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No clear coat. > To prevent damage to the exterior, immediately remove corrosive substances (such as grease, oil, bird droppings, tree resin, dead insects, tar

by qarl 3y ago

No clear coat. > To prevent damage to the exterior, immediately remove corrosive substances (such as grease, oil, bird droppings, tree resin, dead insects, tar spots, road salt, industrial fallout, etc.). Do not wait until Cybertruck is due for a complete wash. If necessary, use denatured alcohol to remove tar spots and stubborn grease stains, then immediately wash the area with water and a mild, non-detergent soap to remove the alcohol. https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/cybertruck/en_us/GUID-65384C1F-86F2-44E8-A8BC-8A12E7E00A40.html https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/cybertruck/en_us/GUID-653...

Kirby64 3y ago
Literally any car will have its clear coat eaten away from the same list of corrosive substances. It’s very common to get rings around where bird poop drops on a car and sits, because it etches the clear coat. Don’t see how this recommendation is different.
- qarl 3y ago
  LOL. I've been buying new cars for 40 years now and I've never had my paint damaged by bird poop. Maybe the birds are more corrosive where you live.
  - Kirby64 3y ago
    I don’t know where you’ve been, but you can find endless articles about bird poop etching paint. With plenty of photos too. Here’s a few: https://www.adamsforums.com/topic/38396-can-this-be-removed-bird-poop-etch-with-pics/ https://www.adamsforums.com/topic/38396-can-this-be-removed-... https://www.civic11forum.com/threads/bird-poop-ruined-my-clear-coat-paint.4335/ https://www.civic11forum.com/threads/bird-poop-ruined-my-cle... https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-your-detailing-questions-/124765-how-repair-clear-coat-damage-bird-poop.html https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-your-detailing-ques...
    - qarl 3y ago
      LOL. LOL. Are you a professional Tesla defender? I've lived on the west coast, the east coast, and the midwest. I've never experienced paint damage due to bird poop in 40 years. Since you seem to know so much about the issue - do you know of any other car manufacturer who recommends immediate removal of bird poop as the first line of their exterior car instructions?
      - Kirby64 3y ago
        Are you specifically anti-Tesla? Let me help you, since you can't seem to find these on Google, here's two: Kia EV6 Manual: https://www.kia.com/content/dam/kwcms/au/en/files/owners-manual/kia-ev6-owners-manual-my22.pdf https://www.kia.com/content/dam/kwcms/au/en/files/owners-man... Excerpt: > Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial pollution and similar deposits can damage your vehicle's finish if not removed immediately. Even prompt washing with plain water may not completely remove all these deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on painted surfaces, may be used. After washing, rinse the vehicle thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow soap to dry on the finish. Mustang Mach-E Manual: https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/2022-Ford-Mustang-Mach-E-Owners-Manual_version-1_om_EN-US_10_2021.pdf https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owne... Excerpt: > Immediately remove fuel spillages, additive residuals, bird droppings, insect deposits and road tar. These may cause damage to your vehicle’s paintwork or trim over time. Just because Tesla (and many others) say it may/can damage finishes, doesn't mean it's because of something unique about Tesla. This isn't a failing on Tesla's part, it's just a industry standard 'cover your ass' statement.
        qarl 3y ago
        Why thank you for finding these for me. I admit, I searched around a bit on Toyota's and Honda's sites and found no such warnings - just generic "make sure to wash your car every couple weeks." It's quite remarkable that you were able to pinpoint this information in such a short amount of time. So, in the end, would you agree that the stainless steel finish is no more resistant to damage than a typical car? It's no more rugged or durable?

by qarl 3y ago

Kirby64 3y ago

Literally any car will have its clear coat eaten away from the same list of corrosive substances. It’s very common to get rings around where bird poop drops on a car and sits, because it etches the clear coat. Don’t see how this recommendation is different.

qarl 3y ago
LOL. I've been buying new cars for 40 years now and I've never had my paint damaged by bird poop. Maybe the birds are more corrosive where you live.
- Kirby64 3y ago
  I don’t know where you’ve been, but you can find endless articles about bird poop etching paint. With plenty of photos too. Here’s a few: https://www.adamsforums.com/topic/38396-can-this-be-removed-bird-poop-etch-with-pics/ https://www.adamsforums.com/topic/38396-can-this-be-removed-... https://www.civic11forum.com/threads/bird-poop-ruined-my-clear-coat-paint.4335/ https://www.civic11forum.com/threads/bird-poop-ruined-my-cle... https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-your-detailing-questions-/124765-how-repair-clear-coat-damage-bird-poop.html https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/ask-your-detailing-ques...
  - qarl 3y ago
    LOL. LOL. Are you a professional Tesla defender? I've lived on the west coast, the east coast, and the midwest. I've never experienced paint damage due to bird poop in 40 years. Since you seem to know so much about the issue - do you know of any other car manufacturer who recommends immediate removal of bird poop as the first line of their exterior car instructions?
    - Kirby64 3y ago
      Are you specifically anti-Tesla? Let me help you, since you can't seem to find these on Google, here's two: Kia EV6 Manual: https://www.kia.com/content/dam/kwcms/au/en/files/owners-manual/kia-ev6-owners-manual-my22.pdf https://www.kia.com/content/dam/kwcms/au/en/files/owners-man... Excerpt: > Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings, industrial pollution and similar deposits can damage your vehicle's finish if not removed immediately. Even prompt washing with plain water may not completely remove all these deposits. A mild soap, safe for use on painted surfaces, may be used. After washing, rinse the vehicle thoroughly with lukewarm or cold water. Do not allow soap to dry on the finish. Mustang Mach-E Manual: https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owner_information/2022-Ford-Mustang-Mach-E-Owners-Manual_version-1_om_EN-US_10_2021.pdf https://www.fordservicecontent.com/Ford_Content/Catalog/owne... Excerpt: > Immediately remove fuel spillages, additive residuals, bird droppings, insect deposits and road tar. These may cause damage to your vehicle’s paintwork or trim over time. Just because Tesla (and many others) say it may/can damage finishes, doesn't mean it's because of something unique about Tesla. This isn't a failing on Tesla's part, it's just a industry standard 'cover your ass' statement.
      - qarl 3y ago
        Why thank you for finding these for me. I admit, I searched around a bit on Toyota's and Honda's sites and found no such warnings - just generic "make sure to wash your car every couple weeks." It's quite remarkable that you were able to pinpoint this information in such a short amount of time. So, in the end, would you agree that the stainless steel finish is no more resistant to damage than a typical car? It's no more rugged or durable?