Polishing the Cybertruck to mirror finish?

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I was only partially listening to this video while at work, but it got me wondering if you could polish the CT to the point that it has a mirror like surface. Thoughts?

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It's a popular thing for Airstreamers to do as well, although they started with an aluminum body so it's probably easier to do the initial polish. But you don't have to keep the Stainless Steel polished as often I would think as it will not get scratches or corrosion as fast.
 

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Would be great to do the tailgate at least for tailgaters.
 


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It's a popular thing for Airstreamers to do as well, although they started with an aluminum body so it's probably easier to do the initial polish. But you don't have to keep the Stainless Steel polished as often I would think as it will not get scratches or corrosion as fast.
Stainless is harder than aluminum, but even very light scratches will ruin the mirror finish. It would need PPE or a clear coat.

I’ve seen the polished DeLorean up close. It’s difficult to stand near in the daytime. Definitely an eye-catcher tho
 

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Every modern kitchen is filled with stainless steel appliances that is shined up with stainless steel polish. Why not do the same detailing with your Cybertruck?
 

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Stainless is harder than aluminum, but even very light scratches will ruin the mirror finish. It would need PPE or a clear coat.

I’ve seen the polished DeLorean up close. It’s difficult to stand near in the daytime. Definitely an eye-catcher tho
😊Stainless steel still has regular iron in it and will rust if there is no wax on the surface to seal out the rain.
 

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😊Stainless steel still has regular iron in it and will rust if there is no wax on the surface to seal out the rain.
How rusty is your kitchen sink? Wax it often?
 


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The only legitimate reason I can come up with for polishing the CT to a mirror finish would be to get even with semi truck drivers pulling milk tank trailers. My eyes hurt just thinking about it. o_O
 
 




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