Video: Man buys Tesla Cybertruck and reports body has started to rust (Photo: Facebook)
A man who bought a Tesla Cybertruck shared a video to show that the body of the vehicle has started 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 occurs when the car comes into contact with magnets.
“Many of these rust stains are caused by people putting magnets on their cars, and they are very difficult to remove, [se si riesce a rimuoverle],” Molesrcool said in the clip.
“This is not how you want your car to look, less than a year after you bought it. I can’t imagine what will happen to those who live in cold climates with a lot of salt on the roads.”
Although the bodies of the Tesla Cybertruck are described as “rust-resistant”, this does not mean that they are “rust-proof”. Under certain conditions, they may still develop corrosion or stains on the surface.
This can be caused by environmental contamination, road salt or even iron particles transferred from magnets, which leave persistent orange rust-like stains.
In the comments, the case generated a debate about the magnetism of stainless steel, as well as a discussion about the type of material used by Tesla for the production of Cybertruck.
“I thought the magnets didn’t stick [all’]stainless steel,” one Facebook user commented. In replies, some users pointed out that low-quality stainless steel actually has magnetic properties.
Others have observed that different grades of steel react differently to magnets, while some have debated that non-magnetic stainless steel might become slightly magnetic after being formed and stamped.
Tesla stated that the Cybertruck uses a cold-worked stainless steel alloy similar to that used in rockets SpaceX. These grades are tough and corrosion resistant, but are not immune to staining.
While rust treatment in traditional vehicles usually involves painting, this is not possible with the Cybertruck. Therefore, the best advice in this case is to be safe rather than sorry.
Preventative measures include regular washing, avoiding contact with magnets on the bodywork and using protective coatings to keep contaminants away from the sensitive metal.
If you want to go a step further, you might consider installing a protective film to give your vehicle an even stronger barrier.
Photos and videos: Facebook. This content was created with the help of AI and has been reviewed by the editorial team.
