Cybertruck Heavy Staining - How To Remove “Rust,” Water Spots, Bug Stains, & Tarnish

[@flightofthekingfisher9766]

Your method worked perfectly. My truck had not been detailed since I got it almost a year ago, looks brand new again. Thank you for the hard work you put into constantly researching this!

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

Love to hear this! Make sure you coat it now to lock all of it in

[@flightofthekingfisher9766]

@ 😂 watching your video on that right now

[@ChrisLeiter]

I'm ordering one of those Random Orbital Polishers for sure. Just spent the last 2 hours doing this process by hand on my Cybertruck. It's EXTREMELY effective. I only had 'rust' on my hood, all other panels were fine. But damn this process of BKF/Windex is awesome. Looks incredible! Thanks!!!

[@joshcarter-com]

Haha I also made one good effort at hand-polishing, and after a couple hours of that I was ordering a polisher myself. 😊

[@Slebonson]

Future owners will be searching for this video for sure.

[@ChrisLeiter]

It's EXTREMELY effective. Immediately went and got a bottle of the BKF and went to work. Looks incredible.

[@Ducky4Gaming]

This works. Just tried it on mine. Huge help!

[@Tolentino.Ariel23]

Im one of the Future owners and yes you where right lol 😅I was looking for this!!

[@samhickman3813]

@@Ducky4Gaming - One month out, how does it look now? Any way to lock it in? Ceramic coating?

[@Ducky4Gaming]

@@samhickman3813 looks good, it takes a lot of time I found. I used this in conjunction with another Amazon product named Citri Surf 77. Use the bar keepers first to loosen the material. Then use the 77. Then wash and dry. Looks amazing after that. I would wear gloves due to the chemicals. Overall looks great did it a month ago and little fade.

[@DMCSerenity]

I’ve been a DeLorean owner for almost 25 yrs. In those 25 yrs I’ve tried every cleaner out there. The best products to use is that liquor keepers friend to wash after an initial car wash for stains. Then don’t use Windex. Windex gives more of a dark dull look to the SS. Is Invisible glass cleaner. It works way better than Windex and gives more of a shine and less of a smear. Also never use any oil base polish. It will evaporate unevenly and will also draw dust and dirt like a magnet.

[@mdhen4]

I am waiting for my cybertruck and will give the Invisible glass cleaner a try as I already have some - thanks for the tip.

[@fernandezyakir]

This video is essential. Thank you for your research and sharing us CT owners!

[@joshcarter-com]

I prefer my Cybertruck streaked with mud 😁 but once in a while I've got to clean it up. This video is outstanding; thank you for your effort to find the very best process and products, and then teaching us. Did you pick yours up from Aurora, CO? My experience there was horrid. The panels were all dirty and discolored and several didn't line up right. Their response: accept the vehicle as-is or leave. Nobody but Tesla dares to be that bad. Tesla service in Superior, CO gave me the same "as-is" speech when I asked them to fix the panel alignment. They don't seem to understand that new vehicles purchased with a warranty are NOT sold "as-is." That word does not mean what they think it means. 😡

[@TeslaPodcast]

Really helpful and informative video here, thank you Coleton!

[@AR-rn8ok]

This looks amazing. Can you do the ceramic coating just to half the truck with the tape so we can see the difference after a day/week/month?

[@brucew.willett8196]

Great job guys and thank you for all of this information.

[@justinsearle4461]

Yes, please leave it 50/50 so we can see how fast the clean side fades and if the banding near the panel edges come back.

[@pieromontas2202]

i've seen a lot of people saying bar keeper is an abrasive and you should not use it on the CT is this still an approved method? does this method introduces scratches?

[@TheBonsaiZone]

I'd love to see a truck polished to a mirror finish!!

[@jasondavis2945]

They are out there just google it.

[@ezpoppy55]

That’s exactly what I use to clean my SS kitchen appliances after nearly a decade of neglect. I’ve found that a regular wipe down with windex is all I need to keep them clean. But barkeepers friend cleaned off years of smudges, fingerprints and grime. Lots of water, gentle rubbing with the sponge side of a blue scrubber with just a bit of cleanser, thorough rinsing with wet rag, and then final cleaning with windex. Perfection!

[@papafamilias92010]

Does the barkeepers friend make swirl marks / micro scratches in the steel?

[@dustinblackman1611]

I used iron x left in for a few minutes and rinsed and it looked just like this just rinsed off super easy.

[@AutoHeadz]

How did it look after some time?

[@AutoHeadz]

DIY Detailing says that this will eventually cause the truck to have a mirror finish over time. Any concerns with that?

[@WangJasonJun]

Great video! Very informative and detailed with side by side comparison. Hats off to you! I'll grab the combo tomorrow from Homedepot. Will update if it fixes the spots

[@WangJasonJun]

Bar Keeper's Friend and Windex remove the "rust" like slicing on the butter. I can't be more happier!! Pro tip, prepare a TON of towels. Use a dry towel for the Windex wipe to avoid streaks

[@ricardochoa]

Great video! Any chance you guys can film and edit in HDR, that would make things pop. Usually not bothered but for detailing I believe it would benefit the channel

[@alainprost22]

Thanks, Colton .. I used your "cleaning" method, to rejuvenate my SS garage cabinet countertop. I used my Mirka polisher, with a Rupes yellow pad. Worked like a charm. The Rupes pad cleaned up, with just soap and water. The 3 microfiber towels I used, went into the garbage.

[@justonbrazda3846]

Have you ever tried teslas recommendation of citrisurf?

[@ferchizzle]

Can you apply a ceramic coat to seal the stainless steel to make washing/cleaning easier next time around?

[@EdWord1583]

How often realistically would you have to do this? Just got mine two weeks ago

[@MarkStatkus]

Any tricks for the non-finger print that looks more like a factory glove print that’s more silver?

[@Zuuby]

Since those oxidation spots are stubborn and somewhat dark, I'm curious if there's a way to give in to it and just oxidize the entire body for a consistent and smooth effect sorta like gun blue.

[@gfleck466]

Do you have to clean the Yellow pads every so often as you go, or grab a new one? How many did you use to clean the whole truck?

[@jessediaz918]

Would love to hear the answer to this question

[@dw734]

I got up at the crack of dawn to do this to my 📐. Madmover is no longer orange and is shining very bright now. Thanks for doing the testing and sharing your knowledge.

[@mjezzi]

How did it hold up after 6 months?

[@gardens]

Can't wait to try this on my Cybertruck, thanks for the tips great video

[@AR-rn8ok]

I saw some users say while it looked lighter, it took away the reflection and made it look cloudier and more matte finish. I think maybe some people won’t like it. Plus tesla is saying not to use windows as prolonged use damages the finish.

[@Choob1]

@@AR-rn8ok tesla doesnt want you to use windex because they want you to buy their useless $130 cleaning kit

[@GSP-76]

​​@@AR-rn8okThe CT does have a matte finish though...its not a glossy finish...it could be hard to tell in video but in this video the barkeeper and Windex worked very well.. plus the CT has no clear coat on the stainless steel so you really could polish to whatever finish you personally prefer.

[@HappyTheVeganCat]

I hope you're happy with your cybertruck 😒

[@ericdespain9257]

I tried this on my new truck. It works well. My rookie mistake was using too much bar keepers friend, which is hard to remove (but it does remove all of the hard stains). I think I will try a non-orbital sander next time with much less cleaner.

[@r3dm3p31]

Great video. I can attest to this for my CT. The Bar Keepers Friend cleaner is legit. I try to do this once a month. Takes a long time, but worth it.

[@papafamilias92010]

I saw a video showing barkeepers friend scratches it. Is that true

[@papafamilias92010]

Id also like to know the answer to this. Tesla specifically tells you NOT to use an abrasive as does the DIY Detail website where he gets the ceramic coating. Can you please speak to the abrasiveness and scratch potential here?

[@EVMANVSGAS]

How about the stainless steel sealer kit that bearded tesla showed? Are you going to try that? It's supposed to seal it so it won't tarnish.

[@BENBOYDIII]

I needed this video mines be looking tarnished

[@Iknowurwhoami]

Finished product looks awesome! 👏🏽 For those of us who don’t wanna wrap our Cybertrucks would you recommend a clear bra to prevent the rock chips?

[@rickdc3]

The Barkeepers is amazing. I did the entire truck in an hour. No different than waxing a truck with paint. I did the Windex step, but that left a mess, so after the Windex I washed the truck off with Optimum No Rinse Wash and Wax. The truck looks awesome. I'm curious to see how long it lasts.

[@BillyONeal]

I know you criticize for only testing on a "fridge" but I just tried your barkeepers friend plus windex approach on my fridge and it looks freaking amazing

[@AutoHeadz]

Starts at 9:36

[@ATDistinction]

Great video to save if the CT ever comes to Australia, and if I can afford it.

[@TheVacationRentalCoach]

HAve you tried protecting the clean with Cyberwax? I've found it really helps

[@Pratik4311]

Do you clean the foam pad after each panel? It seems like there's a ton of that black stuff that comes off on to it

[@DanRibar]

Which rupee foam pad is it? Your link is broken?

[@Mad4saxBrewery]

Have you tried it with Sprayway Glass Cleaner instead of the Windex??

[@TheVacationRentalCoach]

I have to do this outside in the sun as my CT doesn't fit in my garage. It seems that I cannot get all the Barkeeper's helper off, even with Windex, any advice?

[@matthewpickron9103]

how long would this take to do the whole car? how often are you changing the application sponge and buffer sponge?

[@papafamilias92010]

Did you try Iron Remover and a clay towel? I just did it and seems to work very well. Not 100% but at least its not abrasive like BKF. I will likely do your exact process the day I ceramic coat though. Looks SOOOO dang good. Nice work dude.

[@philesq]

OMG, that's a lot of work and it will probably need it every week! There are a lot of CTs in the parking lot at the dealer near me, and they already look tarnished. I should get mine in a few weeks, and I was wondering if I should wrap it. I like the rust wrap even more now!

[@ChrisLeiter]

It took me about 2 hours to do it by hand. Ordering a Random Orbital Polisher for sure.

[@JeffWusch]

Hey, I was going to do this today, and you mentioned a coating you put on afterwards? I know you going to post a video, but can you share a link to the coating product?

[@markstatkus2352]

Hey my cantrail looks like yours on the passenger side. Have we figured out if that's adjustable yet to get it flush?

[@Cwalker2386]

Can you do this outside if you don’t have a garage? Also I’m in Florida can I pay you to do mine?

[@Radium3D]

Can you try distilled water in a spray bottle, with the polisher?

[@Tworth23]

Hey buddy, can I use the bar keepers friend and windex on refrigerator stainless steel?

[@papafamilias92010]

Since Tesla's manual advises against BKF, can you let us know what damage or negatives it could cause? I am VERY inclined to use it and your work is amazing but is there potential to do it "wrong" aside from leaving it on too long or not using the windex base? In other words, what would be a common reason they recommend using abrasives such as BKF? (which indeed IS an abrasive)

[@CheddarKungPao]

Looks so much better clean. Though, it looks like that problem area on the edges of the front and rear doors is still discolored?

[@jeffs6090]

This will definitely need to be done again right before you guys get it wrapped. I suggest a slight orange tinted matte ppf. 😂

[@billtcheng2316]

Wow wow wow!! Thank you so much for showing this. You might have saved me the costs of wrapping my CT!!

[@alleyoop5185]

I just hope when I get one I won’t have all these problems just to clean it after a rain!

[@DanTaranik]

What the orange tape brand?

[@SinCityDetail]

Have you tried Sprayway foaming glass cleaner?

[@zipp5398]

Enjoyed your details video was curious about what you were using on cyber truck. Looks like you’re having trouble finding some. I’m going to suggest an industrial option. This is in industrial applications as well as we use it on taker Trucks. you first have to clean the stainless of all debris iron deposits, etc., but it will keep the fingerprints off as well as bugs and iron Deposits EVERBRITE COATINGS there’s two different types in a kit. A little bit goes along way I recommend thin coating’s . CrobialCoat with Microban I recommend this one. But the other one is called. ProtectaClear and then there’s the original. Everbrite Coating for Architectural Metal unfortunately without knowing exactly the type of stainless steel I’m not sure what is going to work best for your application, but I pretty much guarantee one of these will do what you want they’ve been around for a long time in the industrial industry and the protection last a long time longer than ceramic it’s kind of the ceramic coating for stain. Hope this helps. Good luck.

[@martyndavies1482]

When I was younger I befriended by a local Japanese man - he really helped me out with issues I was having with bullies - anyway, I always remember something he taught me that I think about when washing my car: wax on, wax off. It really does work.

[@DanRibar]

How often do you have to do all of that work?

[@EpicKing]

So... Now that 2 months have passed... How'd the detailing hold up?

[@craigdave3266]

Can u sand and buff to a shine

[@bryjb10]

Excellent video

[@jessediaz918]

What a difference! Cant wait to detail my CT. Is the tape you use on the black trim just painters tape?

[@burtmanindustries]

@outofspecdetailing How long did it hold up? After how long does it return to the yellow oem type finish?

[@bluescreen3116]

Is it possible to remove rock chip pitting? How about scratches?

[@BikingBadwithTC]

Is BKF safe to use on matte paint car? If not, any recommendations on removing iron spots on matte paint?

[@trottingwolf]

I recommend you talk to me before your Everbrite video if you had problems. I had issues at first but i figured out how to make it work very well. I would hate to see a negative video about it if your are just missing some simple tricks. There may be some ceramics that work better, and I look forward to those results.

[@oisiaa]

I'm about 1 month out from my CT delivery. I don't plan on doing anything other than run it through an automatic carwash every few months.

[@kiyancaras2404]

I tried using the machine to clean my Cybertruck and ended up with one spot that is shinier than the rest. Do y’all know how I could reaply clear coat or something similar to fix this? I would really appreciate some insight, thanks!

[@EpicKing]

Perfection is the enemy of Completion

[@themega.x]

So how long is the patina removal lasting?

[@vadimus2007]

I don't have a CT yet but now empowered with this knowledge I'll make sure my stainless Napoleon BBQ looks stellar!

[@ashotgaziyan8876]

While watching your very first Cybertruck detailing video a while ago - I catched myself thinking why did not You use Kitchen Stainless steel cleaner ? ! You should also try Mister Muscle kitchen FAT removal spray - like for ovens and exhausts.- this one also works great on stainless kithen surfaces.

[@bluescreen3116]

How does ammonia-free windex compare to standard windex?

[@KPD_TPOS]

Hi Coleton, do you primarily use the yellow foam pads? I want to stock up, but don’t want to have a lot of unnecessary pads on hand. Also, how many pads do you typically go through?

[@invader1473]

do you recommend bar keepers friend or iron x?

[@off-roadingcars]

Great video. Question: are you sure your way of cleaning won’t damage the tri motor beast logos? Also, is there a way to “ceramic coat” it or wax or something like that to keep the clean side hose washable? Maybe Rain-X? Can you try that? (I just got my Beast!)

[@tedantares2751]

Have you tried Bar Keepers Friend? It works miracles! I cleaned my 10-y.o. stainless steel pots and pans with it in no time - they look like new now!

[@david-iam]

Bar keepers friend is what he used in the video. Albeit the liquid version of it.

[@arnatvale]

Would one bottle of Bar Keepers Friend work for the whole CT?

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

Easily

[@SenseoftumorYT]

Very handy tutorial

[@lightw8johnny]

Haha, I love the Weimann's stainless cleaner comment just because it's made in the same factory as Windex

[@tacticalofficer6103]

Thank you !!!!! What polisher are you using ???? What is the throw ???

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

21mm Rupes

[@oisiaa]

I'm guessing that while the "official" cleaner makes it a bit orange, that finish likely at least looks consistent for longer periods of time between cleanings. Your method looks GREAT, but likely requires a lot more upkeep.

[@garyexchangeranger]

Tesla cleaned my CT using Rupes D-A Course and a soft pad. They even gave me a bottle. The manual recommends CitriSurf 77. Have you tried either?

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

Rupes DA Coarse is of course a compound. I believe it could do similar work, but I worry with the specific abrasives in compounds that it could make the panel a mirror or splotchy. I’d much rather use BKF that is developed for stainless. What manual are you referring to?

[@boostav]

@@OutofSpecDetailing Tesla's Cybertruck DIY Guide

[@locsmiths]

Take a look at the Everbrite metal coating kit for CyberTruck. I saw a vid a few days ago and it seems like it is the way to protect your Cybertruck finish. Fingerprint marks like all but eliminated.

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

Video coming Sunday on it. Spoiler alert, it’s a disaster.

[@locsmiths]

@@OutofSpecDetailing Oh wow. Thanks for the reply. I look forward to it.

[@armymxere5]

some one give this guy a hand ! great info!

[@papafamilias92010]

really bro? don't be a dick

[@garageonecustoms]

ty for this.. great video

[@darylfortney8081]

Polisher versus hand is really foam versus microfiber

[@mrkim5644]

How many microfiber aplicators are you using when you clean the truck? I cleaned my front end and felt the foam aplicator had enough tarnish that it was done.

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

1, flip halfway though

[@ryansmithc]

I love the stainless steel look.

[@missingpiece2071]

it's your love touch that made it better

[@seanlynch1179]

I wonder how often this would be needed. Maybe weekly?

[@Da-King-of-Swing]

Nobody has time to do that process by hand once a week nor would anyone want to do it. I have a CT reservation but all of this potential work to keep it clean is disheartening to say the least 😏

[@michaelhess4825]

I've already ordered all this stuff and will be doing the same. I grabbed 32oz of Everbrite to protect, we'll see how that works.

[@OutofSpecDetailing]

Video coming on Everbrite on Sunday. Spoiler alert, it was a disaster.

[@trottingwolf]

I put Everbrite on mine. It works well but there are a few things you need to know to get it right. First off you need to put multiple coats each super thin. If you do it thick it will not come out nice. Also I found that the suede applicators work, but that can have issues. To fix it I found that if you get, one of my favorite things from Amazon, AA cleanroom cloth wipes double knit 100% polyester with ultra fine filaments, laser sealed edge class 100 wipes. Wrap the suede applicator with a clean room wipe. Use that to apply the Everbrite in a super thin coat. Let it dry and keep applying until all the rainbow sections are gone. It will be super nice. There is another issue you should know. The Everbrite scratches and some chemicals will eat at it. If that happens just get your applicator with the wipe on it and just touch up that one spot. It will fix it in one quick wipe. If it's really bad you can use acetone to clean off one spot and redo it you don't need to strip the whole panel. Overall I really like Everbrite, but it does take a small about of care. Oh side not the AA clean room wipes are excellent for cleaning optics gear like camera lenses. Use the wipe last to finish cleaning a camera lens and it will look new.

[@michaelhess4825]

@@trottingwolf was it the original or the protectaclear? Really good info, thanks!

[@GSP-76]

I never thought id see Windex get used on a vehicle for cleaning lol....but i have to wonder if it works so well, ehy not just use Windex as needed?

[@outermarker5801]

I could never do this on the regular. I'd let you do it for me 😁 then get it wrapped. They look better wrapped anyway

[@DaGoat97]

Thank you!!

[@williamgrunzweig571]

It will get dirty no matter what you do. That's just how it goes. It's very shiney, but the warm glow is just as nice. Simple wipe down with stainless steel cleaner is just fine.

[@DILUSI]

Its a industrial freezer on wheels so im sure any kitchen working can give ya tips