I Destroyed My Tesla Cybertruck by Doing This.. (How to Remove Rust?)

[@EverydayChris]

Car Pro Iron X- geni.us/iQV4S Cordless Polisher- geni.us/OL8Y2YN Meguiar's Cutting Disk- geni.us/gMNOen8 3m Very Fine Hook Disk- geni.us/Cd3jC9 Scotch Brite Scour Pads- geni.us/ZglN6j Alcohol- geni.us/CKrNNPN ONR Waterless Wash- geni.us/13mhjk Bar Keeper's Foam Spray- geni.us/Cvz4d

[@jbhorner]

This settles it. I’m way too lazy to own a Cybertruck.

[@seattlecarpenter]

😅

[@jed4131]

Smart. Too smart to buy a piece of garbage.

[@lon9540]

I cancelled my order after doing the 10 minute test drive, hated the cheap interior, bad seats, flimsy steering wheel, visors and rear view mirrors look awful. Plus for a big truck it's not so roomy inside, tigh leg room in the back. Hopefully the refresh will be coming soon with fixes.

[@dotmatrixxx]

I’ve had a technician come out and change the panels on my stainless steel fridge because it got scratched once. And I was using stainless steel product to clean it. They told me a secret. Those suck and don’t work. They said the best thing to use for stainless steel is wood cleaner. Like pledge wood cleaner. Or wood furniture polish the one that sprays out like foam not the oil kind. And do it with a micro towel. I use that on all my appliances at home and it coats it and comes out spotless. But you have to go with the grain of the stainless steel. Try that on a section. All my stainless steel in my kitchen is spotless and that’s what I use.

[@EverydayChris]

Oh shoot. Thanks for the tip

[@Burritosarebetterthantacos]

Yep. I use Murphys oil spray.

[@dustinblackman1611]

To oily you have to do the whole truck to make it look even.

[@jed4131]

“How to deal with rust on my brand new $100k vehicle” like that’s something normal. 😂

[@Toaster207]

💯

[@mewzking-h3z]

just take care of it lmao

[@Toaster207]

@@mewzking-h3z dont wash it, dont drive it, dont buy it

[@Milkinporsche]

for the tesla cult that's completely normal and we should embrace this new tradition.

[@Sinfilled66]

It's so sad....

[@EricGoldman-k6s]

This is a great video, well done. The challenge with the products you are using is they are Stainless steel "cleaners" NOT "rust removers" specifically for stainless steel. Innoshine B570 by Clean My Steel is specifically made for Stainless Steel Rust Removal. The product gets under the rust lifts it out and that gives an opportunity for the Stainless Steel to "heal" itself as you mentioned about the Chromium in the video. All the other products just wipe away the top layer of the rust. Even water can do that. You've got to get under the rust a remove it permanently!

[@dustinblackman1611]

Chris I used the iron on my CyberTruck man huge difference. What do you think about pouring some iron X with a gallon bucket with whatever ph car shampoo and water? What are your thoughts ?

[@EverydayChris]

People sell that lol but I wouldn’t do it all the time. Glad it worked!

[@dustinblackman1611]

@ why do you not recommend all the time?

[@EverydayChris]

@@dustinblackman1611 Maybe damage the plastic trim? Not sure.. maybe if its super diluted

[@dustinblackman1611]

lol I may get it wrapped one day. This stainless steel gives me anxiety lol 😂

[@dustinblackman1611]

@@EverydayChristhanks man!

[@Pooburr]

There’s a zero percent chance I’d have a cybertruck and not wrap it. Great video!

[@rogerfroud300]

This just proves that it's a poor choice of material in the first place. Everyone is going to have to pay a premium to make it serviceable. Nice.

[@OQDetailing]

Nice to see your experience with the your Cybertruck and your take on it. I can confidently say that it wasn’t the bar keepers friend soft cleanser that scratched the Cybertruck but rather it was the scrub daddy and other pads you used. I’ve worked on multiple Cybertruck using bar keepers friends soft cleanser without any scratching and or issues and I have videos on it, hence where I’m sure you got the idea to use ONR to clean smudges.

[@OTAC0N]

this right here, cant believe he used the scrub daddy lol.

[@OQDetailing]

@@OTAC0N lol 😆 yea that was pretty wild but you live and you learn 👍🏻

[@dkooj]

If I bought a Cybertruck, I am going to use it like a real working truck. No babying. Just a quick rinse off if it gets too mucky.

[@philesq]

Thank you! You convinced me to wrap the truck as soon as I get it.

[@mikapeltokorpi7671]

That 300 grade means, that the steel is containing nickel, chromium and molybdenum, which should give some acid resistance. These steels are not famous of hardness or scratch restance. You can use Scotts Brite to scratch those. It is also troughout same material, so the corrosion resistance will not change if you scratch it.

[@rjay1674]

Hey Chris, I got the VIN for my Cybertruck today, adding to the stable with a 2023 Model 3 Performance, so now of course I am watching all the KZbin videos to see what I have gotten myself into. I do a lot of metal fabrication using stainless steel and aluminum. I have always used a product called Sharkhide Metal Protection. It protects metal from oxidation and chemicals. Have you heard if it can be used on a Cybertruck? Thanks for all the great videos. You are my go to source for my Model 3 and now Cybertruckd information.

[@EverydayChris]

congrats! I haven't heard of that! I wonder if it would work well

[@kjvelarde]

Yo Chris, does Iron X still works well for your cybertruck?

[@JeffMcNeal]

Chris, you have made an excellent case for wrapping the CT. I think the stainless finish looks great, personally, but sheesh!!

[@EverydayChris]

Totally agree!

[@pinball16]

Cool Thanks what brand was the no rinse wash and shine? Thanks!

[@EverydayChris]

Just look up onr! I linked it in the description as well

[@OldDirtyRobot]

I literally recoiled in horror when you started using the scrub daddy. I've used the BKF soft cleanser several times on my whole truck and its never left a scratch, but I used a microfiber applicator every time. Basically use BKF soft cleanser for deep cleans, and the foam spray for upkeep.

[@EverydayChris]

Yes.. I thought non abrasive sponges were ok. But stay with the microfiber towel

[@anish08]

Nice video! I like how you restored the finish after messing it up. Haha Question: do you think if you applied a ceramic coating such as xpel fusion or geyeon - that worst case you can just use the cordless polisher to remove the coating? I have heard a lot of mixed reviews on why not to coat the cybertruck with a ceramic coating to help make it easier to clean. And they are suggesting to ppf instead. Do you have any comments in regard to ceramic coating the stainless steel?

[@EverydayChris]

Gonna apply coating soon! Lots of tests. But it will still show those scratches.

[@Denniss7420]

There's no way you'd be able to use a machine polisher and get consistent results back to OEM look. It's going to give it a chrome like finish. I'm waiting to see who will be the first to buff out a cybertruck.

[@robdawson8947]

Did you experience any streak marks from the Iron X? I got streaks that have been hard to remove from where it ran down my truck.

[@EverydayChris]

Try re applying the iron x. Have to make sure it’s fully removed

[@P3Rformance23]

Lmao, this dude is hilarious. "Do you think my parents took me off roading?" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Love the humor, man, and videos are always great.

[@EverydayChris]

Asians don’t off-road lolll

[@P3Rformance23]

@EverydayChris 😁 hope to see you change that. Everyone needs a little off-road in their life. Let's see what these trucks can do!

[@superwomman]

😂😂😂

[@document6]

Chris amazing video BUT shouldn’t Tesla have specific instructions for owners on best practices to clean cybertruck? Seems like you were testing things out bc they did NOT provide you with info!!!

[@EverydayChris]

Yeah nothing specific which sucks. Maybe by the time the regular non foundation comes out

[@yogi30303]

Thorough like always 👍

[@Blake-wk4nx]

Dood such a good video luv it !!

[@seattlecarpenter]

Have you tried using white distilled vinager?

[@rayc.8555]

Love your vids. As a new CT owner you have helped me the most.

[@befree112]

Hello Chris, I used IronX on my Cybertruck and rinsed it off after it turned purple as you did in the video. However, ironx is leaving vertical streaks throughout the stainless steel panels. Am I doing something wrong? Thanks for your timely response in advance.

[@EverydayChris]

Just keep rinsing it off! Also, make sure to wash the car again with soap. Usually if you rinse it off and don't rinse ALL of it and it dries it can leave some marks. If you have any more iron x spray the streaks again

[@befree112]

@@EverydayChris thanks. I was able to get rid of the streaks.

[@craigbrandt5040]

​@@befree112 I have the same streak issue after ironx, how were you able to resolve it? I had some left over so I did another pass with no luck... havent tried bkf yet. Thanks!

[@befree112]

@@craigbrandt5040 try to do one panel at a time in the shade so you have enough time for it to activate and rinse off before it dries. You will get streaks if it dries off. The panel will need to be cool to the touch before applying. Good luck.

[@TheRealBuffy]

Awesome video!

[@EverydayChris]

Thanks Buffy!

[@jwang6752]

thanks for the science lesson!

[@Viperman507]

hey Chris can you tell me what neighborhood is that im super curious? if not thats fine

[@SuperShecky]

300 series stainless is fairly resistant to corrosion, but not corrosion proof. It's probably wise to remove any surface corrosion before it contaminates the steel under the passivated layer. While 300 series stainless can be pretty durable, as in resistant to fracturing, it's not particularly hard, which means it could scratch easily. ANY abrasive in Barkeeper's Friend can produce fine scratches, not to mention contaminated sponges/washcloths, etc. Also, despite the durability, this type of steel work hardens, and can be stubborn to fix dents because of this characteristic. I have mixed feelings about raw stainless exterior. It's novel, and has some nice properties, but I tend to think it's probably more finicky than paint. And the few cybertrucks I've seen around town seem to have a weird splotchy appearance. Maybe they were just dirty, but it wasn't what I'd call good looking.

[@keyboardrambo]

And here I thought stainless steel was chosen because it is rust and hassle free. But it is just as vulnerable as the traditional finishes, just looking way worse and costing much more.

[@rgeraldalexander4278]

Thanks! Glad I saw this before my truck arrives.

[@VadersFirst]

I went to check out the Cybertruck at a Tesla showroom and the guy managing the truck there cleaned it with glass cleaner. Wasn't Windex specifically, so not sure about ammonia.

[@EverydayChris]

Yeah ammonia free for window tint works great

[@plektosgaming]

Pro tip - if the stainless steel is damaged by Barkeep's friend, it's junk level stainless steel and either Elon knows this or his suppliers are lying to him. I can get a perfect finish with the stuff on almost everything, but this getting damaged by even a microfiber cloth? Trash tier materials for sure. EDIT - 301 stainless steel is known for its strength, ease of tooling, low cost (this is key!), and slightly better than average acid resistance. But it's nearly as soft as pure iron and scratches incredibly easily. Most cookware is made out of the stuff for this reason as nobody cares if the inside of your pan is scratched.

[@EverydayChris]

I knew it.. there's no way bkf should be scratching REAL stainless steel THAT easy

[@plektosgaming]

@@EverydayChris The reason they use it for cooking is because you can safely cook things like pasta sauce in it, and in this application, it's acid rain resistant as well as, say, resistant to bird droppings. Except - it's soft. So you can't hardly use anything other than a microfiber towel and polish or wax on it. Ie - zero grit and some sort of silicone based cleaner from what I can tell. ie - Novus #1 or wood polish. lol. Seriously.. Elon elon elon... what a muppet. lol.

[@superwomman]

I use a little baking soda on the rust spots that crop up on my stainless steel appliances

[@robemslie5248]

Tonneau - it’s like “Tonto” without the second “t.”

[@Toaster207]

Sand, salt, acid and a squeeze of lemon for the perfect cleaning mix. Make sure to use a wire brush 😂😂😂

[@battery_wattage]

People start freaking out when they see iron deposits on a cybertruck but don’t talk about it on other vehicles 🤦‍♂️. It’s just easier to notice on reflective/bright surfaces vs. paint. It’s a problem on all vehicles especially since other vehicles around are producing iron air particles every time they brake.

[@paulanderson2963]

Stainless steel was clearly a good choice of material since it withstands tarnishing or damage unless it is exposed to..... anything apparently....

[@nw8581]

Hey Chris, I’m pretty sure it’s been said by Tesla the steel used is “ 304L “. Good video 😊

[@plektosgaming]

It's apparently 301 in the ones they are shipping. A step down to save cost, and a lot softer. Good asic resistance, though - so yay vs bird droppings? lol. But scratches like your plastic screen on your monitor, almost.

[@jmp622]

Omg what a pain in the ass. Unless it’s properly wrapped and protected no go. This stainless finish would drive me nuts Chris. I love the truck otherwise. But would not want stainless.

[@marcochang7272]

Why does the Tesla website say bugs and bird droppings should be removed promptly ?

[@whodat9198]

Bird droppings have urea/ ammonia in it

[@EverydayChris]

its the standard they say for all cars

[@whodat9198]

Did you delete my comment??

[@marcochang7272]

I don’t think so but don’t use the comments section very much so might have

[@jeffreykilpatrick3592]

Never start your sander on the surface or let it stop on the surface - this will cause scratches as the random sanding pad starts up while pushed on the surface.

[@FalconGaming101]

Craziest thing I heard all day “ smells like a skunk spray it on your entire car” this man is wild

[@mjdgi1]

Why the door panel was always different from the rest of the vehicle?

[@EverydayChris]

they have diff colors based on environment

[@omarrana2718]

So in short, use dish soap and iron x only?

[@EverydayChris]

Only for the first time to remove rust! Otherwise neutral car wash soap is fine

[@fyeofyeo402]

Are you going to do a wrap and call it Darth Vader, next to Storm Trouper.

[@EverydayChris]

Haha. It’s storm breaker!!! And I’ll wrap it eventually

[@fyeofyeo402]

I hope tinted windows too.

[@janosmarkkolacsek8591]

Nice Video Chris! I love it!!

[@EverydayChris]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@onerider808]

Hilarious to think anyone (DeLorean, Tesla, etc) would think stainless steel was a good idea. The whole ‘truck’ is like a compendium of bad ideas, whipped up by C-average engineering students.

[@btk1243]

Wife: "Chris, can you clean out the clutter from the spare room today?" .. Chris: "Um, ya...I have to do that car wash video today." .. Wife: "But it's raining outside." .. Chris: "Um, ya, well you see, we live in California, and it's not going to rain for another 6 months, so this is my "Last Chance" to make a Tesla Cybertruck Car Wash Video 'In The Rain' - No one else on the Internet has one of those."

[@EverydayChris]

Haha

[@teachingmaterial2011]

Chris have you gotten any rock chips on the stainless steel?

[@whodat9198]

😂 of course not lol

[@doubleslit9513]

I love the looks of this truck. I don’t much care for Elon or his politics and I’m coming to realize EV addresses none of the systemic issues related to climate change. *BUT* it’s still good to see someone realize a goal like owning one of these beasts and taking so much genuine joy in it. So hey 👋. Cheers! 🥂

[@josephstone2280]

You don’t like that he’s not a far left liberal?

[@eightlights4939]

@@josephstone2280 Guy's an idiot - he bought the entire EV climate protection BS yet he STILL is left leaning. You can't make this stuff up

[@onerider808]

We already knew you weren’t the sharpest tool in the shed, because you bought one of these kluge toys. Seems like you set a new level, with your ‘maintenance’ shenanigans. Maybe a bicycle or public transportation would be a better fit for you.

[@EverydayChris]

Nah. I think being barefoot is the best

[@EpicKing]

Magic Eraser is a Sandpaper sponge

[@r3x85]

I saw you outside my house dude

[@The1Mathieu1]

Thank you for explaining this to them. Unfortunately they won't listen lol 😂

[@bryankessler12]

What a pain! It's a nice truck, but I honestly don't have time for that. :)

[@starshipdriver8536]

DIY detail channel says not to use bar keepers friend

[@BrianMelancon]

They have a series on how to clean the Cybertruck. NOTE: That channel is basically an infomercial for their car detailing products. I haven't used their products so I don't know if they are good or not.

[@pinolero.]

You know having a natural patina on a vehicle may actually raise the value of said vehicle. Just a thought, TMYK.

[@karinecamara2226]

How can we wash our cybertrucks in below freezing temps ? Im in ohio and winter is coming

[@cedarson803]

Irvine Company?

[@daflipbizkit]

How the hell did you guys not know about the De Lorean? Did you really think Tesla could do better with the same damn material?

[@francislo2205]

Wow...what's this piece of giant metal? Never seen a truck so ugly and unpainted. And it will rust? Must be high maintenance. Life is not easy.

[@veganman2945]

The Emperor's New Truck. State of that shit.

[@frecklesx20]

Wow pretty complicated

[@lon9540]

Use WD-40, works wonders.

[@EverydayChris]

Tried makes it greasy :(

[@karenromero1703]

I bought a brand new 2018 Ford Escape and The entire underbelly had rust. I wrote Ford and they said it was perfectly fine just superficial. The wheels haven’t fallen off yet but still don’t like it.

[@Some0ne001]

The rail train rust is such copium. The freaking manual says bug guts will rust the vehicle and to wash them off immediately after driving.

[@SlickSydney]

You are saying Tonneau correctly.

[@Gallardo6669]

Your next video: Dont do this: ruin your drive way with iron x...

[@EverydayChris]

But it will never come..

[@Gallardo6669]

@@EverydayChris 😂 - ok then... Thx for your great work!

[@jeannie36545]

Nice video, sheeesh!

[@JMTZS]

Wrap should do the trick

[@heromiIes]

Show me your truck in ten years and lets see how it looks then with all those chemicals you put on it.

[@EverydayChris]

K! Make sure to subscribe and turn on notifications!!

[@rudypoo4370]

My 17 year old Chevy has STARTED to rust. It's 17 years old.... what's CyberRust's excuse?

[@Chevy2U]

You must have tried every car product under the sun over the years of owning Tesla's.

[@w3072]

what about wd40

[@EverydayChris]

Another vid coming! I used it as a coating. Works well

[@fu3g]

"the rust is actually normal and fine cuz it's on the surface"

[@TheOFF-GRIDiot]

So, this is all just a commercial for the 8 affiliated cleaning products you pinned to the top. Untreated stainless is dumb. My Samsung fridge has a coating for heaven's sake. Unless you're the type who never has a spec of dirt on their car, like full OCD fashion, then this machine is not for you. Still wondering who it's actually targeted for.

[@MatthewSerta1]

6’3” Asian!?!? 😂

[@tigranhayrapetyan3188]

"Dude! Great video. Good to know when I get my Cybertruck!"

[@d_theletter]

What happened to todays video I went to watch it and it disappeared

[@EverydayChris]

??? Not sure! check my home page

[@jhar02]

Ammonia free windex for tinted windows

[@joelfigueira]

WHY ON EARTH WOULD YOU USE A PRODUCT NOT DESIGNED FOR VEHICLES REGARDLESS IF IT SAY FOR STAINLESS STEEL!

[@jbhorner]

The number of products available for stainless steel vehicles are pretty much near zero at this point. It’s not a huge leap to believe that something that is safe for a stainless steel appliance should be okay for a stainless steel vehicle. Clearly, people are learning as they go.

[@OldDirtyRobot]

These are different when it comes to cleaning and upkeep vs. a painted panel. It's a bit of learning curve for everyone.

[@eugeniustheodidactus8890]

yes but....... your doors are literally a different color than the rest of the body....

[@TroySavary]

300 series is nothing new. It really is "just any stainless steel". And it is not rust proof. Why are Tesla Stans so ignorant about almost every subject?

[@radi2986]

The delorean had better steel

[@jimmyfreeman9968]

Has anyone tried never dull on their cybertruck? 😏

[@moto3463]

only normies own one

[@XerxezsX]

$120k to worry about a badly made vehicle 😂

[@macfou144]

Lol a 100k car that you had to rust prevent is just silly

[@patches8291]

Happens on all cars

[@macfou144]

@@patches8291 how does Elon taste 👅

[@EverydayChris]

@macfou144 like rust

[@plektosgaming]

@@patches8291 Not one bit of rust on my base model Mustang. This isn't rocket science, folks. I do wash and wax my car every 2-4 weeks, but that's not uncommon for someone who is into cars. Also, there are no odd panel gaps or water leaks. Just regular paint on a Ford. lol.

[@carlosflores6122]

My 1963 Ford F100 is laughing with hysterics. What a bunch of stupid nonsense. Why would anyone by a stupid Cyber truck. I know someone stupid. tourguidecarlos

[@CalvinWongg]

too much work. kthxbye

[@EverydayChris]

Byeeeree