I picked up my Model Y yesterday, and as part of the inspection process I took my paint depth gauge since I have heard the stories of paint issues.
In general the Model Y read low compared to the other cars that I tested. These readings are from my own Deep Blue Metallic car, but I took multiple readings on red, black and white examples and saw exactly the same types of readings in the same areas of the cars.
Min and Max readings in mils:
Acura MDX: 5.02 - 6.68
Acura NSX: 6.49 - 7.27
Merc E-Class: 5.05 - 7.67
Tesla Model Y: 4.03 - 5.92
In general, the Teslas I tested had the lowest readings on the rear three-quarter panels, and the highest readings on the hood (generally as you'd expect based on gravity).
The take away for me is that I'd be very careful doing more than light paint correction on one of these without a paint depth gauge. This may be one car where it really benefits to go with a pro detailer for polishing.
Not an exhaustive test, but food for thought...
In general the Model Y read low compared to the other cars that I tested. These readings are from my own Deep Blue Metallic car, but I took multiple readings on red, black and white examples and saw exactly the same types of readings in the same areas of the cars.
Min and Max readings in mils:
Acura MDX: 5.02 - 6.68
Acura NSX: 6.49 - 7.27
Merc E-Class: 5.05 - 7.67
Tesla Model Y: 4.03 - 5.92
In general, the Teslas I tested had the lowest readings on the rear three-quarter panels, and the highest readings on the hood (generally as you'd expect based on gravity).
The take away for me is that I'd be very careful doing more than light paint correction on one of these without a paint depth gauge. This may be one car where it really benefits to go with a pro detailer for polishing.
Not an exhaustive test, but food for thought...