scratch repair

[chandra25]

Help please!
I have scratched my bonnet, and need some minor paint repair.
Chipsaway say they wont touch tesla....could you recommend any SMART mobile repair companies/ garages in the Surrey area?

Thank you!

 

[Dilly]

I used Revive in Norfolk but they are national.
did a good invisible job

 

[DigbyChicken]

Another thumbs-up for Revive. A search might reveal my experience and even a few photos.

 

[Forty_Two]

Chipsaway say they wont touch tesla....

Why?

 

[Forty_Two]

I have to add . . I am finding it impossible to close that frunk without firm palm pressure down and potential scratching by rubbing the grit in.

 

[DigbyChicken]

Why?

Company policy (some individuals working for the franchise may, but they're not supposed to) - I don't know if anyone's been told why, although they deny it's because Teslas are EVs. So I assume it's concerns regarding the (older) paint?

 

[Adopado]

I have to add . . I am finding it impossible to close that frunk without firm palm pressure down and potential scratching by rubbing the grit in.

The 2 handed method (as described in the manual) at least spreads the pressure ... but it's not ideal. I imagine people who wear rings needs to take extra care too. Something that I used to think I had to do (that was a hangover from conventional bonnet closing) was make a sudden firm push to make it latch ... I then realised that a much gentler steady continuous pressure until you hear the click was a better approach ... much less risk of surface damage I would think. I can at least reassure you that after more that 2.5 years there is no sign of scratching on the bonnet on my own car. However, I do mostly use the main boot and keep the "frunk" for occasional use equipment like cables, first aid kit, windscreen sun shade etc

 

[Neilman]

I fitted the stronger self opening gas struts to my frunk lid and fitted a weaker spring to the catch. It takes a little more effort to close the lid against the stronger struts but that final clunk closure is easier one-handed. I got a green drive spring via eBay.

 

[WannabeOwner]

I then realised that a much gentler steady continuous pressure until you hear the click was a better approach

I push mine twice. It seems that the first engages a latch, and the second actually pushes it down and locks it. It takes very little pressure indeed, I can't imagine it being possible to scratch the paint in the process.