Five Tesla now offers various paint finishes in its configurator, including two new ones. Colors These products are already available in Germany, among other places. Many people are asking: How sensitive are the different paints? And are there differences between the various production locations?
In this article, we therefore want to address the topic of paint quality at Tesla.
Tesla paint: Quality is becoming more comparable
The car manufacturer offers various painting techniques. White and red are so-called multi-coat finishes, meaning they are multi-layered. Blue and gray are available as metallic paints, and black is a solid color, the "simplest" form of paint without additives or other special features.
As Tesla drivers, for example, in the tff forum illustrateThe paint layer on Teslas is generally quite thin and soft – regardless of the chosen color. However, it is also pointed out that the overall quality of the paintwork has improved significantly since the first Model 3s from the USA.
Currently, vehicles from the Gigafactory Shanghai – which generally still have the highest... Build quality delivers – probably the best and most even paint finish.
However, it has also become apparent that the different locations have improved in terms of quality over time. match – with the “most advanced painting system” in Grünheide This will likely soon apply to the paintwork as well.
Tesla processing: Sensitivity depends on color properties
The susceptibility of the paint on Teslas is therefore not necessarily dependent on the manufacturing process. Rather, the color itself is the deciding factor.
The solid black paint, for example, looks quite impressive – but scratches and dirt are quickly visible. However, it's also the easiest to clean. repairBecause of its restless metallic look, blue tends to be less sensitive, but the light base coat still causes problems.
White and grey require the least maintenance; only insects are more clearly visible on these colors in summer.
Which Tesla paint finish do you like best – and which color did you choose?
