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Many Cybertruck owners have customized their trucks with vinyl wraps or special coatings to change the look of the bare stainless steel. These custom wraps range from matte colors to elaborate designs, allowing owners to personalize their Cybertrucks’ appearance. However, the cantrail recall has created a real dilemma for owners with wrapped Cybertrucks. The recall fix involves physically removing and replacing the cantrail panels – and any vinyl wrap or coating on those panels will be removed along with them. In other words, if you’ve wrapped your Cybertruck, the sections of wrap on the cantrail trim will not survive the repair. After Tesla replaces the cantrail pieces, you’ll need to have those new panels re-wrapped or re-coated to match the rest of your vehicle.
This situation leaves wrap owners in a tough spot. On one hand, you might feel it’s best to delay wrapping your Cybertruck until after the recall repair is done – to avoid paying twice for the same work. On the other hand, many owners don’t want to wait months to enjoy their custom look, especially if the rest of the truck is already wrapped and only the cantrail was left or if they simply weren’t aware of the recall at time of wrapping. For those who have already paid for an expensive custom wrap, it’s understandably frustrating to learn that a portion of it will have to be redone. Tesla has stated that it is not offering reimbursement for third-party wraps or coatings that need reapplication due to the recall. So if you got your Cybertruck wrapped by an independent shop (or did it yourself), the cost and effort of re-wrapping the cantrails falls on you as the owner.
What about wraps installed through Tesla? Tesla launched a pilot in-house wrap program in some areas, and a few Cybertruck buyers might have wraps applied by Tesla as part of delivery or promotions. In those cases, it’s a bit unclear how the recall re-wrap will be handled. As of now, Tesla hasn’t issued official guidance on their in-house wraps. It’s possible Tesla service centers might replace those wraps on the new cantrail as part of the recall service (since it was a Tesla-provided service), but that hasn’t been confirmed. If you’re one of these owners, it’s a good idea to check with your local Tesla service advisor. For everyone else with custom aftermarket wraps, plan on coordinating with your wrap installer to reapply vinyl on the new cantrail pieces post-replacement.
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