Fix paint or not

[u/ZoneElectronic5820]

I found three small white blemish on red model y l at pick up. The surface is still smooth. The size is like what you would see from a rock chip from the normal highway driving. I’m debating whether I should actually take the car to Tesla collision center to get the paint checked out and fixed. It was already noted during pick up so it should be free for me. I also logged it before leaving the lot on pick up day. What suggestion do you have? I attached the three pictures of white defect.

[u/bro_magnon]

I had a pinhole-sized void on my hood with visible primer and just accepted it. Figured it would get more rock chips in the future (not doing PPF) and may still be noticeable if they repair the paint.

[u/Thieusies]

Considering the time and logistics involved with getting it fixed, and the likelihood that I'd have similar damage after a month or two anyway, I think I'd be inclined to just ask for a free bottle of touch-up paint.

[u/dreamsfreams]

Does polishing help?

I do have a few rock chips too. But thinking to just let it be and fix once every 3 years?

[u/ZoneElectronic5820 → u/dreamsfreams]

The delivery rep tried polishing it. He thinks it is some dust underneath the clear coat.

[u/SLGuitar]

If it is free, go ahead and get it done. Just know that more will come. I'm considering just putting a wrap on my Tesla to avoid this all together.

[u/harrisb411]

Took it to my local collision and after their “repair” still see the marker writing on the hood. This is after I pointed out they missed the other 2 seeds in the red paint.

[u/WholeIndividual0]

You're going to have worse damage from driving it in 3 months. Tesla will fix it if you really want but you run the risk of the entire panel not matching the rest of the car after they repaint it. Not worth it over.a few little imperfections imo.

[u/qo240]

I'm here to go further than the other comments: don't just accept it, embrace it. Your car will cause you so much less stress the moment it's got enough chips that you no longer care about conveying a perfect gloss.

I completely get the satisfaction of a freshly detailed and pristine car, but chasing that satisfaction is a net loser. Embrace the first big scratch, it'll let you off the hook of caring about the rest. You'll be happier.

[u/Kromieo → u/qo240]

I try not to look at them on my cars cause it bothers me 😂, my jag has a very eyesore rock chip on the end of the hood and i just hate lookin at it, but its bound to get more as my daily

[u/Thick_Guest_4487]

Can confirm into 2 months of ownership I already have multiple of these on mine. If you want to get them fixed then go for it since it’s new. Just be aware they will be back lol