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CT Corrosion

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The magnets form very tight crevices which are the worst for causing corrosion.
They trapped road grime and moisture, and this is what you get.
Rail cars made of 200 SS have been in service for decades, so it isn't the material per se.
What he did caused this.
 
CT owners have been complaining for months about other corrosion problems as well:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tesla-cybertruck-rusting-complaints-from-owners/

Some of the CT Owners are wrapping the "trucks" in vinyl for $6k wrap.

https://www.torquenews.com/11826/te...stainless-steel-becomes-permanently-blemished

"Tesla uses 301 stainless which is a cheaper version of 304 stainless. 304 is what DeLorean initially used before switching to 316 for more corrosion resistance. It primary motivation is cost, and they'll be able to overcharge on the back end for brushing/restoring the stainless, Alex at YouTube/Legit Steet Cars has a series on what this process and the specialty tools look like."

What is the plastic that manufacturers wrap stainless steel with at the factory?
 

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