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That's a pretty odd rumor- for one thing, stainless steel isn't used in any bullet shields or vests that I'm aware of. Kevlar, ceramic plates and layered "glass
by zdragnar 3y ago
That's a pretty odd rumor- for one thing, stainless steel isn't used in any bullet shields or vests that I'm aware of. Kevlar, ceramic plates and layered "glass" are the go-to materials. If he wanted bullet proof, it'd be easy to line the door panels with something rated for any pistol rounds.
When metal is used, it is typically in a thick plate. Even thinner plate used for small round target practice is usually painted- stainless would be an odd choice even at the right thickness.
- PheonixPharts 3y agoTurns out it's not a rumor, when Musk did a drive with Jay Leno in 2021 he specifically mentions the stainless steel at being used to make the doors bullet proof [0]. 0. https://youtu.be/25ZuKkbHdqM?t=167 https://youtu.be/25ZuKkbHdqM?t=167
- zdragnar 3y agoNo, he mentioned that the stainless steel happened to be bullet proof, which is badass and cool. That's not the same thing as specifically choosing stainless steel to make it bullet proof. He's using bullet proof to help sell the stainless steel, not the other way around. It's a tiny distinction, but an important one IMHO.
- peteradio 3y agoDoesn't Musk saying it make it a rumor?