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How to remove these salt stains after driving in winter?

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Tesla Cybertruck How to remove these salt stains after driving in winter? IMG_4413
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just power washed my cybertruck for the first time after the long winter and these stains didn’t come off

even if I rub my finger on them they don’t clear ip

any suggestions on how to remove these stains? Will I have to do entire panels at a time if I have to use a harsher chemicals?

thanks!

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I managed to get mine off with simple water, regular car wash (gallon jug cheap Turtle brand) soap, and a hand mitt. Though, I've never actually put on the friggin mitt. I just use it like a big rag. But, it worked.
 

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The black plastic bumper on your Cybertruck is also still dirty and covered in dirt not just the stainless steel. I think after you use your power washer to do a pre rinse to remove the loose dirt then you have to use your hand with a wash mitt and soap to scrub the dirt off.
 
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Yes I cleaned all the black plastic trim after I took those photos

but the salt? Stains are still there regular soap and water and scrubbing doesn’t seem to get them off
 

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just power washed my cybertruck for the first time after the long winter and these stains didn’t come off

even if I rub my finger on them they don’t clear ip

any suggestions on how to remove these stains? Will I have to do entire panels at a time if I have to use a harsher chemicals?

thanks!

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I went for 3 month ski trip to Colorado and Utah last winter and has those rusty looking salt stains as well. Power washing did nothing to the stain. I used drill attachment with buffing pad wet and Bar Keeper Soft Cleaner Liquid. A little elbow grease and it took it right out. No scratches. Amazon has it. Recommend the liquid.
 

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This fixed the MyQ integration for me. After the last update when I would go to leave the garage, it would trigger MyQ, but it was like I was using the app to trigger it instead of the CT. This meant that when I would leave, the CT would send a signal to MyQ and the garage lights would start blinking and letting out an audible warning that the door would close. This meant I had to sit there for about 5 seconds while making sure the garage would close before i drove off. Now it is back to just closing right away like it should. Really happy this bug was fixed.
Agree. Try Cyberbrite and follow instructions meticulously. I would not bring it to a detailer

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Also agree. I see the same salt stains on the front and rear quarter panel leading edges. Power washed with a foam cannon and manual scrubbing mitt, sprayed Iron-X to remove the bulk of the surface contaminants, then Cyberbrite. Removed the salt stains pretty easily. In the past, I've used a synthetic clay bar, but the new process is much less labor intensive.
 

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