I just saw one .... it was hideous ...

[masraum]

Lol.

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by masraum

And the freakin' crazy thing is that apparently, the steel that they used is rusting. I don't remember hearing about rusty DeLoreans, so I assume they used a different (fit for purpose) stainless alloy.

I believe the 'rust' is just embedded 'grime' with iron in it, which is why it's not a common problem. If the nickel was too low and they did rust, then they would all be rusting.

[Dixie]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

I believe the 'rust' is just embedded 'grime' with iron in it, which is why it's not a common problem. If the nickel was too low and they did rust, then they would all be rusting.

You really think that's grime?

[mjohnson]

Originally Posted by 1990C4S

...If the nickel was too low and they did rust, then they would all be rusting.

IIRC aqueous corrosion in "stainless" steels is likely due to low Cr rather than Ni. The Ni is usually there to keep it austenitic (think kitchen sink rather than chefs knife).

Regardless, I'm guessing it was chosen for price, availability and formablity - a magnet might be handy to check if the bends/creases are magnetic while the flat planes are not suggesting that it is also low Ni.

With absolutely no real knowledge of or even interest in the actual alloy chosen course I stand behind my guess with all of the value it deserves.

I suspect that a long term (or even short) weathering study wasn't one of their priorities. It does make me think though - it'd be cool if it were made from one of the weathering steels that "rust" to a relatively passive uniformish reddish brown. Like modern art for your lawn or a footbridge in the local park.

[gregpark]

I've heard the Cyber truck does pretty well as a 4x4, but you void the warranty with Tesla if you take it off road

[turn9]

Not only hideous but they are multiplying!!!

[zakthor]

Is strange that people buy them, but not as strange as building those giant lifted trucks.

[masraum]

It seems someone has a good sense of humor and got their cyber truck wrapped.

[E Sully]

I've seen quite a few lately. First time I was kind of shocked. My wife said it was extremely ugly, and I told her our stainless kitchen garbage can looked better.
Saw 2 today coming back from Lake George. Family was in a restaurant when I saw this in the parking lot. I asked the 10 year old grand nephew if he wanted to check it out. He was excited and we headed out. When he first saw it he had a very confused look. I asked him what he thought, and he was not very pleased to see it after all the hype he had heard.
This is an interesting one. This guy skipped the stainless look and had an interesting blue paint. I will say it at least was not as bad as the full stainless look.
An hour later heading south on the NYS Thruway saw another one. This one was seemingly stopped by a NYS Trooper and getting a ticket. I guess the Trooper didn't like it either.

[masraum]

I don't know what's really going on with the "rust" thing, but according to the following article, even the owners manual seems to have very specific ideas about protecting the body.

https://www.wired.com/story/this-is-why-teslas-stainless-steel-cybertrucks-may-be-rusting/

Once the chromium oxide barrier is breached, corrosion takes hold. And caveat emptor, because Tesla's owner's manual advises promptly removing corrosive substances, emphasizing not to wait until the Cybertruck is scheduled for a "complete wash," whatever that is.

The documentation says: “To prevent damage to the exterior, immediately remove corrosive substances (such as grease, oil, bird droppings, tree resin, dead insects, tar spots, road salt, industrial fallout, etc.). Do not wait until Cybertruck is due for a complete wash. If necessary use denatured alcohol to remove tar spots and stubborn grease stains, then immediately wash the area with water and a mild, non-detergent soap to remove the alcohol.”

Pigeon poo is a well-known corrosive agent—guano is no friend to the fastidious car owner—but tree sap and bugs? Maybe that $5,000 Cybertruck wrap should ship as standard.

Other care instructions—highlighted in this YouTube video at 23 minutes in—reveal how delicately Cybertruck owners need to treat their stainless steel electric SUVs. The washing stipulations alone include, somewhat amazingly, “Do not wash in direct sunlight,” “Some cleaners and car shampoos contain chemicals that can cause damage or discoloration,” and even “Do not use hot water.”

[jyl]

I wonder what people think when they get their new Cybertrucks and 99% of other people think they are uglier than the AMC Gremlin ever hoped to be. Or are they so self-absorbed that they don’t notice?

Nothing against ugly cars. Ugly cars that are very expensive, poorly made, that their owners think are status symbols - that’s pathetic.

[Bob Kontak]

Night before last. Check out the rear door. It's discolored from corrosion I'm assuming. On the upside, it's almost brand new.

[mjohnson]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Night before last. Check out the rear door. It's discolored from corrosion I'm assuming. On the upside, it's almost brand new.

It's called patina. Some Japanese rabidly chase it and call it wabi-sabi. Etsy sellers create it to enhance their Alibaba-sourced wares. Denim-heads fetishize the best fades and whiskers on their selvege.

Yeah .. that's right! It's truly a feature and helps you turn your One And Only Bestest Groundbreaking Transportation Disruptor Truckish Shaped Thing into the piece of art as unique as you are, you marvelous and geniusly disruptive edgelord you...

Though, tbh, I don't really sweat the discoloration and stains on my SS and copper cookware. It's almost a badge of honor that they're actually used. Perhaps I'm at risk of a slide towards attraction to rusty dumpsters?

[berettafan]

The owner of a business near my office has one. I see it frequently.

I really don't know what he was thinking. I don't know what anyone was thinking with this thing.

[Cairo94507]

These things are an absolute joke; look like a garbage can on wheels.

[1990C4S]

Originally Posted by speeder

You just saw your first Cybertruck? You must be deep in the sticks….can’t swing a dead cat around here without hitting one of them for the last year or so. Yes, they are ugly.

I've still never seen one. And I've only seen one Rivian, I must be out past the sticks.

[bugstrider]

The best lookin Cyber truck IMHO, is the “tooned” version I found for the 3D printer.

I have taken the liberty to print a couple up and am offering them to the first crew at work to get into a caper involving one. I’m calling it the

“2024 VDAO Cyber Truck Challenge”

The first crew to get into a pursuit, stolen, major crime, etc..





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[KFC911]

The black does help in a totally dark universe ... but it still needs a "cloaking device"

[CurtEgerer]

I saw one in Atlanta yesterday. Lime green wrap with 'Siding World' graphics. What a great rolling billboard it was. Like a 2020's clown car. Tough to not see it. So there is one practical use for them.