2015 Rusting on Rear Quarter Panels

Quint · Feb 5, 2017

Lovely. I just got my truck washed, a common thing here throughout the midwest winters. As I inspected it afterward I noticed little rust spots all over both rear quarter panels. It looks like someone was eating spaghetti and meatballs, dropped the meatball in the sauce, and it splattered all over the place. It looks like my dealership has some warranty work coming their way.

Anyone else run into this with their newer trucks?

joeygster · Feb 5, 2017

Those rust specs aren't the fault of the manufacturer. They are what's called industrial fallout, raildust etc.

You get them all over the lower portions of your vehicle during winter driving conditions from all the crap they throw on the roadways to de-ice them.

Easiest way to get it off is with a product made by Carpro called IronX. Other companies have products that work pretty much the same, but all I've ever used it the IronX.

People with white & silver vehicles have to contend with it most because it's so much more visible on those paint finishes.

You just wash your truck, then after you're done, spray down the areas you see the specs & watch it work....turns the rust specs purple as it dissolves them. I use a sponge & more spray on stubborn areas to get rid of them. Other people swear by finishing the process off with a clay, but I don't use the clay....I'm a bit leary of the clay marring my finish. I'm not that confident in my detailing skills.

http://www.ramforum.com/f41/rail_dust_anyone-5755/

Iron X Iron Remover, CQuartz IronX, Paint Cleaner, paint decontamination

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DuJX2EjJYw

WiSH2oo0 · Feb 5, 2017

My old 2012 had this as well and my buddy told me to use Super Clean. It took a lot of elbow grease because it was everywhere! Make sure it is nice and sunny outside when you do it so you can check all angles while cleaning.

xrsman · Feb 5, 2017

joeygster said:
Those rust specs aren't the fault of the manufacturer. They are what's called industrial fallout, raildust etc.

You get them all over the lower portions of your vehicle during winter driving conditions from all the crap they throw on the roadways to de-ice them.

Easiest way to get it off is with a product made by Carpro called IronX. Other companies have products that work pretty much the same, but all I've ever used it the IronX.

People with white & silver vehicles have to contend with it most because it's so much more visible on those paint finishes.

You just wash your truck, then after you're done, spray down the areas you see the specs & watch it work....turns the rust specs purple as it dissolves them. I use a sponge & more spray on stubborn areas to get rid of them. Other people swear by finishing the process off with a clay, but I don't use the clay....I'm a bit leary of the clay marring my finish. I'm not that confident in my detailing skills.

http://www.ramforum.com/f41/rail_dust_anyone-5755/

Iron X Iron Remover, CQuartz IronX, Paint Cleaner, paint decontamination

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DuJX2EjJYw

I didn't know there was such a product! I always scrubbed mine off! I'll give this a shot this spring!

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Sir John · Feb 5, 2017

Yup, what others said....most likely "rail dust". Once you clean it off you will still get it, but it will be coming from your own brakes. Every year I clay bar my truck for mainly this reason.

Pull Ya · Feb 5, 2017

IronX is good stuff.
Jay

clifford15 · Feb 6, 2017

I need this stuff for my bright white Challenger. THX!

joeygster · Feb 6, 2017

xrsman said:
I didn't know there was such a product! I always scrubbed mine off! I'll give this a shot this spring!

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There's a few places you can get it in Ontario....here are a few.

Wisdom Detail Automotive Detailing Products - GTA
https://www.oldetownautospa.ca/
https://www.eshine.ca/

Quint · Feb 6, 2017

Interesting. I appreciate the IronX and Super Clean info.

I've done some reading since and have learned a lot. I'm now wondering why I never saw this on my white 2003 F150 or my white 2006 Ranger, but it's here now and I've got to deal with it.

Has anyone gotten their dealer to remove and re-wax or is the standard company line that it's not their fault?

xrsman · Feb 6, 2017

joeygster said:
There's a few places you can get it in Ontario....here are a few.

Wisdom Detail Automotive Detailing Products - GTA
https://www.oldetownautospa.ca/
https://www.eshine.ca/

Thanks!

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Pull Ya · Feb 6, 2017

Quint said:
Interesting. I appreciate the IronX and Super Clean info.

I've done some reading since and have learned a lot. I'm now wondering why I never saw this on my white 2003 F150 or my white 2006 Ranger, but it's here now and I've got to deal with it.

Has anyone gotten their dealer to remove and re-wax or is the standard company line that it's not their fault?

To be quite honest, given the average skill level of the employees that work in the "get ready" section at most dealerships, I'm afraid that they would do more damage to your vehicle trying to fix the problem. I'd recommend you do it yourself or have a professional detail shop do it.
Jay

00R/T · Feb 6, 2017

Pull Ya said:
To be quite honest, given the average skill level of the employees that work in the "get ready" section at most dealerships, I'm afraid that they would do more damage to your vehicle trying to fix the problem. I'd recommend you do it yourself or have a professional detail shop do it.

Jay

I always tell them not to clean my car prior to me taking delivery. I'm going to clean it properly once I bring it home anyway, so I don't need to add an opportunity for them to cause any extra damage.

Sir John · Feb 6, 2017

I wonder how IronX reacts with the vinyl decals on our trucks?....like the sport hood stripes. I have Mopar 16 edition that also has the stripes down the sides.

joeygster · Feb 6, 2017

Sir John said:
I wonder how IronX reacts with the vinyl decals on our trucks?....like the sport hood stripes. I have Mopar 16 edition that also has the stripes down the sides.

Just email the owner of Carpro & ask that question. He's very good to deal with & very knowledgeable.

[email protected]

powderbrad · Feb 6, 2017

Depending on price of that stuff....few bottles a summer then again winter.

It may just be cheaper to paint a box every decade?? I dunno.

Go driving lots. The way people drive you'll likely get a new paint job out of someone's insurance.

joeygster · Feb 7, 2017

powderbrad said:
Depending on price of that stuff....few bottles a summer then again winter.

It may just be cheaper to paint a box every decade?? I dunno.

Go driving lots. The way people drive you'll likely get a new paint job out of someone's insurance.

The 1 litre bottle costs about $33 US.

I use it once a season after the winter. I get 2-3 seasons out of a bottle. You only really need to use it on the lower half of the vehicle.

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