Tesla Cybertruck's stainless steel and its susceptibility to fingerprints

author: FutureCar Staff    

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been facing criticism for the Cybertruck's susceptibility to smudging, as photos of the stainless steel truck show visible fingerprints and marks. This is a common issue with stainless steel appliances, which are known to attract smudges and require regular cleaning.

It remains unclear how Tesla plans to address this problem or if they are working on a solution. Some Tesla fans have expressed concerns about the smudging issue, with one user on X (formerly known as Twitter) suggesting that owners will either have to learn to live with it or immediately wrap the truck to protect its appearance.

Even Getty photos of the Cybertruck in California show noticeable smudges on the sides of the vehicle. The stainless steel body of the Cybertruck makes it prone to smudges and extra fingerprints, similar to stainless steel appliances. The Cybertruck is the first stainless steel vehicle to be produced since the stainless steel DeLorean made by DMC in 1983.

According to Tim Conn, the president and cofounder of Image One, a commercial cleaning company, stainless steel is like a sleek black car – beautiful when clean, but it can look dull and dirty if not properly maintained. Experts recommend cleaning stainless steel surfaces about once a week and even applying olive oil to help prevent smudges. However, it is unclear what measures Tesla plans to take to address the smudging issue.

Some Tesla fans have already expressed concern about the Cybertruck's exterior maintenance. One user on a Cybertruck forum mentioned that their white Tesla Model Y was not "perfect" after attempted cleaning, raising questions about how the Cybertruck will look after a few weeks of use.

While Tesla's gigafactory in Texas has already produced its first Cybertruck model, the company may still make design changes before the vehicle's official release. Tesla fans have been eagerly awaiting the Cybertruck for years, with over 1.5 million pre-orders reported last year. Elon Musk has stated that deliveries will begin by the end of the year, but the project has faced multiple delays.

In conclusion, the issue of smudging on the Tesla Cybertruck's stainless steel body has raised concerns among Tesla fans. It remains to be seen how Tesla will address this issue and if any changes will be made to the vehicle's design before its release.

FutureCar Staff