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Wheel Paint
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RayK
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If it were me, I've found this with Google: Tesla Wheel Touch-Up Paint for Model 3 18-inch Grey Pinwheel Aero Rim
Thanks - I did see that. I guess I was just trying to clarify that all model 3 stock 18 inch wheels are the same color.
RayK
Active Member
I believe so, although I've never removed my own aero covers. I do have some curb rash on my wheels but I don't think they're bad enough to warrant the touch-up paint.
I feel obligated after pointing the finger at @random155 to mention that I have several really bad self-inflicted curb rashes.
ODWms
Member
Ditto. My back right took some serious abuse on two different occasions. Curb came outta nowhere.
rpiotro
Active Member
In 56 years of driving I have only had one case of curb rash. Until I got this Tesla. It seems to be curb magnet. Three times now.
The first two were to the RR wheel. Cut a right hand turn too close and kissed the curb. I finally figured out what I was doing wrong. That M3 has a longer wheelbase relative to the overall length of the car and I was misjudging the position of the RR. I've adjust the arc when I make RH turns now. This third one I'm too embarrassed to recount. Let's just say that if you are old like me and only got 90 minutes of sleep the night before, let the wife drive.
I have an appointment Friday to get it repaired. $150 every time. I'm on a first name basis now. The guy does outstanding work though. He is Tesla certified and does a lot of work on them. A few scrapes but mostly color changes.
Before and after photos of my previous one.
The first two were to the RR wheel. Cut a right hand turn too close and kissed the curb. I finally figured out what I was doing wrong. That M3 has a longer wheelbase relative to the overall length of the car and I was misjudging the position of the RR. I've adjust the arc when I make RH turns now. This third one I'm too embarrassed to recount. Let's just say that if you are old like me and only got 90 minutes of sleep the night before, let the wife drive.
I have an appointment Friday to get it repaired. $150 every time. I'm on a first name basis now. The guy does outstanding work though. He is Tesla certified and does a lot of work on them. A few scrapes but mostly color changes.
Before and after photos of my previous one.
If its curb rash that you are aiming to fix, it will take more than just paint!
You will need to sand off the damage area, fill the gashes with epoxy putty, then paint.
Something like this:
HTH,
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P.S.: Alternatively, most local wheel repair shops will usually fix curb damage for under $100. Like this one: Wheel repair, refurbishment and remanufacture by Wheels America
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