Tesla Zero G (NEU-240E) Touch Up Paint

The Look

If you are looking at this color, you likely have the performance-heavy wheels that make your Model 3 or Model Y look like it just rolled off a track. This shade is a sophisticated, understated gray that defines the high-end Tesla aesthetic. It is not trying to be flashy; it is designed to look like industrial-grade speed. Since these wheels have been standard or premium options across the lineup for the last few years, your car likely uses this color to ground its design. It provides a sharp contrast against the bright white or deep blue body paint.

Technical Details

This is a matte metallic finish, which means it carries a heavy load of tiny metal flakes suspended in a low-gloss binder. The metallic nature makes it excellent at hiding the inevitable grime from brake dust, but the matte sheen is where most people trip up. If you apply the paint too thick, the finish will actually start to look shiny, which will ruin the match against the rest of your wheel. Because the flakes are heavy, they like to sink to the bottom of the container. If you do not get them moving, you will end up with a flat gray spot that lacks the depth of the original factory finish.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Tesla Zero G (check for code NEU-240E), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. While your car's primary paint code is found on the driver's side door jamb, wheel codes like this one are often confirmed by the wheel style itself. Always test the color on the included card to see how the metallic flakes settle before touching your wheels. When you are ready, use very thin layers. Keeping the container moving is vital to ensure the flakes lay down evenly. If you are working in a garage, make sure you have plenty of light so you can see the texture developing. Give it ample drying time between coats so you do not disturb the metallic pattern you just laid down.