Looks like rust spots. On plastic???

im-ocd

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#2 · Aug 9, 2014

Do you keep a coat of wax on the paint?

 

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Dshakes Discussion starter

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#3 · Aug 9, 2014

Once in a great while I will wax it. Still, I don't understand what the spots are

 

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schwejo

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#4 · Aug 10, 2014 (Edited)

This was on a previous vehicle, but for about 5 years I parked about 20 feet from a regularly traveled train track. My white car developed spots that looked very much like yours. With a little internet research I discovered it was metallic rail dust that deposits and causes rust stains everywhere it lands, even plastic parts. Any thing in your travels that could be similar? Full removal in my case wasn't possible without damaging the clear coat...unfortunately. Clay bar helped some.

 

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#5 · Aug 10, 2014

Agree with schwejo. Metal dust or filings rusting. I'm wondering if the truck was near somebody grinding metal and the hot sparks stuck to the plastic. Or behind a truck or car on the road dragging a metal part on the road. Have seen similar with the old style metal brake pads when overtaxed like when used for racing or panic stops.

 

MikeT

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#7 · Aug 12, 2014

Most likely tree sap. Use a clay bar and I bet the spots will disappear.

 

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#8 · Aug 12, 2014

My white 2006 RL has had these rust spots since it was purchased new. I used a clay bar to try to remove them and it helped but they still appear. The only thing that I can deduce is that they must melt into the finish.

 

northernlights

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#9 · Aug 12, 2014

Like some said, rail dust. Had a white 1500 Ram with the same thing, dealership clayed under warranty and all was good.

 

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Dnick

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#10 · Aug 13, 2014

So who's gonna be the first to sign up with lawyer for class action suit?? That's where the money is. Ha Ha

Surprised no one has made a big deal about this; what amounts to pollution.

 

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#11 · Aug 13, 2014

Yep, I have had the same issue. I use a polish that has a super-fine grit in it (fine or finer than baby powder), to take out swirls in the paint, and that kinda thing. That removes it. In my experience clay bar didn't even touch it, but a good polish will.