Video: A man buys a Tesla Cybertruck and reports that the body of the car has started to rust (Photo: Facebook)
A man who bought one Tesla Cybertruckshared a video showing the vehicle’s bodywork starting to rust.
The case is the content creator Molesrcool analyzed in a video he posted on his Facebook page. He said this type of rusting occurs when the car comes into contact with magnets.
“Many rust stains are caused by placing magnets on the car, and they are very difficult to remove, [ha egyáltalán el tudod távolítani]” Molesrcool said in the clip.
“This is not what you want your car to look like less than a year after you bought it. I can’t imagine what will happen to people who live in cold climates with lots of salt on the roads.”
Although the Tesla Cybertruck its body is described as “stainless”, it does not mean “stainless”. Under certain conditions, corrosion or spots may still form on the surface.
This could be environmental pollution, road salt or even iron particles from magnets, which can leave orange rust-like stains.
In the comments, there was a debate about the magnetic properties, and some users discussed the Tesla material used by a Cybertruck for production.
“I thought magnets wouldn’t stick to stainless steel,” wrote one Facebook user. In the responses, some netizens emphasized that low-grade stainless steel does have magnetic properties.
Others have noted that different grades of stainless steel react differently to magnets, while some have argued that non-magnetic stainless steel can become slightly magnetic after being formed and pressed.
A Tesla told that the Cybertruck uses a cold-worked stainless steel alloy similar to that used in the SpaceX used in its rockets. These grades are strong and corrosion resistant, but not free from discoloration.
While treating rust on conventional cars often involves painting, this is simply not possible in a Cybertruck-than. Therefore, the best advice in this case is to prevent the problem.
Preventative measures include regular washing, avoiding magnets in contact with the bodywork, and using a protective coating to protect sensitive metal parts from contamination.
If we want to go a step further, we can consider installing a protective film to give the car even more protection.
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