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Waves in door Anyone else have this issue???
- Thread starter jayely1
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NY_Rob
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The doors are aluminum, maybe it was a result of the stamping process?
How are the doors on the other side? Same condition?
How are the doors on the other side? Same condition?
What my SA just texted me about it... "It's the clear coat over the paint. That's how every car we paint is. So it's normal. "
firerock
Member
Tesla's favorite quote, "it's within spec"
gundarx
Member
I'm surprised nobody else has pointed this out with their Model Ys, it would be immediately obvious to anyone that washes their car by hand or inspects their car for parking lot damage routinely.
I've mentioned previously:
#101
on reddit:
White Model Y Paint Mottling, Tiger Stripes and yellow bumper : teslamotors
I've gone to a Tesla certified body shop and as he was walking around the car (we were looking at the bad paint) and said there's a dent here, oh and another one, and I said, actually that's a design flaw in all Model Ys that can be seen in almost all MYs and he was dumbfounded.
I've mentioned previously:
#101
on reddit:
White Model Y Paint Mottling, Tiger Stripes and yellow bumper : teslamotors
I've gone to a Tesla certified body shop and as he was walking around the car (we were looking at the bad paint) and said there's a dent here, oh and another one, and I said, actually that's a design flaw in all Model Ys that can be seen in almost all MYs and he was dumbfounded.
no that is a lack of coverage from the spray gun going up and down across the panel.
My car didn’t have the “waves” you described, however I had large 3D swirls on the front passenger door which appeared only in direct sunlight. They were apparently caused by the wax treatment during detailing at the service center before delivery. Fortunately they were easily removed when I brought the car back to the SC.
Past returning the car within 7 days? Good luck. I hope you have a good local SC, otherwise corporate’s creed is to “with-in spec“ everything
If you have to stand at a certain perfect angle and light to see an aspect of the paint that doesn’t affect form, fit, or function, Tesla will not likely fix it under “warranty” because there is nothing to fix. It is what it is.
I just wish tesla would stop shipping cars with dirt in the paint, paint chips, and other obvious damage. It’s costing them money!
I just wish tesla would stop shipping cars with dirt in the paint, paint chips, and other obvious damage. It’s costing them money!
steve841
Active Member
NY_Rob
Member
IIRC, Tesla is still painting the MY in a temporary structure (some call it a tent). In a real spray booth there is no way dirt could/would get in there. Until Tesla moves painting in to a permanent structure we may see no end to their paint issues.
This confuses me still.. I got the car Monday, it's not Saturday.. I made them aware of the issues within 7 days.. The closest appointment I can get is the 21st... They're aware of the issues..
I’d return it. Making them aware of the issues doesn’t mean much.
Once your 7 day window closes, you’re at the whim of Tesla. At the corporate level this seems to mean things become “within spec”, but you could be spared if you have a good local SC.
gundarx
Member
if you can’t live with this, return the car, don’t wait for a service appointment, just go there and insist on your return within your 7 days
for sure, service will consider this within spec and not fix
Ah, NO, Tesla is NOT painting cars "in a temporary structure" or a tent. Please.
Sorry, but I'm probably OCD and this video looks a bit absurd.
OP: Go look at reflections in any BLACK, non-Tesla and you'll see many of these same "defects." Life is far too short to be so absorbed about something you only noticed in passing, after having owned your Model Y for almost 7 days.
YES, Tesla needs to step up their paint game, and fire any/all the saboteurs from Ford, GM, FCA, and/or the UAW, but jeesh, there's an entire planet to save here.
Get with the program and realign your priorities. (But, if you don't like it, return it. And don't buy a black car, of any brand, next time: they're way too hot in the sun and that wastes lots of energy, and they show all dirt and every friggin' paint "blemish." Just re-order in a new color and be happy
