Model Y - Read doors chips damage - Repair

[sardox]

After 20k miles Model Y rear doors look like that:

A bit too late, but decided to install Model Y Paint Protection Film (Model Y Paint Protection Film), but first I had to do something with damaged paint.

In attempt of avoiding expensive door re-painting tried Tesla paint repair kit ($55 Paint Repair Kit)
Applied paint all over the area with squeegee, waited couple minutes, used blending solution from kit to remove excessive paint. Repeat 3 times.

After cleanup with blending solution

Final result

Its not perfect and won't replace proper repainting, but hope someone would find it useful to save some $ or who simply likes DIY

 

[sardox]

If mods are here -please fix the typo in the title of this thread.

 

[Mike_TV]

Looks really good via your photos. I noticed some very small chips when I put on the $50 Tesla PPF this spring and thought about repairing the paint beforehand. Your example gives me a good idea on what's involved if/when I replace the PPF down the road.

Also, from the videos I've seen the Tesla supplied touch up kit is similar or identical to Dr ColorChip which has kits with the base paint, blender agent, squeegee method.

 

[Kuro Houou]

I'd say you did a great job. Do you have any larger pics these are a bit small.. really curious to see just how well the paint touchup worked. I have PPF on my car but even that is starting to get worn down in this area, might have to go for a thicker PPF.

 

[Celeritas]

This looks great, nice job!

 

[Celeritas]

Looks really good via your photos. I noticed some very small chips when I put on the $50 Tesla PPF this spring and thought about repairing the paint beforehand. Your example gives me a good idea on what's involved if/when I replace the PPF down the road.

Also, from the videos I've seen the Tesla supplied touch up kit is similar or identical to Dr ColorChip which has kits with the base paint, blender agent, squeegee method.

Dr. Color Chip is awesome, used on plenty of other cars, I'm sure I'll need it for this one - haha

 

[sardox]

 

[sardox]

 

[sardox]

Not that simple to take a picture properly.

 

[sardox]

Actually last coat I did without blending solution - used car polisher to buff excessive paint out, means blending solution don't touch paint inside chips

 

[sardox]

Still have like 80% of paint left in that tiny bottle and 50% of blending solution

 

[sardox]

 

[vvkp]

Is there any aftermarket option as on the tesla site it is out of stock.

 

[ucsdsig]

Is there any aftermarket option as on the tesla site it is out of stock.

Paint Protection Kits (rear Fenders/Rocker)

Protect your Model 3 or Y from snow, salt, sand and other small road debris that can cause wear and tear on your paint surfaces with our paint protection film (PPF) kits. We use Xpel Ultimate Plus film, generally regarded as one of the best, if not the best, PPF available.

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