Takeaways after owning Cybertruck for 24 hours (updates: factory window tint = 22.9%, scratches pics added)

[BannedByTMC]

My understanding of the CT finish is they start with 120 grit sandpaper on a DA sander and work up to 320 or so, I'd bet a similar process would remove most if not all of those scratches.

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[Carlos Thomas]

Wow. That will show up on a wrap.

 

[agordon117]

Those are pretty terrible honestly. Did they have anything to say about it at the delivery center? I'd be asking for a new panel at the very least. Wrap or no wrap, those are pretty deep.

 

[ButterEV]

My understanding of the CT finish is they start with 120 grit sandpaper on a DA sander and work up to 320 or so, I'd bet a similar process would remove most if not all of those scratches.

 

[ButterEV]

Those are pretty terrible honestly. Did they have anything to say about it at the delivery center? I'd be asking for a new panel at the very least. Wrap or no wrap, those are pretty deep.

I did indeed bring these up at delivery. They tried to clean them but when they realized how bad they were they stated that they will put in a request for replacement panels but that they don’t anticipate getting those panels in anytime soon. At least they’ve made note of it and I will definitely share my experience when they replace the panel

 

[ButterEV]

Wow. That will show up on a wrap.

Literally just spoke to company wrapping the truck. They’re going to see what they can do. I’ll be filming tomorrow the installation process so I can provide an update on the scratches at that point.

 

[agordon117]

I did indeed bring these up at delivery. They tried to clean them but when they realized how bad they were they stated that they will put in a request for replacement panels but that they don’t anticipate getting those panels in anytime soon. At least they’ve made note of it and I will definitely share my experience when they replace the panel

Stay on them about it. In my experience, anything they put in the system to deliver to you, they won't. They will tell you whatever they have to in order to get you to sign off on the vehicle. I'm still waiting for a charge port door for my 21 model Y, which they swore on 3 or 4 separate occasions that they would actively let me know when they got one in and come out to install it.

Luckily my other big problem on delivery, a chipped side window, was something they had in stock, and I made them install it while I sat there and waited.

 

[ButterEV]

My understanding of the CT finish is they start with 120 grit sandpaper on a DA sander and work up to 320 or so, I'd bet a similar process would remove most if not all of those scratches.

I’ll be filming at the wrap shop tomorrow so I can definitely see how they can help with the scratches.

 

[Carlos Thomas]

The only way to hide those gashes in the second photo is for them to fill it in with something and make it smooth/even...then wrap it.

 

[ButterEV]

Stay on them about it. In my experience, anything they put in the system to deliver to you, they won't. They will tell you whatever they have to in order to get you to sign off on the vehicle. I'm still waiting for a charge port door for my 21 model Y, which they swore on 3 or 4 separate occasions that they would actively let me know when they got one in and come out to install it.

Luckily my other big problem on delivery, a chipped side window, was something they had in stock, and I made them install it while I sat there and waited.

Wow that’s unfortunate. I’ve had similar issuing with my 2018 Model 3.

 

[Gigahorse]

Video of scratches, no big deal in my opinion.

 

[Penguins]

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[ButterEV]

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[ButterEV]

Stay on them about it. In my experience, anything they put in the system to deliver to you, they won't. They will tell you whatever they have to in order to get you to sign off on the vehicle. I'm still waiting for a charge port door for my 21 model Y, which they swore on 3 or 4 separate occasions that they would actively let me know when they got one in and come out to install it.

Luckily my other big problem on delivery, a chipped side window, was something they had in stock, and I made them install it while I sat there and waited.

Tesla just called me to discuss this concern. I’ll update everyone on how they handle it.

 

[REM]

I'm not an expert in all things metals, but it looks there are a couple of deep pitted spots in your picture. It's possible those were there in the sheet before they even formed it at the factory.

Everyone else may feel different, but I wouldn't even bother fixing it. It would be a unique fingerprint in my opinion.

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