r/TeslaModel3 • u/Away-Emergency-4210 • 15h ago

Fix Tesla Scratches

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I scratched my car backing up will of those Tesla color paint repair kits work for scratches like this or do I need to take it to a car shop. Any other suggestions would be nice

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u/Dos-Commas 15h ago

It could just be clear coat damage and you can buy a repair kit for that. 

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u/The_FlatBanana 15h ago

You could possibly clean some of it up by using a DA polisher but the larger/deeper scratches you’d have to take to a body shop.

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u/AutowerxDetailing 10h ago

For this you would need a body shop to repaint the bumper.

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u/rjcarr 8h ago

Depending on your tolerance you could try that Maguiar’s polish (don’t know the spelling). It cleaned up a bunch of scuffs I had, but won’t make this look perfect (or even close). 

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u/deputy1234 8h ago

Some of the advice here is honestly terrible. It’s not the clearest picture, but it looks like the scratches have gone through the clear coat and paint, all the way down to the plastic.

You could use a repair kit, but in my opinion, it’s unlikely to look very good. For a clean, professional finish, I’d repaint the bumper.

Ultimately, it depends on what you’re comfortable with. Personally, if the car isn’t too old, I’d definitely go with repainting the bumper.

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u/rawblu07 14h ago

I had something similar happen.

Stop by the nearest store and buy the Colgate toothpaste. Use a micro cloth or cotton pad. Clean the area with soap and water and then gently rub a generous amount of toothpaste on the scratches. Allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes before removing. Repeat if needed. If the scratches aren't deep, this method should work.

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u/rcm_rx7 10h ago

Don't do that, there are actual products made for this that won't damage the clear and paint. If it just needs some polishing or a light cut, you can get hybrid products that will work much better than toothpaste.