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A magnet plus a Cybertruck equals a rusty situation

Magnets are a no go (Image Source: Telsa & Canva -edits)
Magnets are a no go (Image Source: Telsa & Canva -edits)
The hits keep coming for the Cybertruck as rumors spread that exposing the stainless body of the EV to a magnet will exponentially increase the rate at which it will rust. Since vinyl wraps and now magnetic decals are no longer viable, Cybertruck owners are quickly running out of options when customizing their EVs without doing lasting damage.

As first reported by Torquenews, owners of the Cybertruck have once again taken to cybertruckownersclub to report yet another way to damage the excessively fragile Cybertruck. In a post titled "Don't put magnets on your CT! Corrosion?" user cybertooth shares his remorse after he put advertising magnets on his Cybertruck. After only a month of having the magnets on his vehicle, the owner found evidence of rust and corrosion under the magnet. Thankfully, he repaired the damage using kitchen stainless steel cleaning abrasives, but, as another user pointed out, evidence of pitting remained.

While none of the other users reported damage as extensive as cybertooth's, many were worried that the current decals on their vehicles would ultimately lead to the same level of corrosion despite the size of the magnet. User SentinelOne reported such damage, writing, "I had a small magnet on my tail gate for 4 months and it's corroded underneath, not too bad but it's there....bummer. Wonder if stickers do the same??". Unfortunately, stickers and vinyl may be equally damaging as the adhesives used in these products have proven to be challenging to remove from the stainless steel body of the EV.

On the subject of the stainless steel body, users quickly pointed out that adding magnetic properties to stainless steel results in more ideal conditions to produce rust. Furthermore, the fact that the Cybertruck does not have a clear coat only worsens the situation. Currently, the safest but most expensive option for customization is to paint the EV. Fortunately, the cheaper Cybertruck option may put a coat of paint in the budget for prospective owners.

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Stephen Pereyra, 2024-11-21 (Update: 2024-11-24)