Results were exactly as I expected. I figured the Windex would do a great job cleaning the surface to a streak free shine without leaving residue, but I didn't think it would do THAT good of a job.
Fingerprints are made of salt, protein, and light oil .. so it makes sense that vinegar and glass cleaners like windex would work well to remove them. To prevent them, you would need an oleophobic protectant (repulses oil). I’m hoping you have some recommendations!
Coleton, having owned stainless steel appliances for several decades makes me a Cybertruck detailing expert! 😂😂 I think that I’ll open my own detailing shop now, because I’m a know it all! Thank you so much for these and for all of your videos over the years!
What i use at home on stainless steal items is distilled ( purified water ) mixed in a 50/50 solution with white vinegar and you can get both really cheap, it is great on stainless steal but is also really good for cleaning windows and mirrors, it would work as well as Windex as vinegar is part of what is on that
My cunning plan was to: 1. Get tube of alcohol wipes. 2. Open tube, and let sit for a few hours until all the alcohol has flashed off 3. Pour in Windex. BAM, Windex Wipes™ :)
Windex wipes are a thing lol. They work okay for cleaning inside of windshield but I still feel that I need to go over it with a dry m microfiber afterwards. Windex spray plus microfiber is better imo.
*Windex* ingredients by %weight according to its Material Safety Data Sheet: 2-Butoxyethanol 0.5 - 1.5% Ethylene glycol hexyl ether 0.5 - 1.5% Isopropyl Alcohol 1.0 - 5.0% Water 60 - 100% pH 10.6 to 11.5 [Basic.], so it is a reasonably strong Alkali
Wd-40 is great for a small part that you want to protect. cybertruck Is probably the biggest piece of stainless most normal people will ever own. some of these that aren't good for spot cleaning fingerprints will be good for cleaning bugs, tar, and other debris off maybe with a follow up with windex once the hard to remove stuff is taken off
I use a great product called KOENIG stainless steel polish on all my stainless items. It works so good and leaves the surface fingerprint proof. Think of it as cleaner wax. Two step process of cleaning that leaves a dry film that you buff off. Never tried it on a Cybertruck but I bet it will work. Give it a try.
Thanks for liking my Dad joke 😂 My kids are sick of hearing me use them all the time. Have you ever been to the Northwest? How long have you been all electric driving?
My thoughts would be, how are people keeping airstreams clean and maybe there are some products that can be highlighted from there that work with the CT?
Or how about a car that has been around since the 80's that's all stainless. how are owners of the DeLorean keeping there car from being finger print magnets or hiding the oily fingerprints. im sure if we dug deep in some forums there is a code that is cracked on how owners of this prestigious vehicle are keeping their panels clean.
@@OutofSpecDetailing true I have heard that cybertruck uses a fairly unique alloy of stainless with a lot of corrosion resistance. That probably makes some difference in how cleaners work on cybertruck vs others
On my phone I can’t see the products enough to know what they are. Can you introduce the lineup at the beginning and call them by their names instead of “this”? Otherwise, great video and valuable information.
The moment i see a polish bringing out dark residue from steel, that's when i would stop polishing and wipe/rinse it off. You don't want one spot getting all shiny because then you would have to refinish it to get it even looking again.
wd40 was specifically developed to protect the stainless steel exterior of a nasa space rocket. but yeah it wasnt made to make stainless look pretty, just to protect it from the elements.
I think I'm going to apply some black non-skid tape along the top of the doors, down to the bend. I think that will be the primary touch-point on the truck, and visually it should just extend the black frame of the side-windows. Easy + durable + cheap. 🙂
I don't know if it work in this type of steel or if the same but I have a Franke oven at my house that is stainless steel and get finger marks all over I use a cloth wipe with WD - 40 on it and I clean the hole oven and the fingertips are gone also its give some protection . It's sound crazy but really work .
It could work if you had a high quality *polishing* micro fiber (like Norwex) but Windex and an off the shelf micro fiber will do a better job. You need a cleaner that will remove oils without leaving residue.
you have to wipe off the weimans with a micro fiber of course AND buff ... anyway the absolute best thing would be pure ammonia cut 50% with distilled water.
Huh so that is why any thing used for the Deloren won't work for the cyber truck as the DeLorean is not sanded I don't think and is plain stainless steel... Which I do wonder about upkeep for bear metal planes as while they are alumum they have a even worse to clean finish wise... Though I don't mean polishing like you would do to "repaint" them but just keeping figure prints off and a last minute touch out before a photo shoot. Still great video and good to show why stuff doesn't work.
We have found that the BKF More spray liquid works even better than the creamer liquid and is easier to apply. We would love to do a colab video with ProtectaClear!
well, on a side note.. the truck is so angular, literally anyone could wrap it with a clear wrap. this might be the easiest vehicle in the world to wrap 🤣 and it would only cost a couple/few hundred vs a couple thousand for 'normal' cars. ( if you get it professionally done vs yourself) seeing that many fingerprints would drive me crazy so a wrap is definitely needed
I’m not sure people realize this .. but fingerprints can be problem for all cars. When I say “problem” I mean for people who care. They simply are most noticeable on glossy surfaces .. and stainless is quite glossy. In theory, the best car paint / surface treatment would be to first clean, and then apply a superhydrophobic and oleophobic coating.
@@solarguy4850 the only car I’ve ever had that showed fingerprints is a black car. And that’s only if you stand close. The camera in this video is setup 5-6 feet away from the truck and you can see the fingerprints clear as day. The car I have now is silver metallic., and I can’t see fingerprints until I put my face on the car.
Barkeeper wouldn’t be for fingerprints. More for bugs, sap, road mud, other gritty stuff. Point to abrasively scrub stuff to clean the metal. Like a brillo pad. Guessing that may scratch or alter the finish. I guess some might want to “re-sand” buff the truck surface with sander after long time to deep clean and set a new grain. Hmm WD40 would be more of an after scrub, wash, and windex clean. To the cost the truck in a finish to repel water for some anti-rusting point. Perhaps better products or waxes for that. Seems everything is going to have a different look and may induce streaks or water beading. For people who cannot stand dirty auto look, the Cybertruck will drive them crazy. Those people will most likely want their truck wrapped. As it should change the property of stuff sticking and be less noticeable if fingerprints. Interesting stuff indeed. Nice to know Windex is the best clean looking product on raw steel currently.
Many of the stainless steel cleaning products need to be rinsed with water then dry buffed giving them almost a waxed shiny finish. This to prevent water spots
The stainless used for the cybertruck is a brand new custom alloy. It was designed with corrosion resistance in mind which is probably why it’s not vibing with traditional stainless cleaning products.
Coleton, I sent you this suggestion before and you haven't included it so will mention this product again just because we have tried the other products that you used in this video on our refrigerator and other appliances. Didn't like the Wieman products at all. Since your videos on this I have tried to put fingerprints on our kitchen stainless that were cleaned with the Hope's "Perfect Stainless" product and at least I believe that they are blocked. Obviously have no idea how it will work on the Cybertruck. They sell this on Amazon and Lowes (maybe Walmart) but not Home Depot. Checked and they carry it in Fort Collins.
I'm liking the stainless polish results on your video. My mind may change in person, but I'm not OCD or anal. Looking forward to the finish and will embrace its patina
There is zero chance sanding is happening. They got rid of the paint for a reason. Maybe they've done it on a few early, early ones that weren't yet dialed in. But this is not what they're doing generally.
The only thing the CyberTruck needs is a hydroscopic coating. Also, many products have buffing as a final step which you did not do. I think many people want to do the least amount of work to keep the finger grime at bay.
Windex about to see a SURGE in sales 😂😂
Results were exactly as I expected. I figured the Windex would do a great job cleaning the surface to a streak free shine without leaving residue, but I didn't think it would do THAT good of a job.
Fingerprints are made of salt, protein, and light oil .. so it makes sense that vinegar and glass cleaners like windex would work well to remove them. To prevent them, you would need an oleophobic protectant (repulses oil). I’m hoping you have some recommendations!
Coleton, having owned stainless steel appliances for several decades makes me a Cybertruck detailing expert! 😂😂 I think that I’ll open my own detailing shop now, because I’m a know it all! Thank you so much for these and for all of your videos over the years!
Thanks for trying the Weiman products. I was curious to see how it worked, but it did not look good. Windex seems to be the way to go for this.
What i use at home on stainless steal items is distilled ( purified water ) mixed in a 50/50 solution with white vinegar and you can get both really cheap, it is great on stainless steal but is also really good for cleaning windows and mirrors, it would work as well as Windex as vinegar is part of what is on that
My cunning plan was to: 1. Get tube of alcohol wipes. 2. Open tube, and let sit for a few hours until all the alcohol has flashed off 3. Pour in Windex.
BAM, Windex Wipes™ :)
Windex wipes are a thing lol. They work okay for cleaning inside of windshield but I still feel that I need to go over it with a dry m microfiber afterwards. Windex spray plus microfiber is better imo.
*Windex* ingredients by %weight according to its Material Safety Data Sheet:
2-Butoxyethanol 0.5 - 1.5%
Ethylene glycol hexyl ether 0.5 - 1.5%
Isopropyl Alcohol 1.0 - 5.0%
Water 60 - 100%
pH 10.6 to 11.5 [Basic.], so it is a reasonably strong Alkali
Nice job . Got to give the owner kudos for letting you work on the new tesla truck.
Wd-40 is great for a small part that you want to protect. cybertruck Is probably the biggest piece of stainless most normal people will ever own. some of these that aren't good for spot cleaning fingerprints will be good for cleaning bugs, tar, and other debris off maybe with a follow up with windex once the hard to remove stuff is taken off
Great Job Coleton!
I use a great product called KOENIG stainless steel polish on all my stainless items. It works so good and leaves the surface fingerprint proof. Think of it as cleaner wax. Two step process of cleaning that leaves a dry film that you buff off. Never tried it on a Cybertruck but I bet it will work. Give it a try.
Fantastic job, anxiously awaiting the next video. If you get a truck in the shop me and Bre will jump in the car and be there to help. ASAP
Colton thanks for the hard work. Thanks for a Windex into the Cybertruck.
Thanks for liking my Dad joke 😂 My kids are sick of hearing me use them all the time. Have you ever been to the Northwest? How long have you been all electric driving?
My thoughts would be, how are people keeping airstreams clean and maybe there are some products that can be highlighted from there that work with the CT?
Or how about a car that has been around since the 80's that's all stainless. how are owners of the DeLorean keeping there car from being finger print magnets or hiding the oily fingerprints. im sure if we dug deep in some forums there is a code that is cracked on how owners of this prestigious vehicle are keeping their panels clean.
Delorean’s SS is similar but very different to Cybertruck stainless.
@@OutofSpecDetailing true I have heard that cybertruck uses a fairly unique alloy of stainless with a lot of corrosion resistance. That probably makes some difference in how cleaners work on cybertruck vs others
A lot of Airstream camping trailer owners are now protecting the stainless steel shell with a ceramic coating.
All this praise for Windex without a reference to My Big Fat Greek Wedding. Kids these days 😆
On my phone I can’t see the products enough to know what they are. Can you introduce the lineup at the beginning and call them by their names instead of “this”? Otherwise, great video and valuable information.
Rain x?
So once it is treated and cleaned can you apply a ceramic coating to stainless steel to eliminate the finger prints?
The moment i see a polish bringing out dark residue from steel, that's when i would stop polishing and wipe/rinse it off. You don't want one spot getting all shiny because then you would have to refinish it to get it even looking again.
wd40 was specifically developed to protect the stainless steel exterior of a nasa space rocket.
but yeah it wasnt made to make stainless look pretty, just to protect it from the elements.
props to the loaner.
I think I'm going to apply some black non-skid tape along the top of the doors, down to the bend. I think that will be the primary touch-point on the truck, and visually it should just extend the black frame of the side-windows. Easy + durable + cheap. 🙂
I wonder about Windex Vinegar in contrast. It may be better for bugs and bird poo then go over with regular Windex for consistency of look?
I don't know if it work in this type of steel or if the same but I have a Franke oven at my house that is stainless steel and get finger marks all over I use a cloth wipe with WD - 40 on it and I clean the hole oven and the fingertips are gone also its give some protection . It's sound crazy but really work .
Can you also test out Windex wipes?
Did you try Sprayway Glass cleaner? Windex looked good..Sprayway I find is usually the best window cleaner…so maybe good on stainless?
Do you think sharkhide metal protectant will work?
How do you take out scratches?
Did you try a dry microfiber cloth? Tesla showroom in Boston said they found this was best.
It could work if you had a high quality *polishing* micro fiber (like Norwex) but Windex and an off the shelf micro fiber will do a better job. You need a cleaner that will remove oils without leaving residue.
What is doing to happen if you go through a car wash?
you have to wipe off the weimans with a micro fiber of course AND buff ... anyway the absolute best thing would be pure ammonia cut 50% with distilled water.
Would any car wax be of benefit after Windex use? Thank you for your excellent videos and insights. Cheers
Nice videos! Any know if Windex is on the stock market? 🙂
Huh so that is why any thing used for the Deloren won't work for the cyber truck as the DeLorean is not sanded I don't think and is plain stainless steel... Which I do wonder about upkeep for bear metal planes as while they are alumum they have a even worse to clean finish wise... Though I don't mean polishing like you would do to "repaint" them but just keeping figure prints off and a last minute touch out before a photo shoot. Still great video and good to show why stuff doesn't work.
How about windex without ammonia?
What are you using on the black trim ?
I can't wait for the next video
I'd really like to see if the Windex takes off all that other crap that messed up the CT :)
I was really hoping he would spray Windex and wipe across the whole area at the end - It's been a very satisfying ending.
How about Windex VINEGAR formula?
We have found that the BKF More spray liquid works even better than the creamer liquid and is easier to apply. We would love to do a colab video with ProtectaClear!
Shoot me an email and we can discuss collaboration!
I wonder if other Windex formulas would work. Specifically the non-ammonia and vinegar formulas.
I will go for vinegar.
Nice! 🎉
Could you ceramic coat stainless? Too porous?
what about lab grade ethanol?
Buying stock in WNDX
Barkeepers Friend has tested really high in other cleaning tests so this makes sense.
It's super abrasive. I would not want to use it for anything but the toughest cleaning. It's like using cleaner wax on car paint.
I wonder how Sharkhide would work on this type of Stainless Steel as a protectant against fingerprints
Try the SPRAYWAY Stainless spray cleaner it’s vastly better than the one your trying
well, on a side note.. the truck is so angular, literally anyone could wrap it with a clear wrap. this might be the easiest vehicle in the world to wrap 🤣 and it would only cost a couple/few hundred vs a couple thousand for 'normal' cars. ( if you get it professionally done vs yourself)
seeing that many fingerprints would drive me crazy so a wrap is definitely needed
I’m not sure people realize this .. but fingerprints can be problem for all cars. When I say “problem” I mean for people who care. They simply are most noticeable on glossy surfaces .. and stainless is quite glossy. In theory, the best car paint / surface treatment would be to first clean, and then apply a superhydrophobic and oleophobic coating.
@@solarguy4850 the only car I’ve ever had that showed fingerprints is a black car. And that’s only if you stand close. The camera in this video is setup 5-6 feet away from the truck and you can see the fingerprints clear as day. The car I have now is silver metallic., and I can’t see fingerprints until I put my face on the car.
Barkeeper wouldn’t be for fingerprints. More for bugs, sap, road mud, other gritty stuff. Point to abrasively scrub stuff to clean the metal. Like a brillo pad. Guessing that may scratch or alter the finish.
I guess some might want to “re-sand” buff the truck surface with sander after long time to deep clean and set a new grain.
Hmm WD40 would be more of an after scrub, wash, and windex clean. To the cost the truck in a finish to repel water for some anti-rusting point. Perhaps better products or waxes for that.
Seems everything is going to have a different look and may induce streaks or water beading.
For people who cannot stand dirty auto look, the Cybertruck will drive them crazy.
Those people will most likely want their truck wrapped. As it should change the property of stuff sticking and be less noticeable if fingerprints.
Interesting stuff indeed.
Nice to know Windex is the best clean looking product on raw steel currently.
Windex is a great choice, because... you're already using it to clean the windows!!! So there is less stuff to carry along with you in the truck
Many of the stainless steel cleaning products need to be rinsed with water then dry buffed giving them almost a waxed shiny finish. This to prevent water spots
Just be sure you use ammonia-free windex so you don't damage plastics and your displays, etc
You didnt give barkeepers a fair shake. Too small and not rubbed out.
i think you need metal polish for silverware at home
Fingerprints are a problem, a product is on eBay
(called Cyber Truck Wax)prevents fingerprints
A lot of Airstream camping trailer owners are now protecting the stainless steel shell with a ceramic coating.
Brother I test stainless steel and definitely not recommend. I watched the whole video and same opinion here windex is the winner so far
Sprayaway stainless steel polish cleaner
The owner must be sweating bullets 😅
The stainless used for the cybertruck is a brand new custom alloy. It was designed with corrosion resistance in mind which is probably why it’s not vibing with traditional stainless cleaning products.
Ammonia (Windex) reacts with chromium oxide (what makes stainless NOT rust). DO NOT use ammonia on stainless steel.....
Coleton, I sent you this suggestion before and you haven't included it so will mention this product again just because we have tried the other products that you used in this video on our refrigerator and other appliances. Didn't like the Wieman products at all. Since your videos on this I have tried to put fingerprints on our kitchen stainless that were cleaned with the Hope's "Perfect Stainless" product and at least I believe that they are blocked. Obviously have no idea how it will work on the Cybertruck. They sell this on Amazon and Lowes (maybe Walmart) but not Home Depot. Checked and they carry it in Fort Collins.
This is "indestructible" elon?
I'm liking the stainless polish results on your video. My mind may change in person, but I'm not OCD or anal. Looking forward to the finish and will embrace its patina
I retract my statement once I saw the fingerprints after. Curious what wax and or ceramic would do.
Conclusion - Don't use a Cybertruck in a murder or armed robbery unless you're using gloves.
Why not just ask the DeLorean owners? I’m sure the issue was solved 40 years ago! Or, if you’re really worried about it just wrap it?
Thank God for 1.5x
Best solution is for owners to just accept the fact they're driving a refrigerator and ignore the fingerprints 😊
you trolls need to come up with some new stuff, this over and over repetition is just too obvious.....
Windex did a perfect job at cleaning them, maybe try watching the video next time ...
@boostav so you're going to spray Windex everytime someone touches the truck? It's not a Pebble Beach vehicle
@@jamespaul2587 You spray it whenever you care... point is removing them isn't hard, just a wipe with windex.
@boostav yes, and do you keep plastic on your dining room chairs also?
Why greenscreen the arm out?
put it in a washing machine. I wash my car with dishwashing detergent all the time anyways.. it is not the first time.
she is a high maintenance girl isnt she.😂
14 mins to tell me come back for another video for results. Clickbait
There is zero chance sanding is happening. They got rid of the paint for a reason. Maybe they've done it on a few early, early ones that weren't yet dialed in. But this is not what they're doing generally.
Don’t wipe against the grain.
There is no grain… These are 7 stage DA sanded from the service center.
He shouldn’t be using the same towel. He should use a different towel for each product. The towel is contaminated with all the other products
The only thing the CyberTruck needs is a hydroscopic coating. Also, many products have buffing as a final step which you did not do. I think many people want to do the least amount of work to keep the finger grime at bay.