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Tesla Cybertruck may have a rust problem
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Re: Tesla Cybertruck may have a rust problem
#72Earlier quoted context omitted.
I think it's only partly sarcasm. Everyone knows anything made of copper won't stay reddish if left outside for any length of time. It's just expected it will develop a green patina. Maybe that's the sort of expectation these Tesla truck owners need to embrace - and the sooner the better. Every metal left outside will slowly oxidize.
Stainless steel doesn't oxidise like copper, though. If looked after reasonably carefully, it will probably stay looking nice pretty much indefinitely. Look at Deloreans, for example - some of them are still looking great after all these years.
Deloreans didn't rust though, they were made of an alloy specifically chosen for that. The Cybertruck seems to rust, it's not going to be beautiful, if it was on purpose it'd have been advertised.
Stop drinking the kool-aid.
Re: Tesla Cybertruck may have a rust problem
#73Earlier quoted context omitted.
> Or that it is "cosmetic tarnishing". I'll give it a pass if it turns out it was made with weathering steel. :p https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weathering_steel
That would be an incredible mess. If it's not pre-weathered, weathering steel leaves rust stains everywhere during the weathering process. You would have thousands of people suing Tesla for the damage to their driveways and garages. I don't think it's weathering steel :-)
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Re: Tesla Cybertruck may have a rust problem
#74This “rust” is cosmetic tarnishing, not structural corrosion. Over time I imagine it will develop into a beautiful patina. Every CyberTruck will look unique. If you really want to keep it looking shiny and pristine, you can always get a clear protective wrap.
This has been the way I've seen it. It's a true testament to the ruggedness and off-road dedication.
Re: Tesla Cybertruck may have a rust problem
#75Earlier quoted context omitted.
lol what. Without a clear coat or some protective coating, all metal will corrode over time and 100x faster near the ocean. Even marine-grade 316 stainless steel. Steel patina is basically just corrosion.
Marine stainless generally doesn't corrode if it remains dry. Otherwise boats would be near impossible.
I live a mile from the Pacific Ocean and have a bunch of 10+ year old 316 around the outside. It’s starting to rust.