Took delivery of my Red multicoat, 3D w/ white interior, aero wheels, and EAP last Monday (VIN 561XX, build date 08/18).
My Detailer/PPF shop owner attended the delivery and performed a paint inspection for me. He checked paint thickness and found no sign of repairs. However, his visual inspection identified over a dozen finish defects, the worst of which was "dust nibs" on the hood and front bumper.
In his report he indicated: "we are looking at your car under scrutiny and most of these items would be deemed acceptable and normal for all car manufacturers."
That being said, I noticed the dust nibs on the hood and top of bumper myself, prior to his arrival. The two dust nibs on the top of the bumper were most noticeable, and would cause the PPF to bubble if not removed prior.
This is the forth factory new vehicle I've purchased in my life, and although better in some many ways than the others, I don't recall seeing dust nibs on my Mazda, Honda, or Mercedes.
Tesla put the car into their (outside) body shop today, and the shop recommended repainting both the bumper and hood. Service manager guaranteed it will match factory paint, and indicated that a factory painted replacement bumper or hood, would likely not be an exact match, and would take 3-4 weeks to get. I have agreed to the bumper and hood repaint. I should get the car next Tuesday, then immediately to the Detailer for paint correction, PPF, and "C Quarts Finest" ceramic coating.
P.S. The car was flawless in every other way, and although I only drove it for 24 miles before returning to Tesla Service, it drives like nothing else.
