Tesla has given US homeowners of the Cybertruck a tried-and-tested approach of defending their electrical pickup’s chrome steel bodywork – however it comes at a hefty value.
The corporate will provide a alternative of 5 vinyl wraps for the placing ute, albeit by means of simply 4 Tesla service centres in California.
It’s not the primary time Tesla has provided wraps as an alternative of extra paint colors, as final yr it launched seven vinyl choices for the Model Y and Model 3 within the US – along with the 5 paint finishes obtainable from the manufacturing unit.
Just like the wraps provided for the Tesla Mannequin Y and Mannequin 3, the Cybertruck’s vinyl choices are created from a self-healing urethane-based movie, claimed to be twice as thick as most third-party vinyl wraps to guard the bottom chrome steel physique panels from scratches.
Pricing ranges from US$6000 to US$6500 (A$9150 to A$9915), which incorporates set up.
The 5 colors on provide embody:
- Satin Abyss Blue
- Satin Rose Gold
- Slip Gray
- Satin Ceramic White
- Satin Stealth Black
Tesla Cybertruck homeowners even have the choice of ordering a US$5000 (A$7630) clear satin vinyl wrap to guard the chrome steel physique panels, which have not too long ago brought about concern for homeowners who’ve reported seeing “rust” showing on their pickups.
Stainless-steel isn’t meant to rust, and Wes Morrill – the Tesla Cybertruck’s lead engineer – has claimed the floor blemishes are merely caused by iron in the atmosphere (corresponding to brake mud) which has landed on the physique panels.
This may be cleaned off with sure chrome steel cleansing merchandise, or could be prevented by having the aforementioned clear wrap utilized.
The Tesla Cybertruck’s proprietor’s guide says “it’s regular for the chrome steel exterior to mature over time, leading to minor modifications to the reflective properties and color of the steel”.
Tesla advises homeowners to “not wait till the Cybertruck is due for an entire wash” and to “instantly take away corrosive substances (corresponding to grease, oil, fowl droppings, tree resin, lifeless bugs, far spots, highway salt, industrial fallout, and so on)”.