Small rust spots on hood

[GreenGoblin]

Anybody else's hood have spots like this? Truck only has about 1000 miles on it and decided to do a good detail today and I'm noticing little spots like this all over my hood. It havent taken a clay bar or anything to it yet but these look like rust spots that are coming through from under the paint not something that has settled onto the paint. Any ideas?

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[2020Big4x4Horn]

Probably rail dust. Spray some fallout remover and wash it off then clay bar. Should remove it.

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[GreenGoblin]

Ok I appreciate it I had alot of issues with the dealership during the buying process so i was just making sure before i decide to run my truck through the front of the dealership!

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[Rebelguy2020]

Anybody else's hood have spots like this? Truck only has about 1000 miles on it and decided to do a good detail today and I'm noticing little spots like this all over my hood. It havent taken a clay bar or anything to it yet but these look like rust spots that are coming through from under the paint not something that has settled onto the paint. Any ideas?

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The rust can’t be from the hood, it’s aluminum.
You were probably following a rust bucket Chevy or Ford and chunks landed on your hood! LOL

 

[GreenGoblin]

The rust can’t be from the hood, it’s aluminum.
You were probably following a rust bucket Chevy or Ford and chunks landed on your hood! LOL

That's a good possibility with where I live lol there are spots all over my hood and it instantly freaked me out. I've had several new vehicles and never noticed anything like that on it.

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[SD Rebel]

The rust can’t be from the hood, it’s aluminum.
You were probably following a rust bucket Chevy or Ford and chunks landed on your hood! LOL

Absolutely, likely rail dust, which is actually hard metal particles that fall on the clear coat. They are hot and literally melt into the clear coat and start rusting on the surface of the clear.

This is a common issue with new vehicle delivery, as hot metal from rail car wheels fly around and melt into the paint and rust over time. If they are only on the top surface, they can be cleaned up without paint work.

 

[NorthStar]

This is what I used on a white truck and it works great.

 

[GreenGoblin]

Rail dust actually is hard metal particles that fall on the clear coat. They are hot and literally melt into the clear coat and start rusting on the surface of the clear.

This is a common issue with new vehicle delivery, as hot metal from rail car wheels fly around and melt into the paint and rust over time. If they are only on the top surface, they can be cleaned up without paint work.

I sure hope they are only on the top surface I can't afford paint work on top of buying a new truck haha.

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[GreenGoblin]

This is what I used on a white truck and it works great.

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I'm gonna go tomorrow and see what autozone has, I'm sure I'll have to order whatever i get though because I'm sure they only have the basic cleaning supplies.

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[SD Rebel]

I sure hope they are only on the top surface I can't afford paint work on top of buying a new truck haha.

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No worries, should be easy to remove. Could be fallout, but if not, if it is rail dust, then it's the dealer to fix.

 

[KRField]

Get a product like ironX. Or you can go to advance auto and get meguiars iron removing spray clay. Spray it on the vehicle and let dwell but do not let it dry. It will dissolve the particles. Rinse the vehicle, wash, then add protection.


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[MayhemMOORE]

Wife's grand cherokee had them bad all over. I used an iron remover, but haven't gotten around to detailing it yet. My '20 Bighorn had a couple that came right off while claying. The '21 I just picked up is covered all over the hood, and likely other areas but I haven't looked yet. I'll strip wash, iron remover, clay, polish, and coat as soon as the rest of my supplies arrive and I have the time. Like other's have said, use an iron remover then get a fine grade clay and they will come right off.

 

[GreenGoblin]

Thank yal I appreciate the quick responses yal kept me from having a high speed come apart.

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[NorthStar]

I'm gonna go tomorrow and see what autozone has, I'm sure I'll have to order whatever i get though because I'm sure they only have the basic cleaning supplies.

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I picked it up at Walmart. No need to use clay bar with this stuff. Go to the car wash or use your pressure washer at home. Spray on, let sit for 2-3 minutes and you’ll see it dissolving the rust spectacular. Rub with a wet microfiber mitt or cloth and then rinse it all off with the power washer. Then simply wax the area you cleaned the rail dust from - or the entire vehicle like I did - and problem solved.

 

[Shuga]

Don’t Claybar a brand new truck!!! Get Iron X. It removes all the little rust particles.


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[Rebelguy2020]

Probably rail dust. Spray some fallout remover and wash it off then clay bar. Should remove it.

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Just a note regarding your reply, I am 56 years old and been in the multi trades all my life and and have seen a lot, but it is never too late to learn something new.
I was thinking what the hell is rail dust! I just realized your trucks are being delivered by train, that makes perfect sense.
I do get rusting spots on my vehicles but it is on the side panels coming from the metal dust coming from the disc brake rotors.

 

[2020Big4x4Horn]

Yes, I am 35. Bmws come by my work on railcars everyday. So I'm sure alot of other vehicles get transported the same way.

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[scottmoyer]

Don’t Claybar a brand new truck!!! Get Iron X. It removes all the little rust particles.


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Why not clay bar a new truck? I've clay barred every new car or truck I've purchased since 2000.

 

[GreenGoblin]

Why not clay bar a new truck? I've clay barred every new car or truck I've purchased since 2000.

I was wondering the same thing that's the first time I've ever heard somebody say NOT to clay bar a new vehicle.

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[MayhemMOORE]

Why not clay bar a new truck? I've clay barred every new car or truck I've purchased since 2000.

A lot of people think that new paint on factory vehicles doesn’t need to be messed with, but it’s amazing how much crap is bonded to the paint by the time the consumer takes it home. A proper, full detail, to include claying on a new vehicle will make a big difference in how long it stays looking good.