Washing/cleaning

[ReddykwRun]

Make it clean enough to eat off of. Here's the item.

Frigidaire ReadyClean™ Stainless Steel Cleaner

Make your stainless steel Cybertrk shine with Frigidaire ReadyClean™ Stainless Steel Cleaner. Our scratch-free, streak-free formula removes FINGERPRINTS from parking lot gawkers, Volkswagon smudges, Ford grease, Chevrolet dirt and BMW oil & Prius stains while protecting and polishing to repel dust and dirt. Use on all stainless steel Cybertrks. Stainless Steel Cleaner is 12 fl. oz. Made in the USA in a recyclable bottle, our plant-based cleaner is environmentally-friendly and safe for all food contact surfaces.

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[Garden_Aum]

I am going to purchase some and test it out on my kitchen appliances. Cleaning the stainless steel appliances will give me some practice prior to cleaning the CT for the first time.

 

[Smileyone]

I am going to purchase some and test it out on my kitchen appliances. Cleaning the stainless steel appliances will give me some practice prior to cleaning the CT for the first time.

And you will make your wife happy.

 

[Garden_Aum]

And you will make your wife happy.

I practiced over the weekend. The stainless steel cleaner works. I will continue to practice on the kitchen appliances for the next few years. Yes, my wife is happy with the results. Honestly, I am surprised that neither she nor I had ever thought to use stainless steel cleaner before. We had been using glass cleaner previously; the stainless steel cleaner has better results.

 

[Nidavellir]

Sonax Spray & Seal should work well
https://www.sonaxusa.com/spray-sealant.html

 

[ajdelange]

Tesla will, no doubt, offer a recommendation.

 

[ReddykwRun]

Sonax Spray & Seal should work well
https://www.sonaxusa.com/spray-sealant.html

Can you use it on kids and their clothes while cleaning the trk?

 

[REDBARON]

Sonax Spray & Seal should work well
https://www.sonaxusa.com/spray-sealant.html

Sonax has a wheel cleaner that makes brake dust come off easier than anything else I've ever tried. Love it.

 

[SHorzy]

I was wondering if a direct spray with a pressure washer would damage anything? Could clean it faster after mudding.

 

[ajdelange]

Sonax has a wheel cleaner that makes brake dust come off easier than anything else I've ever tried. Love it.

But there is no brake dust with a Tesla.

 

[Blue Steel]

Steel wool and WD40

 

[DMC-81]

Steel wool and WD40

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,

 

[ReddykwRun]

Steel wool and WD40

How about this?

Chainmail Dishcloth™ 8" - Original Stainless Steel Pots & Pans Cleaner

 

[Blue Steel]

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,

Yes I was joking. But thanks for the info.

 

[DMC-81]

How about this?

Chainmail Dishcloth™ 8" - Original Stainless Steel Pots & Pans Cleaner

Only when you have baked on food on your Cybertruck. ?