Is wrapping our only option? Patina

[Guylouis]

This week, I had the opportunity to closely examine a Cybertruck.
Noticed some patina already starting

I am exploring protective measures

Is vehicle wrapping the sole option to prevent such damage or discoloration?

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Cheers!

 

[Gurule92]

Can you elaborate on the corrosion? Maybe post a pic? might it have just been patina?

 

[Crissa]

If there's corrosion on even the non-stainless part of a Cybertruck, something extreme happened to it. They've only existed for a month.

-Crissa

 

[Crissa]

Wrap doesn't affect corrosion, but it will keep corrosive splashes from hitting the middles of panels.

I think you should ask your friend what they're doing to get alkaline/oxide deposits on their truck at all. Are they leaving it in corrosive fog from a volcano or salt pan?

-Crissa

 

[CyberGus]

You say "corrosion", I say "patina"

 

[CyberMoose]

The corrosion is predominantly located along the edges of the doors and stainless steel panels, with a few random spots appearing on the doors and hood.

After reviewing the information presented in the Out of Spec video, Bar Keepers Friend appears to be an effective solution for this issue.

I am inclined to buy the Tesla clear wrap for my truck

corrosion....on a stainless steel truck not two months old? This is one of those moments that I would require proof to believe it is happening on even one of the Cybertrucks.

This is one of the things that could actually cause the Cybertruck to flop because no one wants corrosion, especially visible corrosion, on their brand new vehicle.

but I just can't believe there is corrosion from normal conditions. Unless someone is intentionally testing the stainless steel with different chemicals to see the effects.

 

[Callsign_Vega]

How could you see something like that and not take a photo lol. This could be huge news if true.

I want a stainless steel truck for LESS maintenance, not MORE.

 

[Crissa]

Some weld joints will develop staining without it being a risk of spreading, but I'm not the expert in which is which.

-Crissa

 

[Bartman]

This week, I had the opportunity to closely examine a friend's Cybertruck. Unfortunately, the extent of corrosion on the vehicle is quite significant. As I eagerly anticipate the arrival of my own Cybertruck, I am now concerned about its potential condition in six months.

I am exploring protective measures

Is vehicle wrapping the sole option to prevent such damage? Additionally, does Tesla's clear wrap come with a warranty that covers corrosion?

In the event that corrosion develops beneath the wrap, what are the potential remedies?

Lastly, should widespread corrosion issues arise, is a recall by Tesla likely?

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Cheers!

In all fairness, if you publicly say there is significant corrosion that you saw, you need to post pics, or we are just going to assume you might be mistaken, because stainless by nature is fairly corrosion resistant. You said it's a friend's Cybertruck, so could you please either get back together with your friend and take some pics, or have your friend email you some pics to add to this thread?

 

[Deleted member 17810]

maybe the one that went to the beach?

 

[CyberGus]

What we need is an area of hidden stainless, such as under a panel, where we can test various damage/refinishing methods without worry.

Either that, or someone needs to go dumpster-diving at GFT lol

 

[Guylouis]

I’m guessing they will let me buy this once I receive a VIN

 

[Gigahorse]

With it being a lower series stainless and not 316 there will be some staining/corrosion/etc
Fingerprints aside it looks like currently the options are let it rust/weather/patina and look used, or PPF or Vinyl wrap it.
Example of non 316 stainless below along with CT owner's manual talking about the discoloration or "maturing"

 

[CyberMoose]

I was asked not to post pics. This is an early vin that has gone through some abuse. may be a one-off situation

early vin that has gone through abuse?

I'm getting more and more confused. Either this is a Cybertruck, just like the production models, with the same parts, that is being used in normal driver conditions. Or this is a Tesla owned vehicle used for testing, either same as production or one of the earlier test trucks, that is not being used in normal driving conditions and is specifically being tested for what might cause corrosion.

It is confusing because if it's not a test vehicle and it's an owned Tesla, this is very important information for future buyers, and it would probably be very annoying for your friend who would probably want to make sure other people waiting are aware of the potential issue.

If it is a test vehicle, it is nothing to worry about. If they are testing acid and it's causing corrosion, wrapping isn't the only option, the other option would be to not pour acid on your Cybertruck.

I also doubt they would do any of those kind of tests on a truck anyway, since they can do all of those tests, and likely have already done those tests, on a scrap piece of stainless steel from the leftover portions after cutting out panels

 

[Gigahorse]

early win that has gone through abuse?

I'm getting more and more confused. Either this is a Cybertruck, just like the production models, with the same parts, that is being used in normal driver conditions. Or this is a Tesla owned vehicle used for testing, either same as production or one of the earlier test trucks, that is not being used in normal driving conditions and is specifically being tested for what might cause corrosion.

It is confusing because if it's not a test vehicle and it's an owned Tesla, this is very important information for future buyers, and it would probably be very annoying for your friend who would probably want to make sure other people waiting are aware of the potential issue.

If it is a test vehicle, it is nothing to worry about. If they are testing acid and it's causing corrosion, wrapping isn't the only option, the other option would be to not pour acid on your Cybertruck.

I also doubt they would do any of those kind of tests on a truck anyway, since they can do all of those tests, and likely have already done those tests, on a scrap piece of stainless steel from the leftover portions after cutting out panels

Some early deliveries were handed off with stipulations and non-disclosure requirements.