[Smigelski]

Thanks for posting this; it's intersting. I was wondering how much work it was to replace the pillar trim.

I have a 2023 S and I just had all of this gloss black trim covered with PPF - mainly to prevent swirls and scratches from people grabbing onto the trim to close the doors. I wonder if it will help with the long-term stability of the trim? Or if just by parking it indoors would help (and using a UV protecting sealant/wax).

 

[Smigelski]

There are two elements I think at play - The finish which PPF and UV protection should help but the other issue is the actual trim piece (gloss black, carbon, etc.) is connected to the structural element of the trim piece (for all 3 on each side). The parts are glued/heated(?) together and I think the connection is a stress point as this is where I saw the cracks from. It may eventually crack vertically over time but that might have something to do with the exterior trim plastic degrading over time. Good plan on tackling it sooner than later.

You jinxed me . I just noticed a sharp vertical line in my one B pillar that wasn't there before. Ugh. This is on a 2023 S.
It’s hard to photograph, but you can see it in the reflection of the rest of the garage.

 

[Smigelski]

Wow I had figured these would be good for at least 2-3 years. A 2023?!

With ~1300 miles. I picked it up Jan 26th.