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2011 dodge ram 1500.

I keep in flawless condition.
Paint is perfect untill yesterdy

I noticed after i washed a cluster of 4 pea size and pin head size bumps in paint right below anttena mount on pass fender

First though was rust but when i look from behind fender the area looks clean. There is some sort of strip of material covering it.

Its like a strip of comosite material

Im wondering if this strip is locking in moisture behind it

Not sure what to do. Cant beilev it could be rust

Or is it a defect that just appeared.

I know it was never there before.

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Do you have any pictures you can post? It might help with suggestions.


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Some people have had issues with that composite material holding water against the metal causing rust on that area of the front fenders.
 

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Shoot thats what my fear is. Whats the purpose of that material.
 
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I believe its some kind of anti vibration or sound deadening. Its weird some people have the issue and others don't it may have to do with how well the factory or attached it, if it has voids water will seep between the metal.
 
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Hard to see with reflection. Look below bike tire reflection
 

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I have some rust bubbles in rockers and rear wheel wells I am hoping to get fixed soon

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What are the fix option. New panel

Oddly i have ziebart rust proofing. Wonder how much of a fight they will give. I know it has to break through
 
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I have a dime sized spot on my hood that's bubbling. Where it meets the grill. Not noticeable. weird because I have it washed every week and the rest of it is immaculate. If it gets worse before I get rid of the truck I'll have the hood painted.
 
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skirider said:
2011 dodge ram 1500.

I keep in flawless condition.
Paint is perfect untill yesterdy

I noticed after i washed a cluster of 4 pea size and pin head size bumps in paint right below anttena mount on pass fender

First though was rust but when i look from behind fender the area looks clean. There is some sort of strip of material covering it.

Its like a strip of comosite material

Im wondering if this strip is locking in moisture behind it

Not sure what to do. Cant beilev it could be rust

Or is it a defect that just appeared.

I know it was never there before.

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You should pose this concern on the Autogeek forum. Lots of professionals and others with lots of detailing experience

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Are thes fenders bolt on/ off. Or is there welding and sealers?
 
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Anyone. Need advice. I cant belive i have rust
Tempted to remove in fender plastic to get to composite strip and try to remove.

Whats invloved in replacing fender.

I have tried so hard to keep truck in goid shape.
Why does dodge always have these stupid rust issues.
 
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Well do to the lack of help from this site on any topics i post except dupicate posts about light bars and shocks. I will be trying a new forum.
 
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Ok im back lol.

Any help. Whats involved in a fender replcement and or if i try to remove strip on inside of fender. Curious but dont want to make a mess
 
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Wow this is crazy. I cant get any help on anythimg i post
 
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I have a '14 RAM that developed four bubbles in the paint above the HEMI emblem on the left front fender. It's rust from the inside out. My truck was 1 1/2 years old with only 15,000 mi on it and was oil bath rustproofed from day one. You need a new fender to fix, my rust bubbles were rusted all the way through. The sound deadner padding on the backside of the fender will not come off very easily, I tried, it is a very hard material that is bonded on very good. RAM warranty covered a new fender for me.
 
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DIRTRIDER said:
I have a '14 RAM that developed four bubbles in the paint above the HEMI emblem on the left front fender. It's rust from the inside out. My truck was 1 1/2 years old with only 15,000 mi on it and was oil bath rustproofed from day one. You need a new fender to fix, my rust bubbles were rusted all the way through. The sound deadner padding on the backside of the fender will not come off very easily, I tried, it is a very hard material that is bonded on very good. RAM warranty covered a new fender for me.
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Intetsting. If its bonded so well. I wonder how moisture is getting in.

Whats involved in a new fender. Is it bolt off and on. As i will be paing out of pocket for it.
 
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