The Tesla Cybertruck has been a hot topic since its introduction. Its avant-garde styling has aroused heated discussions, and various modification works have emerged one after another. However, Zack Nelson, the creator of the YouTube channel JerryRigEverything, came up with an ingenious way to push Cybertruck to the top of the pyramid in an unprecedented way - yes, he made it. Plated with 24K real gold!
You may have seen some gold-plated Cybertrucks in the past, but this time, Jack is playing with real electroplating! The world's first 24K gold-plated Cybertruck not only demonstrates luxury, but also proves a scientific problem: Can a stainless steel Cybertruck be electroplated with gold? The answer is – yes!
However, this glittering Cybertruck is not owned by Jack. It belongs to the wallet brand Ridge and was purchased as one of the gifts for future events. The cost of gold plating is not cheap. It costs US$60,000 to plate the entire Cybertruck with 99.7% pure gold, which is approximately 1,951,164 yuan. NT$, the electroplating process took four days and was completed by three technicians using the exclusive technology of Gold Plating Services.
To preserve the dazzling metallic luster, Jack hired Luxe Automotive to cover the plated panels with a clear, self-healing Luma paint protection film.
The final product is stunning! While there may be some imperfections and color differences upon closer inspection, these are the qualities of real gold that add a unique flavor. Compared with the flawless effect of gold-coated film, electroplated gold presents a natural metallic texture, which is more advanced; what’s even cooler is that the electroplated gold inherits the original matte effect of stainless steel, which is consistent with the original matte effect of Cybertruck. The rugged style fits unexpectedly! You can click on the video below to watch highlights of the entire electroplating process!
