Paint defects at delivery

[spectrum]

2,3 are common I had exact same issues ...both fixed myself

So what's the exact way to fix #3? I know you told me in a DM but I'm posting here so it can help others as well. Some pics might be helpful too!

 

[P85_DA]

3 is a silicon spray that squeaks should go away ...

 

[spectrum]

3 is a silicon spray that squeaks should go away ...

Right but where exactly do I apply it? Near the top of the window? Bottom? Spray inside where the window goes into the door?

 

[P85_DA]

Right but where exactly do I apply it? Near the top of the window? Bottom? Spray inside where the window goes into the door?

What I did was rolled windows down ..and sprayed a little on the rubber trim ..gummi pflege is another product that other folks have used as well with good results ..

 

[bayx]

Maybe people can start making videos of these type of fixes for others in the future & pin that thread?

 

[ek993]

Update: Tesla are going to try to rectify with detailing but they feel both the front fender and bumper will probably need to be repainted.

Found it amusing they tried to give my wife a huge BMW 7 series as a loaner - a huge gas guzzling ICE car. After she said she didn't want to drive that they gave her a Model S.

 

[hallcp]

You know they keep saying that the battery is the biggest expense and technical challenge. Maybe that's true for Ford, but I get the feeling for Tesla it's actually the paint! Plus they must be having huge growing pains. I hope going private will give them the freedom to invest in things like quality and service, even if it slows down the race to quarterly profits.

 

[bayx]

You know they keep saying that the battery is the biggest expense and technical challenge. Maybe that's true for Ford, but I get the feeling for Tesla it's actually the paint! Plus they must be having huge growing pains. I hope going private will give them the freedom to invest in things like quality and service, even if it slows down the race to quarterly profits.

It's because they use 'soft paint', something to do with CA regulations... those with more insight into this can perhaps comment.

You can always get a whole body wrap with paint correction to protect it or get the vehicle repainted some years down the road if it gets too ugly!

Not sure if going private will always be a good thing, will depend on who is invested in the company more. It is plausible that they might not agree with Elon's vision, could sell off portions of the business like SC's and open up charging stations to all EV's, etc., many variables there!