Is white the thickest paint option?
Or red?
Just curious which color would be more durable over time.
Or red?
Just curious which color would be more durable over time.
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Which paint is the thickest?
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EVer Hopeful
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Generally speaking red's never a good option. It fades the most and the quickest and cops tend to target red vehicles (allegedly etc)
No idea, but can tell you that my Quick Silver keeps impress me, after approx. 5200 km, i have not a single (knock on wood) chip anywhere, haven't had any car like it, sideeffekt with QS is that dirt not seen as much as many other colors.
Ive always been partial to silver or gray metallic painted cars. Ive also been told its the least likely to show blemishes, and the easiest to blend after a repair.
In March 2022, Musk confirmed two new multi-layered colors from Giga Berlin, describing them as a "very special red" and a kind of "liquid silver." Now, we have the official names of these striking colors, as well as official photos and a video that showcase them.
The colors are called Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red, and are made from "highly-pigmented metallic paint, designed to change depending on viewing angle & light," Tesla says on Twitter. The company also notes that these colors are made possible by its most advanced paint system yet, which allows for up to 13 layers for depth, dimension and a hand-painted look.
Giga Berlin Tesla's aren't for US sales. Too bad, as the paint described in post #6 sounds awesome.
rogersmj
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Not sure, but I can tell you the blue is sh!t. Super terrible paint quality, even a spot that was under-sprayed/too thin on my hatch. Worst paint I’ve ever had on a car by far.
redmunds
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johnny_cakes
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Cant say ive heard anyone measure the paint or it would honestly make a difference. If you are that concerned wrap with ppf. Even if someone says a certain color is thicker it doesn't mean every car that color is thicker lol. Some of these questions are so out of left field.
No. Theres another layer on top of the paint before the clear. Usually for pearl (metal flake).
R.P.E.
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That’s unfortunate. The ‘deep blue metallic’ was my first choice for a color. (Actually, pre-ordered a M3, but ultimately went with solid black.) Blue is the one color that shifts hues on various days with more sun or cloud cover. It still looks great on the road, though.
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