and limitations, this New Vehicle
Limited Warranty does not cover any of the following:
Any corrosion or paint defects including, but not limited to, the
following:
· Corrosion from defects in non-Tesla manufactured or supplied
materials or workmanship causing perforation (holes) in body
panels or the chassis from the inside out;
· Surface or cosmetic corrosion causing perforation in body panels or
the chassis from the outside in, such as stone chips or scratches;
and
· Corrosion and paint defects caused by, due to or resulting from
accidents, paint matching, abuse, neglect, improper maintenance
or operation of the vehicle, installation of an accessory, exposure to
chemical substances, or damages resulting from an act of God or
nature, fire, or improper storage;
What car manufacturer in their right mind would cover any of those "issues"?
As far as I know the whole "soft paint" meme came up because of Tesla recommending that "Touchless" car washes be used. Anyone who thinks that ANY car manufacturer covers damage to paint from a car wash that uses brushes is smoking something. The car washes themselves have big signs up absolving themselves from any liability for damage that occurs, and for good reason.
I have had cars which have had their paint chipped by brushes, and I've even had a mirror get ripped off which put a dent and some scratches on my door. You don't need to have "soft" paint to have issues with car washes.