How to Touch Up Tesla Model Y Paint & Wheels: Shasta White Pearl Tricoat (PPSW) Repair

Learn how to touch up Tesla Model Y paint chips and wheel curb rash using tricoat paint system. This tutorial demonstrates repairing Shasta White Pearl (basecoat, pearl midcoat, clearcoat) on bumper stone chips and road debris scratches, plus fixing silver wheel curb rash and hubcap damage. Perfect for Tesla owners dealing with city driving damage. 🎯 What You'll Learn: Tesla Shasta White Pearl tricoat application (basecoat, pearl midcoat, clearcoat) Touch up pen technique for tiny stone chips Touch up brush for larger scratches Tesla wheel curb rash touch up procedure Removing and reinstalling Tesla hubcaps safely Gloss vs matte clearcoat for Tesla wheels ⏱️ Video Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction: 2021 Tesla Model Y Shasta White Pearl 0:33 - Small stone chip repair with touch up pen 0:45 - Cleaning with wax and grease remover 0:53 - Basecoat application (white base) 1:08 - Pearl midcoat application (clear with pearlescence) 1:27 - Clearcoat application (1 coat for tiny chip) 2:19 - Touch up brush application for bigger area 2:36 - Two coats basecoat for larger damage 3:20 - Two coats pearl midcoat application 3:55 - Clearcoat on larger scratch (2 coats) 4:41 - Tesla wheel curb rash repair begins 5:25 - Removing Tesla hubcap (easy pull-off method) 5:38 - Cleaning wheel scratch 5:57 - Silver wheel colorcoat application 6:25 - Gloss clearcoat for glossy wheels 7:15- Hubcap scratch touch up with pen 7:55 - Reinstalling hubcap (valve stem alignment tip) 8:20 - Final results and protection from corrosion 🛠️ Materials Used: TouchUpDirect Shasta White Pearl tricoat PPSW (base, pearl mid, clear) https://touchupdirect.com/shop/touch-... Touch up pen for tiny chips Touch up brush for larger scratches Tesla wheel silver colorcoat Sonic Silver Wheel NEU 107e https://touchupdirect.com/shop/touch-... Combo applicator for wheels Wax and grease remover Polishing compound ❓ Common Questions This Video Answers: What is Tesla Shasta White Pearl paint system? Shasta White Pearl is a tricoat system with white basecoat, clear pearl midcoat containing pearlescence, and protective clearcoat. All three layers are required for proper color match and that signature pearl shimmer effect. How many coats for Tesla tricoat touch up? For tiny stone chips: 1-2 coat each of basecoat, pearl midcoat, and clearcoat. For scratches or larger areas: 2-3 coats of base and midcoat, followed by 2 coats clearcoat. Assess coverage after each layer. Do you need primer for Tesla paint chips? Only if the chip is down to bare substrate (plastic or metal). If original primer is still visible, you can skip primer and go straight to basecoat application. Why does Tesla waterborne paint look wrong at first? Make sure to test your color on the test card first if it matches your car. Waterborne paint looks bright and different when first applied. This is normal—as it dries, the true color comes in and matches properly. Never judge waterborne paint color until fully dry. 💡 Pro Tips: Adjust Coats by Damage Size: Tiny chips need 1 coat per layer. Larger damage needs 2-3 coats per layer for full coverage. Don't Judge Waterborne Color Wet: Waterborne basecoat and midcoat look wrong when wet. Wait until dry to assess color match. Pearl Midcoat is Critical: The pearl midcoat makes tricoat colors match properly. Don't skip this layer—it creates the signature shimmer. Valve Stem Alignment Matters: Hubcap won't snap on properly if recess isn't aligned with the valve stem. Check alignment before pressing. Silver Paint Color Shift: All silver metallic paints look bluish when wet. Trust the process—it turns proper silver when dry. 🚗 Perfect For: 2021+ Tesla Model Y owners Tesla Shasta White Pearl tricoat repairs Stone chips and road debris scratches Wheel curb rash from city driving Hubcap scratch touch ups Quick DIY driveway repairs Protecting wheels from corrosion 📋 Repair Timeline: Small chip (1 coat each): 15-20 minutes total Larger scratch (2 coats each): 45-60 minutes total Wheel curb rash: 20-30 minutes Cure time before polishing/waxing: 24-48 hours 👍 Did this guide help you fix a deep scratch? Like, subscribe, and share this tutorial! 💬 Questions about your repair? Drop them in the comments—we respond to every question! 🔔 Subscribe for more professional car repair tutorials you can do at home! WATCH NEXT: ➡️ ​​Complete Guide to Repairing Substrate Scratches with Brush Platinum Kit    • Complete Guide to Repairing Substrate Scra...   ➡️How to Easily Fix Paint Chips & Nicks on Your Car with Pen Essential Kit    • How to Easily Fix Paint Chips & Nicks on Y...   Stay Connected TouchUpDirect – Over 7,000 5-Star Reviews: https://touchupdirect.com/ Facebook:   / touchupdirect   Instagram:   / touchupdirect