Paint colors

[jkchiang]

Came across these paint color renderings to give people an idea of how the 3 looks in other paint colors. Have to admit the white with black wheels looks sexy as hell.

http://electrek.co/2016/04/08/tesla-model-3-colors/

 

[NOLA3Guy]

I think anything other that black, white, silver, and brown will look strange with the glass roof.

 

[Van Shrider]

Came across these paint color renderings to give people an idea of how the 3 looks in other paint colors. Have to admit the white with black wheels looks sexy as hell.

http://electrek.co/2016/04/08/tesla-model-3-colors/

Personally, I like that Silver near chrome look. Or even the Blue Chrome.
If they do not expand out to colors not on the S or X, and what we saw in the Reveal, I'm more than fine with the Silver that was at the reveal.

 

[Mitchs_Model_3]

Hoping for a blood orange, or the red from the reveal with a bit more orange flake in it...

 

[Niklas]

I think I Will go with The silver one

 

[JOFTAA]

I was thinking about the matte paint, but after reading about the downside, I changed my mind.
https://www.reddit.com/r/cars/comments/1p5kwp/pros_cons_of_a_matte_black_paintjob/

 

[Drew]

I am thinking white with the darker wheels!

 

[MelindaV]

I would love to see a fiery copper, or even the orange used on the Roadsters, but am expecting to see the exact colors currently offered on the Model S, or at least comparable.

 

[Thalass]

I think I saw these photochops on r/teslamotors. They're quite well done, and are on imgur.

I really like the dark green, myself.

 

[kenbefound]

I would most likely order Titanium Metallic if it's made available. If not maybe Pearl White, Silver or Black as a last choice.

 

[Badback]

I think that it would make sense for Tesla to stick to the Model S colors for initial units, just to uncomplicate manufacturing.

 

[kenbefound]

Badback, that's a great point. In my never ending pursuit of all things cars I once learned automakers need to give their paint suppliers a 3 to 5 year lead time when wanting to offer new colors. So it makes sense Tesla would go with ones that are currently available. I understand the flat black, shown in the reveal, is quite popular. So will be interesting to see if that is offered.

 

[TC3Tesla]

I hope they offer some more exciting colors. Silver, black, white are all pretty boring and are the same as so many other cars on the road. I would NOT want the matte finish that was shown at the reveal - watch some of the test drive videos and see how every single fingerprint shows on it, plus wonder how it would show road dirt.

 

[Dan Detweiler]

I test drove a Model S yesterday and the two cars they had at the showroom were two colors I had not previously considered. One was the Midnight Silver (Grey) and the other was the Titanium. Both were gorgeous. I think I will probably go with the Midnight Silver with the Grey interior after seeing it in person.

Just my $.02.

Dan

 

[Niklas]

I test drove a Model 3 yesterday and the two cars they had at the showroom were two colors I had not previously considered. One was the Midnight Silver (Grey) and the other was the Titanium. Both were gorgeous. I think I will probably go with the Midnight Silver with the Grey interior after seeing it in person.

Just my $.02.

Dan

Tell us more about the test drive !

 

[Dan Detweiler]

Niklas, I actually said a few words about that experience in another thread. Look for "Tesla's Ace In The Hole" thread under the preorder tab.

All I can say is OMG!!!!!!

Dan

 

[TrevP]

Tesla tests various paint colours from BASF from time to time. Pictures from a Teslarati article from 2014 show paint samples on shadowboards outside in the sun.

The new paint facility installed at the Fremont factory can do 10,000 cars a week so maybe we might get a few more colours to chose from however I think at least initially, the palette will be limited until the crazy backlog is filled.

http://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-s-new-colors-coming-soon/

 

[Thalass]

Dang those are nice colours

 

[TC3Tesla]

Tesla tests various paint colours from BASF from time to time. Pictures from a Teslarati article from 2014 show paint samples on shadowboards outside in the sun.

I love the 2 purples in the top 2 pictures!!!! And the dark teal next to the shrub in the 3rd pic. Some of the light blues are nice too, and the bright red/orange in the middle of the 3rd pic is interesting too. Bring on the fun & unique colors! I don't want my car to be lost in the crowd of boring colors in the parking lot. I buy my car for me, not the person after me.

 

[garsh]

I test drove a Model 3 yesterday

I did a double-take when I read that.
I assume you meant to say Model S?