A man who bought a Tesla Cybertruck shared a video to show that the vehicle’s body began to rust.
The case was analyzed by the content creator Molesrcool in a video posted on his Facebook page. According to him, this type of rust happens when the car comes into contact with magnets.
“A lot of these rust stains are being caused by people putting magnets in their cars, and they are very difficult to get out, [isso] if you can get them off,” Molesrcool commented on the clip.
“This is not how you want your car to feel less than a year after owning it. I can’t imagine what will happen to those in cold climates with lots of road salt.”
While the bodies of Tesla Cybertrucks are described as “rust resistant”, this does not mean they are “rust proof”. Under certain conditions, they may still develop corrosion or stains on the surface.
This can result from environmental contamination, road salt, or even iron particles transferred from magnets, leaving persistent orange stains that resemble rust.
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In the comments, the case generated debate about the magnetism of stainless steel, in addition to a discussion about the type of material used by the Tesla in the production of Cybertrucks.
“I thought magnets didn’t stick [no] stainless steel,” commented a Facebook user. In their responses, some netizens emphasized that low-quality stainless steel actually has magnetic properties.
Others have noted that different grades of steel vary in their responsiveness to magnets, while some have debated whether non-magnetic stainless steel can become slightly magnetic after being formed and stamped.
A Tesla said that the Cybertruck uses a cold-worked stainless steel alloy similar to that used in rockets SpaceX. These grades are strong and resistant to corrosion, but are not immune to staining.
While treatment for rust on traditional cars usually includes a paint job, this simply isn’t possible with the Cybertruck. Therefore, the best remedy in this case is to be safe rather than sorry.
Preventative steps include regular washing, avoiding contact with magnets on the bodywork, and using protective coating wraps to keep contaminants away from sensitive metal.
If you want to go a step further, consider installing a protective film to provide your car with an even greater barrier.
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