rust spots on white
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What you have is actually more common than most people think. It's just that it shows up more easily on white. As has already been stated, clay - used with proper lubrication - will generally take care of it. A mild polish (like Poor Boys SSR1 for instance) will generally finish removing any stains. Follow it up with a good LSP to protect the paint.
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I noticed them for the first time when I was quick detailing the truck after washing the other day. I had not noticed them previously, but it had been about 3 weeks since I had last washed it. I had to clay bar some stuff on the roof but do not recall if I specifically clay barred these... I will try it.
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What you have is actually more common than most people think. It's just that it shows up more easily on white. As has already been stated, clay - used with proper lubrication - will generally take care of it. A mild polish (like Poor Boys SSR1 for instance) will generally finish removing any stains. Follow it up with a good LSP to protect the paint.
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As for LSP - that's an acronym for Last Step Product. It's generally a wax or synthetic sealant. As you might know, most of the "waxes" you find in stores are actually a combination of cleaners, fillers and some sort of wax / sealant. A true LSP is only the last stuff. Those of us who do detailing on a somewhat regular basis like to use separate products for separate problems.
As for "doing it by hand," I could get in all sorts of trouble for giving advice on hand jobs on a family site, but here's a few hints. Always make sure you have a clean surface first. Always use a clean, foam applicator. Never use too much product and be careful where you place it. (Textured trim hates wax.) Apply it with light pressure in circles. Remove it with clean microfiber towels.
Actually, if you check out the sticky at the top of this forum - or go to The Detailers Cafe - you'll find a ton of hints. Hope that helps!
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What you have is actually more common than most people think. It's just that it shows up more easily on white. As has already been stated, clay - used with proper lubrication - will generally take care of it. A mild polish (like Poor Boys SSR1 for instance) will generally finish removing any stains. Follow it up with a good LSP to protect the paint.
Yeah, I've been dealing with this stuff on the wifes white Vue since she got it. My question is though, what actually is it?
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As I said, all it took was a clay bar and they were completely gone. You really do not need any strong abrasives or compounds for this.
It is very common. It just shows up better on white.
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Let us know how that goes. If you put a little pressure and work over each spot, you'll see them vanish.
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IF (big if) the spots are really 'rail dust', then another option is the ValuGuard http://www.valugard.net/cms/xramp/Va...4/Default.aspx three step process. Several auto anufacturers recommend this and there's even a Ford TSB http://www.valugard.net/cms/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=yJ444n0cg9U%3d&tabid=94& mid=463.