"Addressing Rust Concerns: Tesla Cybertruck Engineers Offer Fixes for Corrosion"

TL;DR
Cybertruck engineer Wes Morrill addressed concerns about the EV developing rust spots in the rain, attributing the orange specks to surface contamination rather than the stainless steel body. Some owners have complained about rust spots on their new Cybertrucks, with one claiming to have been warned about potential rusting upon delivery. Morrill advised using Bar Keeper's Friend or Citrisurf 77 to address the issue, while YouTuber Justin Demaree suggested similar methods. Tesla CEO Elon Musk appeared to confirm Morrill's comments, and the issue seems to be related to metal particles collecting during transportation or manufacturing.
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