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Tesla Cyber Trucks Rusting

#1

StarTech

StarTech

Isn't stainless steel supposed to be rust resistance? Apparently not so when it comes the Tesla Cyber truck exteriors. Either that or they used the cheapest version of stainless steel. They are offering to cover the stainless steel with paint.

www.wired.com

This Is Why Tesla’s Stainless Steel Cybertrucks May Be Rusting

Who knew stainless steel might not be such a good idea for the exterior of an electric SUV? The entire automotive industry, that’s who.
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hlw49

Good stainless will not rust. None of the Dixie Choppers rust and we have them that are over 25 years old. Mine is 24 years and no rust.


#3

StarTech

StarTech

hlw49 said:
Good stainless will not rust. None of the Dixie Choppers rust and we have them that are over 25 years old. Mine is 24 years and no rust.
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#4

StarTech

StarTech

I know...it just that Tesla used cheap SS on the $60K plus vehicle.


#5

7394

7394

hlw49 said:
hlw49 said:
Good stainless will not rust. None of the Dixie Choppers rust and we have them that are over 25 years old. Mine is 24 years and no rust.
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True, 304 marine grade stainless is non-magnetic. My truck bed rails were made outta 304..

Chevy & GM have been making their exhaust systems outta "aluminized stainless" since at least early 90's..
Holds up very well, but a magnet will stick to it showing they are banking on the cheaper aluminized properties.


#6

StarTech

StarTech

When I searched aluminized stainless the result only showed aluminized steel.

Difference Between Aluminized steel and Stainless steel

Aluminized steel vs Stainless steel Steel comes in many varieties and each of them has very specific features and qualities. Let us look at Aluminized steel and stainless steel. The first thing to talk about
www.differencebetween.net www.differencebetween.net


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bertsmobile1

Stainless is not rustless they are totally different grades of steel
Stainless is stainless because it forms a very tough chromic oxide on the surface
All metallic oxides are alkaline and are attacked by various types of acid .


#8

StarTech

StarTech

There different types of stainless steel and the very good grades are nearly 100% rust-less due to oxidation layer. Lower grades stainless will rust over time So some weather much better than others. Most of my stainless steel cookware never rusts or at least not in the last 30 yrs. Now my kitchen sink does develop rust stains but is an el cheapo grade.

The better stainless steel are usually the non.magnetic types. Which I was doing scrape metals I was paid much better for.


#9

StarTech

StarTech

Telsa is now claiming it is either factory,or railway dust, settling on the vehicle that is causing the rust stains.

news.yahoo.com

Cybertruck engineer addresses claims the Tesla EVs rust in the rain

A Cybertruck engineer, Wes Morrill, addressed claims Tesla's truck rusts in the rain and said the specks of rust were the size of a "pinhead."
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#10

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SHB

StarTech said:
There different types of stainless steel and the very good grades are nearly 100% rust-less due to oxidation layer. Lower grades stainless will rust over time So some weather much better than others. Most of my stainless steel cookware never rusts or at least not in the last 30 yrs. Now my kitchen sink does develop rust stains but is an el cheapo grade.

The better stainless steel are usually the non.magnetic types. Which I was doing scrape metals I was paid much better for.
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It’s not so much good or bad grades, there are different alloys that have been developed having different properties. Some machine more easily, some are easier to form or are stiffer.


#11

7394

7394

StarTech said:
When I searched aluminized stainless the result only showed aluminized steel.

Difference Between Aluminized steel and Stainless steel

Aluminized steel vs Stainless steel Steel comes in many varieties and each of them has very specific features and qualities. Let us look at Aluminized steel and stainless steel. The first thing to talk about
www.differencebetween.net www.differencebetween.net
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Look on any GM website or dealer lot, their exhausts are listed as aluminized stainless.


#12

StarTech

StarTech

Finally found a data sheet on this 409AL stainless steel. There is also a 439AL version. Basically it is just a Type 1 hot dip aluminum coating provides extended life and additional resistance to automotive muffler condensation and road salt.



#13

Tiger Small Engine

Tiger Small Engine

StarTech said:
Finally found a data sheet on this 409AL stainless steel. There is also a 439AL version. Basically it is just a Type 1 hot dip aluminum coating provides extended life and additional resistance to automotive muffler condensation and road salt.

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Tesla trucks just came out and already rusting. Now that is funny.


#14

7394

7394

StarTech said:
Finally found a data sheet on this 409AL stainless steel. There is also a 439AL version. Basically it is just a Type 1 hot dip aluminum coating provides extended life and additional resistance to automotive muffler condensation and road salt.

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If that is it, it works great for GM vehicles.. I had over 237 K, + miles & still OE exhaust..


#15

StarTech

StarTech

7394 said:
If that is it, it works great for GM vehicles.. I had over 237 K, + miles & still OE exhaust..
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Hmmm. only 237K, mine has 344K.


#16

7394

7394

Well I sold that one at that mileage.. Exhaust was still in great looking shape.


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