Rail dust a big issue
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Rail dust a big issue
Hi couple question that I now you guys could answer for me I have a 2012 f150 Larait white truck I purchased about a month ago and at the time I was to excited and never noticed orange rusty looking dots on my truck called rail dust of course washing it don't remove it but quest question if I don't bother removing them will them dots eventually get worse and turn in the becoming rust spots or no I never thought about sitting there and removing ever single small rust dot rail dust but if u guys say that it will get worse leaving it then I will remove it I was just wondering is it a big deal or not
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It's a cosmetic issue, but leaving any contaminant on the paint will accelerate it's decline. This would probably be so gradual you would never notice. That said removing it is easy with a clay bar, from any auto parts store.
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Ok so if I just left those tiny dots on there would it do any future harm like eat the ought the metal by time and time people really don't care but I do cuz once rust starts your finished no stopping it
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Ok so if I just left those tiny dots on there would it do any future harm like eat through the metal by time and time people really don't care but I do cuz once rust starts your finished no stopping it I didn't know just leaving them on there if it can cause bad damage to the paint
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When I had my one and only white truck I had the same problem and hit the entire truck with a clay bar and after a few washes hit it again to get spots I missed. It took a couple of hours each time but it was worth it to not have to look at the rust specs.
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I had the same problem and noticed it a couple of days after I took delivery. I took it to the dealership and they paid for a detail shop to clay bar and wax the truck. This solved the issue. Give your dealership a call and see what they have to say.
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If it is rail dust the 2 dissimilar metals will cause galvanic corrosion. I would clean them off. A clay bar should work.
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Is it necessary to remove them there not very noticeable at all but I don't want to leave them and then harm and damage the paint and eventually cause rust idk if that would happen
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What if I just leave those tiny spots on there I thought they was water rust stains cuz there orange color I mean will it lead to damaging the paint and causing more rust
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Like others have said..use a clay bar and get it off your clear coat. Wash your truck with Dawn soap (which will strip any wax off the clear coat) and then clay bar it with a clay bar lubricant. Don't forget to use a protectant afterwards like wax or paint sealant.
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Clay is great, and will most certainly get the dust off. If that process intimidates you (it can go bad if the clay is massively dirty, or dropped on the ground) then I'd suggest the Nanoskin Autoscrub system.
AUTOSCRUB Sponge Fine Grade ? NANOSKIN Car Care Products
Their sponges and mitts are incredible...easy to use...can be dropped and cleaned off...and takes a fraction of the time traditional claying does. I've gotten rid of all my clay in favor of the fine and medium grade sponges, and the 7" handy towel (works great on wheels).
Use these with their Glide lubricant and you'll remove all of that nasty rail dust and other contamination.
AUTOSCRUB Sponge Fine Grade ? NANOSKIN Car Care Products
Their sponges and mitts are incredible...easy to use...can be dropped and cleaned off...and takes a fraction of the time traditional claying does. I've gotten rid of all my clay in favor of the fine and medium grade sponges, and the 7" handy towel (works great on wheels).
Use these with their Glide lubricant and you'll remove all of that nasty rail dust and other contamination.
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If you want to get really fancy, there are some products available from places that sell high-end detailing supplies that are specifically designed to remove iron contamination.
Have never done it myself, but I suspect you'd trade effort for money, as I think they are quite expensive.
Clay Bar is probably the best idea.
Have never done it myself, but I suspect you'd trade effort for money, as I think they are quite expensive.
Clay Bar is probably the best idea.
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Clay is great, and will most certainly get the dust off. If that process intimidates you (it can go bad if the clay is massively dirty, or dropped on the ground) then I'd suggest the Nanoskin Autoscrub system.
AUTOSCRUB Sponge Fine Grade ? NANOSKIN Car Care Products
Their sponges and mitts are incredible...easy to use...can be dropped and cleaned off...and takes a fraction of the time traditional claying does. I've gotten rid of all my clay in favor of the fine and medium grade sponges, and the 7" handy towel (works great on wheels).
Use these with their Glide lubricant and you'll remove all of that nasty rail dust and other contamination.
AUTOSCRUB Sponge Fine Grade ? NANOSKIN Car Care Products
Their sponges and mitts are incredible...easy to use...can be dropped and cleaned off...and takes a fraction of the time traditional claying does. I've gotten rid of all my clay in favor of the fine and medium grade sponges, and the 7" handy towel (works great on wheels).
Use these with their Glide lubricant and you'll remove all of that nasty rail dust and other contamination.
Clay bars are readily available at the auto stores...which is why I suggested them.
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I've even moved onto their liquid spray waxes as the temporary hardness is outstanding. Their longevity isn't the same as a true paste carnuba, but the 3-4week application is the best I've personally seen, and the ease of application is commendable. Smells good too.
Anyway, raildust is a beeotch, and either clay or Nanoskin is the way to go. Just like anything...use lots of lube
Oh, for those of you with Amazon memberships...Nanoskin is readily available.
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Several people have told you that they should be removed. I would listen to them.