Tesla Model 3 roof racks glass damage

[@quadragenarian-fitness]

Thank you for this information. I hesitated to buy one exactly for this reason - "the glass damage." Thanks, man. Just ordered mine.

[@reefgratos2035]

I though you were going to remove the roof glass completely to demonstrate your theory.. i guess not. The installation tell your to turn the bolt about 6mm. The kit comes with an allen key .. when i fist used the allen key i heard some squeek, as if i was pulling of the glass seal.. so now when i put the rack i don't use the allen key.l. I just use my hand.. there is no need to turn the bold that much… i hope i am right.

[@francoisdurocher4951]

The title of your video is misleading. 👎

[@practicaltesla3259]

This is a collection of key words for finding it, In case one wonders exactly about this risk.

[@sampokuisma8261]

Thank you for this information. This was first one I found that digged deeper how the attachment works. Good job 👍 How do you feel about attaching and deattaching roof racks? Is it something that is easy enough to do every now and then?

[@practicaltesla3259]

Thanks for comment. I’m glad you like it. To be honest it’s been a winter season, one time thing so far. Based on this short but yet still experience, I would say it’s pretty easy and fast so no big issues with that. It is landing and self positioning itself in a right place so not much of place for going wrong and no need for running around with measuring tape.

[@sampokuisma8261]

@@practicaltesla3259 Ok, I see. Maybe we'll get a new video later when you have more experience with it. I've been bit worried how the mounting hardware works with the glass window. Seems that this has been thought and it should be ok. And like you mentioned in your other video that the paint on the inner side of cars beam should be also protected with tape.

[@angelasoWA]

I just installed mine this weekend, if you install and uninstall it, you need to buy something to replace the 3M tape that is protecting your paint. They are not reusable. I purchased the roof rack used, so I was able to but 3M paint protection film and cut it to shape.

[@joan38]

I just cracked my top glass today with the roof rack tightening it softly...

[@sampokuisma8261]

@@joan38 oh no, sorry to hear. I haven't yet installed mine.

[@stin987]

Does the metal clip hit against the painted section of the roof?

[@practicaltesla3259]

It might gently brush it. I would say it is better to put the PPF a bit on the inner side as well. Tesla delivered protective stickers do not go over the edge. On the other hand I did not observe any damage caused by a clip using this over 3 winter seasons so far.

[@stin987]

@@practicaltesla3259 thanks for the reply. I just got my Model 3 but have been missing my roof rack for mtn biking.

[@stephenthompson1663]

Be careful that the clips are under the metal “retainers” and not just under the glass. kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4Ozk4d9l7l2ppo

[@practicaltesla3259]

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