Yeah I had to get my hood redone and the shop said the first job took the whole roll. Fortunately I found a shop on the opposite side of the country that had enough to do the hood, but the cantrails are going to take a lot of material to correct to where the “redo” is going to be much more expensive than people realize as shops are going to have a hard time finding partial rolls.
Are you guys going to either provide support for your statement in your original past that Tesla will not be paying third party costs or correct it in light of the fact that I and others have repeatedly been told otherwise? Failing correct that statement if not supported by evidence contrary to what we owners have been told smack of deceptive trade practices geared toward selling your products.
Well, it seems someone had their coffee this morning!? Dober, I want to clarify that we’re not looking to profit from this situation—that was never the point of my post. If Tesla really does cover the cost of replacing these wrap cantrail parts, that’s great news. However, since there’s nothing official from Tesla yet, it’s unclear whether costs will be standardized or decided on a case-by-case basis. Some replacements will inevitably be more expensive than others.
I hate coffee and am writing that comment off as an attempt at light-hearted humor rather than a failed jab.
Some wraps like mine are cut so that each side of the vehicle is one piece and not one color so I will have to buy both sides of the car. (Halo wrap)
'Roll On Summer, Roll On' ( Paul Kelly ]
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.
We are now offering an extra set of ?Cantrails?in our precut kits on CybertruckWraps.us for anyone that is on the fence about wrapping until the recall fixes have been completed.
