How to Clean Cybertruck?

Cybertruck requires special care because of its stainless steel exterior among several other reasons. Therefore, we have compiled a list of cleaning steps you should incorporate into your cleaning regime. We include a quick and full guide below:

Safely Cleaning Your Cybertruck’s Stainless Steel Exterior

Quick Guide: 

• Optimal Cleaner: Use a mild, pH-neutral soap mixed with water for general cleaning.
• Spot Cleaning: For stubborn spots like tar and grease, apply denatured alcohol. Avoid using on headlights and tail lights.
• Rinse and Dry Thoroughly: Ensure all soap is rinsed off and dry with soft microfiber cloths to prevent water spots.
• Immediate Maintenance: Remove corrosive substances like oil and bird droppings promptly to protect the finish, especially important for stainless steel
• Damage Warning: Avoid cleaners containing hydroxide, highly alkaline substances, or acids, as these can cause damage not covered under warranty

Full Guide: 

We’ve divided the full guide into sections, you can head to the section most relevant to you. 

Cleaning the Exterior

To avoid damaging, denting, or discoloration of your Cybertruck, follow the below steps:

Preventative Maintenance

While full cleaning can be done once in a while, preventive steps should be taken immediately.

• Immediately remove corrosive substances like grease, oil, bird droppings, etc. 
• Use water, mild nondetergent soap, or denatured alcohol (on tar and stubborn grease spots) if necessary.
• Stainless steel exterior may change slightly over time in terms of its reflective properties.

Exterior Washing

Below steps should be followed for washing the stainless steel exterior

Pre-wash: 

Before thorough clean, remove the larger dirt accumulations:

• Flush grime and grit from the vehicle using a hose. 
• Flush away mud accumulations from debris-prone areas such as wheel wells and panel seams. 
• Thoroughly rinse all traces of road salt from the underside of the vehicle, wheel wells, and brakes. (winter-only)

Hand-wash:

• Do not wash in direct sunlight.
• Mix a mild, pH-neutral soap (such as car shampoo) with water until it gets soapy.
• Soak a soft cleaning sponge in the soap mixture 
• Hand wash Cybertruck.

Keep in Mind:

• Avoid car shampoos containing chemicals causing damage or discoloration. 
• Avoid car cleaning formulas containing hydroxide or other highly alkaline or caustic ingredients 
• Do not use acidic products. 
• Damage or discoloration due to cleaning products is not covered by the warranty.

Post-wash:

• Rinse off the residual soap off the surface, don’t let it dry. 
• Dry thoroughly with clean and soft microfiber cloths 
• Use one cloth in each hand
• Dry the surface in rotating circular motions 

Waterless wash:

• Use a non-ionic pH-neutral waterless wash with a high-quality microfiber towel.
• Wipe the truck’s exterior
• Dry any streaks thoroughly with a Chamois cleaning cloth
• Remove oil and grease with an organic solvent, such as alcohol or ethyl alcohol, but do not use it on the head or tail lights

Cleaning Mud:

• Regularly clean the exterior of Cybertruck after off-roading 
• Can use a power washer to remove stuck-on mud on certain components such as the underside, wheel wells, and panel seams
• Maintain a distance of at least 12" (30 cm) from the surface of Cybertruck. 
• Do not concentrate the water jet on any one area.
• Wipe away mud from the headlights, tail lights, and cameras

Window Cleaning:

• Use an automotive glass cleaner
• Do not scrape off dirt from glass
• Do not use any abrasive cleaning fluid on glass 
• Only apply hydrophobic coating to the side and rear windows, not the front windshield

Camera Cleaning and Maintenance

Exterior cameras should be free of dirt, condensation, or obstructions to avoid

• Unclear pictures 
• Stopping of Autopilot and safety features 

Car Wash

• Switch on Car Wash Mode - Controls > Car Wash. 
• It should close all windows, lock the charge port, and disable windshield wipers, Sentry Mode, and walk-away door locking. 
• Enable Free Roll at an automatic car wash
• Car Wash Mode auto-disables if the vehicle's speed exceeds 9 mph (15 km/h) 

Dents and Scratches

• The Cybertruck exterior is much more durable and less dent-prone
• But it can get scratched easily 
• Scratches occur directly on the metal panels without any external clear coat

During the scratch repair procedure follow the Exterior Stainless Steel Panel Refinishing guidelines.

Cleaning the Interior

Apart from the exterior, your interior also needs regular cleaning. Here are the steps:

• Wipe up spills and remove marks asap
• Using a soft cloth (such as microfiber) 
• Use dampened warm water and mild non-detergent cleaner 
• Dry immediately with a soft lint-free cloth.

Interior Glass

• Do not scrape 
• Do not use any abrasive cleaning fluid on glass 

Airbags

• Do not allow any substance to enter an airbag cover. 
• If you notice any damage, contact Tesla immediately.

Dashboard and Plastic Surfaces

• Do not polish the upper surfaces of the dashboard

Seats

• Wipe spills and chemical residues from interior surfaces asap
• Use a soft cloth moistened with warm water and non-detergent soap
• Wipe gently in a circular motion. 
• Wipe dry using a soft, lint-free cloth
• Never use cleaners containing alcohol or bleach
• Spot-test cleaners before applying to visible surfaces
• Vacuum as needed to remove any loose dirt.

Seat Belts

• Extend the belts to wipe
• Do not use any type of detergent or chemical cleaning agent. 
• Allow the belts to dry naturally while extended
• If you notice any damage, contact Tesla immediately.

Carpets

• Avoid over-wetting carpets. 
• Use a diluted upholstery cleaner on heavily soiled areas.
• Use floor mats to extend the carpet’s life 
• Regularly clean the floor mats 
• Replace floor mats if they become excessively worn
• Ensure that the driver’s floor mat is securely fastened, to avoid interference with a foot pedal.

Door Seals

• Wipe with a damp cloth to remove any debris. 
• Avoid using alcohol wipes or any chemical products 

Front and Rear Touchscreens

• Clean using a soft lint-free cloth 
• Do not use cleaners 
• Do not use a wet wipe 
• Do not use a dry statically-charged cloth 
• Enable Screen Clean Mode from Controls > Display > Screen Clean Mode

Metal Surfaces

• Do not use polish, abrasive cleaners, alcohol-based gel products, and hard cloths 

Use a Car Cover

• Preserve the cosmetic appearance of the body when Cybertruck is not being used
• Use only a Tesla-approved car cover when Cybertruck is plugged in