Tesla Model 3 Center Console Scratch Removal
Hey there, guys!
I was hoping that someone here has been able to efficiently color sand & buff scratches off a Model 3 center console glossy parts.
I was able to wet sand the scratches off, but when it came time to refine and polish, lo and behold, I was completely unable to finish the process - the sanding marks would hardly, barely, fade away!
Last sanding grit: 3000
Buffing disc & tool: microfiber cutting pad and Rupes iBrid cordless buffer
Paste: Menzerna 400 and 300 heavy duty compounds
Nothing worked.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! 😊🙏
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Re: Tesla Model 3 Center Console Scratch Removal
Post up some pics. Let's see what you are dealing with.
The finish on these center consoles are very 'delicate'.
I would usually just compound/polish any scratches/defects out and most of the time that would work.
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The scratches were deep-enough to need some sanding - that's why I did it, like I have before in Mercedes & BMWs, for example, with no problems like this.
This is the first and only material that has baffled me like this.
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Re: Tesla Model 3 Center Console Scratch Removal
Are you using your IBrid in orbital or rotary mode?
Re: Tesla Model 3 Center Console Scratch Removal
Rotary, and by hand as well. The sanding marks acted as if I was didn't exist, pretty much.
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Re: Tesla Model 3 Center Console Scratch Removal
Is this on your personal car? Looks like the clear has been compromised.
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I did the exact same procedure on other people's cars with no issues. It's the material that's different.
I tried contacting Tesla to find out what coating these parts have to no avail.
Also, I tried plexiglass polish with no better results.
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Re: Tesla Model 3 Center Console Scratch Removal
You might have to just replace those parts and wrap the new ones in PPF or vinyl to avoid getting new scratches.
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Re: Tesla Model 3 Center Console Scratch Removal
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BSoares
You might have to just replace those parts and wrap the new ones in PPF or vinyl to avoid getting new scratches.
I understand, and that would be the easy way out for me - or even replacing the parts.
But I got very interested in learning why I haven't been able to buff it out. I think it's a good learning opportunity.
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