Tesla Roadster Paint Info
The Color Breakdown
Back when the Roadster was first hitting the streets, Tesla kept the menu short and sweet. With only 3 total color records in our system, it was a bit like the early days of cinema: you could have the elegant White Water Pearl Tricoat or a double-helping of Solid Black. They didn't need a rainbow to prove a point; they just needed to look fast standing still.
What to Watch For
Finding your paint code on a Roadster is a bit of a scavenger hunt compared to a modern Model 3. While most cars hide it in the door, the Roadster often hides its identification label on the underside of the dashboard. It's worth the gymnastics to find it! Once you're looking at the paint itself, be aware that these early finishes are notoriously "soft." Because the car sits so low to the ground, the nose is essentially a high-speed vacuum for road pebbles. You'll likely find a constellation of tiny chips on the front bumper and hood that are just begging for a touch-up.
Driveway Repair Tip
If you're working with White Water Pearl Tricoat, remember that the "magic" is in the layers. This is a multi-step process, so don't try to rush it in one go. Shake your bottle for at least 60 seconds-longer than you think you need-to get those pearl flakes dancing. For those Solid Black chips, skip the brush that comes in the cap and use a wooden toothpick. A tiny drop of paint on the tip of a toothpick allows you to fill the chip precisely without leaving a "blob" on the surface. It requires patience, but the result will look like the damage never happened.
