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Cybertruck Gets Magnetic Wraps That Let You Change Color In Minutes For $2K

  • A US company has introduced reusable and interchangeable magnetic wraps for the Cybertuck.
  • The magnetic covers are available in many different colors, with a full set priced at $2,000.
  • The clever solution takes advantage of the flat steel body panels of the EV.

The Tesla Cybertruck’s bare stainless steel body already turns heads, but for many owners, that’s not enough as they want to make it their own. While vinyl wraps have been the go-to option for customization, a company called Cybertruck Covers has introduced a simpler, more versatile alternative: reusable magnetic wraps that can be applied or removed in minutes.

Unlike conventional vinyl wraps, which require costly professional installation and can be a hassle to remove, these magnetic covers appear to snap on effortlessly. They can be swapped for different colors, reused multiple times, and installed at home with no special tools required. Essentially, they offer a quick, reversible way to give the Cybertruck a fresh look. The downside is that the edges will be exposed, unlike with a traditional wrap.

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According to the company’s website, the magnetic wraps will soon be available in a wide range of colors, including White, Steel, Black, Blue, Green, Desert, Gold, Rose Gold, Copper, Orange, Red, and even a Color Shift option. The covers are designed to fit each body panel of the Cybertruck, with the EV’s sharp edges helping to conceal any exposed areas around the panel gaps.

While reusable wraps sound like a great idea in theory, the magnetic solution is likely only feasible due to the Cybertruck’s angular design. Its flat, unpainted stainless steel panels provide a smooth surface for the magnetic cover to adhere securely, ensuring it stays in place without flying off at speed.

As simple as the concept sounds, the company acknowledged that the Cybertruck’s inconsistent panel fitment posed a challenge during development. In a post, Cybertruck Covers noted:

“The Cybertruck’s body panels, as many of us already know, are not precise or consistent. There are slight variations with each Cybertruck, so producing an exactly cut cover kit for a one size fits all solution is difficult,” said the company’s owner. “Sharp corners had to be radiused (rounded off) a bit to provide some room for error during DIY installation, and also to avoid air pockets from developing along any sharp corners during higher wind speeds that could result in lifting off the covers.”

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Besides a complete set for the entire bodywork of the EV, Cybertruck owners can also opt for a single magnetic cover for the front panel. This could help protect against stone chips and scratches while adding a two-tone look to the truck’s front end.

The product hasn’t yet reached customers, but Cybertruck Covers has shared prototype photos on its social media pages. A short video shows the white magnetic film smoothly rolling onto the truck’s front end, with the installer carefully aligning it around the front light bar.

According to the company, the prototype was tested in “cold, rainy, gusty conditions at 80 mph highway speeds,” and the magnetic covers “held flawlessly.”

As for pricing, a full set of magnetic wraps costs $2,000, regardless of color, while the front panel protector is priced at $195. That’s a bargain compared to Tesla’s own vinyl wraps for the Cybertruck, which start at $4,500 at select service centers, not to mention PPF wraps, which can soar upwards of $7,500.

Porsche’s One-Off VW ID. Buzz Rocks Rothmans Livery To Tow Matching 911 Dakar

  • The custom ID. Buzz features a Rothmans livery to match the Porsche 911 Dakar.
  • Porsche Classic Center Gelderland created the one-off ID. Buzz for a special client.
  • The ID. Buzz is based on the RWD passenger model, offering 282 hp of power.

The Porsche 911 Dakar is an undeniably cool addition to any garage, but what do you tow it with when you want to keep things just as stylish? Enter this custom VW ID. Buzz, wrapped to match the livery of the rally-ready sports car. If you’re going to pull a Porsche, you might as well do it with flair.

This one-off electric van was created by the Porsche Classic Center Gelderland in the Netherlands. Its exterior is draped in the iconic Rothmans-inspired color scheme, blending dark blue and white with red and gold graphics. Porsche lettering and racing stickers along the profile complete the retro-styled makeover, making it look like a proper support vehicle for a classic motorsport campaign.

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The custom wrap mirrors the “Rally Design Pack” available for the Porsche 911 Dakar, itself a tribute to the brand’s 1984 Paris-Dakar Rally winner. However, to sidestep tobacco advertising restrictions, the Rothmans logo has been swapped for “Rough Roads” branding, keeping the vintage rally aesthetic intact while avoiding any nods to cigarette sponsorship.

Instead of using the cargo version of the ID. Buzz, Porsche opted for the passenger variant. From the exterior, it’s clear this is the rear-wheel-drive model, packing 282 hp (210 kW / 286 PS), rather than the sportier GTX trim with its dual-motor 335 hp (250 kW / 340 PS) setup. Then again, with a 911 Dakar on the trailer, performance cravings are more than covered.

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This is not the first VW ID. Buzz with a Porsche-inspired livery. In 2023, Porsche Netherlands created eight VW ID. Buzz Renndienst specials. These were modern reinterpretations of the Porsche Renndienst support vans, which were based on the air-cooled VW T1 and T2 models.

More: Porsche Gives The VW ID.Buzz A Renndienst Makeover

While liveries are cool, things get more interesting when VW vans are fitted with genuine Porsche parts. A great example is the B32, a VW Transporter T3 with a Porsche VIN, used to transport spare parts for the 959 Dakar rally car in 1985. This special T3 is fitted with a Carrera-swapped 3.2-liter flat-six producing 228 hp (170 kW / 231 PS), alongside stiffer suspension and uprated brakes.

The one-off ID.Buzz with the iconic livery might inspire Porsche 911 Dakar owners to buy matching VWs for their towing activities. And if you didn’t make it the first time, fear not, as the 911 Dakar will reportedly return for 2026 as part of the facelifted 992.2 lineup with hybrid power derived from the 911 GTS.

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