The Tesla Cybertruck has just started small production, but owners are already complaining. They said their shiny new truck quickly lost its luster as rust spots began to appear on the stainless steel body. This question was first asked by CybertruckownersClubRaised by forum users on com. A member named Raxar posted a post complaining that small rust spots began to form on the surface of their truck shortly after two days of rain shortly after getting their hands on the new Cybertruck.
Raxar wrote "I picked up the car yesterday (Thursday) in Dublin (California) and it was pouring rain at the time, I drove it to Sacramento and after that I found a bunch of small orange spots and some water marks on the car, the orange spots were not big, very small, but they were noticeable. Of course, I haven't washed the car yet, but I've only been in the rain for two days. ”
Raxar's post immediately sparked speculation, as some members speculated that it might not be rust, but rather pollen, iron filings on train tracks, or that the rust could be caused by carbon filings in the factory. Raxar's experience isn't unique, though, and others have similar stories.
Member Vertigo3PC wrote that they got their hands on the Cybertruck on Feb. 1 and noticed a similar orange rust forming on the body. They decided to record it and get Tesla's attention. Vertigo3PC wrote, "After talking to someone at the factory, they told me that 1, they have a procedure guide for the repair, 2, they don't have the tools on hand and they haven't done this repair. They documented the corrosion and told me they would let me know next month when the tools were in place and they could service the repairs. ”
In fact, according to Futurism, the instruction manual warns owners that the non-stiff steel body panels on the Cybertruck may corrode in certain situations. To prevent damage, it is recommended to immediately remove grease, oil, bird droppings, resins, dead insects, tar, road salt, and other substances. In addition, it states that car owners should not wait until the Cybertruck needs to be thoroughly washed before washing their cars.
While no vehicle is completely corrosion-resistant, the rate at which these customers rust is noteworthy, especially since these owners say they live in California. Further north, the use of road salt is more prevalent, which can be a bigger problem. It also suggests that Tesla CEO Elon Musk's claim that the company has put the toughest parts of the Cycbertruck on the outside for added durability may be an exaggeration.