Model Y Rim Repair - 20" induction wheels

[Buckbeak]

I have a Model Y with the black 20" induction wheels. They look fantastic, but unfortunately I drove too close to the curb and put a big scrape on it. One repair shop says they will repair with power coat and the other with paint. Both claim that's what the factory uses. Any thoughts on which might be better for repair between powder coat or paint?

 

[raggedy]

Paint. The wheels are painted. Unless someone can tell me I'm wrong?

As for powder coating, how is that going to end up matching the other 3 wheels if the factory wheels are painted?

 

[everydaychris]

sharpie and wait a year until you know the car better

THEN do it haha

 

[wafer4391]

I am quite happy with this. If you kneel down right in front of the wheel, you could tell its not as smooth, otherwise not noticeable.

The abrasive tip evens out the surface and the paint matches the rest of the wheel. Worth a try.

After applying, let it settle for a couple of weeks, for the final "blend in" result.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HE68ESI?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

[jjs1]

I used this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003CT4AQQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Light sanding with high grit sandpaper just to smooth out the big ridges. And then spray a couple coats of this. It blends in really nicely. The sharpie method works, but the spray works great. Use this as a touch-up method until it's so bad that you need to call a pro. In my experience, a small touch up and a larger refinish is roughly the same price.

 

[peterfbird]

sharpie and wait a year until you know the car better

THEN do it haha

 

[peterfbird]

I actually used a Magic Marker on my Tesla Y black wheels. Looks nice, unless you're looking closely. Although everydaychris may have had his tongue in cheek, I think it makes a lot of sense to do temporary repairs. Inevitably these wheels will get scraped. I'm thinking of taking the car to a wheel guy to do multiple repairs at the same time.

 

[SK247]

I have a Model Y with the black 20" induction wheels. They look fantastic, but unfortunately I drove too close to the curb and put a big scrape on it. One repair shop says they will repair with power coat and the other with paint. Both claim that's what the factory uses. Any thoughts on which might be better for repair between powder coat or paint?

I ran into a similar issue on 2 tires of my Model Y... disappointed... but, does anyone know if Tesla can fix it for some cost? Alternatively, does anyone know what would be the cost of each 20" Induction wheel? If I do, I may replace 2 wheels. Thanks.

 

[DadRS99]

Have you tried a Sharpie?

not perfect but on mine can’t see from 5+ feet away.

 

[android04]

Dupli-Color High Performance Wheel Coating in Satin Black