rust flecks on new truck

[michigan2500hd]

I was changing the oil today and going over a few things on my truck when my wife says to me " your bumper is rusting already". Sure enough there were a bunch of little rust spots on the front bumper. This truck is still new,2005 with under 5000 miles on it. After looking the rest of the truck over i found hundreds of little rust flecks. Even on the plastic trim pieces on the doors. What causes this? I heard somewhere somebody say they had rail dust causing rust flecks to appear. would the metallic bad pad dust cuase this also? I rubbed a bunch of them off with some wax ( now that i think about it i hope i didnt scrath the paint with whatever particles are cuasing this). Any way to prevent and fix this problem? Should i take it to the dealer?

[cokedrvrbjw]

My truck is white and i had them all over the place. I claybar my truck two to three times a year and they all always come off. Its been a salty winter up here and they still all came off. Try that.

[blackjack]

I was changing the oil today and going over a few things on my truck when my wife says to me " your bumper is rusting already". Sure enough there were a bunch of little rust spots on the front bumper. This truck is still new,2005 with under 5000 miles on it. After looking the rest of the truck over i found hundreds of little rust flecks. Even on the plastic trim pieces on the doors. What causes this? I heard somewhere somebody say they had rail dust causing rust flecks to appear. would the metallic bad pad dust cuase this also? I rubbed a bunch of them off with some wax ( now that i think about it i hope i didnt scrath the paint with whatever particles are cuasing this). Any way to prevent and fix this problem? Should i take it to the dealer?

 

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It's probably rail dust. I use a clay bar on every vehicle within the first few days to prevent this. The rail dust generally doesn't show up right away. Removing it before it stains the paint as it oxidizes is always best.

 

If you take it to the dealer they will probably use a wheel on it. Clay bar is designed to remove surface contaminants and that's what rail dust is. I assume it's a light color, that's usually when you see the rust this soon. I would suggest to wash the truck with Dawn dish soap and water, rinse well then use a fresh solution of the soap and water as a lube for the clay, if it begins to drag on the surface of the paint use more lube; the clay should always slide freely. Rinse and dry. Next, polish it with Race glaze, if you can't find that use Meguiar's #83. Always rub lightly and use only micro fiber towels to apply and to remove the haze You can then finish with the wax or protective polish of your choice. I have used only Zaino as the final coat for about seven years. Here's a piece of a car after that process. I hope this helps you...

 

[Sierra 05]

In some area, the vehicles sit in a yard around an airport til they are shipped to the dealer. The burned fuel vapors trickle down and cause this RUST flake on those vehicles. Warranty- the body shop will clay bar the vehicle and maybe polish it. Or do it yourself.

[Boat1986]

A friend of mine told me it was the brake dust particles, and they 'catch' on the truck more when the roads are wet.