Paint - Is it thin?

[theweakestlink]

Hi everyone,

I contacted a local workshop regarding wrapping my centre console and tinting my back windows.

He has “suggested” a front wrap on the car as Tesla paintwork is very thin.

Is this right or just a shameless up sell?

Also - about £1000 for dechrome and tints? Sound reasonable? Anyone any experience of dechrome? Do you risk damaging anything obvious?

 

[booyaka76]

Wrap your own centre console - it's pretty easy to do. Save yourself some money.

As for the paint work - I guess that's your call. I know i've not bothered with wraps/PPF etc

 

[pow216]

It’s fairly easy to measure paint depth. Unless I’d seen a proper quantitative measurement I’d place comments such as these in with the rest of the FUD.

 

[Jason71]

anecdotally, yes. In reality, like most thing Tesla I imagine its consistency which is the main issue. It probably varies quite a bit between vehicles or even places on the same vehicle.

also; yes wrap your own console

 

[MrBadger]

Yes, paint is very thin and soft. Its part of the reason for Model 3 paint wearing off

Finnish Goods Inspection Finds Tesla Model 3 Paint Is Soft And Thin

 

[j1mgg]

He makes it looks so easy, but no way would I be taking a blowtorch inside my car.

Very good straight forward video.

 

[Jason71]

He makes it looks so easy, but no way would I be taking a blowtorch inside my car.

Very good straight forward video.

It must be easy I managed it. No blowtorch required. A hair dryer was more than adequate. a good thin very sharp craft knife helps though and some good quality vinyl.

 

[Roy W.]

Paint generally on cars is much less durable these days since they all changed to water-based paints. I’ve not bothered with any PPF or anything, preferring to use a good quality wax, and after 10k miles I can see no paint damage on my car.

As for the console wrap, it really is easy to do. I bought one from Abstract Ocean, after failing miserably with a cheap eBay one. The AO wrap is excellent, and comes in a wide range of finishes. I’m afraid a scalpel and a sheet of vinyl just isn’t for me, each to their own If you decide to order anything from AO, DM me for a $10 off $50 code.