With 3mm stainless that shouldn’t be a problem, except for any car wash machines, but maybe that says something about the quality of Model 3 finishes (sad, because we own one).
There really are reasons to do that; many of the wax coatings are like nonstick surfaces, making cleaning easier. For instance, we get spots from the redwood trees around here. So having something that discourages the stains (and lichens that follow) from adhering is something we do.
If you open the door and get out of your car during a car wash, the vehicle going into park will be the least of your concerns.
Well what if you want a twofer.. car wash and a shower? Maybe he likes to party? Maybe he listens to the stereo and watches TV at the same time!
I second that but if it really is dirty I pray for rain or look for a creek crossing.
Is that a Mating Ritual?, get a room.No steel wool! I assume you were joking.
Steel wool is made from mild steel that rusts readily. Using this on stainless steel embeds tiny particles of the mild steel into the stainless. It won't take long for the mild steel to rust causing your Cybertruck to look rusty. It also creates a chemical reaction that can cause pitting in the stainless. Many early DeLorean owners damaged their panels this way. The blending pads in the DeLorean kit linked to above are non-metallic scotch pads (gray color, 80 grit). They are for blending away minor scratches in the Delorean's brushed finish. Unless the CyberTruck has a similar brushed finish, I wouldn't use anything abrasive.
I posted about WD-40 in another thread, so I won't repeat my experience here.
I just use a mild detergent and water with a soft microfiber cloth when I need to wash my DeLorean. I dry the panels right away to avoid water spots....this is very important.
Beware of the stainless polishes as they look great... for about 10 minutes. After that the polish attracts dust and then your maintenance efforts are useless.
Once a year or as necessary, I use BarKeepers Friend to remove stains and restore the brightness to the Stainless Steel panels. It's like a laser scrub for the panels. Stainless will develop a thin layer of oxidation. That's normal, and the layer protects the panel. BKF removes that oxidation and therefore leaves virgin stainless behind. Over time, that natural layer of oxidation returns. After many years or exposure to the weather, the stainless develops a dull appearance.
I have heard good things about Shiela Shine, which is similar to BKF, but I haven't used it.
Here's a recent picture of a clean car:
Cheers,
Pressure washers are usually no good for EVs since they'll send water up into spaces that it wouldn't normally, or take off dielectric grease.
Oh, it's the picture. Haha. Birds of a feather flock together!
