Wood veneer cracking

[viperssd]

Has anyone noticed this? I marked it down at delivery but at the SC they said the other model 3s have it so it's "normal"

It's noticeable when you look from the side and can see the surface isn't flat but had a bunch of raises cracked or separated sections.

 

[jkoya]

I think that would bug me if it was in an obvious spot and I could easily see it. Have you tried contacting Tesla through "Request Help" ?

 

[CAnevadaT]

Has anyone noticed this? I marked it down at delivery but at the SC they said the other model 3s have it so it's "normal"

It's noticeable when you look from the side and can see the surface isn't flat but had a bunch of raises cracked or separated sections.

Did you ever get this repaired? I'm about to be out of warranty with the same issue and I'm debating on putting in a service request.

 

[viperssd]

I got mine replaced by Tesla

 

[nickbatz]

If it's out of warranty, you should be able to fill a crack that small pretty easily.

Order some Timbermate - that's the good stuff I use for woodworking - and wipe the excess off with a wet paper towel (or better yet blue shop towel).

If you get the right color, nobody will know.

 

[Ironman273]

Mine hasn't cracked yet but it's definitely looking dry. Would it be recommended to use some wood oil or wax? Or any wood care product?