[mod note: this post was originally a reply in Mike's rust-proofing thread]
This past weekend I backed over a curb, and as the rear wheels dropped down, the rocker panel just in front of the rear wheels hit the curb. This caused the plastic trim to bend at a sharp angle, and also snapped off some of the retaining clips and screws. It doesn't look like there was any damage to the metal under the plastic. I am trying to avoid taking this into a body shop to have it repaired, as it seems like it should be a DIY type project. I just need to order the replacement part from Tesla.
I don't have a lift system like you have, but was hoping that would be necessary to work on this piece. What are your thoughts on removing and replacing this trim piece while the car is on the ground?
Any other tips that you can suggest would be appreciated.
thanks.
This past weekend I backed over a curb, and as the rear wheels dropped down, the rocker panel just in front of the rear wheels hit the curb. This caused the plastic trim to bend at a sharp angle, and also snapped off some of the retaining clips and screws. It doesn't look like there was any damage to the metal under the plastic. I am trying to avoid taking this into a body shop to have it repaired, as it seems like it should be a DIY type project. I just need to order the replacement part from Tesla.
I don't have a lift system like you have, but was hoping that would be necessary to work on this piece. What are your thoughts on removing and replacing this trim piece while the car is on the ground?
Any other tips that you can suggest would be appreciated.
thanks.
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