Not only is the Cybertruck 50 percent more expensive than originally promised, but it can also rust. The bare stainless steel reacts to environmental influences and becomes stained, which is primarily an aesthetic problem, but with the purchase costs of 61,000 USD (RWD), 80,000 USD (AWD) and 100,000 USD for the Cyberbeast, it is a nuisance after a short time Customers vented.
The sealing should have been ordered, but Tesla charges handsomely for it with the Cybertruck. It costs between 5,000 and 6,000 US dollars for either “Satin Clear Paint Film” or a “Color Paint Film”.
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In a posting on X/Twitter says Tesla engineer Wes Morrill that the pinhead spots are large and superficial and do not endanger the steel panels. The engineer, who according to LinkedIn has worked at Tesla for more than 13 years, referred to a YouTube video on the topic.
“Stainless steel is reactive, and free iron that is on it will rust. It is just a surface contamination and can be easily removed. Bar Keeper's Friend used here works well, also via Citrisurf77 can loosen the deposit and simply wipe it off. For stubborn dirt, use a blue, scratch-free Scotch Brite pad as it leaves no marks on the metal.”
The Tesla man gets approval from Elon Musk for this. The commented with “Yeah.” Ultimately, all “stainless” steels have problems like this, depending on the alloy. Stainless steel front door handles in exposed locations also need to be cleaned thoroughly here and there. The real discussion will probably have to be about whether bare stainless steel is the optimal material for cars and whether it is best to use the sealing, even if Tesla is paying dearly for it. Otherwise, it's probably best to invest in proper stainless steel care and a polishing machine.