Paint pealing next to plastic part above tire by the passenger door.

[KelleyPL]

I notice the other day that I have some paint ‘flaking/pealing’ off next to the plastic part next to the tire. Has anyone had this happen? If so, did you go to Tesla to get it fixed?

2023 MY, Red, 19” tires.

 

[CyberShy]

You can try. Usually peeling like this is caused by lack or prep or surface contamination. It could also be rubbing of improperly installed or loose trim.

Since you appear to be within your warranty period, it's worth a shot. Schedule a visit to the SC and just be super polite and concerned.

 

[andaconda]

looks like it has been repainted once before.

 

[KelleyPL]

Wonder what the possibility of a loose rim is. I don’t notice any driving issue with the car. I check into how to know that. Thanks.

 

[KelleyPL]

looks like it has been repainted once before.

Really. Never heard of Tesla doing that. I bought it new. I think I might have to take it in. What was it that made it look like it might have been repainted before?

 

[andaconda]

Looking right above where the paint is missing - it almost looks as if there is masking line that is a little thicker with pain. Also it looks as if someone has scratched or roughened up the plastic where the paint is missing..

 

[CyberShy]

That's a good eye. It's a repair. I see tape lines on both panels.

 

[KelleyPL]

Looking right above where the paint is missing - it almost looks as if there is masking line that is a little thicker with pain. Also it looks as if someone has scratched or roughened up the plastic where the paint is missing..

Thanks a bunch for this. The scratch you see might be the place where I was thinking it was road tar and tried to get it off.

Thanks again. Time to call Tesla.

 

[Teslaunch]

I notice the other day that I have some paint ‘flaking/pealing’ off next to the plastic part next to the tire. Has anyone had this happen? If so, did you go to Tesla to get it fixed?

2023 MY, Red, 19” tires.

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