maximus96
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what are you guys using to wash your car? I washed it twice so far with no such discolorations. I foam gun with Mother's California Gold and wash with Carpro Reload. No issues so far.
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I think it's mostly from drive through touch-less car washes, which I've used for years on many different cars and have never had an issue like this.what are you guys using to wash your car? I washed it twice so far with no such discolorations. I foam gun with Mother's California Gold and wash with Carpro Reload. No issues so far.
I had mobile service out today for a different issue and they said that the door trims being discolored like this are not a warranty item because it's from the high pH values in the chemicals in the car wash.
I think it's mostly from drive through touch-less car washes, which I've used for years on many different cars and have never had an issue like this.
Have any of your other cars had anodized aluminum trim?
Well, I don't know for sure, but I've never seen any of them react like this to a car wash. It was actually embarrassing when a friend stoppedHave any of your other cars had anodized aluminum trim?
100% agree!What is the logic here? Who cares what materials exactly Tesla is using on the trims as long as it works properly for the entire life time?
Should we appreciate Tesla because it used some special materials/coating on the door trims even if they are not working in the real environment? And, blame yourself for any problems happen down the road because you do not take care of it like a baby?
Thanks very much. Yes, please update us when you get more information.Ok my car is in service to get the hitch installed and address the issue with the front trunk saying open when not. I mentioned the spotting on the trim and was told there is a bulletin for it now and they are sending something to address it. He also mention they say to not use on any other black trim (door handles, side cameras, etc.) He said the stuff should be in soon I will ask them when exactly when I pick up my car up tomorrow. So obviously the window trim is a different material also I didn't have this before I used a touch free wash so hand washing seems to not be an issue.
I think it's mostly from drive through touch-less car washes, which I've used for years on many different cars and have never had an issue like this.
Tesla told me, via text, that warranty won’t cover chemical damage. However, I think the more people that ask, the more likely they will help.They didn't get whatever the cleaner is in yet. I asked him what type of metal is it he said stainless steel but he was just guessing on that I assume. The service writer seemed to indicate it will be if someone complains about it type of issue and that mobile would come out and take care of mine. I assume I have to put in another service request for it.
I had mobile service out today for a different issue and they said that the door trims being discolored like this are not a warranty item because it's from the high pH values in the chemicals in the car wash.
I spoke with the owner who said it couldn't possibly be the car wash.
It just happened to me after a touchless car wash in PA.
If they made a “design decision” to build the car out of straw, I would be pretty upset at them making such a stupid decision.But yet it was:
Not every car wash causes it. And some people even get it when hand washing their Model Y. It is an incompatibility between some car wash chemicals and the trim.
It likely isn't a defect, but a design decision. It will be interesting to see how this plays out and what Tesla will do long term. So far they have said it is not a defect and will not be covered under warranty. Though they might be bringing in a cleaner that will restore the trim. (Will they charge for it?)