Despite the recent release of these Tesla EVs — and the little road time they’ve been subjected to — Cybertrucks are already developing imperfections on their body panels, leading owners to debate what’s causing the early signs of rust on forums. From Futurism:

One Cybertruck Owners Club forum member says they started noticing small orange flecks appearing on his truck after driving it in the rain for just two days.

“Just picked up my Cybertruck today,” they wrote. “The advisor specifically mentioned the cybertrucks develop orange rust marks in the rain and that required the vehicle to be buffed out.”

The Cybertruck owner posted followup photos after washing the vehicle down with soap, and they didn’t inspire much confidence, showing body panels already pockmarked with small orange spots.

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[–] 152 points 2 years ago* (17 children)

Yet another example proving that having more money is no indication of intellect or critical thinking skills.

Teslas have always been junk. Junk the manufacturer doesn't even bother stocking adequate replacement parts for because you already bought it, suckers.

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  • [–] [S] 66 points 2 years ago (16 children)

    Tesla agrees ...

    Owners say the EVs are not actually stain proof, and even the Tesla Cybertruck manual confirms the steel panels are susceptible to such corrosive substances as grease, oil, tree resin, dead insects, etc., which should be washed off quickly to prevent corrosion.

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  • [–] 21 points 2 years ago (13 children)

    I can probably find a similar passage in the manual for my 2014 VW. I'll check in the morning and report back.

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  • [–] [S] 24 points 2 years ago (12 children)

    Surface contaminants such as acid rain, rain dust, airborne pollutants, bird droppings, bug splatter and industrial fallout can cause clear coat finishes to look faded.

    but ...

    they are more sensitive to scratches and you should be careful not to use abrasive rubbing or polishing compounds on them. Source

    The scratches/chips/etc are where rust developes.

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  • [+] -43 points 2 years ago (11 children)

    Just like any other car with paint on it.

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  • [–] 63 points 2 years ago (8 children)

    Can't remember the last time my car with paint on it rusted after a couple of days of rain

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  • [+] -41 points 2 years ago* (7 children)

    Show me a properly painted cyber truck with a rust problem.

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  • [–] 49 points 2 years ago (6 children)

    Show me another car that's sold without paint?

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  • [–] 13 points 2 years ago (4 children)

    Tbf that car hasn’t been sold for decades, I don’t recall them having this rust problem either so delorean must’ve actually put clear coat over the stainless steel or otherwise treated it

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