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Tesla Cybertruck May Have A Rust Problem (www.carsdirect.com)
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Tesla Cybertruck May Have A Rust Problem::One of the more standout qualities of the Tesla Cybertruck is its bare stainless-steel body. The stainless-steel body gives the Cybertruck a unique design, but

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[–] givesomefucks@lemmy.world 97 points 1 year ago (22 children)

One way to keep the Cybertruck’s stainless steel body from rust and damage is to get it wrapped. Interestingly enough, while Tesla saved some money by not clear coating the truck’s body, the automaker offers a “Satin Clear Paint Film” and a “Color Paint Film” for the Cybertruck that costs $5,000 and $6,000. The “self-healing, urethane-based film” protects the truck from scratches and corrosive substances. After hearing about the issues that current owners are having with rust and corrosion on their trucks, we’d consider the film to be a must-have for Cybertruck owners.

There's a fix, it just cost 6k...

[–] vinylshrapnel@lemmynsfw.com 11 points 1 year ago (18 children)

They keep using the words “stainless steel” which is an alloy created to be rustproof by removing the iron out of it. So how exactly is this stainless steel if it rusts?

[–] FiskFisk33@startrek.website 12 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

it rusts less, far less in fact, but it still does rust.

Also there are different grades, i bet they cheaped out

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