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Tesla Cybertruck May Have A Rust Problem (www.carsdirect.com)

submitted 9 months ago by L4s@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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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 9 months 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 12 points 9 months 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?

[–] ChapulinColorado@lemmy.world 39 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (11 children)

There are different qualities of stainless steel. Remember kids, it’s stain less not stain never.

[–] vinylshrapnel@lemmynsfw.com 7 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I guess there is still iron in it. Looks like they didn’t use an alloy with enough chromium for the application.

[–] Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.works 10 points 9 months ago

Tesla, cutting corners?! Say it isn't so!

[–] nilloc@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Well it has to be workable/formable, weldable and crack resistant under stress. Just welding most stainless mess with its ferrous properties.

[–] Peppycito@sh.itjust.works 1 points 9 months ago

Forming it screws it up too. Work hardening after forging can make it magnetic.

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