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Tesla Model 3 paint problems Articles
Weird
This Twitter Thread Analyzes Tesla's Weird Technical Service Bulletins
It talks about missing bolts, dead blow hammers, and touch-up paint repairs.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
06 January 2021
0
Manufacturing / Production
Tesla's 'World's Most Advanced Paint Shop' Is Geico Taikisha's Work
Billboard outside the Giga Berlin construction hints at a “smart paint shop.”
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
22 September 2020
0
Manufacturing / Production
Sandy Munro Thinks Tesla Fremont Paint Shop Is A Piece Of Rubbish
He believes manufacturing will improve quality when it reaches Texas.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
23 August 2020
0
Corporate / Financial
Deliver Now, Fix Later: Tesla's Competitive Edge Is Also Its Major Weakness
At least if things are still like they were when a former Tesla VP for quality was there.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
15 July 2020
0
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Repair / Maintenance
Watch Us Install Tesla's Model 3 All-Weather Protection Kit
It's a pretty simple task, but should Model 3 owners have to pay for it?
By
Tom Moloughney
30 June 2020
0
Repair / Maintenance
Tesla Model 3 Paint Is Not Of A Good Standard, UK Inspection Says
Dekra points out it has “thinning in places and paint flake with blemishes in others.”
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
23 June 2020
0
Repair / Maintenance
Tesla Offers 'Model 3 All Weather Protection Kit' To Try To Prevent Paint Issues
A necessary move, but is it good enough?
By
Tom Moloughney
06 June 2020
0
Repair / Maintenance
Tesla Faces Class-Action Suit Due To Paint Issues On Model 3 In Quebec
Jean-François Bellerose asks for repaint payment and C$1,000 in compensations.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
04 June 2020
0
Repair / Maintenance
Detailers Show Tesla Model Y Paint Is As Thin And Defective As Model 3
It could have been such a step-change in this aspect…
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
04 May 2020
0
Manufacturing / Production
Tesla Fremont Factory May Get 'World's Most Advanced Paint Shop' Before Berlin
Or is Tesla just making sure the paint shop works as it should?
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
22 April 2020
0
Repair / Maintenance
Does The Tesla Model Y Already Have Paint Issues?
This Chicago detailer shows why Tesla could use the lockdown to improve paint quality.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
26 March 2020
0
Weird
Tesla Is Okay With Money, Right? So Why Is It Trying To Save It?
Recent attitudes, changes, and this video make it seem the company needs it badly.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
20 March 2020
0
Weird
Tesla Is Officially Selling A Used Model 3 With Serious Paint Issues
At least Canadian buyers will have no surprises regarding what they will get for C$52,000.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
11 March 2020
0
Repair / Maintenance
Tesla Model 3 Paint Problems Pop Up In Areas Not Impacted By Road Salt
We have the first case of paint issues in the UK and some reports from California now too.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
07 February 2020
0
Repair / Maintenance
Tesla Changes Warranty Terms To Shield Against Recent Issues
Owners accuse the company of pretending “old information never existed.”
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
03 February 2020
0
Weird
Ford Engineer Claims Tesla Has Big Issues: Shoddy Build, Unsafe Parts
The Ford engineer later deleted his comments, but the Internet lives on forever.
By
Eric Loveday
02 February 2020
0
Sales
Tesla Model 3 Paint Problems Are Biggest Disappointment: Says YouTuber
Regardless, Graham Stephan would still buy one, only with more range.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
23 January 2020
0
Repair / Maintenance
Tesla All-Weather Kit: The Correction Is Worse Than The Defect
New video shows the free mudflaps may cause more damage than they intend to prevent.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
13 January 2020
0
Repair / Maintenance
Tesla's Free All-Weather Kit Gaps May Hold Dirt Close To Car Body
You have to see this video to fully understand what this is.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
10 January 2020
0
Repair / Maintenance
Tesla All-Weather Kit Strategy Now Hits Scandinavia And Finland
Is this the cheapest way to protect soft and thin paint?
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
09 January 2020
0
Repair / Maintenance
Tesla Will Pay For Mudflaps In Canada: Generosity Or Strategy?
Splashguard kits range from around $20 to up to $40, but there is also labor to include.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
20 November 2019
0
Repair / Maintenance
Tesla Repairs Model 3 A-Pillar Rust Issue On Its Own Account
At least in Matt Shumaker’s case. Will it become the standard answer to the issue?
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
18 November 2019
0
Manufacturing / Production
What Does The Tesla Model 3 Have In Common With A Cheap Toyota Etios?
They both get no paint in some areas because nobody can see it. But is this ok?
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
01 November 2019
0
Lists
Tesla Model 3: Comprehensive Buyer's Guide To Known Issues, Problems
If you are considering a Tesla Model 3, then use this as a guide at delivery to avoid problems with your dream car.
By
Gustavo Henrique Ruffo
22 October 2019
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