2 weeks after taking delivery of my Multi Coat Red Model Y, I pulled my car into the garage nose first and opened the hatch. The hatch hit the garage door and I earned my first two chips right on the hatch lid. A couple weeks later, during a short weekend trip to Dallas, some mysterious road debris (that I never saw) smacked my driver door giving me a few small scratches.
I picked up the Tesla Paint Repair Kit (Paint Repair Kit) in hopes that I could fix the damage "good enough". I read the instructions and watched a few YouTube videos, and then went to town. I hated it. Apply the paint "next to" the chip? What?! Also, the "squeegee" is just...weird...and getting the blending solution close enough to the chip to remove the "extra paint" is just so frustrating.
Today I found a new application method which I think resulted in the FAR better results. So, throw out the squeegee and toss the blending solution.
I tried to take some pictures of my repair, but it was so good that I had trouble capturing a clear picture. Give it a shot and let me know how it goes!
I picked up the Tesla Paint Repair Kit (Paint Repair Kit) in hopes that I could fix the damage "good enough". I read the instructions and watched a few YouTube videos, and then went to town. I hated it. Apply the paint "next to" the chip? What?! Also, the "squeegee" is just...weird...and getting the blending solution close enough to the chip to remove the "extra paint" is just so frustrating.
Today I found a new application method which I think resulted in the FAR better results. So, throw out the squeegee and toss the blending solution.
- Start by applying the paint directly on the chip or scratch. Make sure you cover it completely. Don't go crazy though...a little goes a long way.
- Wait 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, the paint should be mostly dry. Get your favorite liquid wax and apply a small amount of wax with a microfiber towel. Slowly work the wax to the entire touched up area, and you'll notice it will start to blend all of the excess paint away without removing the paint applied to the chip. It takes some polishing, but it will work.
- Buff the wax off and enjoy!
I tried to take some pictures of my repair, but it was so good that I had trouble capturing a clear picture. Give it a shot and let me know how it goes!