Pearl White Metallic
Discussion
Someone or something has damaged the rear bumper on my Model 3. The damage isn't too bad, just some scratches but the bumper will need repainting.
I've had a few quotes but everyone is telling me it will be difficult to guarantee a perfect colour match, saying Pearl White Metallic paint is the most difficult paint to match. I know it's difficult to do but surely it's not impossible.
My question is, has anyone else with a white Tesla had their car painted (bumpers in particular) and if what were the results. Did you get a perfect colour match or was there a noticeable difference in the shade between the bumper and the rest of the car?
My car is in immaculate condition and the paintwork is just about the best I've had on any car so I want everything to be perfect.
I should add that I'm not in the UK so I'm not looking for body shop recommendations.
I've had a few quotes but everyone is telling me it will be difficult to guarantee a perfect colour match, saying Pearl White Metallic paint is the most difficult paint to match. I know it's difficult to do but surely it's not impossible.
My question is, has anyone else with a white Tesla had their car painted (bumpers in particular) and if what were the results. Did you get a perfect colour match or was there a noticeable difference in the shade between the bumper and the rest of the car?
My car is in immaculate condition and the paintwork is just about the best I've had on any car so I want everything to be perfect.
I should add that I'm not in the UK so I'm not looking for body shop recommendations.
I had a M3 which Tesla replaced the bunper and the paint didn’t match in certain light so they’re correct. I believe it’s something to do with painting plastic rather than metal but how they do it at the factory I’ve no idea.
I’m a critic of Tesla on many things but on this one I think it’s not a specific problem to them, many car makes have the same challenge with some colours in certain light conditions
I’m a critic of Tesla on many things but on this one I think it’s not a specific problem to them, many car makes have the same challenge with some colours in certain light conditions
I'm sure you're right about this not being a specific problem with Tesla cars. I just think with modern equipment, technology and paint, it shouldn't be difficult to get an exact match. As you said, they can do this at the factory (the paintwork on my car is about as good a finish as I've ever seen on a car).
Interestingly, where I am, Tesla have just opened their own collision repair centre and even they weren't 100% confident in guaranteeing a perfect match.
I need to get it done because it's so unsightly so I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet and hope for the best. Which do I go for though? Tesla's own repair centre or one of Tesla's approved body shops?
I'm still interested to hear about the experiences of others before I commit.
Interestingly, where I am, Tesla have just opened their own collision repair centre and even they weren't 100% confident in guaranteeing a perfect match.
I need to get it done because it's so unsightly so I guess I'll just have to bite the bullet and hope for the best. Which do I go for though? Tesla's own repair centre or one of Tesla's approved body shops?
I'm still interested to hear about the experiences of others before I commit.
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