Polished over 50 Cybertrucks and they look better and better each time

[HaulingAss]

3. So cool thos Festool pads are. Will you be able to get me some good pictures of your CT? I'd love to see the finish. I think that is absolutely amazing but no one has asked us to do it yet so our satin buff is on stand by lol.

My truck keeps getting a bunch of fine scratches because I continually get it muddy and take it bushwhacking on the trails. It still looks good in most light but the scratches definitely detract if the light is right. Here's an example of the kind of scratches I get and how I got into using abrasives to restore the finish. I purposefully took this picture at an angle to the sun that showed off the scratches when I hadn't polished it for a long time. Keep in mind that these scratches are actually finer and easier to polish out than the factory finish scratches, they just show up better in this photo due to the angle of the light/camera and the fact that they are linear instead of the random orbit pattern of the factory finish :

I polish for fun and never do the entire truck all at once, and I like to experiment, starting and ending with different abrasives on different panel orientations. Since I'm not a professional I don't have to worry about pleasing customers that want every panel identical. I polish on one side or the other when I feel like it so my truck is like a canvas always in different states of polish and usually with dust, dirt and mud on it from the most recent outing. But it always looks good to my eye. And I've never polished the frunk lid or front "grill" area, so it still has the factory marks and whatever fine scratches I've picked up from beating through the brush while muddy. The frunk lid and "grill" area are resistant to getting scratched up from bushwhacking because the front bumper takes the brunt of the beating.

Here's a couple photos I found that probably best illustrate the "soft" look I get from a bit of a finer polish than the factory sanding. Excuse the dirt, but the look shines through. There are also probably fine scratches from subsequent bushwhacking but they don't show up in these photos:

The softness of the light reflection comes through in these pics, the scratch patterns are not as crude as the factory sanding texture. In this pic the tailgate still has the factory finish but you can't really tell due to the different light angles.

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[kuleenpatel]

I love this! here's a little demo and discussion

 

[AMPolishing1981]

My truck keeps getting a bunch of fine scratches because I continually get it muddy and take it bushwhacking on the trails. It still looks good in most light but the scratches definitely detract if the light is right. Here's an example of the kind of scratches I get and how I got into using abrasives to restore the finish. I purposefully took this picture at an angle to the sun that showed off the scratches when I hadn't polished it for a long time. Keep in mind that these scratches are actually finer and easier to polish out than the factory finish scratches, they just show up better in this photo due to the angle of the light/camera and the fact that they are linear instead of the random orbit pattern of the factory finish :

I polish for fun and never do the entire truck all at once, and I like to experiment, starting and ending with different abrasives on different panel orientations. Since I'm not a professional I don't have to worry about pleasing customers that want every panel identical. I polish on one side or the other when I feel like it so my truck is like a canvas always in different states of polish and usually with dust, dirt and mud on it from the most recent outing. But it always looks good to my eye. And I've never polished the frunk lid or front "grill" area, so it still has the factory marks and whatever fine scratches I've picked up from beating through the brush while muddy. The frunk lid and "grill" area are resistant to getting scratched up from bushwhacking because the front bumper takes the brunt of the beating.

Here's a couple photos I found that probably best illustrate the "soft" look I get from a bit of a finer polish than the factory sanding. Excuse the dirt, but the look shines through. There are also probably fine scratches from subsequent bushwhacking but they don't show up in these photos:

The softness of the light reflection comes through in these pics, the scratch patterns are not as crude as the factory sanding texture. In this pic the tailgate still has the factory finish but you can't really tell due to the different light angles.

Oh wow that is awesome. The hard part is keeping it consistent. We are not robots or a machine that does these satin finishes on a belt etc. Even the sand marks that come from factory on the CT are very noticeably a orbital or da sander. If you become inconsistent on the satin sanding then some areas are more blotchy than others. I can see here that it is definitely more shiny and looks way easier to clean

 

[AMPolishing1981]

I love this! here's a little demo and discussion

Yup, this is my other company as well and that is my brother Matt Reza. We actually polish together so you get both of us this is the owner of Chemical Guys CT

 

[kuleenpatel]

Love your work, man. Will be in the market once my wrap dies.

 

[Treynor]

As an owner of a polished CT, I can attest to the increased attention, negative & positive.
Easy to keep clean. No regrets.

 

[HaulingAss]

Oh wow that is awesome. The hard part is keeping it consistent. We are not robots or a machine that does these satin finishes on a belt etc. Even the sand marks that come from factory on the CT are very noticeably a orbital or da sander. If you become inconsistent on the satin sanding then some areas are more blotchy than others. I can see here that it is definitely more shiny and looks way easier to clean

If it's difficult to get an even consistency when polishing to less than a full gloss, it's probably the machine or the pad/abrasives combo that's making it difficult. The action of the machine matters a lot, as does the consistency of the abrasives. Polishing to a mirror finish minimizes these types of issues because once it reaches gloss, it's reached gloss. You just need to be clean and meticulous so coarser abrasives aren't re-introduced during the final polishing stages.

 

[AMPolishing1981]

Love your work, man. Will be in the market once my wrap dies.

And we will be ready for you 100%

 

[Beyond]

I bet the wild turkeys around here would love that mirror finish. Normally they only go after shiny black cars but I'd wager they'd be willing to make an exception.

 

[BKCYBerwonkanobee]

You know the truck looks good, but I truly think it’s dangerous to be driving a mirror around.

Couldn't agree more

 

[BKCYBerwonkanobee]

Driving a Cybertruck is attention enough, driving a polished one would be like wearing a man-thong to the beach

Dont forget the Murse!

 

[HaulingAss]

You know the truck looks good, but I truly think it’s dangerous to be driving a mirror around.

This is a joke, right?

 

[BengalBoy]

As an owner of a polished CT, I can attest to the increased attention, negative & positive.
Easy to keep clean. No regrets.

I'm curious about the actual attention. I've brightened 007 significantly by polishing it with a metal polish. I've always had people question why mine looks brighter, shinier, than others they've seen. I've never had anyone say something negative that wasn't just a general "I hate CyberTrucks" bird flip, rolling eyes, etc. With your CyberTruck being a rolling mirror, what are the actual negative comments? *I would think it would be all positive given how unique and dripping it looks.* Is it more of a "look at the Rich Guy" negativity?

 

[BengalBoy]

Couldn't agree more

I will agree it's more dangerous than other CyberTrucks rolling down the road in the same way Sydney Sweeny riding Topless in the back vault of an un-polished CyberTruck would create a distraction. Polished CyberTrucks are *Fucking Sweet!*

 

[Treynor]

I'm curious about the actual attention. I've brightened 007 significantly by polishing it with a metal polish. I've always had people question why mine looks brighter, shinier, than others they've seen. I've never had anyone say something negative that wasn't just a general "I hate CyberTrucks" bird flip, rolling eyes, etc. With your CyberTruck being a rolling mirror, what are the actual negative comments? *I would think it would be all positive given how unique and dripping it looks.* Is it more of a "look at the Rich Guy" negativity?

“Negative” example: I go to the notary for paperwork unrelated to CT, been going there for years. Lady comes out to see truck and the Karen comes out. “That’s going kill someone”. Really, ? Kill is extreme and you are notarizing paperwork on chemical tankers, big rigs, & Airstreams but never comment on those being polished.

Other increased negative, the birds have increased. I live in the south, it’s not that bad but I’m up to at least once a week. Especially when I drive for work thru college towns.

When they stopped to ask, how much did that cost? My usual response is about the same as a 350 Ford King Ranch. They don’t ask any questions after that.

Still, polished foundation. No regrets. It’s the most beautiful dumpster I’ve ever driven.

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