Want Chrome - - Undelete ! ?

[PFB1]

Decided to postpone our Model Y delivery after receiving both an email and call. Tesla rep who called confirmed that selecting chrome trim and door handles was not "currently" an option. Im not a fan of the "chrome delete" look and am willing to wait until its offered. Anyone else prefer the chrome?

PFB

 

[Joey_82]

I have a Model 3 and do prefer the chrome look. But I quite like the blacked out trim on the Model Y. Nice differentiator.

At the end of the day I wouldn't let either be a deal breaker for me. I doubt you'll see a chrome option anytime soon for the Y from the factory (if ever).

 

[mgraff]

No...Chrome is yucky.

 

[djbrown21]

The chrome delete is one of the main reasons for getting the Model Y for me. That and the extra storage.

 

[fallen888]

I think chromeless is going to look great on my solid black Y with those dark Induction wheels.

 

[PFB1]

Having spent 10+ years in the automotive finishing business, the black trim is likely a cost savings cop-out. The yields on back are much greater then chromed parts. Frequently rejected chrome (polished) parts are made black and used on lower trim levels. It's a lot easier to go from chrome to black (or painting to match) then painted to chrome.

Bottom line - black trim and painted parts are cheeper then chromed/polished.

 

[PFB1]

Having spent 10+ years in the automotive finishing business, the black trim is likely a cost savings cop-out. The yields on back are much greater then chromed parts. Frequently, rejected chrome (polished) parts are made black and used on lower trim levels. It's a lot easier to go from chrome to black (or painting to match) then painted too chrome.

Bottom line - black trim and painted parts are cheaper then chromed/polished.

 

[Marvin]

It's funny how times have changed. Chrome accents used to be a sign of a higher spec model, sometimes people would pay extra for it. Now people wrap it to hide it.
And of course what Tesla does on the Model Y is not a "Chrome Delete" - it's a no chrome used cost saving (since many people don't want it anyway).

 

[Kilotango74]

Does anyone know if the model 3 and Y trim pieces are interchangeable? Id be interested in a swap if it was possible.

 

[PFB1]

I would guess that the door handles are, window trim appears to be a different shape.

 

[TLLMRRJ]

It's not chrome on the Model 3.

 

[ElectricIAC]

It's not chrome on the Model 3.

Anodized from what I understand.

 

[Kilotango74]

It's not chrome on the Model 3.

Yeah whatever..... its shiny and i dont care for it

 

[greenboy]

Electrek article shows trucks transporting a batch of Ys. The white ones have chrome handles.

Tesla starts shipping Model Y truckloads out of the factory - Electrek.

 

[Archon]

Electrek article shows trucks transporting a batch of Ys. The white ones have chrome handles.

Tesla starts shipping Model Y truckloads out of the factory - Electrek.

Apparently, the chrome on the handles is a protective film that will be peeled off after delivery.

 

[greenboy]

Apparently, the chrome on the handles is a protective film that will be peeled off after delivery.

Just watched Daerik YouTube video were they said the same thing.

 

[360Fusion]

I hated the chrome on my 3 hence getting a chrome delete. Glad they went this route with Y...don't care if it's "cheaper" or "cost-cutting". Cleaner look to me.

 

[Aarons12]

I hated the chrome on my 3 hence getting a chrome delete. Glad they went this route with Y...don't care if it's "cheaper" or "cost-cutting". Cleaner look to me.

i had already started watching youtube videos on how to do my own chrome delete. saves me the trouble.

 

[Beryl]

I deleted the chrome on my S a couple of years ago. I’m thrilled that the chrome is already deleted on the Y saving me $$$. This unscientific poll indicates that most agree.

 

[JasonR67]

Apparently, the chrome on the handles is a protective film that will be peeled off after delivery.

or will it?